Raising kids can feel overwhelming. I’m here to help you find the confidence and calm you need — so you can feel clearer, more connected, and more at ease in everyday life with kids.

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Hi there!

I’m Dr. Mona, I’m a Board Certified Pediatrician, IBCLC, and Mom.

Parents and caregivers come to me with the same questions and the same worries — about sleep, feeding, tantrums, development, illness, and all the noise online that makes it hard to know what’s real.

Is my baby eating enough?

Why is my toddler having so many meltdowns?

Do I really need to worry about that viral headline?

I became a mom in 2019 to my son Ryaan and again in 2023 to my daughter Vera.

I felt the same doubts and worries so many new parents and caregivers face.

It changed me as a doctor.

Now I know the real questions so many of us carry are:

Am I making the right decisions for my child?

Am I doing a good job as a parent (or caregiver)?

Here’s what I’ve learned:

perfect parenting is about control. Real parenting is about connection.

Dr. Mona takes the complexity out of parenting and medical advice

She doesn’t speak textbook. She speaks textbook & mom.

Chelsea, Toddler Mom

Raising Kids is Hard.

Nobody leaves the hospital with a manual on how to be a parent or caregiver.

The classes you take before bringing your baby home usually cover the basics — how to swaddle, how to change a diaper. But they don’t prepare you for the worry, the exhaustion, or the constant second-guessing that comes with caring for a child.

They don’t tell you how overwhelming it feels when your baby won’t sleep, or how confusing it is when your toddler starts testing every boundary. And they definitely don’t tell you how isolating it feels to wonder if you’re the only one struggling.

Here’s the truth:

Parents and caregivers need just as much care and attention as children do — because when a child is born, so is a parent.

And yet, when we’re unsure or overwhelmed, most of us reach for our phones at 2 a.m., scroll through endless advice, and land in a sea of opinions that often makes us feel worse.

The problem?

There’s too much misguided parenting advice online — and not enough clear, science-backed guidance you can actually trust.

That’s why I created this space: to cut through the noise, answer your real questions, and remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.

That’s my mission is to share parenting guidance rooted in science, psychology, and child development — bridging the evidence with over 10 years of experience as a practicing pediatrician and mom. My goal is to ease the worries and help parents and caregivers feel more confident and connected.

Whether you’re new to this or have been at it for years, families value the insights
I share as both a doctor and a parent.

They appreciate the behind-the-scenes perspective as I navigate life with my own kids
— and I hope you will too.

Welcome to a safe, trusted space to get parenting advice from a doctor -
who’s also a mom trying her best, just like you.

How Can I Help You?

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Dr. Mona’s Education & Credentials

I’m a first-generation Indian American, born and raised in southern California. I attended UCLA for my undergraduate training, majoring in psychobiology (the biology of psychological conditions).
I went on to attend medical school at ATSU-SOMA in Arizona where I obtained my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree.
After medical school, I completed pediatric residency training at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital in Albany, New York.
I've been a practicing pediatrician since 2015 where I see newborns to 21-year-olds!
I've had my IBCLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) since 2021.
I love sharing relatable and practical advice to make your parenthood journey a lot more joyful.
I love guiding parents to raise children with a healthy relationship with food, positive body image, healthy coping skills, and a value for sleep. All things that can prevent major health issues in adulthood and beyond.
I’ve built an inclusive and caring community of over 1.5 million supporters and followers on my various channels.

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A Few More of My Loves

My son, Ryaan, a NICU grad who inspires me every day.
My daughter, Vera, who’s birth and presence has healed me in many ways after a traumatic delivery.
My husband, Gaurav, an ER doc and my biggest cheerleader.
Our dog, Shiloh, our dog baby.
Working out-weight training, cardio, and kickboxing.
Traveling. Italy and Japan have been our favorite international destinations.
Jigsaw puzzles, trivia nights, and karaoke.
Celebrating how fascinating and brilliant children are.
Empowering parents to make sure they realize they are doing a great job in their role.

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