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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month with Ms. Maryann

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 17:30


Welcome to the Guidepost Alaska Show! Recorded in clinic in Wasilla, Alaska from our beautiful new pediatric clininc.  In this episode parents will be introduced to Guidepost's newest occupational therapist, Ms. MaryAnn. Tune in to learn how continuous and dedicated therapy time with occupational therapists really does change the brain of your child. MaryAnn will share to hear three tips and tricks for this summer to prepare your child for the next school year and make the best use of summertime fun. Find us a www.guidepostpediatrics.com.    

Meet our NEW Occupational Therapist, Zoe!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 17:03


Guidepost Parents!  We're thrilled to introduce our NEW, in-house occupational Therapist, Dr. Zoe!  In this episode, you'll learn a little more about Zoe, along with occupational therapy and some helpful OT tips for your kiddos.  Enjoy today's episode and welcome Dr. Zoe!  Connect with us here: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

Sleep Tips Every Family Needs!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 19:18


In today's episode, you'll hear from Jennifer Hines of Alaska Sleep Centers who shares helpful tips and strategies for improving sleep at home, as well as the impact sleep has on our children!  Enjoy todays show and connect with Guidepost here: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

A look inside Pediatric Physical Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 28:59


Welcome to the first LIVE podcast broadcasted from the Guidepost Pediatric HQ!  In today's episode, you'll hear from a local pediatric PT, Katy, who shares:  What pediatric physical therapy is  How physical therapy can help  Fun PT ideas to do at home  Enjoy today's show!  Contact guidepost pediatrics: www.guidepostpediatrics.com 

Patient and Family Experience of a Multidisciplinary Clinic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 27:33


In this episode, you'll hear from Joy Doll, occupational therapist, chief academic program officer, Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative, Vice President, Community and Consumer Programs, CyncHealth; Clinic Associate Professor.  In this episode, Joy shares about the benefits of a multidisciplinary clinic and the powerful impact it has on patients, families, and healthcare providers.  Contact us: www.guidepostpediatrics.com   

The POWER of Speech Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 27:48


Good Morning, Guidepost Parents!  In today's episode, you'll hear from Panika Palmer, Guidepost's newest speech therapist and fellow Guidepost Parent!  Panika shares insight on:  The benefits of speech therapy  How early intervention impacts development  Simple activities parents can do to improve speech at home  Enjoy today's show!  Connect with Guidepost here: www.guidepostpediatrics.com 

How To Use Hard Seasons as a Catalyst for Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 26:35


Today we are joined by Tracy Cutchlow, award winning journalist, and author of the international bestseller, Zero To Five. In this episode, you'll learn:  Some of the biggest triggers parents face  How to facilitate positive growth from these triggers  How to help our kids grow  How to handle setbacks  Parents, we hope that you loved today's show. If you did, please do us a favor and leave an honest rating and review for The Guidepost Alaska Parents Show on iTunes and please share this show with a friend who will benefit from the message. Contact Guidepost Pediatrics: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

Montessori Tips and Strategies For a Successful Year!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 26:02


Greetings Guidepost Parents!  Today we're joined by our parenting mentor, Jeanne Marie. On today's episode, Jeanne breaks down how to infuse a hands-on approach to Montessori living both at home and in the community; and the benefit this lifestyle has on our children.  Jeanne discusses the absorbent mind and how from birth to six years of age children experience increased mental activity that allow the child to "absorb" an increased amount of learning from his or her environment. Building on the absorbent mind, you'll also learn about the importance of helping your children be more independent (which is also our goal at Guidepost pediatrics)!  Lastly, today's episode is rounded out by the discussion on HOW to model the behavior you want to see in your children by first modeling it yourself.  Enjoy today's show, parents!  Contact guidepost pediatrics here: www.guidepostpediatrics.com 

