Let's talk about the awkwardness of puberty. Things have changed since we were going through it, and most of us... more

Even though I've been through the crib to toddler bed transition three times, I'm still a little anxious about how... more

Today we're discussing the five core principles of parenting: relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. How can these principles positively impact... more

Today we welcome Dr. Rina Bliss to discuss the concept of intelligence and learning, and how parents can reframe their... more

Is Santa Claus a fun holiday tradition or a harmful lie?Critics of Santa argue that using a fictional character to... more

Today, Dr. Cara Goodwin and Dr. Emily Edlynn discuss the concept of autonomy supportive parenting - a style of parenting... more

Nearly every parent has a moment when they say or do something and they wonder, "Oh my gosh, am I... more

Tis the season to be bombarded with toy advertisements at every turn! Every influencer on social media, and every parenting... more

Playfulness, as we all know, is something that comes really easily and naturally to our children. It seems like they... more

This week's episode is on tongue ties, which seems like a very niche topic, but it's actually one of my... more

Today is all about how to handle ungrateful children, and the research behind what is commonly called bratty or even... more

Have you ever worried that you may be too overprotective as a parent?Previous research has found that overprotective parenting is... more

We've all been there. Our child lies to us, and we absolutely know it's happening. But what should we do... more

As awareness of ADHD grows, particularly among women, more are facing the intricacies of managing symptoms alongside the rollercoaster of... more

Today we explore the research on gentle parenting, and more specifically, what you do when gentle parenting doesn't seem to... more

As Halloween approaches, today we're talking about a hot topic, the "sugar high".  How does sugar impacts kids' behavior. Does... more

We've all been on a play date with our kids where they have struggled with sharing with another child. They... more

How do you know if your child has anxiety? And as a parent, what should you do about it?Let's find... more

When is the right time to start your baby on solids? 4 Months? 6 Months? There's so much information out... more

The Pew Research Center recently published the results of a survey that they conducted to understand how most parents are... more

Parents who are fortunate enough to have a choice in their child's school may feel overwhelmed by all the choices... more

In recent years, homework has become a very hot topic. Many parents and educators have raised concerns about homework and... more

With the prevalence of expert-driven parenting advice, how can we as mothers strike a balance between research and trusting our... more

Today we answer all the questions about your pelvic floor that you were too afraid to ask or look up. ... more

The transition to parenthood can be rough on a partnership. Between sleep deprivation, the high anxiety of caring for a... more

Over the past 12 years, Dr. Jacqueline Nesi has been researching the effects of smartphones and social media on kids.... more

Parenthood often comes with a barrage of myths and misconceptions about the elusive "mommy brain" or, if you want to... more

As I embark on maternity leave for my fourth child, today I'm sharing 5 research-backed reasons why everyone deserves paid... more

Today we're talking about some new research on breastfeeding, specifically three new research studies that have come out in the... more

On today's episode, we're going to do a deep dive into the different sleep training methods, considering that recent high-quality... more

Today we're joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, the founder of Evidence Based Birth®, a platform that compiles research on childbirth... more

Parents often hear about the dangers of screen time for children, but rarely does there seem to be a distinction... more

I recently returned from a two week vacation in France with my family and my children are 7, 5, and... more

As I enter the final stretch of my pregnancy, I'm asked again and again what I'm planning to name my... more

In this podcast and on my social media pages, I often discuss very controversial and sensitive subjects such as birth... more

Today we discuss the research on supplements, vitamins, and probiotics. What should parents think about in general when we're thinking... more

When I had my first child, I remember being thrilled to start solid food. I had planned to start with... more

Women are still stigmatized for expressing anything but bliss in the transition to motherhood. So the goal of this episode... more

Today we're discussing the research behind redshirting - delaying kindergarten or school entry for a year. This seems to be... more

Kate Baer has always been a writer, and as soon as she became a mother, her blog and essays became... more

As I prepare for my fourth child, I am reflecting on my previous birthing experience, which was traumatic to say... more

As parents, our short term goal is to get our children to listen to us and follow the rules and... more

April is World Autism Month, a month designated to enhance understanding of autism and increase acceptance of autistic individuals.  Today’s... more

We hear so much about the negatives of being a working parent. The reality is that there are so many... more

Today we discuss what the ideal number of kids is according to research. We review studies on how the number... more

We recently discussed if time-outs are harmful or effective, and today we dig into the best ways to use them,... more

Ms. Rachel has become a household name for nearly every parent with a baby or toddler. Her YouTube channel, Songs... more

Is time-out an effective discipline strategy, or could it be potentially harmful to children?Today we dive deep into the research... more

The COVID 19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions across the world that led to financial strains, social isolation, and decreased support... more

There are several studies that explore white noise (and pink noise, brown noise, and lullabies) and their effectiveness on both... more