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Baby Behavior at Mealtimes: What the Science Says with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
#74: What is your baby’s behavior at mealtime telling you? Is it possible to spoil a baby by feeding him too much? Can babies even exhibit “bad” behavior? In this episode author, child development and parenting specialist Tina Payne Bryson, PhD is joining me to break it ALL down ... Show More
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Nov 24
What to Do When Your Baby Won't Eat
#73: It is hard not to panic when your baby shows no interest in food. They ignore what you offer, barely taste anything, and you start worrying about nutrition, iron, and whether something might be wrong. This slow start is one of the most stressful parts of offering solid foods ... Show More
19m 27s
Nov 20
How to Create a Pressure-Free Feeding Environment with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S
#72: Pressuring babies to eat more and pressuring babies to eat less can both lead to problematic outcomes when babies are learning to eat. But starting solids is a STRESSFUL time for many parents and caregivers, and sometimes without even realizing it we can be creating a feedin ... Show More
43m 35s
Feb 2025
Surprising Factors that Impact Your Child's Dental Health
Is dental health genetic, or can I help prevent issues? Can I pass cavity-causing bacteria to my child? When should my child stop using a pacifier or bottle? Does mouth breathing affect dental health?
This week, I welcome Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist, ... Show More
31m 24s
Mar 2021
How to Wean your Child from Breastfeeding
A person's breastfeeding journey can be filled with so many emotions.
Choosing to wean your baby from breastfeeding can be filled with excitement, sadness, nerves, and/or guilt.
Every woman is different in how she feels when this time of her and her child's life transitions ... Show More
26m 36s
Sep 9
The 7 Stages of Play: Building Your Child’s Brain from Birth to Age 3 Ep 120
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Most parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing cruc ... Show More
31m 15s
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.
Learn ... Show More
25m 4s
Sep 29
Episode #27: Help! My Toddler Says a Lot of Sounds Wrong — Should I Be Worried?
It's typical for toddlers and preschoolers not to be able to say all speech sounds correctly. It's a learning process. Maybe your child says "tar" for star or "nana" for banana. But how do you know if it's just a normal stage or something more? In this episode, we're digging into ... Show More
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Jan 2023
When and how to stop breastfeeding
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Host Jessica Rolph breastfed all three of her children, but weaning the last has been an emotional experience. It's hard to say how many mothers breastfeed beyond that first year or two, but often those mothers feel judged for choosing to contin ... Show More
30m 48s
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Why Your Toddler’s Brain Needs THIS: The First Years Explained Ep 119
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The Gut-Baby Connection: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know
<p>Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s shaping your baby’s health from the very first bite!</p><p>In this episode, we uncover the surprising ways your gut impacts baby’s immune system, brain development, and even lifelong wellness.</p><p>From what to eat each trimester, to ... Show More
32m 58s
Oct 8
Help Your Child Bounce Back
Kids don’t need to be “tough.” They need simple tools that build an inner voice: I can handle this. I can try again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares quick, doable ways to grow resilience in everyday moments—no shaming, no lectures. Why mistakes are teachers (and how to respon ... Show More
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#213: Do I have to wait until my baby has teeth to offer solids? Nope!..And although teething is often a time when babies begin to experience a change, it is really not necessary to make any drastic adjustments to solid foods during the teething process. In this episode I discuss the idea that having teeth is not a prerequisite for introducing solids and sha ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? </p><p>From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to:</p><p> – Encoura ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Your child’s brain isn’t finished at birth — it’s built day by day, through you.</p><p>Whether you have a baby or a toddler, this episode will help you understan ... Show More
