What if Parenting wasn’t about control — but connection?
In this conversation, Dr. Kristen Cook, pediatrician, parenting expert, and host of Mom Doc Talk, joins Julie DeLucca-Collins to share her compassionate, science-backed approach to raising confident, emotionally healthy kids.
Dr. Cook’s upcoming book Parenting Redefined (coming November 13) teaches parents how to understand their child’s behavior, brain development, and temperament — so they can build Relationships rooted in Love, not power struggles.
💡 In this episode:
00:00 Intro
02:00 The story behind Parenting Redefined
07:00 Why “parenting the child you have” changes everything
12:00 Healing generational Trauma
16:00 Co-regulation and emotional intelligence
21:00 How to set healthy boundaries
27:00 Shame, connection, and compassion
35:00 The writing journey and finding purpose
📘 Preorder Parenting Redefined — coming November 13 https://a.co/d/eil4F9q
🎙️ Listen to Mom Doc Talk on Apple Podcasts
Julie is a highly sought-after speaker, business coach, and author dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to build and grow successful businesses.
With a passion for helping women establish and expand their brands, Julie has become a trusted advisor for many women. Certified in Tiny Habits, Julie leverages her expertise to guide individuals toward positive behavioral changes that lead to lasting success.
Her coaching expertise extends beyond this domain, as she is also a Thrive Global Certified coach, providing holistic guidance to her clients whenever they need it. Julie's impressive achievements include publishing her book in September 2021, quickly soaring to the top of multiple categories, earning the coveted #1 spot.
Building on this success, she is currently preparing to release the audiobook version and already has plans for future publications. As a dynamic speaker, Julie has captivated audiences with her insightful talks and has been featured on prominent media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and FOX. She delivered her first TEDx Talk at the TEDx MellenStreet in November 2023.
