• 1:02- Mom Montage
• 2:52- How to identify your parenting style 
  -get on the same page as your partner 
  -ask yourself what you want to take from your own upbringing and what you want to leave behind
• 4:28- Understanding the difference between right from wrong 
  -will see a cognitive shift around the age of 3
• 6:15 – Strategies for dealing with challenging behavior and big emotions in your kids 
  -minimize your reaction
  -redirect
• 10:22- How to deal with a meltdown when your parenting tactics aren't working -label emotions
  -validate + label your child's feelings and emotions 
  -we are teaching them all emotions are welcome but not all behaviors are welcome
  -rate or scale your child emotions 
  -ride it out with them to help them calm their body until they are ready
• 14:25- Why parenting during the toddler years takes patience and consistency 
  -self-regulation takes time and repetition 
  -keep doing it despite how difficult it is 
  -check-in with yourself [get enough sleep, stay hydrated, eat well] to set yourself up for success
• 16:19 – Experiencing fake crying? This is how you should respond. 
  -get curious, what is this behavior trying to communicate?
  -what happened right before this fake crying?
  -is the child bored? Then provide them with choices of alternate activities.
• 20:03 – How to deal with your “slow to warm up” child
  -be relaxed, our kids pick up on our energy 
  -use a gradual approach—don't rush things
  -allow them to stay close to you as their “safe person”
  -validate what they might be feeling 
  -read their body language and cues + follow their lead 
  -narrate how proud you are of them when they do warm-up or take on the activity
• 25:00 – Tips for transitioning your child to daycare
  -use personal stories 
  -use images to narrate - this is your pre-school, and this is your teacher 
  -use a transition object [if allowed] 
  -ask the pre-school about their approach
  -always talk about the reunion so that your child knows what to expect  
  -remember that separation anxiety and crying [at first] is normal
• 29:53 – How to get your little ones to become independent with age-appropriate tasks 
  -at first, you may need to prompt them often
  -as they begin to get better remove the number of prompts you are providing 
  -know that it is going to take a lot of repetition and trials for them to become independent
• 33:25- So, you screwed up? Michelle explains why the repair with your children is so important.
• 35:40- How to break the cycle of anger or to make changes in how you want to parent your children.

Confidence Corner 
Product 1: Toddler Monitor 
Product 2: BabyBjorn Potty Chair

About our Guest
Michelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who is passionate about educating parents. She shares evidence-based strategies that will have you feeling confident and empowered to raise happy, healthy, and emotionally balanced children. Michelle is also the voice [and scientific brain] behind Thriving Toddler and co-hosts the podcast Parenting Understood. She is also a mom of two so she “gets it.” 

Connect 
@thriving.toddler
@parentingunderstood

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• 0:42 – Confidence Corner | moms reflect on their car ride home from the hospital 
• 2:59 – Explanation of what a Child Passenger Safety Technician is (CPST) 
• 4:00 – Why a properly used car seat is the solution for saving lives
• 5:01 - Things to remember when putting baby in your car seat for the first time
  1. Read your manual & pack it in your hospital bag 
  2. Highlight information in your manual that is important
  3. Practice installation with a stuffed animal or a doll
  4. Note the weight limitations of your infant insert to ensure a proper fit 
  5. Straps need to come from at or below the baby’s shoulder
  6. Have the chest clip at armpit level 
  7. Ensure the 5-point harness passes the pinch test 
  8. Ensure the bays bum is at the back of the seat to avoid slouching 
• 6:08 -Why you should install your base in the car 2-3 weeks before your due date 
• 9:42 – Why you should practice installing your seat before baby comes and how you can use manufacturers and CPST’s as a resource
• 11:00 – Where is the safest spot to install the car seat in your vehicle?
  -the back seat of the vehicle
  -rear-facing 
  -a safe installation is the best installation 
• 13:27 – seatbelt install vs. UAS anchors 
  - always remember that lower anchors have a weight maximum
  -don’t use BOTH the seatbelt install + the UAS – one or the other 
• 16:26- TRUE or FALSE Q’s 

1. Q: Are all car seats created equal?
   -All car seats pass strict Canadian safety standards
   -Canada works on a pass or fail system
   -Added safety features are what sets apart car seats that are in different price ranges 
2. Q: I need to move my child out of their bucket seat once their legs dangle over the edge?
   -FALSE 
   -this is not a reason to move to your second stage car seta 
   -move your child out once they have outgrown the height, weight, or fit requirement
   -why extended rear-facing is so important 

