#430: How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Get Sick with Dr. Elana Roumell

Simple always beats a 15 step plan when your kid is sick. Here's the 3 part method that helps you stay calm, confident, and clear on what to do next.

In this episode, Dr. Elana walks you through the exact 3 part method she uses to stay calm when her own kids get sick, even after 14 years of pediatric practice. You'll learn why panic doesn't mean you're doing something wrong, why a simple protocol beats a complicated one every time, and how each sick day becomes a chance to build real confidence as a Doctor Mom. She also shares the story of her daughter's first tick bite and what happened when her training met her mom brain. If you've ever spiraled through 20 open tabs at 2am wondering if you should call the doctor, this one is for you!

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Why Panic Hits Even When You Know What To Do

Panic Needs a Plan, Not More Information

What It Means to Be a Doctor Mom

Why I Created Med School for Moms

Simple Beats a 15 Step Plan

Inside the Doctor Mom Protocol Library

Confidence Is a Skill You Build

Show Notes:

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