Dr. Lawrence Rosen, integrative pediatrician and founder of the Whole Child Center, joins Len for a grounded conversation about why parents must care for themselves if they want to care well for their children. Together, they explore how stress, burnout, and guilt quietly undermine family health—and what parents can do instead. The secret this week is… Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care
Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care
Welcome to Episode 290 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
If you’ve been listening for a while, you already know this truth: how you show up as a parent has a huge impact on your child’s progress.
This week, we go deeper—because when your child struggles, it’s easy to focus on fixing what’s outside of you.
But the real key often starts within, with your own calm and self-care.
My guest, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, is an integrative pediatrician, author, and founder of the Whole Child Center.
His wisdom and compassion made a lasting difference in my family’s journey with our son, Ry, and he’s helped countless parents take a more holistic, heart-centered approach to care.
The secret this week is…
Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care
You'll Discover:
About Our Guest:
Lawrence Rosen, MD, is an integrative pediatrician and founder of the Whole Child Center. He is the co-author of Treatment Alternatives for Children, an evidence-informed guide for parents interested in natural solutions for common childhood ailments. Dr. Rosen serves as Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Assistant Director of the Human Dimension Course at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. A founding member and former Chair of the AAP Section on Integrative Medicine, he received the AAP’s Pioneer in Integrative Medicine Award in 2015. He is a certified yoga teacher, teaches mindfulness to medical students, and serves as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Health Advisory Board for WholeHealthED, a nonprofit bringing whole-health learning to U.S. schools.
🔗 https://wholechildcenter.org
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