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132: How to Find Your Parenting TRIBE with Dr. Peter Kevorkian Nov 25, 2019

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Guest: Dr. Peter Kevorkian is an international speaker and instructor as well as the with the President of the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

In this episode, we will cover:

Why having like-minded people around you is so important for your own family's physical and emotional health
Why NO family should be an ISLAND - you are not meant to go it alone!
How to go about find other parents that you can learn from, hang out with and be supported by in your community to help make growing your family a fun and supportive experience.

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

Find a Pathways Connect group in your area
the ICPA website: www.icpa4kids.org

About Dr. Peter Kevorkian:

Dr. Peter Kevorkian is an international speaker and instructor as well as the with the President of the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

For over 25 years, Dr. Peter and his wife, Dr. Patti, have practiced together in a very special home/office space Westwood, Massachusetts, serving pregnant women and new families. They have two children of their own, Katie and Christopher, who were both born at home.

131: Creating Your Birth TEAM with Dr. Ian Shtulman Nov 22, 2019

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Guest: Dr. Ian Shtulman, a second generation chiropractor and instructor for the ICPA from Palm Beach County, Florida.

In this episode, we will cover:

Why having a team around you during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period is so important for your physical and emotional health
A list of practitioners that you should consider adding to your team if you don't already have one

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

Dr. Ian's practice: Shtulman Family Chiropractic
Dr. Ian on Instagram: @drianshtulman
the ICPA website: www.icpa4kids.org

About Dr. Ian Shtulman:

Dr. Ian Shtulman, DC, DACCP, is a second-generation chiropractor and an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

His passion for perinatal chiropractic led him to being the in-house chiropractor at a free-standing birth center in Palm Beach County, Florida

He regularly publishes chiropractic success stories in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine and case studies in the peer-reviewed Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health. He has fostered relationships with OB/GYNs and pediatricians, including being the first chiropractor invited to join the Palm Beach Pediatrics Society as a member, and is particularly interested in establishing subluxation correction as a routine component of prenatal and pediatric healthcare.

130: Your Baby's First Year Milestones with Dr. Michael Hall Nov 18, 2019

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Guest: Dr. Michael Hall, a practicing chiropractor and instructor for the ICPA as an expert in pediatric clinical neurology.

In this episode, we will cover:

The 6 major milestones and the normal time frames your baby should reach them in your baby's first year
The importance of each milestone and the problems associated with "skipping" a milestone
What to look for along the way, what you can do to help your baby develop and learn each milestone and where you can get your baby help if they need it

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

Dr. Hall's website: www.BrainDC.org
the ICPA website: www.icpa4kids.org

About Dr. Michael Hall:

Dr. Michael Hall, has been practicing chiropractic and teaching clinical neurology since he graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1990.

While primarily practicing in North Texas, Dr. Hall has also been the Executive Director of the NeuroLife Institute where he and his team provided advanced care for complex neurological cases, professional athletes and children with special needs.

In addition to teaching and practicing, Dr. Hall has published and presented multiple scientific papers and clinical case reports at conferences globally. He is also the founder and developer of BrainDC - a recognized resource for patients and doctors seeking his expertise in functional neurology.

098: The Power of Dadhood with Michael Byron Smith Aug 19, 2019

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Something different today Dads - an interview with the author of my favorite book on fatherhood!

Guest: Michael Byron Smith is the author of "The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs". He has dedicated himself to "Helping Fathers to be Dads", the name of his Dadhood blog.

In this episode, we will cover:

The real difference between being a father and being a Dad.
The 7 Characteristics of a Successful Dad and what it takes to become better at each one.
The "Dad's Self Inspection Checklist", created out of Mike experience of being an USAF Colonel and how to use it to regularly take an inventory of how you're doing as a dad and where you can improve.

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

The Power of Dadhood book on Amazon
His website: https://michaelbyronsmith.com/index.html
Dr. Jay's article on The Transition to Fatherhood: https://drjaywarren.com/the-transition-to-dadhood/
Dr. Jay's other podcast: Healthy Births, Happy Babies

About Michael Byron Smith:

Michael Byron Smith is an advocate for healthy families with an emphasis on fathering. He is a 69-year-old father of three and grandfather to four, a retired USAF Colonel and a former B-52 pilot. Michael is the oldest of a family of six that struggled. His alcoholic father was irresponsible in his role as a parent. The impact this had on Mike's siblings, and two generations after that motivated him to be the best father he could be.