• 22:25- laws vs. best practices 
  -a child should stay rear-facing for as long as possible
  -these vary from province to province
  -some manufacturers have limited 
• 23:36 – Tips for keeping your child rear-facing for as long as possible 
  -toddlers are just big babies who are flexible 
  -slip off muddy wet winter boots 
• 25:35- Why you shouldn’t have your child wear a puffy winter jacket in their car seat 
  -a bulky winter coat doesn't allow you to tighten the straps tight enough 
  -consider having a car seat fleece 
  -consider using a blanket once they are installed 
  28:14 – What you should know before using a winter “cocoon” or car seat cover with your infant bucket seat 
• 29:35- Car Naps 101 
  -always ensure you are following the correct recline when installing
  -visually confirm that baby's head is not chin to chest 
  -limit your child time in the car seat 
  -consider babywearing to give your little ones a break from being snug in the car seat once you’ve reached your destination 
• 33:30 – Baby must always be buckled up fully whenever they are in the car seat—here's why. 
• 35:30 - Evidence-based recourses to help you share car seat safety knowledge and advice with others in a respectful way 
  Canadian Pediatric Society 
  Parachute also has resources that they've developed that you may find valuable. 
• 39:44 - Confidence Corner 
  Product 1: Pehr pint
  Product 2: Seat Protector 

Learn More 
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• 0:39- Mom Montage | moms reflect on babies first foods
• 2:54 – baby-led weaning explained.
• 4:09 – solid food readiness ques to watch for 
  1. Can they sit well when you place them on the floor?
  2. Can they bring things to their mouth?
  3. Are they showing interest in food?
  4. Do they still have a tongue thrust? 
• 7:20 – how food has changed since the 1900s and why iron-rich foods are important for infants.
• 8:45 – how baby-led weaning helps promote independence with food.
• 9:42- how to deal with anxiety around choking and choking hazards to avoid. 
  -hard food
  -sticky foods
  -small round foods 
• 11:44 – the convenience factors of baby-led weaning 
• 12:33- why introducing allergens into you’re your child's diet may help reduce the risk 
  -early and often is recommended 
  -be prepared if they do have a reaction
  -watch for a rash to swelling
• 16:47 – what to do when your child is throwing food and other things during mealtimes. 
  -a sign that they want to be included in the meal
  -a sign that they are done
• 17:48- shares some exclusive advice for avoiding mealtime mayhem taken from their toddler feeding course
• 18:48 – why having “safe” food served at mealtimes is important to mealtime success.
• 20:28 – why serving small portion sizes keeps children from visual overwhelm at mealtime.
• 22:24- tips for getting your little ones to engage with their dinner and why serving dips will help bridge kids to eat new foods.
• 23:20- tips for how to keep sugar and sweets from having control over our lives and our kids 
  -sweets are a way to enjoy life for some people 
  -we want to teach our kids that we can have sugar and that it's not a huge deal
  -do not use it as a punishment or reward 
  -try not to elevate sugar 
  -the more we obsess about it the more kids want it. 
• 27:45 – thoughts on what to do in a toddler standoff at the dinner table if your child refuses to eat what's being served 
  -don’t narrow their palates so significantly
  -it’s okay for kids to skip a meal 
  -more information on this in the Feeding Littles courses 
• 30:38 – Megan shares her thoughts on offering a bedtime snack
  Pro: this can be used as a safeguard 
  Con: sometimes kids will learn to expect the snack and continue not eating dinner 
• 31:31- how to get parents and grandparents up to date on baby-led weaning and how to include them in the process. 
• 33:15 – Confidence Corner 
  Product 1: OXO Tot Silicone Self-Feeder
  Product 2: Bumpkins Silicone Dipping Spoons

About our Guest

Megan and Judy are the dynamic duos behind Feeding Littles. 
Judy is an Occupational Therapist. 
Megan is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. 
They both specialize in pediatric feeding, and their combined expertise in behavior, oral-motor and sensory development, real food nutrition, and cooking/meal planning are what make them an unstoppable combo.

Connect 
@feedinglittles
feedinglittles.com 

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• 0:38- mom montage | real moms discuss navigating lack of sleep.
• 3:19- The misconceptions and dangers of putting your little one to bed drowsy not awake.
• 4:38- A proper sleep environment for a newborn 
  -a cool room
  -a dark room
  -consider using a noise machine
• 5:22 –  White noise machines and what kind type of sound works best
• 6:34- How much sleep does a newborn need?
• 8:28 - The difference between sleep training and sleep shaping.
• 11:15- Tips for helping to ease a parent's anxiety around sleep schedules.
• 13:17 – How social media causes sleep stress and comparison in parents.
• 16:32- When to move baby into their nursery for nighttime sleeping.
• 19:42- How a sleep coach can help your family get the rest they need.
• 22:30- How long it should take for your little one to fall asleep?
• 23:30- How to handle the crying and what does it mean?
• 27:38 – How to flexible with napping on the go or changing up your sleep environment
• 30:00- What to do if it’s not working for you and how to get the help you need.
• 32:54- Confidence Corner 
  Product 1:  4moms mamaRoo Sleep Bassinet
  Product 2: ErgoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Pouch

About our guest

Janey Reilly is an expert Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant who consults families around the globe. WeeSleep™ launched after she realized how important infant & toddler sleep is, and after struggling with her son’s sleep issues and seeing and hearing about so many families having difficulties.

