Voices of Your Village

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19 - Choosing the childcare that’s right for you, with Lacey Mallett - Part I Jun 07, 2018

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When it comes to choosing childcare there are so many factors to consider. From a childcare center, to home daycares and nannies -- knowing what to look for, what to ask, and who to trust can be an overwhelming journey. I hung out with Lacey Mallett, who has over a decade of experience in various early childhood settings, to examine the ins and outs of childcare so you can decide what’s best for your family unit.

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18 - That working mom life, with Bryn Huntpalmer May 31, 2018

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From emotions to logistics, being a working mom is something we need to talk about. Bryn Huntpalmer, host of The Birth Hour Podcast joined me to talk about her experience working part time, full time, full time with a side gig, out of the home, working from home, you name it, I feel like she’s done it. She and her husband, Richard, are co-parents on this journey, and she shares what has worked for her, and what hasn’t. She gets real about pumping at work, and that first day back in the office. Tune in to hear all the ins and outs -- from school drop offs and pickups to sick days and household chores. You’ve got this, mama!

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17 - Approaching the topic of disabilities: inclusive, person-first language, with Whitney Kallenbach May 24, 2018

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Have you seen someone with a disability in public and weren’t sure how to support your children with respectful, inclusive dialogue? We don’t want to be offensive, but we also want to help our children understand the world. Well, Whitney Kallenbach and I dove into ways to address this topic with your kiddos as well as when it varies, i.e. a child versus an adult. We had an honest conversation about questions we were both bringing to the table, along with personal experiences. Whitney works with veterans with disabilities and has a daughter who wore leg braces as a corrective device. Her experiences have changed how she intends to address this with her children. I’m so excited for you to listen in on our raw conversation about how to be inclusive, respectful, and use person first language. Hop on over to www.voicesofyourvillage.com to snag your free list of books that include people with physical disabilities. For the month of May 20% of all my sleep consultation proceeds go to Every Mother Counts, an amazing organization fighting to lower the maternal mortality rate at home and around the globe. Head on over to www.seedandsew.org/packages to sign up for your sleep consultation today!

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16 - What to look for and expect when preparing for elementary school, with Amanda Warren May 17, 2018

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When it comes to elementary school, we often hear about how rigid it is, and academically focused, yet research shows that play based learning has greater outcomes for success. I dove into all things elementary school with my friend Amanda. She is the director of an independent K-6 in Vermont. We talk about things to look for in a school, ways to advocate for your kiddos, and I loooove her number one suggestion for parents of tiny humans in elementary school. Head over to www.voicesofyourvillage.com to read more and find out where to connect with Amanda. Love what you're hearing?! Please take two minutes to leave a review on iTunes. It would mean the world to me!

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15 - Pregnancy, birth, postpartum...oh my! with Nina Spears May 10, 2018

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There is SO much to learn when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From setting up a nursery, to creating a birth plan, and then oh ya know, keeping a child alive and thriving. This whole parenting thing can be overwhelming. I picked Nina Spears, or as you might know her, The Baby Chick’s brain about what you REALLY need to know as you embark on this journey. Nina, a long time birth and postpartum doula, has supported over 500 families in her career, and recently gave birth to her own little dude. From tips and tricks, down to favorite products, Nina shares her secrets with all of us. We even get to hear about her birth!**Are you so snoozy?! Do you long for quality sleep? Lucky you, I am giving away 1 FREE sleep consultation, a $350 value for Mother’s Day! Check out my Instagram @seed.and.sew to see how you can enter!**

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14 - How essential oils can change your parenting game, with Rachel Eade May 03, 2018

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Are you tired of sick days? Ready for these colds to go away? Are you done with over-the-counter meds, or those constant ear infections? Ready to get a good night of sleep, or get a little help battling challenging emotions? There’s an oil for that -- a Young Living Essential Oil, that is. I snagged oil expert and mama of five Rachel Eade to talk through what in the world essential oils are all about --what they do, don’t do, and how to incorporate them into your life. This episode is full of tips and tricks on how to use oils as daily supplements in your life.We are also launching Tiny Humans, Big Emotions! These small, virtual parent support groups only come around every few months so snag your spot today by heading over to tinyhumansbigemotions.com. I can’t wait to support you on this wild ride of raising the tiny humans.

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13 - Gender: raising our kids in a world we didn't grow up in, with Trystan Reese Apr 26, 2018

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Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did. A more accepting world, and one with conversation we need to be prepared to have. Gender fluidity and identity is something many of us did not grow up talking about, but thankfully that has changed, and we need the language to evolve, too. Trystan Reese, a trans father of three, and social justice activist joined me on the show to dive into how to talk to kids about gender. What age is it appropriate to address gender? How do we do it? Trystan acknowledged that perfection isn’t the goal here, but rather mindful, intentional parenting, and knowing we always get a second chance. Trystan has a beautiful way of discussing this topic. I learned so much from him and am excited to share this guidance with you. Head on over to Instagram to follow Trystan and his husband Biff’s journey through parenthood @biffandi.

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12 - How to discuss race in the early years, with Dr. Stevenson Apr 19, 2018

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One cannot know what it’s like to walk in another’s shoes. We can have sympathy and empathy, but each path is unique. I want to raise children who are comfortable and confident advocating for themselves and others, who fight for equality across race, gender, socioeconomics, mental and physical ability, etc. In order to dive into how to address race in early childhood I brought in racial socialization expert, Dr Stevenson. He and I dove into what our role is in talking about racial differences and realities, and how we can bring that conversation to the tiny humans. Dr Stevenson is brilliant, and has done research in the field for 30 years. This episode is so vital for moving forward together to support everyone on this journey. You can find Dr Stevenson’s book: Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools: Differences That Make a Difference on Amazon today! Head over to Instagram @seed.and.sew to share your feedback on this episode!

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11 - Life with a 3 year old, with Kelly & Don Vincentini Apr 12, 2018

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My days with my 3 year old are always so calm and chill, said no one ever. Today is a first for Voices of Your Village as I got to sit down with two parents at the same time. Kelly & Don joined me to talk about boundary setting with their 3 year old, helping her learn how to navigate hearing ‘no’ without an epic meltdown each time. We also dove into what this all means for their toddler who is starting to really pay attention to her sister’s big emotions. Kelly runs an amazing parent/child play space called Play2Learn. Check out her website at play2learntottime.com and head over to her Instagram @play2learntot for awesome tips and tricks on things to do with your littles at home!

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10 - All things language development, with SLP Sarah Friel Apr 05, 2018

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From babbling to those first words, how do we support tiny human speech and language development? How many words should kiddos have by certain ages and why does that even matter? What can we do every day to help our littles learn how to communicate with the world around them?! I’m so stinkin’ excited about today’s episode of Voices of Your Village. I learned SO much in this interview with Speech & Language Pathologist, Sarah Friel. She brilliantly shared the ins and outs of supporting language development from infancy, along with hot tips to apply every day. She even created an amazing overview of language in the early years just for YOU! Snag the freebie at seedandsew.org/freebies and head over to Instagram @seed.and.sew to share your feedback on today’s episode!

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