Apr 13

How to be a working parent? Lower your standards

From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning to work as a new parent can be daunting. Luckily, you don't need to navigate this transition alone. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks to working parents and experts about how to balance a ... Show More

25m 53s

Apr 2

Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do

Using chatbots for emotional support can pose risks to teens' mental health. How should parents talk to their teens about using chatbots safely? And what's the best way to have those conversations without causing conflict? On this episode, NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee speaks to experts ... Show More

21m 17s

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 the piles of art your kids make, you can't keep it all. Psychotherapist Denaye Barahona offers advice for parents on ... Show More

23m 9s

Apr 2024

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

Introducing solids to your little one can be as stressful as it is special. A pediatric dietitian and a pediatrician discuss menu choices, allergens and safety to help you and your little one succeed.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat ... 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

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

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

Aug 2024

Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating?

#457: What if my baby vomits when doing baby-led weaning? Is vomiting normal when you start solid foods? It can be scary when your baby vomits, but it is not always a sign of a huge problem. In this episode I cover what you can expect as far as vomiting when your baby starts eati ... Show More

13m 28s

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

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

Sep 2024

How to Make the Ikea Antilop High Chair Safer with @yeahbabygoods Katie Kruithof

#464: The $20 Ikea Antilop high chair is ubiquitous and universally loved for its low price…but it’s not a safe seat for your baby to eat. Yeah Baby Goods co-founder Katie Kruithof is here to talk about how to make this high chair safer for baby-led weaning. Listen to this episo ... Show More

51m 7s

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

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