Today

How to get 'financially naked' with your partner

How much money do you make? What assets and debts do you have? What are your spending habits? These are all questions you should ask your partner, says Vivian Tu, founder of Your Rich BFF, a financial education company. In this episode, host Marielle Segarra talks with Tu about h ... Show More

21m 41s

Yesterday

Looking for analog hobbies? Try writing a letter

Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent in the mail, are "read intentionally," says Rachel Syme of The New Yorker. In her book, Syme's Letter Writer, Syme offers advice on what to write about, how to find the perfect stationery, and why we should ... Show More

21m 48s

Mar 26

Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter

Having kids comes with a lot of clutter - some of it even shows up before your baby does. From toys that overflow from the toy chest, to unwanted hand-me-downs, and piles of art your kids make, you can't keep it all. Psychotherapist Denaye Barahona offers advice for parents on th ... Show More

23m 9s

Apr 2024

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

Chewing, choking hazards, high chairs – oh my! Starting solid foods with your little one can be as stressful as it is special. A pediatric dietitian and a pediatrician discuss menu choices, allergens, safety and schedules to help you and your little one succeed with solids.To man ... Show More

25m 4s

Jun 2024

How to Introduce Allergenic Foods to Your Baby

#439: What if your baby has an allergic reaction to a food? The only way to know if your baby is allergic is to offer them that food…but there are some safety guidelines you want to know about. In this episode we’ll look at the recent research and updated guidelines that support ... Show More

17m 51s

Jun 2024

Cow's Milk Protein: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food

#443: What if my baby has a milk allergy or can’t eat dairy foods? The only way to know if your baby is allergic to cow’s milk protein is to offer them that food. In this episode we look at milk allergy and how to prevent it, including the easiest way to offer your baby this pote ... Show More

19m 8s

Jul 2024

Help Your Baby Learn to Sit Independently with Emma Hubbard, Pediatric OT

#450: Your baby being able to sit relatively on their own is an important sign of readiness to eat. Pediatric occupational therapist Emma Hubbard explains how to help your baby get prepared to sit along with exercises and tips for reducing choking risk when you start solid foods. ... Show More

40m 7s

Jul 2024

Peanut: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food

#445: How do you know if your baby is allergic to peanuts? The only way to know is to offer your baby peanut. In this episode I’m sharing 3 easy ways to safely offer your baby peanut with tips on how to reintroduce peanut early and often to help lower the risk of peanut allergy. ... Show More

24m 10s

Sep 2024

6 Words I Never Say When Babies are Starting Solid Foods

#463: I know you talk to your baby when they’re eating…and even though they’re more focused on the food than your words, language does matter. In this episode I’m sharing 6 words I no longer use when talking to or about babies who are learning to eat and starting solid foods (and ... Show More

27m 25s

Feb 2022

Order of BLW Foods to Feed: Does it Matter?

#201 What foods should be introduced first when starting baby-led weaning? Although there are certain situations where some foods need to be introduced later on in the feeding process..Spoiler Alert! The order of baby-led weaning foods introduced to a baby does not matter. In th ... Show More

9m 46s

Jun 2022

Calming an Upset Baby at Mealtimes with Aliza Pressman, PhD

#234: Why is my baby so upset during mealtimes? How can I make feeding less stressful? An upset baby often results in a stressed-out parent, especially during mealtimes. Inadvertently our emotions can also trigger an upset baby but it is necessary for parents to co-regulate with ... Show More

38m 5s

Jul 2024

Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

#453: How do you do baby-led weaning if your baby goes to daycare? Daycare might say they only do purees, or they won’t offer finger foods. In this episode I share effective strategies for helping your daycare or childcare provider understand baby-led weaning and how and why your ... Show More

17m 43s

Jul 2024

Egg: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food

#447: What if your baby is allergic to eggs? The only way to know if your baby has an egg allergy is to offer them egg. In this episode I’ll share some easy ways to make eggs safe for babies so your baby can start learning how to safely eat eggs. Listen to this episode to learn: ... Show More

15m 19s

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