Dropping feeds, sleep, and is your child getting enough calories? So many important questions I discuss with Kate from the PDT Community. We discuss:
Feeding schedules and overcoming calorie anxiety
Ways to eliminate (or wean) overnight bottles
If self-weaning night feeds is possible in toddler years
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Olympic Champion Elana Meyers Taylor on Winning a Gold Medal, Motherhood and the Power of a Village
What does it look like to balance Olympic competition, motherhood, and the unexpected realities of parenting? In this episode, I sit down with Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor to talk about raising two children with disabilities, leaning on support, and how motherhood ch ... Show More
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Mar 16
The Follow-Up: When Kids Won’t Sleep Alone
We’re talking about independent sleep for older babies and kids, why it often gets harder with age, and how to approach it in a way that supports both your child and your family. This is not about shutting the door and ignoring your child. It’s about teaching a skill gradually, c ... Show More
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From I Do to We Do: Marriage, Communication, and Parenting After Kids
Parenting changes everything, including your relationship. In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Eli Weinstein to talk honestly about why couples feel so disconnected after kids, what actually fuels resentment, and the small shifts that bring you back to each othe ... Show More
59m 28s
Apr 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Baby-Led Weaning: A Safe Approach to Introducing Solid Foods
#419: Discover the ins and outs of baby-led weaning versus traditional spoon feeding, how it differs from parent-led feeding, and expert tips (pioneered by Gill Rapley, PhD) on safely introducing solid foods to your baby in this episode. Join me as I demystify baby-led weaning as ... Show More
25m 13s
May 2024
Safe Food Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning
#429: Contrary to common belief, cutting food into tiny pieces can actually heighten choking risk for early eaters. In this episode, learn why longer, spear-like shapes of soft foods (pinky finger size) are safer for self-feeding and other safe food cuts that reduce choking risk ... Show More
14m 40s
Apr 2022
Parenting and Eating Disorders with Helen Farmer
In this episode, MEEDA VP Carine El Khazen chats about the role of parents in eating disorders prevention and treatment with Journalist, radio host and “Honest motherhood” blogger Helen Farmer.Together they discuss the impact of Covid on children and on parenting, how to spot and ... Show More
46m 53s
Mar 2021
Your Biggest Baby Sleep Questions with ‘The Peaceful Sleeper’, Chrissy Lawler
Chrissy Lawler is a licensed therapist, baby sleep specialist, and a mom of 4 kids. This week, she joins Heidi to take the fear and anxiety out of baby sleep. Heidi and Chrissy answer your biggest questions about newborn sleep, give tips and tricks to help your baby learn to slee ... Show More
45m 13s