S6 EP25: The Newborn Sleep Essentials: Structuring the Day (0

Mar 4

S6 EP24: The Newborn Sleep Essentials - The First 2 Weeks at Home

We’re kicking off a brand new series to the Moms on Call Podcast: The Essentials Series! Over the next three months, Laura and Jennifer will be going into the most important things you need to know for your newborn into toddler-hood! They’re starting it with the newborn sleep ess ... Show More

25m 9s

Feb 25

S6 EP23: Healthy Eating for Kids (with Nurture Life RD Liz Sommer Wilcox)

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura welcome Liz Sommer Wilcox, RD, Registered Dietitian at Nurture Life, to share practical tips for feeding kids well. She shares her insights on feeding children and the importance of creating a positive mealtime environment ... Show More

28m 52s

Feb 18

S6 EP 22: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the Swaddle?

Amy Knoxville just transitioned her 5 month old son to swaddling him at night but letting his arms out. He sleeps great for a few hours but then he wakes himself up and can’t get settled or stay asleep for more than like 20 minutes at a time. Did she make the transition too early ... Show More

14m 1s

Jan 2024

Why Won't My Child Go To Sleep Without Me? Part 1

Bedtime is tough! Dr. Cathryn talks parents through one of the most common and challenging aspects of parenting – bedtime struggles. Are you lying next to your child for hours just to get them to sleep or facing a nightly battle of wills? Dr. Cathryn explores why toddlers resist ... Show More

17m 42s

Oct 2023

The Magical Way to Break The Pacifier Habit

Today, we're discussing a sweet way to say goodbye to the pacifier – introducing the 'Paci Fairy.' It's a fun approach for kids aged 2 and up. This magical strategy helps kids transition while nurturing their emotions and imagination. Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on In ... Show More

9m 23s

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

Jul 2020

Drowning in Guilt Over Giving One Child More Attention

Do you feel like you give one child more attention over another? It feels awful, right? And yet sometimes simply because of the age and stage of your child, it is the instinctual way you parent.  Many Montessori mamas feel guilty for playing with the preschooler wh ... Show More

38m 30s

Feb 2024

REVISIT: Overcoming Bedtime Fears

Is your toddler’s desire to delay dozing off driving you to distraction? Bedtime fears usually start at around two years and may last several years. They happen very commonly because children spend their days in imaginative play, and it is tough for them to turn that off at bedti ... Show More

13m 58s

Jun 2025

My Toddler Keeps Waking Up At Night—Help!

In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn explores why children wake up at night and how to manage it. Drawing from personal experiences, including a notable sleep mistake with her daughter, Dr. Cathryn explains the impact of ineffective sleep associations, fears, and se ... Show More

11m 53s

May 2020

#180: Night Time Potty Training & Weaning the Bedtime Bottle

A mom is wondering how to night time potty train when her daughter is waking up with a very full diaper every morning. But she's been daytime trained for over two years. Shouldn't she be ready? What are the steps? Erin answers this plus a question from another mom wonderi ... Show More

17m 44s

Jan 2023

When and how to stop breastfeeding

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

Jan 2019

#125: Back to Basics - Toddler Development & Behavior & Toddler Needs Parent to Fall Asleep

Erin gets back to basics by covering development and behavior during the toddler years to help parents understand why toddlers sometimes act so unreasonable, along with some tips for prevention. Then she answers a question about a toddler who needs a parent present in order to fa ... Show More

14m 53s

Oct 2024

3 Reasons Kids Resist Bedtime

Is bedtime becoming a nightly struggle? If your child seems to be battling sleep, it’s not because they’re being difficult. In this episode, we dive into the real reasons kids resist bedtime and how to make evenings smoother for everyone. Key takeaways: ✔️ Separation Anxiety: Tod ... Show More

10m 46s

S6 EP25: The Newborn Sleep Essentials: S...