Reclaiming Trust in the Era of Misinformation
From Charting Pediatrics by Children's Hospital Colorado
March 17, 2026 · 29 min · Season 9 · Episode 33
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of social media on parenting and pediatric care, focusing on misinformation and how pediatricians can navigate this landscape.
A parent walks into the exam roo m , but they're not alone. They've brought TikTok, Instagram, a comment section, a conspiracy thread and a viral video with 12 million views. Welcome to modern pediatrics. In this live recording, we're diving into the digital ecosystem that's shaping how families think, worry and decide. Social media isn't just background noise anymore — it's co-parenting with us. Sometimes i t's loud. Sometimes it's supp orti ve, and o ther times, it's just plain reckless . We are exp l or ing how misinformation spreads faster than measles, why fear go es viral and how pediatricians can reclaim the ir ro le as trusted guides in a scroll-first world. This isn't about fighting the internet. It's abo ut le arning how to practice medicin e in side it. Mona Amin, DO, traveled from Florida to be our guest for this live event. S he is a board-certified pediatrician, mom of two and founder of the incredible podcast The PedsDocTalk . That podcast is part of her globally recognized platform reaching over 2 million people with evidence-based guidance, actionable tips and relatable insights on child health, d evelopment and parenting. Some highlights from this episode…
People in this episode
Host: Children's Hospital Colorado
Guest: Mona Amin, DO
Topics covered
- misinformation
- social media
- pediatrics
- parenting
- health communication
Keywords
- misinformation
- social media
- pediatrics
- parenting
- health information
- TikTok
- viral videos
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The PedsDocTalk
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