Episodes

Feeding a newborn can be one of the more challenging parts of you and your infant getting to know each other. But however you get your baby the nutrition they need, there are some classic tips, tricks, and things to expect. In this, the second part of our newborn feeding episode, we discuss topics like: -Choosing a durable, safe, cleanable bottle (we recommend glass!) -Expect the unexpected! Nobody knows exactly which nipple type your infant is going to prefer, so there's no need to buy absol...

Feeding a newborn can be one of the more challenging parts of you and your infant getting to know each other. But however you get your baby the nutrition they need, there are some classic tips, tricks, and things to expect. In this, the second part of our newborn feeding episode, we discuss topics like: -Choosing a durable, safe, cleanable bottle (we recommend glass!) -Expect the unexpected! Nobody knows exactly which nipple type your infant is going to prefer, so there's no need to buy absol...

Feeding a newborn can be one of the more challenging parts of you and your infant getting to know each other. But however you get your baby the nutrition they need, there are some classic tips, tricks, and things to expect. In this, the second part of our newborn feeding episode, we discuss topics like: -Choosing a durable, safe, cleanable bottle (we recommend glass!) -Expect the unexpected! Nobody knows exactly which nipple type your infant is going to prefer, so there's no need to buy absol...

Toddlers can go from happy and playful to punching or hitting without missing a beat. So what do you do when big feelings merge with lack of impulse control, and a toddler gets aggressive? In this episode, we answer a listener question that invites us to explore this very thing. Topics include: "My toddler is usually wonderful! Why do they suddenly get so aggressive?" (Hint: It's normal!) Sometimes being happy is as much of a trigger as being angry. Redirect and distract, when you can! Be ...

Toddlers can go from happy and playful to punching or hitting without missing a beat. So what do you do when big feelings merge with lack of impulse control, and a toddler gets aggressive? In this episode, we answer a listener question that invites us to explore this very thing. Topics include: "My toddler is usually wonderful! Why do they suddenly get so aggressive?" (Hint: It's normal!) Sometimes being happy is as much of a trigger as being angry. Redirect and distract, when you can! Be ...

Toddlers can go from happy and playful to punching or hitting without missing a beat. So what do you do when big feelings merge with lack of impulse control, and a toddler gets aggressive? In this episode, we answer a listener question that invites us to explore this very thing. Topics include: "My toddler is usually wonderful! Why do they suddenly get so aggressive?" (Hint: It's normal!) Sometimes being happy is as much of a trigger as being angry. Redirect and distract, when you can! Be ...

Pretty much all you have to do for a newborn is keep them fed and growing. It's nature, so it should be easy... right? Well, it's complicated... Your hosts have dedicated an entire two-part episode to the process that is feeding a newborn. In this, the first part, we discuss: -How much your newborn infant needs to eat, and how often. -How to know your infant is getting enough, in the first few days of life. -When might you need to supplement? -I want to breastfeed, but is formula okay, if ...

Pretty much all you have to do for a newborn is keep them fed and growing. It's nature, so it should be easy... right? Well, it's complicated... Your hosts have dedicated an entire two-part episode to the process that is feeding a newborn. In this, the first part, we discuss: -How much your newborn infant needs to eat, and how often. -How to know your infant is getting enough, in the first few days of life. -When might you need to supplement? -I want to breastfeed, but is formula okay, if ...

Pretty much all you have to do for a newborn is keep them fed and growing. It's nature, so it should be easy... right? Well, it's complicated... Your hosts have dedicated an entire two-part episode to the process that is feeding a newborn. In this, the first part, we discuss: -How much your newborn infant needs to eat, and how often. -How to know your infant is getting enough, in the first few days of life. -When might you need to supplement? -I want to breastfeed, but is formula okay, if ...

You've spent months preparing for a newborn, mentally and physically (and financially!), and suddenly a brand new member of your family has made it into your home!!! So.... What do we do now? In this supersized episode, your hosts help navigate the waters of getting your newborn baby (and you!) situated at home. We talk about things like -Sleep-wake cycles (or lack thereof, at this point!) -Expected feeding schedule -What should my baby be doing, for pooping and peeing? -The challenges of ...

You've spent months preparing for a newborn, mentally and physically (and financially!), and suddenly a brand new member of your family has made it into your home!!! So.... What do we do now? In this supersized episode, your hosts help navigate the waters of getting your newborn baby (and you!) situated at home. We talk about things like -Sleep-wake cycles (or lack thereof, at this point!) -Expected feeding schedule -What should my baby be doing, for pooping and peeing? -The challenges of ...

