Children's Love Letters: A Pediatrician's Guide To How Your Child Spells Love with Dr Hokehe Eko, MD | E98

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Hokehe Eko, a renowned brain health expert, pediatrician, and author of "Children’s Love Letters," to explore the transformative power of love, connection, and intentional parenting

Dr. Hokehe Eko shares practical tips for understanding your child’s unique “love language” and emphasizes how small gestures can create meaningful bonds that last a lifetime

Discussed in this episode:

• 0:02:23 Introduction of Dr. Hokehe Eko, a brain health expert and her background
• 0:03:01 Motivation behind writing the book
• 0:04:00 Love illustrated using the alphabet
• 0:06:00 Importance of physical touch for children
• 0:07:01 Self-love and addressing trauma in parenting
• 0:08:00 Self-compassion’s role in parenting
• 0:10:00 Small acts of love leave lasting memories
• 0:13:00 Strategies for connecting with ADHD and autism
• 0:16:00 Understanding and responding to unique behaviors
• 0:20:00 Engaging ADD children through shared interests
• 0:23:00 Connecting with autistic children via play
• 0:26:00 Respecting unique brain types and play styles
• 0:29:00 Using hyperfocus to engage inattentive children
• 0:32:00 Teaching ADD kids via shared interests
• 0:35:00 Parenting autistic kids with patience and play
• 0:38:00 Self-compassion and positive modeling
• 0:41:00 Love and consistent connections

Connect with Dr. Hokehe Eko:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.HokeheEko/
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hokeheekomd
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhokeheeko/
• Website: https://www.theadhdreport.com/

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