Breastfeeding Support for Postpartum Moms

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 27:39


Hi parents!  In this episode, Jennifer and Susan interview the wonderful Jacqueline Kincer who is lactation consultant and breastfeeding expert.  Jacqueline shares practical tips and strategies to help breastfeeding moms increase their supply, support their infants, and maintain an overall balanced lifestyle.  Connect with Jacqueline here: www.holisticlactation.com  Connect with Guidepost Pediatrics here: www.guidepostpediatrics.com 

How To Move Forward in a Post-Covid World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 39:52


Joining us today is Dr. David East, an emergency medicine doctor that has practiced medicine in Alaska and primarily in Texas for the last 26 years. David has been on the front lines in hospitals during the covid crisis and served our country as a Marine and US Air Force.  Today, Dr. East will be sharing:  How to move forward in a post-covid world  Rich discussion around COVID-19  The power of pivot and change  How to keep children and families safe and healthy  The benefits of Telehealth  Contact Guidepost Pediatrics: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

The Power of Wellness For Parents

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 22:18


Guidepost Alaska parents! We're thrilled to be back with you today. On today's episode, Susan and Dr. Blossom talk about practical wellness strategies to incorporate for a healthy home and why this is so important for our children.  Dr. Blossom shares about her journey through infertility and parent burnout and breaks down practical strategies to help other parents who feel the same.  Susan also shares a great resource: The Brain That Changes Itself. Reviews from the books are as follows: " Doidge's book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.” -Oliver Sacks The discovery that our thoughts can change the structure and function of our brains-even into old age-is the most important breakthrough in neuroscience in four centuries. In this revolutionary look at the brain, bestselling author, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., introduces both the brilliant scientists championing this new science of neuroplasticity and the astonishing progress of the people whose lives they've transformed. Introducing principles we can all use as well as a riveting collection of case histories-stroke patients cured, a woman with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, learning and emotional disorders overcome, IQs raised, and aging brains rejuvenated-The Brain That Changes Itself has “implications for all human beings, not to mention human culture, human learning and human history” (The New York Times). “Readers will want to read entire sections aloud and pass the book on to someone who can benefit from it….Links scientific experimentation with personal triumph in a way that inspires awe.” -The Washington Post   Connect with us: www.guidepostpediatrics.com 

A Dad's Perspective on Living with Autism

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 18:37


Today we're joined by Bryan Maracle, a local Alaskan dad who is also the father of an autistic child.  Bryan shares his advice, support, and encouragement for those on a similar journey.  Enjoy today's show!  Contact Guidepost: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

What is Occupational Therapy and How is it Helpful?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 27:32


Guidepost parents, you're in for a treat!  On today's show, I'm interviewing Dr. Jennifer Blossom, who is an occupational therapist on the Guidepost Pediatric team.  Today Dr. Jen unpacks what occupational therapy is and why it's helpful for certain kiddos.  Tune in for some dynamic OT tips and tricks and enjoy today's show! 

The Perks and How-To of Exploring the Great Outdoors with Your Kids!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 27:43


In this episode, you'll hear from Becky Swanke who is an avid hunter and member of the CRSD Board of Education in interior Alaska. In today's episode, you'll learn about outdoor integration, why it's important for our kiddos, and what we can do as parents to make it fun and affordable!  You'll also walk away with tips for preparing your middle schooler for the school year!  Enjoy today's show and connect with us at: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

Reading Prep For Back To School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 33:28


In this episode, we're joined by Mrs. Lynne Brock, a mother of three grown children and grandmother who taught 32 years of Kindergarten through eighth grade with a reading specialty background in the Texas Public School systems. Tune in today to learn the 3 things you can do today to increase the reading level of your children and to help better prepare them for school!  Visit Guidepost online: www.guidepostpediatrics.com

Welcome! Back-To-School Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 21:32


Welcome to the very first episode of The GuidePost Parent's Podcast!  In this episode you'll learn about who GuidePost Pediatrics is and some INCREDIBLE back-to-school tips for making the school year an incredible experience for you and your kiddos!  Enjoy the show!  Contact us: www.guidepostpediatrics.com 

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