Join host Dr. Rupa Wong and board-certified pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown, bestselling author of Expecting 411, Baby 411, and Toddler 411, for an evidence-based discussion on raising resilient children in today's world. This episode explores practical parenting strategies that prioritize healthy boundaries, emotional validation, and natural consequences over the pursuit of perfect parenting. Topics include managing toddler tantrums, navigating screen time and digital media, encouraging unstructured play, avoiding overscheduling, and fostering independence and resilience in children.

In this episode, Dr. Rupa Wong and Steffi Schmidt explore what parents should know about everyday kids’ clothes, from simple label-reading tips to easy upgrades for the pieces kids wear most. Steffi also opens up about walking away from a busy law career to create a brand that puts comfort, quality, and family health at the center.

In this episode, Dr. Rupa Wong and child psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Wakefield dive into what it really looks like to raise kids in a high-pressure, always-online world. They unpack how much parents should step in vs. step back, why “good enough” parenting is actually protective, and how to notice when normal teen stress might be turning into something more serious. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and practical for any parent worried about their child’s emotional well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Rupa Wong breaks down why “working from the beach” still counts as work for your brain. She shares personal stories from family trips, explains what real mental rest actually feels like, and offers simple strategies to step away from your clinic, business, or inbox without everything falling apart. This is a practical, compassionate look at how high-achieving professionals, especially physicians and business owners, can protect their energy, their families, and their long-term well-being.

In this episode, two surgeons and moms named Rupa dive into what’s actually worth worrying about in our digital lives. They unpack fears around Bluetooth and cell phones, explain why hearing is a major pillar of brain health, and share practical, guilt-reducing ways to parent in a tech-heavy world, without obsessing over fringe risks.

Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Rupa Wong breaks down the eye‑area products and trends that seem harmless - but can quietly create red, dry, tired‑looking eyes over time. She walks you through what to rethink in your lash serums, eye creams, “natural” ingredients, and at‑home tools, plus the simple night routine she actually uses herself.

We all live in a ubiquitous digital world, and while we can't change that reality, we can change how we navigate it with our kids. In this episode of In Focus, host Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with double board-certified pediatrics and preventative medicine specialist Dr. Stephanie Lee to look far beyond simple eye fatigue and vision strain. Together, they explore the profound, daily impact that digital devices have on a child’s mental health, behavior, and physical well-being. Dr. Lee shares real-life parenting advice and a brilliant, modern framework designed to help families replace rigid time limits with intentional, healthy strategies.