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Boundaries with Dr. Tracy Mar 22, 2021

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Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Tracy D. of @drtracyd on Instagram, an amazing therapist devoted to women and couples. Rachael and Dr. Tracy tackle the tricky topic of In- Laws and Parents, and how to set boundaries when it comes to our kids and our space.
Dr. Tracy helps women and mothers build healthy relationships and learn to be their best selves by helping you to let go of guilt, communicate your needs, and set boundaries in your life.
Find Dr. Tracy Dalgleish on IG: @drtracyd
Website: https://drtracyd.com/
Podcast: I'm Not Your Shrink
Dr. Tracy and Dr. Morgan Cutlip (of @mylovethinks) also have a Webinar about Boundaries! Find it here: https://drtracyd.mykajabi.com/offers/ifaoLvos/checkout

Empowering Your Birth with Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor Mar 15, 2021

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Join Kara Ann and Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor on this episode of Mom Friends. Heather is a labor and delivery nurse and is passionate about empowering moms to be in planning for their birth and being an advocate for the birth that they want to have. We talk everything from how to create a birth plan, communicating your preferences to your provider, tips for partners and birth support people, options available during a planned cesarean and more!
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Heather's Instagram: @lifeinlabor
Heather's Website
Labor Interventions Masterclass - FREE RESOURCE!
Birth Action Plan Accelerator

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Tongue Ties with Dr. Giselle Tadros Mar 08, 2021

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Join Rachael for this interview with Dr. Giselle Tadros DPT, who is the founder of In-Home Pediatric PT of NJ (@inhomepediatricpt) and Milk Matters PT(@milkmatterspt). She has been helping babies and families in her community for over 20 years and has 3 kids of her own.
In addition to traditional physical therapy, Giselle also specializes in working with infants who have lip and tongue ties. She helps teach them efficient feeding with correct techniques through gentle and fun exercise protocols.
In addition to traditional physical therapy, where she works with children who may have specific physical challenges such as gross motor delays, flat head plagiocephaly, torticollis, toe walking, neuromuscular conditions, Giselle also specializes in working with infants who have lip and tongue ties. She helps teach them efficient feeding with correct techniques through gentle and fun exercise protocols.
Take her Course! Specifically for up to 6 months, you'll learn all about tongue ties, how they interfere with daily life activities and what can be done at home! Link below.
Coupon Code: Heysleepybaby10
Need a therapist? Find Dr. Giselle's highlight called "Find Help" for helpful directories! On her IG page @milkmatterspt
Think your baby or toddler has an Oral Tie? Check out this screening tool:
For 0-6 Months
For 6 months- 2 years

The Future of Starting Solids with Jenny Best of Solid Starts Mar 01, 2021

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Join Kara Ann and guest Jenny Best of Solid Starts on this episode of Mom Friends. We discuss the purpose of Jenny's work, her personal experience with introducing solids with her children, the benefits of starting with finger foods, the baby food industry and more!
In This Episode:

Solid Starts Instagram: @solidstarts
First Foods Database - FREE RESOURCE
From Spoons to Fingers Webinar
30 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby
First 100 Days
Chicken Liver Pate Recipe - FREE RESOURCE
Purple Oatmeal Recipe - FREE RESOURCE
Spicy Mango with Cayenne Pepper Recipe - FREE RESOURCE

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Baby Containers & Tummy Time with OT Ali Vuolo Feb 21, 2021

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Join Rachael and Ali Vuolo, Pediatric OT and clean living expert. Ali is passionate about supporting babies and moms from the start by teaching them to do less!
Find Ali: @hawkandwaves on IG
Website/ Blog: hawkandwaves.com
Ali's favorite baby carriers: K'tan and Ergo

Our Experiences with Sleep Training Feb 15, 2021

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Trigger warning: sleep training
On this episode of Mom Friends, Rachael and Kara Ann share their experiences with sleep training. We are wearing our mom hats and getting very vulnerable with the effect this had on our early days of motherhood.
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The Mental Load & Mom Guilt Feb 08, 2021

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Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, relationship consultant, researcher, and face behind relationship Instagram account @mylovethinks.
Morgan Cutlip is a wife, mom to Effie and Roy, a Ph.D. in psychology, and life-long lover of all things relationships. She develops online relationship courses and resources at Love Thinks and manages the blog at www.mylovethinks.com. Is on the medical advisory board for @flotracker and advisory board for friends with rings. Feel free to hang out with Morgan on instagram @MyLoveThinks and check out her course The Mother Load: Helping Couples Unite to Tackle the Mental Load.
Dr. Morgan's Instagram: @mylovethinks
Website: https://www.drmorgancutlip.com/
Courses, Webinars & Blog: https://mylovethinks.com/

Tips for Moving with Little Ones Feb 01, 2021

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Join Rachael and Kara Ann for this episode of Mom Friends, where they discuss their recent cross-country moves with little ones and share some tips to help you with a smoother transition!
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Rachael's Travel Guide
Travel Blackout Curtains
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Attachment with Bethany Saltman Jan 25, 2021

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Join Rachael and Bethany Saltman, researcher and author of The Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, as they discuss how to find "delight" in your motherhood journey (even if that means chicken nuggets and Real Housewives) and what really matters when forming secure attachments with our babies (hint: you don't have to breastfeed or cosleep).
Bethany's Website and Blog
Register for the Secret Teachings Group
Follow on IG @bethany_saltman
Follow on Twitter @BethanySaltman
Buy the Book! Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment

All About Teething - Expectations, Sleep and Natural Remedies Jan 18, 2021

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In this episode Kara Ann and Rachael discuss teething, expectations for sleep and natural ways to help your little one stay comfortable.
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