Michael broke the cycle of dysfunctional families by earning a college scholarship and joining Air Force ROTC. After retirement, he dedicated himself to "Helping Fathers to be Dads", the name of his Dadhood blog. He is also the author of "The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs".

129: The Power of Dadhood with Michael Byron Smith Aug 13, 2019

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Guest: Michael Byron Smith is the author of "The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs". He has dedicated himself to "Helping Fathers to be Dads", the name of his Dadhood blog.

In this episode, we will cover:

The real difference between being a father and being a Dad.
The 7 Characteristics of a Successful Dad and what it takes to become better at each one.
The "Dad's Self Inspection Checklist", created out of Mike experience of being an USAF Colonel and how to use it to regularly take an inventory of how you're doing as a dad and where you can improve.

Resources mentioned in the conversation:w

The Power of Dadhood book on Amazon
His website: https://michaelbyronsmith.com/index.html
Dr. Jay's article on The Transition to Fatherhood: https://drjaywarren.com/the-transition-to-dadhood/
Dr. Jay's other podcast: The Dadhood Journey – www.TheDadhoodJourney.com

About Michael Byron Smith:

128: Brain Highways-What Your Baby's Brain Needs in the First Year with Nancy Green Apr 01, 2019

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Guest: Nancy Green is the creator of the Brain Highways program, an in-person and online course that teaches parents, kids and babies how to organize their brain so that it functions as intended.

In this episode, we will cover:

why "tummy time" is so much more than back strengthening exercises - it's about proper BRAIN DEVELOPMENT.
how babies that skip crawling and other pre-walking activities may be more susceptible to problems later on with speech, reading, writing, focus, anxiety and other behavioral issues.
what activities you can do with your infant right now that will ensure their brain develops as it should and what to look for if it's not.

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

www.BrainHighways.com
the Babies Program by Brain Highways: https://brainhighways.com/bhbabies/intro

About Nancy Green:

Nancy Green is the creator of the Brain Highways program, which began nearly two decades ago in the public schools. Today, Brain Highways is an onsite program for those in the San Diego area and an international online program for participants throughout the world. Nancy has also led volunteer Brain Highways outreach programs with organizations, such as Rady Children's Hospital, and is currently collaborating with the American Academy of Pediatrics (Chapter 3) to reach underserved communities.

Nancy has two daughters and a grandson. Married for 37 years, she lives with her husband, Jim, and their golden retriever, Buddy.

127: Bringing a New Baby Home to Older Siblings with Sophie Acott Mar 04, 2019

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Guest: Sophie Acott, the Founder of Sleep Play Love – whose mission is to help parents all over the world reclaim much-needed sleep, rest and joy to their parenting experience. She is a mother of four children, a homebirth enthusiast, and a conscious parenting advocate.

In this episode, we will cover:

1) what to expect from your older child when your new addition arrives - from behavioral issues, sleep disturbance, eating changes, etc.

2) what to do months BEFORE the new baby arrives and what to do in the days, weeks and months after the birth

3) what the differences are between various ages of older siblings and advice on how to help them navigate the family change

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

• link to Sophie's Sleep Play Love website: www.SleepPlayLove.co

• link to Sophie's book "Sleep, Play, Love" on Amazon

About Sophie Acott:

Sophie Acott is the Founder of Sleep Play Love – whose mission is to help parents all over the world reclaim much-needed sleep, rest and joy to their parenting experience. She is a mother of four children, a homebirth enthusiast, and a conscious parenting advocate.

Having experienced first-hand the toll that lack of sleep can have on health, emotional well-being, relationships, and the entire family unit, Sophie is committed to supporting other families to overcome their own unique parenting and sleep challenges–restoring vibrancy, happiness, and harmony to the family unit.

As a certified Life Coach and Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant, motivating and inspiring others is Sophie's life passion. Having trained with Hand in Hand Parenting, she adopts the Parenting by Connection approach personally and professionally; living and breathing this philosophy with her own children, and empowering other parents to success through a deeper understanding of the synonymous relationship between the parent-child connection, and sleep and behavioral challenges.

Born and raised in Australia, Sophie now resides in San Diego, California with her husband and four young children. Her new book "Sleep Play Love" has recently launched and is available in print and kindle on Amazon.

126: Healing Through the Loss of Your Baby with Laurie Brooks Feb 05, 2019

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On today's episode, we deal with a difficult subject: the loss of a baby. When this happens, many women do not know where to turn to or how to cope. Whether it's a miscarriage in the first trimester, a stillbirth in the 2nd or 3rd trimester, or even the loss in childbirth, this can be devastating.

