“As a Pediatrician in practice for 20 years, I am always on the lookout for podcasts I can recommend to parents in my practice. I was super concerned but still willing to give this one a chance. My BIG concern was that Ms. Lansbury has no medical or professional training except her own parenting (and uncertified classes) from which she gives advice. I am ALL for parents supporting parents but when it is coming off as “expert” advice and not clarified as an opinion, it truly is worrisome. For example, in her episode about young children who have angry outbursts, she advises a parent of a 3 yo that this child has “bottled up feelings” and this is why they are acting out. She is dismissive of some of the instructive (non-punative) measures the mother has taken. The mother actually used key words in her letter that made me, as a medical practitioner concerned that her child had early signs of a Neurodevelopmental Disorder (e.g. Autism). Frankly Ms. Lansbury may not know her limits and that is where harm can be done. I also am concerned when the end goal is to push a product, such as her own book & classes. So is her podcast really unbiased? Parents I ask that you listen to this with caution. At least with your own doctor, if you disagree with us, you choose not to come back and find someone else. Sometimes we get blinded by the stardom of a person and forget that they may not be qualified for certain things. “Auditorem cave!””
JJC18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/24