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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 48 MIN

What Every New Parent Should Know with Pediatrician Alex Butler

from Parent Confidence Lab

Episode SummaryMost parents leave pediatric appointments with unanswered questions, and most healthcare tech ignores that. Dr. Alex Butler, pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital and founder of Alcott, joins Hans and Cristina to talk about why families are left out of healthcare innovation and what we can do about it. If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s visit wishing you’d said more, this one’s for you.What You’ll LearnWhy parents are the most underutilized resource in pediatric careHow to make the most of a 15-minute doctor’s appointmentWhat AI tools like Alcott are doing to empower familiesHow to trust your gut, even when a doctor pushes backWhy social media sets unrealistic parenting expectationsAbout Alex ButlerDr. Alex Butler is a pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital and founder of Alcott, a free tool that helps parents prepare for and get more out of every healthcare visit.Connect with AlexLinkedIn: Alex ButlerAlcott: alcottai.comListen & SubscribeApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicYouTubeiHeart RadioCaptivateParent Confidence Lab by Avocado Health, your parenting partner in your pocket.

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