Jul 16

When your best friend tells you to stop texting her

Advice inbound. In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the Life Kit archives to help you: -Support a friend who is imposing distance -Escape your kids' exhausting schedule -Handle a tricky conversation about money with your family -Call out some bad energy in ... Show More

16m 32s

Jul 14

Summer fun that doesn't break the budget

Wondering how to have fun this summer without spending a fortune? All you need is a little creativity. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie marathon party. Swap houses with a friend. With a little imagination, you can bring delight and joy — at a low cost — to your sunny days ahea ... Show More

12m 19s

Jul 13

A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt

Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, shame around money can get in the way of your goals. In this episode, Marielle Segarra talks with certified financial planner Lauryn Williams about how to address financial guilt and align your ... Show More

23m 8s

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.See pc ... Show More

25m 4s

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

Feb 2025

359 – The truth about picky eaters: What every parent and SLP should know

Is picky eating just a phase, or could it be something more serious? How can we tell the difference? What do we do next? These questions are so common for clinicians and caregivers alike. Feeding challenges can contribute to high levels of stress and even PTSD for the families we ... Show More

29m 35s

Apr 2024

Why am I So Stressed Out About Starting Solid Foods? with Andrea Niles, PhD

#420: Do you feel anxious about your baby starting solid foods? Nervous that your baby will choke on food? Raising babies is stressful…and we don’t always get the support we need as new moms. Today I’m joined by someone who thinks we should be doing things - and supporting new mo ... Show More

29m 24s

Apr 2024

How to Prepare for Baby-Led Weaning: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers

#423: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning. Listen to this epis ... Show More

20m 43s

Jan 2025

5 Things Parents and Caregivers Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solid Foods

#003: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning. Listen to this episo ... Show More

20m 43s

Jan 2024

Does the Order of Allergenic Food Introduction Matter?

#401: Does it matter whether you offer your baby peanut before egg or milk before shellfish? In this episode we’re exploring the time-sensitive considerations about early introduction of potentially allergenic foods for your baby and whether or not it matters what order you offer ... Show More

13m 12s

Apr 2023

"Toddlers and night feeds, sleep associations, and calorie anxiety”

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 poss ... Show More

37m 49s

How to introduce solid food to your baby...