Mar 4

All About Allergies, Myths, and Online Education as a Doctor with Dr. Zachary Rubin @Rubin_Allergy

What happens when an allergist steps into the online world and starts breaking down headlines in real time? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Zachary Rubin, board certified allergist and immunologist, content creator, and now author of All About Allergies. We talk about why al ... Show More

1h 3m

Mar 2

The Follow-Up: Are Time Outs Bad?

Timeouts have become one of the most misunderstood discipline tools in modern parenting conversations. In this episode, we unpack why timeouts are being labeled as harmful online and how that claim does not match decades of research. The real issue is not that timeouts damage att ... Show More

15m 18s

Feb 25

Talking to Kids About Race and Bias, Why Everyday Moments Matter

As parents, many of us want to raise kind, empathetic kids, but we don’t always feel equipped to talk about race, bias, and identity in everyday life. In honor of Black History Month, this conversation feels especially important. I sit down with culturally responsive therapist An ... Show More

55m 47s

May 2024

Can My Baby Start Solid Foods Before 6 Months?

#435: Is it ever safe for babies to start solid foods before 6 months of age? In one instance: yes…but for the remainder of babies, there is no upside - and only potential harm - in starting solid foods too early. In this episode we look at reasons why parents are pressured to st ... Show More

16m 22s

Jun 2021

Starting Solids

It’s one of the most momentous (and messy) milestones of the first year: starting solids. But as you think about baby’s first bite, you’re probably wondering what exactly that first bite should be… not to mention exactly how and when you should be serving it up. This week, Heidi ... Show More

25m 6s

Jul 2023

180: How to Start Baby Led Weaning Without Anxiety With Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietician

Starting solids with your baby can be scary—especially if you struggle with anxiety. Many of us are interested in baby led weaning, but we often experience food-related concerns, from worries about choking to fear about nutrition. When you understand the feeding process, you can ... Show More

50m 31s

May 2020

5 Things Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Baby-Led Weaning

#2: Are you anxious to start solid foods, but you’re not sure if your baby is ready yet? In this episode I am going to walk you through the signs of readiness to feed. I’ll tell you when to start solid foods so you’ll know if your baby is ready to begin baby-led weaning. We’ll ... Show More

20m 1s

Apr 2020

Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast

Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for! Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian, baby-led weaning expert and mom of 7 helps you get a SAFE start to solid foods using baby-led weaning. Baby-led weaning helps your baby become an independent eater & prevents pick ... Show More

1m 59s

Apr 2024

5 Baby Milestones to Begin Baby-Led Weaning Safely | What Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solids

#421: Is your baby developmentally ready to safely start solids? Learn why the 6-month mark is pivotal, the significance of independent sitting, and why the disappearance of the tongue thrust reflex isn't the only readiness to eat signal to begin the weaning process. Listen to t ... Show More

15m 2s

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

Feb 2021

Breastfeeding + Scheduling Solid Foods with @milkymamallc Krystal Duhaney, RN, IBCLC

#98: Are you a breastfeeding mom who is dreading the transition to solid foods? Like you JUST got this whole breastfeeding thing figured out and now it’s time to layer in having to feed your baby real food? If you’re nervous about making the switch from breastfeeding to baby-led ... Show More

27m 18s

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

May 2020

How to Do “Purees for a Few Days” When Starting Solid Foods

#5: Can you combine purees with baby-led weaning? Yes, indeed - but the important thing is to let your baby self-feed even from her first bites. If jumping right in to offering solid foods to your baby sounds scary, you are going to like my “Purees for a Few Days” approach to bab ... Show More

19m 47s

Starting Solids and Picky Eating: A Conv...