{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Parenthood and Dentistry – Life Leverage for Unique Challenges – IC065","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b14365b1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3488,"description":"How do you balance a high-performance dental career with being an effective parent?\nWhat strategies help you stay sane amidst the organized chaos of family life?\nHow can showing up as your best self benefit both your patients and your children?\nDr. Shandy Vijayan and Dr. Raabiha Maan join Jaz in this nonclinical episode to share their experiences of parenthood in dentistry. From the unique perspectives of two dentist-moms and the dad viewpoint, they discuss the real-life challenges of raising children while maintaining personal well-being.\nThey also share practical tips, book recommendations, and actionable strategies for self-care and emotional regulation—helping you create a balanced family life while thriving in your career.\nDuring the episode, Jaz also mentions KARRI — a fun, screen-free voice messenger that helps kids stay safely connected with parents and friends, without social media or internet access.\nLoved by kids. Trusted by parents. Get 50% off via: www.protrusive.co.uk/karri\n https://youtu.be/F-Tp83_tuco \nWatch IC065 on Youtube\nKey Takeaways\nLife comes in “seasons”; early parenting (~0–8 yrs) is intense but temporary.\nReduce clinical load early to focus on children; career focus increases after ~12 yrs.\nPrioritize time with kids over tasks; coordinated parenting schedules help.\nHouse help significantly reduces stress, frees energy for quality interactions.\nSupport networks (family, in-laws, professional communities) are essential.\nGrandparents: allow flexibility; avoid micromanaging childcare.\nReturning to work: stress, costs (GDC, indemnity, childcare), skill gaps, guilt.\nDentistry = high-performance + emotional labor; manage energy carefully.\nQuick mental reset between work/home recommended; part-time can boost longevity.\nParent happiness + strong parental relationship = major factor in kids’ emotional regulation.\nRun family like a small business: systems, schedules, clear roles.\nSelf-regulation, EQ, and self-care benefit family, patients, and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}