54 - Breastfeeding questions answered, with IBCLC Barb Demske

13 - Gender: raising our kids in a world we didn't grow up in, with Trystan Reese: 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... by Voices of Your Village

45 min listen

16 - What to look for and expect when preparing for elementary school, with Amanda Warren: 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... by Voices of Your Village

67 min listen

08 - Parenting through grief, challenges, and trauma with Rachel Lounder: An amazing mama, Rachel Lounder joined me for some raw, honest conversation about parenting through grief, trauma, and intense obstacles. Parenting is a 24 hour job. We don’t get to hit pause and come back when we are ready. Rachel knows this to be... by Voices of Your Village

50 min listen

02 - Co-sleeping: the fear, the reality, and the unknown with Kelsey McGrath: This taboo subject has long been practiced in sec… by Voices of Your Village

40 min listen

03 - Boundary setting: why, how, when, and where: Wanna know the topic I get the most questions abo… by Voices of Your Village

31 min listen

04 - Diving into the sensory system with OT, Lori Goodrich: Holy moly, this woman is bringing SO much to the … by Voices of Your Village

52 min listen

07 - My Fab Five products for an optimal sleep environment: There are soooo many products to sift through when having a baby. In this episode I dove into my Fab Five products for an optimal sleep environment. Before making any big adjustments to sleep I always look at the environment first. In this... by Voices of Your Village

20 min listen

23 - Gun play in early childhood, with Angela Garcia: This was the most requested topic yet! Angela Garcia and I dove into gun play in early childhood. To be honest, we entered this discussion with different perspectives on whether or not we should let kids play with toy/fake guns, and what the... by Voices of Your Village

56 min listen

11 - Life with a 3 year old, with Kelly & Don Vincentini: 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... by Voices of Your Village

42 min listen

01 - Cheers to building the modern village!: I am so pumped to share this space with you! As … by Voices of Your Village

10 min listen

09 - SAHP life: Maintaining your identity, avoiding monotony, and supporting multiple humans at the same time with Tess Townsend: Going from physical therapist to SAHM was never what Tess Townsend imagined for herself. She was comfortable and confident at work, but tiny humans? Brain development? This was all new to her and she didn’t see herself sliding into it full... by Voices of Your Village

42 min listen

12 - How to discuss race in the early years, with Dr. Stevenson: 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... by Voices of Your Village

42 min listen

05 - DST: Guys, daylight savings time is just around the co… by Voices of Your Village

16 min listen

33 - Village Chatter: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: Woo! The second episode of Village Chatter is here. I answered all of YOUR questions about Tiny Humans, Big Emotions! You submitted questions ranging from building an emotional foundation in the womb alllll through early childhood. What do you... by Voices of Your Village

26 min listen

37 - Breastfeeding & pumping on the go and in the workplace, with Mamava founders Christine Dodson and Sascha Mayer: Let me guess, when you found out you were pregnant you didn’t find yourself looking up the ins and outs of pumping in your workplace? You are not alone. Luckily, Mamava is here to help! I interviewed Mamava founders, Christine & Sascha on all... by Voices of Your Village

31 min listen

10 - All things language development, with SLP Sarah Friel: 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... by Voices of Your Village

78 min listen

24 - Conversation with a 5-year-old, with Mabel Chew: When was the last time you dove into conversation with a five year old? They are wise beings, and this one is no different. Mabel Chew opened up about her experience with sleep consulting, on the receiving end that is. She shared what it was... by Voices of Your Village

40 min listen

43 - Teaching consensual touch, with Zach and Alyssa Campbell: Eeee it finally happened! You requested Mr. Zachary Campbell enough that we got him behind the mic! This week Zach and I dove into how to teach sexual consent, what we hope for our children when it comes to this topic, and what this journey looked... by Voices of Your Village

58 min listen

19 - Choosing the childcare that’s right for you, with Lacey Mallett - Part I: 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,... by Voices of Your Village

80 min listen

06 - What's the low down on screen time with Sarah Bivens: Are ya ready for another taboo subject?! These days screen time typically comes with a winced, quiet voice as we try to pretend it isn’t happening. It seems to be topic that parents are wary about diving into because of the judgment that comes along... by Voices of Your Village

48 min listen

14 - How essential oils can change your parenting game, with Rachel Eade: 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... by Voices of Your Village

68 min listen

30 - Ya snooze ya win, with Alyssa: Welcome to our first episode of Village Chatter where I answer all of YOUR questions on a topic. Today’s topic, drum roll please, Ya snooze, Ya win! You submitted questions ranging from infant and toddler sleep schedules, to traveling with... by Voices of Your Village

32 min listen

32 - Pelvic floor, Diastasis Recti, and the power of the breath, with Jamie Jones: Peeing when you sneeze, cough, jump, or during any sudden movements? Yeah, it’s very common, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I hung out with Jamie Jones from PROnatal fitness in New York City to talk about the Pelvic Floor, Diastasis Recti,... by Voices of Your Village

42 min listen

35 - Birth story time: Home birth edition, with Tracy: Homebirth?! What if something goes wrong?! Why would you even want to do that?! As a sexual assault survivor homebirth has always stood out to me as an option where I could know the people who would potentially be touching my body in a vulnerable... by Voices of Your Village

44 min listen

36 - Ear infections, breast feeding, immune support, and all things chiro care, with Dr. Dersham: Chiropractic care for kids?! Let me guess, you’re over there like oh heck no! I hear you, I was there too. I was scared, not really knowing what it looked like to adjust kiddos. Would you crack them? How do you even get them to lie on the... by Voices of Your Village

46 min listen

21 - Body exploration, with Jenna Chew: From children finding their penis/clitoris, to masturbation, or how a baby got IN mommy’s belly, it’s hard to know how to navigate these conversations, and let’s get real, this stuff all starts to happen before most of us are ready. So, mama of... by Voices of Your Village

45 min listen

54 - Breastfeeding questions answered, with IBCLC Barb Demske: You’re pregnant or you’ve just had a baby. You want to breastfeed but it’s so different than you expected and you have so many questions. How much should my baby be nursing? Do I wake them up in the middle of the night? How do I know if we have... by Voices of Your Village

48 min listen

22 - Diving into Down Syndrome, with Nao Pinard: When Nao pictured her family, she imagined typically developing children. Down Syndrome wasn’t on her radar, it wasn’t something she was prepared for, but now as the mother of a child with DS, she considers herself the lucky few. Nao... by Voices of Your Village

72 min listen

29 - What can wrestling or rough & tumble play teach my child?, wIth Ross Thompson: When it comes to wrestling, rough and tumble play, and physical play in general, I had a lot of hesitations. I’ve seen it go awry and y’all know I’m all about teaching consent from infancy. Can we really teach kids to respect one... by Voices of Your Village

65 min listen

17 - Approaching the topic of disabilities: inclusive, person-first language, with Whitney Kallenbach: 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... by Voices of Your Village

54 min listen

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