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43 Years as Pediatrician: Real Talk on Parenting, Health & Kids | Dr. Stan Block
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
From small-town Kentucky to becoming one of America’s most published pediatricians, Dr. Stan Block shares decades of practical wisdom on raising healthy, happy children. In this informative conversation, Dr. Block discusses: • Growing up in a large, active family and early love of reading & sports • His journey into medicine and building a successful rural practice • The most common parenting challenges he sees • Evidence-based advice for modern families • Why communication, love & consistency matter most Whether you’re a new parent, planning a family, or just want practical insights, this episode is packed with real-world guidance. Dr. Stan Block is a board-certified pediatrician, author of *Pediatrics Around the Block*, and founder of one of Kentucky’s largest pediatric practices. Timestamps below ⬇️ #ParentingAdvice #Pediatrician #ChildHealth #RaisingKids #DrStanBlock #FamilyHealth Connect with Stan Block Website: https://slblockmd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-block-b8918b223/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Stan Block 1:40 - Childhood in Kentucky, Family & Early Interests 8:15 - Path to Medicine & Becoming a Pediatrician 15:30 - Building a Practice & Research Leadership 23:10 - Common Parenting Challenges & Real Solutions 31:45 - Health, Habits & Raising Resilient Kids 40:20 - Lessons from 43+ Years in Pediatrics 48:5…