December 11, 2013 — Stephen Cowan, MD

with Louise Kuo Habakus and Alison MacNeil

When did finding a pediatrician become so complicated?

What is a “good” pediatrician anyway?

What does he think about the growing number of families who don’t believe their children need a pediatrician?

Join us for a heart-centered conversation with board-certified pediatrician and author, Stephen Cowan, MD, FAAP. He’s going to share with us the hard-earned and learned wisdom from a quarter century of clinical experience, working with children and parents… closely.

We’re asking Stephen our toughest questions. How has parenting (and medicine) changed since he started his practice? What common denominators does he see in the children and families that are thriving? What advice would he give to medical students considering a career in pediatrics today? What are the things he wishes parents knew?

Stephen Cowan, MD has over 25 years of clinical experience working with children. He has a sub-specialty in Developmental Pediatrics and is New York State Certified in Medical Acupuncture. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the AAP Committee on Children with Disabilities and a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is founder of The Westchester Center for Holistic Families where he offers holistic evaluation and treatment for children. He also sees families at the Shen Center in New York City.

Stephen is the author of Fire Child Water Child, which offers parents a guide to deeper understanding of ways to support each child’s adaptive style. He has contributed chapters to several books on holistic approaches to childhood conditions and has lectured internationally on the treatment of medical and developmental problems in children such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Migraine, Tourette’s syndrome, Asthma, Allergies and Anxieties. Considering children within the context of their family and environment is the central focus of his practice. This approach respects the inseparability of mind, body and spirit and promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be healthy.

Tune in Wednesday 12/11 on PRN.fm for a vibrant conversation with Stephen Cowan, MD on pediatric medicine; where we are coming from, what things look like now, and what we can reach for in the future!

Louise Kuo Habakus is Executive Director of Fearless Parent, lead host and producer of Fearless Parent Radio, and mom of two. She is a published author, runs the non-profit Center for Personal Rights, lectures widely, and has appeared in numerous media outlets, including ABC World News Tonight, Fox & Friends, and The New York Times. Louise was a Bain consultant and a C-level executive in the financial services industry. She holds two degrees from Stanford University. She is an advisory board member of GreenMedInfo.

Alison MacNeil, MSW, LICSW is a social worker and psychotherapist with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She holds degrees from Trinity College and the Smith College School for Social Work. Her professional background includes positions with a community mental health center in southeastern Massachusetts, Family Services of Greater Boston, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Healthcare Associates. Alison is a published author and a co-founder of the Thinking Moms’ Revolution.