The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Giving Kids Medicine

Dr. Rupa Wong, a pediatric ophthalmologist and mother of three, opens up about the raw and often exhausting reality of medical compliance in the home. This episode dives into the "battle of wills" parents face when delivering essential treatments like eye drops or patches, acknowledging the guilt and trauma we feel when we have to restrain our own children. Dr. Wong bridges the gap between clinical necessity and the messy, tear-filled kitchen island moments to explain why your child fights back and how to reclaim your role as the chief medical officer of your family. What You’ll Learn: Why a common "white lie" told in the exam room can inadvertently destroy long-term trust and amplify future resistance. The specific developmental "perfect storm" that makes toddlers the ultimate challenge for medical procedures. A counter-intuitive clinical hack for instilling drops that utilizes the medial canthus to bypass a child’s defense mechanisms. The dopamine-driven strategy for leveraging extrinsic rewards to rewire neural synapses during the critical period of neuroplasticity. Resources: Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up Instagram: @drrupawong Youtube Channel: Dr Rupa Wong Interested in becoming a patient?: Honolulu Eye Clinic Earn FREE CE Credit: Learn at Pinnacle App  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices