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Aug 19

Food, Policy and What Families Deserve: A Conversation with Dr. Rich Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Have you ever stood in the fresh produce aisle, looking at the price tags, and felt a wave of frustration because eating "real food" feels like a financial punishment? Families are being bombarded with constant advice to eat better and healthier, but how are they supposed to keep ... Show More

48m 39s

Aug 17

The Follow-Up: Self Care for Moms

We're revisiting a powerful conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, and bestselling author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. We dive into the stark difference between "faux self-care" and "real self-care," an internal process rooted in active decision-making ... Show More

12m 37s

Aug 12

Melatonin, Magnesium & Sleep Supplements for Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Have you ever found yourself staring at a brightly colored gummy bottle in the pharmacy aisle, hoping a quick supplement fix will finally give you a full night of uninterrupted sleep? The promise of an easy solution is incredibly tempting, but what if these trendy sleep hacks are ... Show More

53m 25s

Sep 2019

#156: How & When to Wean Pacifier & Middle-of-the-Night Wakings

What do you do when your toddler stops napping or falling asleep at night when you get rid of the pacifier? Also what do you do with a toddler who wakes every night in the middle of the night and disrupts everyone's sleep? Erin answers both of these parenting questions plus s ... Show More

19m 46s

Oct 2019

#160: Attention-Seeking, 1 year old Crying Middle-of-the-Night, & Pacifier Weaning

In this 3 Q&A episode: what do you do when your 2 year old makes annoying sounds and behaviors to get attention/get her way with other children? How do you get your 1 year old to stop crying in the middle of the night when only breastfeeding seems to calm him back to sleep? T ... Show More

19m 37s

May 2020

#180: Night Time Potty Training & Weaning the Bedtime Bottle

A mom is wondering how to night time potty train when her daughter is waking up with a very full diaper every morning. But she's been daytime trained for over two years. Shouldn't she be ready? What are the steps? Erin answers this plus a question from another mom wonderi ... Show More

17m 44s

Jan 2019

#125: Back to Basics - Toddler Development & Behavior & Toddler Needs Parent to Fall Asleep

Erin gets back to basics by covering development and behavior during the toddler years to help parents understand why toddlers sometimes act so unreasonable, along with some tips for prevention. Then she answers a question about a toddler who needs a parent present in order to fa ... Show More

14m 53s

Mar 2024

Waking Up at Night Again: Is My Baby Too Hungry After Starting Solid Foods?

#415: Is your baby waking up in the middle of the night again since you started solid foods? Does this mean the baby is hungry or not getting enough? In this episode we’re looking at solid food and sleep schedules to help you and your baby get a good night’s sleep after you start ... Show More

20m 16s

Apr 2024

How to introduce solid food to your baby: A nervous parent's guide

Introducing solids to your little one can be as stressful as it is special. A pediatric dietitian and a pediatrician discuss menu choices, allergens and safety to help you and your little one succeed.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat ... Show More

25m 4s

Nov 2024

Breakfast Cereals, School Food & The First 1000 Days

Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of nutrition advice for little ones? You’re not alone! This week on Food for Thought, I’m thrilled to chat with the brilliant Charlotte Stirling Reed, expert in feeding, weaning & fussy eating. Ultra-processed foods: How do we navigate the minefi ... Show More

53m 40s

Apr 2020

Ep69: 6 Common Questions About What Your Child Should Eat

Is dairy good for your kids? Is your child a picky eater? How do you get a 4 year old to eat their veggies? Are you worried about your child's weight gain or weight loss? Get all the insight into children's eating habits in this super informative, super interesting episode with c ... Show More

51m 44s

Apr 2020

#178: Middle Night Wake-ups & Long Goodbye's at Dropoff

Erin gives a mom tips for breaking her toddler from middle of the night wake-ups for her bottle, eases a mom's fears about long good-bye's and leaving her son crying at dropoffs, after a few minutes of sharing words of support for parents struggling at home with kids of a ... Show More

26m 1s

Jun 2024

Is My Baby Eating Enough? Falling Off the Growth Curve with @failure.to.thrive.dietitian Kat Mikelaites

#442: Is my baby eating enough and what if they start falling off their growth curve? Dietitian Kat Mikelaites talks about failure to thrive, growth faltering and helping babies get enough nutrition, iron and energy to thrive. Listen to this episode to learn: What parents accid ... Show More

31m 23s

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