Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 80
Helping Kids Overcome Disabilities
with guest Dr. Tyler Sexton
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | May 7th, 2019 | 47 min
Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Ty Sexton, who was born with cerebral palsy and defies all odds.
Today's Guest(s)
Dr. Tyler Sexton is a pediatrician in Pascagoula, Mississippi and is affiliated with Singing River Health System-Pascagoula. He received his medical degree from American University of Integrative Sciences, Sint Maarten School of Medicine and has been in practice between 6-10 years.
EPISODE NOTES
When you first find out that you are going to become a parent, the dreams about who your child will become innately begin! Will he play sports? Will she be a softball player? Will she become a pianist like me? Will he love basketball like his daddy does? These are all questions that parents ask themselves, whether they try to or not, when they find out a child is on the way. The difficulties set in when a parent finds out that their child will have or does have a disability. The next set of questions follows the first. Will he be able to play with the other kids at recess? Will she be able to keep up with the other girls on the playground? Will he be able to throw a ball? What will she miss out on because of her disability? Again, these are questions that are natural when that kind of diagnosis is given.
That’s why in this episode Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Ty Sexton. Ty was born with cerebral palsy and his parents didn’t expect him to have a long life and successful career, especially as a doctor. Dr. Ty defies all odds, and his story serves as a testimony of what your child can achieve if he or she has parents that are encouraging and supportive. Dr. Ty has overcome many obstacles in his life, and he is now an internationally known motivational speaker, a pediatrician, and a hyperbaric medicine specialist. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! Dr. Meeker also answers a question from a mom about her four-year-old son that just won’t poop. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!
0:00 – AD – MILK LIFE
With today’s distractions and busy schedules, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important to us. From cooking with your kids, to sipping a refreshing drink at home with them after a long day, dairy milk helps us savor the real moments that matter with the ones we love while also giving our kids nutrients they need to grow strong and help them recharge. To learn more about dairy milk and the benefits it brings to you, visit milklife.com!
1:07 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Helping Kids Overcome Disabilities.” She also teases her conversation with Dr. Tyler Sexton and her points to ponder.
3:20 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. TYLER SEXTON (PART 1)
Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Tyler Sexton about how he overcame his disabilities and how to help your kids do the same!
21:56 – AD – THIRD LOVE
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23:21 – AD – KIWI CO
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24:47 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. TYLER SEXTON (PART 2)
Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Tyler Sexton about how he overcame his disabilities and how to help your kids do the same!
38:20 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about helping your kids overcome disabilities and how to relate to others dealing with disabilities.
40:22 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Today Dr. Meg answers a question from a mom, Carrie, about her four-year-old son that refuses to poop in the potty and whether she should be worried about this behavior. Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD.
46:19 – PARENTING RESOURCES
If you haven’t already, go check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at disciplinewithcourageandkindness.com. Dr. Meg’s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!
46:36 – PARENT PEP RALLY
47:07 – FROM THE PRODUCER
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