You are exhausted because your baby won't sleep. Then you see all the advice that says you should ignore your baby's cries because if you ignore them long enough, they'll fall asleep. But your mama heart just can't leave your baby screaming and crying all alone in the crib.

Then, you hear these voices telling you, "You are such a pushover. That baby has you wrapped around their little finger."  Or "Why are you letting your baby dictate your schedule and what you do?"

Is all this criticism true? Is it your fault that your baby won't sleep? Are you breathing bad habits because you rock your baby to sleep? And what can you do so you don't spend the entire night rocking your baby so they don't wake up? We'll address these questions in this episode.

Discover what works when it comes to sleep, and learn research-backed techniques for soothing your baby.

Sleep, Your Baby, and You is a FREE MINI COURSE created by a trusted pediatrician, to help families with newborns find the answers to one of your most important needs right now: Sleep!

Access the mini-course for FREE when you visit discerningparenting.com/sleep

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

Are you wondering what it's like to be a parent of twins and if you have twins yourself, what are tips that can help us during those times when there are many demands on us as parents? 

Sometimes it can be hard to imagine what it's like to have twins because even managing one child or multiple children of different ages can already be a challenge. What about two kids at the same age, especially during the time that their babies and young toddlers? 

That's why I've invited Dr. Missy Wolfman, a clinical psychologist and founder of Empowerment Psychology, and a mom of twins to talk with us about this. 

Don't forget to check out these awesome resources:

• Empowermums by Dr. Missy Wolfman. Head over to her website, where you can get her FREE "Get Me More Time" 7-day challenge
• My book "Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps"
• A free toolkit for handling those BIG parenting moments - Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

Have you been thinking of enrolling your child in a reading program? Or maybe there are advertisements for reading programs popping up on your Facebook feed, or maybe you're thinking you're worrying about whether your child is going to be ready for school, so you are looking for a program where you can enroll your child so that they will learn to read.

How do you choose one that is right for your child? And why is it so important to choose the right ones? Are there any consequences if you choose the wrong reading program? We'll find out right here in this episode.

We are joined once again by Teacher Tasha Mendoza, a Reading Intervention Specialist, as we talk about reading programs and how to choose the right one, and towards the end we'll also talk about how we can support you further in your journey of teaching your child to read.

Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading

This is the last episode in the series, How to Teach Your Child to Read. If you haven't checked out our previous episodes, click the links below: 

1. How Do Kids Learn To Read?
2. How do Reading Skills Develop? The Stages of Learning to Read
3. Reading Readiness: What It Means and Why Is It Important

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

How do we help our kids be ready to learn to read?

This is a question that people rarely ask. People almost never talk about reading readiness. But if you're having questions like "Should my child already be having reading lessons" or "I get frustrated when trying to teach my child to read",  then these are common questions and to help us answer this, we're going to talk about reading readiness in this podcast episode.

I've invited Reading Intervention Specialist, Teacher Tasha Mendoza, to join me today. You don't want to miss this episode that can take away a lot of the stress and pressure around helping kids learn to read.

Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading

This is the third of a series on How to Teach Your Child to Read, our first two episodes answer the questions "How do kids learn to read?" and "How do reading skills develop?" Be sure to listen to these episodes too.

We have 1 more episode about helping kids learn to read, also featuring Teacher Tasha Mendoza. Make sure to follow the Discerning Parenting podcast, so you don't miss an episode!

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

Are you struggling to teach your child to read?
Do you feel like you've tried everything but your child still can't seem to grasp it, and you're already feeling frustrated and you're wondering if you're failing?
 
As a parent, I wanted to know you are not failing. Instead, listen to this episode with Reading Intervention specialist teacher Tasha Mendoza.

We'll discuss why waiting for the right time and approaching reading in the right way can make all the difference.

We'll talk about common struggles and provide practical tips and strategies to help you and your child succeed. Don't miss out on this valuable advice. Tune into this episode.

Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading

We have 2 more episodes about helping kids learn to read, also featuring Teacher Tasha Mendoza. Be sure to follow the Discerning Parenting podcast, so you don't miss an episode!

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

Are you worried about when and how your child will learn to read? Maybe you have a toddler or a three-year-old, and you wonder what you should be doing so your child is ready for reading.

There’s also a lot of pressure about learning to read, especially when people compare one child with another. Maybe in one classroom there may be some kids who are already reading whole words, while others are barely starting to recognize letters of the alphabet. 

We’ll remove the stress and pressure around this, because in this episode, we'll explore the science behind how kids learn to read. 

We've invited Teacher Tasha Reyes-Mendoza, a reading intervention specialist with a master's degree in education as well as special training and 10+ years experience in evidence-based programs to help kids learn to read.

You'll discover answers to questions such as:

• What's the real first step in learning to read? (It's not memorizing the alphabet!)
• Do you really need to wait for readiness? Or can you decide to teach a child to read anytime (like what many on the internet claim)?
• The single biggest reason why parents and kids are stressed about reading, and what to do about it
• and more!

Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading

We have 3 more episodes about helping kids learn to read, also featuring Teacher Tasha Mendoza. Be sure to follow the Discerning Parenting podcast, so you don't miss an episode!

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

The sink is piled high with dishes.
You can't see the living room sofa anymore because it's covered by dirty laundry.
Toys are scattered all over the floor and you've tripped on a toy at some point.

You're feeling stressed just looking at the clutter. I know what that feels like because I've never been a naturally organized person. That's why today, I'm happy to invite Marielle Melling, founder of Loving Life With Littles, to help us find more peace in motherhood by simplifying home systems.

Marielle has a degree in health education. She is the author of Peace Amidst the Mayhem. She is passionate about simplifying parenting and helping others find more calm, confidence, and joy in their parenting journey. 

Since getting married, Marielle and her husband have moved eight times! She loves the opportunity to live in different places and make friends that live in various parts of the world. Marielle and her husband are the parents of five incredible kids.

Be sure to grab hold of these wonderful resources:

• Marielle's FREE Simple Systems Starter Guide 
• our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library
• my book "Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps"

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

At any one time, we're always bombarded with conflicting advice about parenting.

On one hand, we hear things like, "Your child shouldn't hear the word no!" Or, "You shouldn't give any consequences!"

On the other hand, we hear, "Unless you spank your kids, they'll grow up to be spoiled and naughty!"

No wonder, as parents, it can feel like whatever we do, we're doing something wrong!

This second part of this series on the Discerning Parenting Podcast is here to help you let go of the guilt and worry. Instead, you'll walk away with practical strategies you'll  be able to apply in navigating everyday parenting challenges.

Head over to https://discerningparenting.com/free-guides/ and get our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library 

Check out also my book "Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps"

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

How do I get my child to stop kicking or hitting?
How can I get my child to stop whining?
How do I get my kids to listen to me when I get them to do something?

As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, these are among the most common questions I get. 

In this 2-part series, you'll discover the 6 steps to calmer and more joyful parenting. 

Be sure to grab hold of these wonderful resources:

• our FREE Discerning Parenting Resource Library
• my book "Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps"

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

What should my three-year-old be able to do?

As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, this is one of the most common questions I get. 

You'll love this podcast episode, where we discover what skills we look for in three-year-old kids. This is based on the list of developmental milestones updated in 2022. 

Don't miss out on these awesome resources:

• our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library where you'll get a week of language boosting activities for toddlers, and more!
• my book "Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps"

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.

⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.

⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.