Reclaiming Trust in the Era of Misinformation

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 include: The current landscape of parenting with social media How social media has influenced how parents understand, and misunderstand, health information Biggest mistakes pediatricians make when responding to parents who bring in a TikTok video or influencer advice to their appointment How pediatricians can better connect with families and validate their concerns, without support misinformation The future of pediatric communication in a digital-first world For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org .

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Reclaiming Trust in the Era of Misinformation is an episode from Charting Pediatrics by Jessie Cohen.

This episode is 28:40 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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