Today, a mom who lost her baby in labor tells us her story. It's our hope that by sharing her experience, other women (and families) that have gone through this might find some comfort and connection and hear an example of how hope and healing is possible again.

And we all have been touched in our lives by someone who has experienced a loss like this. Her story will shed light on how to support someone you know that might be going through this.

Resources available for parents:

The MISS Foundation: a volunteer based organization providing C.A.R.E. [counseling, advocacy, research, and education] services to families experiencing the death of a child - https://missfoundation.org/

M.E.N.D Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death: non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death - https://www.mend.org/

from Laurie Brooks:

"When I got pregnant after years of trying, my husband and I were thrilled. Throughout my pregnancy, I never thought about losing the baby. I knew people had miscarriages all the time and knew it was a possibility, but I was of the thought that if and when it happened, I would worry about it then. It was a wonderful 9 months. Once we got past the first 12 weeks, I just assumed we would have a baby. I carried our son to term. I went into labor naturally at 39 weeks 5 days. Everything was perfect, until it wasn't. Our baby boy, Jack Martin Brooks was born still. He was a perfectly formed baby who was not meant for this life."

125: The "Hamilton Hold" and 7 Secrets of the Newborn with Dr. Robert Hamilton Jan 07, 2019

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Guest: Dr. Bob Hamilton is a pediatrician in the Los Angeles, CA area and also the creator of the "Hamilton Hold," a method for soothing crying babies seen by over 28 million people in his instructional video on YouTube. He is the author of "7 Secrets of the Newborn".

In this episode, we will cover:

1) how the video of "The Hamilton Hold" went viral and what it does to calm newborn babies

2) what the main reason why Dr. Hamilton wrote this book for: to restore the DELIGHT that parents should have when having a baby and becoming parents

3) why Dr. Hamilton believes our culture needs more children

4) the importance of Dads in the family unit and how they can become more involved in the newborn phase

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

• link to Dr. Bob's website: www.7secretsofthenewborn.com

• link to Dr. Bob's YouTube Video showing "The Hamilton Hold": https://youtu.be/j2C8MkY7Co8

About Dr. Bob Hamilton:

Robert C. Hamilton, M.D., has over three decades of experience as a pediatrician and is the owner and founder of Pacific Ocean Pediatrics, established in 1996 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hamilton is also the creator of the "Hamilton Hold," a method for soothing crying babies seen by over 28 million people in his instructional video on YouTube.

In addition, Dr. Bob runs the LA Marathon annually to support his medical mission organization, which has been making annual trips to both Africa and Central America for over 20 years.

He's also the proud father of 6 children and is grandpa to 7 more little ones. He lives in Santa Monica with his highschool sweetheart, Leslie, to whom he has been married 45 years.

124: The Vaccine Conversation with Dr. Bob Sears Dec 20, 2018

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Guest: Dr. Bob Sears is a pediatrician in Orange County, CA, author of The Vaccine Book, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective and complete information on vaccines.

In this episode, we will cover:

1) what "Informed Consent" really means from the patient perspective relative to making decisions about vaccination

2) the best way to approach your pediatrician to have an open discussion about the risks and benefits of vaccinating your child

3) what the common misconceptions about how vaccines work (did you know many are designed merely to lessen the severity of symptoms NOT prevent you from contracting the disease?)

4) the difference between Natural Herd Immunity and Chemically Induced Herd Immunity and what it means for our public health safety

5) why it can be argued that mandatory vaccination laws are unconstitutional and unethical

6) the truth about vaccine exemptions and how to go about determining whether or not your child should go on a delayed vaccine schedule or possibly not get any vaccinations at all

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

• link to Dr. Bob's podcast: The Vaccine Conversation

• link to the Immunity Education Group: www.immunityeducationgroup.org

• the article Dr. Bob mentioned: Vaccines & Infectious Diseases

• the article Dr. Bob mentioned: Vaccine Side Effects & Ingredients

About Dr. Bob Sears:

Dr. Bob Sears is a pediatrician in Orange County, CA, author of The Vaccine Book, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective and complete information on vaccines. His new podcast, The Vaccine Conversation with Melissa and Dr. Bob, provides a new outlet for his life's mission - to provide every person, worldwide, with objective, truthful, and un-doctored information on vaccines and infectious diseases.

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