Raising Kids in 2026: Pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky on Mental Health, Smartphones & Modern Parenting

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Dr. Michael Milobsky has spent more than 20 years caring for children and families as a pediatrician but his most important role may be the one he plays at home: father of seven.

In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Dr. Milobsky joins The World’s Greatest Dad Podcast to talk about what it really takes to raise healthy, resilient kids in 2026. From the mental health crisis affecting teens to the impact of smartphones and social media, he offers both clinical insight and hard-earned wisdom from decades of parenting.

We explore the difference between boys’ and girls’ development, why Instagram hits young girls differently than video games hit boys, and how dopamine-driven platforms are reshaping childhood. Dr. Milobsky shares why he believes childhood has fundamentally changed and what parents can do about it. He disc ... 

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