Connect with Janey

@weelseep
wee-sleep.com 

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Snuggle Bugz Learning Centre 

0:42 - Mom montage | real moms discuss their postpartum bodies. 
2:25 – How your pelvic floor supports you in everyday life.
4:13 – What happens “down there” during the pushing process.
6:28 – Ways to prepare your mind and body for labour and delivery.
9:00 – How to tap into your mind and body by exploring what we feel and fear.
10:19 – Judith and Aliya discuss a very common silly pre-birth fear.
10:42 – Why pooping on the table during delivery is normal.
13:25- How to take an effective first postpartum poop.
-pack a stool softener 
-drink a lot of water 
-get your knees higher than your hips 
-use your breath 
16:48 – additional tips that are applicable for those recovering from a caesarean.
18:50 – Judith and Aliya discuss the need for additional postpartum care beyond the 6-week check-up.
20:50 - How to know if your cesarian scar is healing properly.
21:57 - Why some dissociate themselves from their caesarean scar.
23:20 – How to desensitize your caesarean scar.
25:28 – Why you should unpack emotions related to your birth 
25:56 – Ways to help you heal and recover from a tear in the perineum or episiotomy
28:42 – 5 pieces of advice for having sex after having a baby. 
32:08 – Why breastfeeding and hormones can sometimes decrease lubrication
32:52 – Why postpartum incontinence does NOT need to be your new normal 
36:00 – How pelvic floor therapy can help you regain quality of life. 
37: 58 – Why having grace and patience with ourselves as we heal, and recover is so important. 
39:41 - Confidence Corner

0:45 - Mom Montage 
2:27 – The benefits of breastfeeding for both the baby and the breastfeeding person
3:41 – What to do if breastfeeding isn’t coming naturally and you are struggling to make it work
5:02 – Tips for keeping baby alert and engaged at the breast.
6:20- How to advocate for yourself and your baby to get the help and support you need.
12:05 – How to assess milk supply issues and get through those first few days at home 
18:37 – Dispelling common breastfeeding myths
20:48 – How long is too long?
23:29 – Judith reflects on her “extended”breastfeeding journey.
24:33- How to train your body to stop producing milk and begin weaning 
27:19 – Should you “pump and dump” when consuming alcohol?
31:20 – Mental health + breastfeeding. How to be gentle on yourself 
33:37 – Encouragement and advice for those who choose to breastfeed 
35:17 – Confidence Corner 

About our guest
Angela Grant Buechner
BA, BScN, RN, IBCLC

Angela is the President of the Canadian Lactation Consultant Association and is a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant, and NICU Doula.

Let's connect!
nutmegconsulting.ca | @nutmeg_lc
snugglebugz.ca | @snugglebugzbaby 

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Doula, Rhiannon Langford joins Judith to chat about how to advocate for yourself during the labour and delivery process. Rhiannon puts parents-to-be at ease with her advice on how to let go of pre-birth fears and shares practical ways to talk to your care providers about your wants, needs, and desires as a birthing person. We chat about evidence-based birth, how to work through fear and anxiety, and we even dig in on the challenges of caesarean recovery and the 4th trimester.

0:40 - Mom Montage | moms share about their labour and delivery fears
1:56 – The difference between a midwife, doula, and an OB
4:10 – Things to ask or to look for when searching for a doula
6:14 – How to prepare for the unknowns of labour and delivery
9:15 – How to advocate for yourself as a birthing person
12:48- How to communicate with your care providers  by using the acronym “B-R-A-I-N" 
15:57 – Why having a postpartum plan is just as important as your birth plan
17:58 – How a postpartum doula can help your family transition to parenthood 
20:16 – Judith reflects on her caesarean recovery and  first few weeks of motherhood
20:58 – Rhiannon and Judith discuss “redemption births” and how to help couples overcome birthing fears
23:14 – How to use fear release exercises to prepare for birth
25:37 – Judith reflects on how reviewing birthing notes after a traumatic birth experience can bring healing 
26:08 – Rhiannon shares how it feels to be on the other side of the aisle now that she is expecting 
27:56 - Confidence Corner | Haleigh shares her top product picks for the fourth trimester 

About our guest

Rhiannon Langford is also known as the Birth Boss. She is a birth and postpartum doula, fertility coach, and maternal mental health advocate. She has a passion for helping growing families feel empowered on their journey to parenthood.

Let's Connect!

@birthbossco | thebirthboss.com
@snugglebugzbaby | snugglebugz.ca
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