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Milestones, Tummy Time and Baby Massage: What Parents Should Know About Physical Therapy for Babies Oct 09, 2025

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Physical therapy for babies and toddlers was a foreign concept to me until I became a mother myself and learned about the benefits that come with having your baby seen early when needed.
Today’s episode is all about baby and toddler physical therapy, milestones, and how we can feel empowered about when to seek the help and wisdom from someone like Dr. Mell of Tots On Target. We chat about rolling, crawling, oral ties, torticollis, and how to learn about ways to help your baby stretch at home and some baby massage techniques.
If you’ve ever wondered about your baby’s milestones or just wanted to know more about it when your little one is “supposed” to start doing things, this episode is for you.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Dr. Krupa Playforth on How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy Oct 06, 2025

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We met with Dr. Krupa Playforth a few years ago to discuss the challenging topic of talking to children about tragedy and gun violence. Dr. Playforth is a board-certified pediatrician and mother who draws insight from her own experiences to provide advice to families. We explored the importance of giving our kids context, managing our own anxiety, and giving our kids the tools to feel safe and informed. It’s never easy to talk to our children about tough topics, but Dr. Playforth’s advice hopefully gives a little bit of guidance.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Tantrums, Triggers & Emotional Growth with Alyssa Blask Campbell Oct 02, 2025

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Every parent knows the cold sweat that hits when your child starts melting down… especially in public. The stares, the pressure, the mental spiral… it’s a lot.
In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, the brilliant mind behind Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and the brand-new follow-up Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. We dive into why kids act out, how our own reactions shape theirs, and what emotional regulation really looks like in the wild- at Target, at bedtime, or on the soccer field.
Alyssa shares tools that are truly doable (even when you're exhausted) and reminds us that our job isn’t to end the tantrum, it’s to sit with them through it. We also talk about parenting with a partner who handles emotions differently, supporting multiple kids with big feelings, and what emotional growth looks like between ages 5–12.
Whether you're deep in the toddler phase or navigating grade school dynamics, this one’s filled with so much helpful advice and a good reminder that you're not doing it wrong, you're just doing it real.
Order her book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions here: https://amzn.to/42iOuGa
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Navigating Weaning with Sharon Mazel Sep 29, 2025

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Sharon Mazel had all kinds of advice for starting solids in this episode. We address common concerns like choking and gagging and how to navigate picky eating. Sharon emphasizes a relaxed approach and repeated exposure to new foods. When parents relax and focus on the big picture over the little details, our kids’ nutrition becomes a lot less stressful. Sharon hopes that her practical advice can empower parents on their own journey to starting solids with their babies.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Finding Hope After Pregnancy Loss with Mallory Ervin Sep 22, 2025

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In this inspiring episode, Mallory Ervin shared her journey to baby number three and her struggles and triumphs along the way. Mallory is open about her experiences with pregnancy loss, and her decision to share her experience with pregnancy loss in a public way. She tells us that faith and community support were pivotal in helping her through her experience trying to conceive. By sharing her story, Mallory hopes other moms who have experienced pregnancy loss will feel less alone in their one struggles.
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What Every New Parent Needs to Know About Baby Monitoring and EMF with Harbor CEO Kevin Lavelle Sep 18, 2025

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If you’re a parent, you’ve been there- the baby monitor cuts out in the middle of the night, and you wake up in a panic. So you can imagine the joy I felt when I found the Harbor monitor, which promised to never cut out. And after using it with all three of my kids, I can honestly say it delivered.
In this episode, I talk with Kevin Lavelle, the CEO and Co-Founder of Harbor, about how and why he created this monitor from the ground up, as a dad himself. We chat about the anxiety so many parents feel when it comes to baby monitoring, how EMF exposure became part of the conversation, and why having a physical monitor (not just an app) totally changed my experience.
We also talk about the very real issue of sleep deprivation, for parents and babies alike, and how Harbor was designed to help improve that. Because when you’re sleeping better, everything from your mental health to your relationship to your patience as a parent gets better, too.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling multiple kids like me, I think you’ll really relate to this one.
Order a Harbor monitor here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-25057387
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Building Community for Moms with Motherly’s Liz Tenety Sep 15, 2025

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In this episode, Liz Tenety shared her journey to creating a supportive community for mothers though Motherly. We talk through the challenges and triumphs of motherhood why it’s so important for moms to have a community that knows and celebrates their experiences. Liz also gives us some insight into her own experience with motherhood, including becoming a mom of five. Whether online or in person, mothers need community and Liz hopes Motherly can be one of the places where moms come together.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

All About Weaning with Breastfeeding Expert Jessica Diamond Sep 08, 2025

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Jessica Diamond is a registered dietitian and breast feeding and weaning expert, and in this episode, we covered the emotional and physical journey of weaning from breast feeding. Jessica shares insights on gentle weaning methods and how to communicate with our children and partners. We also cover how to cope with some of the hormonal changes that come with weaning, and when to transition to other types of milk. Weaning can be a sensitive process, and Jessica encourages moms to remember that this process should follow their schedule, not someone else's.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Surrogacy Matchmaking with Marly Steinman Sep 04, 2025

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Ever wonder how someone wanting to grow their family via a surrogate gets paired up with the perfect surrogate for them? Cue a surrogacy matchmaker like Marly Steinman!
So many families in today’s world are built in a variety of different ways. In this episode we talk about surrogacy, whether that path is right for you, and if you choose to go down that route, how you go about finding the perfect surrogate to carry your baby.
I sat down with Marly Steinman, a surrogacy and donor consultant who helps guide parents through the world of third-party reproduction. Marley opens up about her own journey through infertility and loss, how she found hope in surrogacy, and why she’s now made it her life’s work to support other families doing the same.
We talk about what it looks like to work with a surrogate, what the “job” of being a surrogate is really like, how to prepare emotionally and logistically, and what makes these journeys so incredibly powerful. Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges or just want to better understand this path- this episode is a must-listen.
And be sure to share this with someone who might need to hear it.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Mini Voyager Makes Traveling with Kids Easy Sep 01, 2025

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Bri Hepworth of Mini Voyager joined us to share her journey to creating her travel kit brand. Bri was inspired by her own experience traveling as a parent. As her family traveled more, Bri started making travel kits for her kids to help ease the stress of traveling and keep them entertained on long trips. Now, Mini Voyager makes those kits available to everyone! From toddlers to older children, Mini Voyager kits help get keep kids occupied and engaged throughout the travel process.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

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