Whether you're in the early days of parenting or years into raising kids, this conversation is going to speak to your heart. Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, neonatologist, pediatrician, and mom of three, joins me to talk about what babies really need from us (hint: it’s not perfection), how those early moments of connection matter more than we realize, and why the same emotional tools that build strong bonds with our kids also strengthen our marriages.

This episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and truth, and I know you’re going to feel so seen and encouraged by it.

Tune in to discover:

• What truly helps your baby feel safe, loved, and connected from day one
• Why bonding is about showing up consistently, not getting it “right”
• How your relationship with your baby lays the foundation for all future relationships
• The powerful overlap between parenting and marriage connection
• A new way to think about missed moments (and why it’s never too late to reconnect)

This is the episode every new parent (and honestly, every human) needs to hear. And if you know someone who’s expecting or in the thick of new parenthood, send it their way. It’s also a beautiful conversation about what makes connection last—for our children and for ourselves.

Connect with Joanna:

Purchase her book! https://a.co/d/8wykSfW

Website: https://www.jpbelinkiemd.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jopargalinkiemd/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-parga-57133923/

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