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Navigating Parenthood
Welcome to the Navigating Parenthood Podcast where we guide you through the mysteries of trauma, baby sleep, feeding issues, pregnancy experiences, birth outcomes, baby development, and attachment through the postpartum years.
Join us on this journey as we explore the multifaceted world of raising children, sharing honest stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you navigate the rollercoaster ride of being a first time parent.
From the sleepless nights of newborns to the joys and challenges of adolescence, each episode delves into a different aspect of parenting. We'll discuss topics such as breastfeeding, setting yourself up for a peaceful birth experience, postpartum prep, and so much more.
Join us as we navigate the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum and raising the next generation with love and empathy.
Please note that all information shared is meant to be educational and is not medical advice. Consult your doctor with any health concerns — remember, every BODY is different and needs care unique to them.
Episodes
31 episodes
The Airway Epidemic with Kassi Klein, DDS
If you haven't heard the term "sleep wrecked kids," you're going to want to dig into this last episode of the podcast's 2024 series. I'm joined by Tooth Pillows's Dr. Kassi Klein to discuss the hidden epidemic affecting children — not only as t...
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Creating the Foundation for Self-Regulation with Dr. Abbré McClain, Psy.D, LCPC
The ability to regulate emotions (and thus actions) is imperative for kids to be able to handle big emotions and tough transitions. In today's episode, Dr. Abbré McClain, Psy.D, LCPC shares how we as parents can help create the foundation for r...
The Missing Piece of Your Oral Care Routine
How often do you feel around inside your mouth? In today's episode we're delving into why and how to do it more, and the world of myofunctional therapy for overall health.This episode is brought to you by Bristle Health: https://bristle...
When You Shouldn't Do Guppy Pose
If you have a baby or work with babies chances are you've heard of a neck stretch called Guppy Pose. In this quick episode, we'll cover when Guppy Pose may not be the best tool to use just yet, and how this applies to a lot of other exercises y...
Tummy Time How Tos
What's the deal with tummy time? In this episode we'll cover why tummy time is important, how it's linked to feeding and crawling, and how & when to do tummy time.Links Mentioned:Babywearing Halloween Costumes to Try ...
The Problem with Infant Well Check Intake Forms
Episode 24 explores some of the strange wording on infant intake forms and why we need to make change in this area.
Finding the Right Baby Carrier
Want to learn a bit about babywearing and which carrier might be right for you? Listen in for which carriers to choose and when to use them.Links Mentioned: Wild Bird Carriers: https:/...
Myofunctional Therapy in Pregnancy: The Root Connection
What's the connection between myofunctional therapy and pregnancy? The floor of the mouth is connected to your pelvis! Listen in as I talk about why I've added this new modality to my family care practice.Need myofunctional help? Reach ...
What You Need to Know Before You Swaddle Your Baby
Before you load your cart with swaddles or buy something like the SNOO, listen to this episode first. I'm sharing the logic both for and against swaddling, and how you can take a mindful middle of the road approach that benefits your unique fam...
Tiny Changes, Big Impact: How Your Gut Impacts Your Children's Lives and What You Can Do About It with Cheryl Sew Hoy
Learn more about the links between your gut health and the lifelong health of your baby or child in today's episode! We're covering everything from C-Section seeding to breastfeeding and infant food allergies to the story of yet another trailbl...
Skip the Cookies, See a Lactation Consultant
We're in the thick of Breastfeeding Month and so what better way to celebrate than to talk about all the different weeks of celebration that you can join in on AND why you need to book a lactation consult yourself? Skip the online chat ...
Overcoming Your Baby's Reactive Food Allergies with Support with Dr. Trill
No lactation journey is the same, but each one encounters unique ups and downs — one for many is a protein allergy to something in the breastmilk. So in today's episode, we chat with Dr. Trill about infant allergies, the difference between an a...
Celebrating Breastfeeding Month: More Than Milk
Breastmilk has been referred to as "magic milk" and though it is, it's actually a whole process more than simply milk, which is why is so unique. In today's episode, Shari shares her own lactation journey and talks about the many reasons breast...
Creating Balance as an Entrepreneur and Home Educator with Julia Magnay
Julia of The Family Enrichment Hub joins us to share how she balances being a home educator and running her own business. Listen in for tips on routines, maternity leave, and venturing into home education. Connect with Julia online:...
Finding Purpose: A Journey from Surrogacy to Birth Work with Cristina LeonGuerrero
Doula Bula Founder, Cristina LeonGuerrero, shares how when she was just 9 years old she watched her aunt struggle through her fertility journey, sparking her passion to someday become a surrogate. Cristina has now helped three families ...
Formula Marketing & Motherhood with Lizzy Morris and Holly Hunter-Perrine
Today we're joined by Holly and Lizzy from the Radical Moms Union to chat about their community and all things predatory marketing, mom shaming, and motherhood.Links Mentioned:Try TinyHealth for better gut health:
Finding Symptoms in the Birth Story
Get your detective book and take notes on episode 12 then listen in to today's episode where I'm breaking down all the hidden outcomes shared in y pregnancy & birth story. In this episode, you'll learn how feeding issues are connected to th...
Geriatric Pregnancy & Home Birth Story
Pregnancy & birth are kind of like a surprise party that you know about — you have an idea of what to expect but truly no idea what it will be like and what's coming. This was definitely true of my recent birth experience, too! In today's e...
Baby Registry Tips They Don't Tell You
One of the most common questions among new parents is "what should I add to my baby registry?" and in today's episode I'm sharing the secret answers to this very big question — the ones no one tells you about that might surprise you!Cop...
The Postpartum Body Project
We all know that pregnancy and birth change us emotionally and physically, but getting comfortable sharing the details isn't something a lot of new parents do. In today's episode, you'll hear from four different newly postpartum moms as they sh...
The Best Parenting Tips from 100s of Perinatal Professionals
From birth plans to the importance of a doula, Fourth Trimester Podcast host, Sarah Trott, shares some of the biggest lessons she's le...
The Magic of CST
Have you ever wondered if something was missing in your family's care plan? In this episode, Shari explains why craniosacral therapy (CST) is often the missing piece to whole-person care, what it is, and why it's so essential for all people — e...
Tools for Finding Calm in the Chaos of Parenthood with Jenna Hermans
Join the conversation as we explore strategies to creating calm amongst the overwhelm of parenthood. Author Jenna Hermans, author of "Chaos to Calm," shares 5 simple tips to make daily life as a parent less stressful.Free Calm ...
The Dangers of "Are They Sleeping Through the Night Yet?"
We're tackling a controversial topic in the parenting space today — baby sleep. Listen in for a baby-led sleep & wellbeing practitioner's take on the most dreaded question all new parents get "Are they sleeping through the night yet?"...