You've spent months preparing for a newborn, mentally and physically (and financially!), and suddenly a brand new member of your family has made it into your home!!! So.... What do we do now? In this supersized episode, your hosts help navigate the waters of getting your newborn baby (and you!) situated at home. We talk about things like -Sleep-wake cycles (or lack thereof, at this point!) -Expected feeding schedule -What should my baby be doing, for pooping and peeing? -The challenges of ...

The toddler temperament presents a unique parenting challenge, but adding another child into the mix is a whole different animal. Today, your hosts invite Healthy Steps specialist, Christy Bezrutczyk, MSEd, CLC, to help them answer a listener question about just what to do, when a toddler and a little sibling find themselves at odds. Together, they delve even deeper into the topic, and discuss things like: How do we approach the "toddler versus the world" mindset? How do we prepare a toddler...

The toddler temperament presents a unique parenting challenge, but adding another child into the mix is a whole different animal. Today, your hosts invite Healthy Steps specialist, Christy Bezrutczyk, MSEd, CLC, to help them answer a listener question about just what to do, when a toddler and a little sibling find themselves at odds. Together, they delve even deeper into the topic, and discuss things like: How do we approach the "toddler versus the world" mindset? How do we prepare a toddler...

The toddler temperament presents a unique parenting challenge, but adding another child into the mix is a whole different animal. Today, your hosts invite Healthy Steps specialist, Christy Bezrutczyk, MSEd, CLC, to help them answer a listener question about just what to do, when a toddler and a little sibling find themselves at odds. Together, they delve even deeper into the topic, and discuss things like: How do we approach the "toddler versus the world" mindset? How do we prepare a toddler...

Today, we answer a listener question on immune system health, allergies, and sensitivities in children, with the help of our very first guest, allergy/immunology specialist, Dr. Britta Sundquist! Dr. Sundquist talks with your hosts about things like: Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and unscented products, and which ones might be more helpful, The relationship between exposures and sensitivities later in life, The origin of gut "flora" bacteria, and developing a diverse "microbiome," The "hy...

Today, we answer a listener question on immune system health, allergies, and sensitivities in children, with the help of our very first guest, allergy/immunology specialist, Dr. Britta Sundquist! Dr. Sundquist talks with your hosts about things like: Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and unscented products, and which ones might be more helpful, The relationship between exposures and sensitivities later in life, The origin of gut "flora" bacteria, and developing a diverse "microbiome," The "hy...

Today, we answer a listener question on immune system health, allergies, and sensitivities in children, with the help of our very first guest, allergy/immunology specialist, Dr. Britta Sundquist! Dr. Sundquist talks with your hosts about things like: Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and unscented products, and which ones might be more helpful, The relationship between exposures and sensitivities later in life, The origin of gut "flora" bacteria, and developing a diverse "microbiome," The "hy...

In this episode, your hosts continue discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived. There's a lot that happens in the short stretch of time spent in the mother-baby unit, and it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Dr. Val and Dr. Philip will get into more of what to expect in the newborn period. This includes weird things your baby does, pooping and peeing, when to ask for help, what to expect if your child is getting circumcised, and so on. There are so...

In this episode, your hosts continue discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived. There's a lot that happens in the short stretch of time spent in the mother-baby unit, and it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Dr. Val and Dr. Philip will get into more of what to expect in the newborn period. This includes weird things your baby does, pooping and peeing, when to ask for help, what to expect if your child is getting circumcised, and so on. There are so...

In this episode, your hosts continue discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived. There's a lot that happens in the short stretch of time spent in the mother-baby unit, and it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Dr. Val and Dr. Philip will get into more of what to expect in the newborn period. This includes weird things your baby does, pooping and peeing, when to ask for help, what to expect if your child is getting circumcised, and so on. There are so...

Your hosts use their first-ever end-of-the-year/beginning-of-another-year episode to talk about some nice parenting takeaways or highlights from the year, kind of answer an informally-submitted listener question about how newborns communicate, and in a topic especially important during the holidays, share an update on consuming alcohol while breastfeeding. It's the end of the first year with our podcast! Come celebrate with us! To enhance your immersive holiday experience, this episode feature...

Your hosts use their first-ever end-of-the-year/beginning-of-another-year episode to talk about some nice parenting takeaways or highlights from the year, kind of answer an informally-submitted listener question about how newborns communicate, and in a topic especially important during the holidays, share an update on consuming alcohol while breastfeeding. It's the end of the first year with our podcast! Come celebrate with us! To enhance your immersive holiday experience, this episode feature...

Your hosts use their first-ever end-of-the-year/beginning-of-another-year episode to talk about some nice parenting takeaways or highlights from the year, kind of answer an informally-submitted listener question about how newborns communicate, and in a topic especially important during the holidays, share an update on consuming alcohol while breastfeeding. It's the end of the first year with our podcast! Come celebrate with us! To enhance your immersive holiday experience, this episode feature...