Just Ask Your Mom

What's the best time to have kids? There's no right answer, but the age when women become first-time mothers has been steadily increasing in the US. In this episode, we talk with moms in their 20's, 30's and 40's about the pros and cons of having kids in these decades of life and what each of them have discovered from their experiences.

The concept of having healthy boundaries has been around for decades, and it's an extremely helpful way of thinking through relationships. More recently, this concept has shifted, making "boundaries" and "toxicity" popular buzzwords. What ARE boundaries, exactly, and what are they FOR? Can we go too far with them?

It's nice to feel wanted, but what happens when your child stiff-arms one parent and demands the other? All the daily tasks can become battle ground issues! We talk about some reasons for this behavior, what you can do about it, and some parent perspectives.

Is there a way to help people from different generations recognize each others' positive traits instead of being frustrated at the differences? Author, speaker, and leadership trainer, Jessica Stollings-Holder, talks us through the difference a generation makes and how we can make each other stronger.

The cost of sending a kid to college can bring on a cold sweat of anxiety for parents! Many of us are late to the college savings game--is there any way to catch up? Financial advisor and college planning expert, Brad Baldridge (from the Taming the High Cost of College podcast) joins us for this helpful discussion!

Nothing quite prepares you for the stark reality of bringing home a real live baby, no matter how much babysitting you've done or how many younger siblings you may have had. We take a look at some of the transitions, weird stuff, and learning curves of the 0-12 month phase with a new baby at home.

It's back to school time again, and we thought it would be worthwhile to give teachers the floor. How can parents help our kids to be successful in school? How can we best work with our child's teacher, and what do teachers themselves wish parents knew?

Some kids are happy and easy-going by nature, but sometimes, your "easy kid," the one you subconsciously call the "good one," can be compliant and quick to save the day for other reasons. On this episode, we talk about why it's good to check in with that child who's under the radar and who makes your life easier.

Peanuts, gluten, dairy: food allergies & sensitivities are more common than ever. Join us as we talk to veteran pediatrician Dr. Castleberry about the uptick of these issues over the years and what parents can do to detect, treat, and live with food allergies/sensitivities in their families.

Face it: babies suck. It's a survival instinct and strong reflex that parents have to fulfill in some form. Some babies naturally find their fingers or thumb, and others are soothed by a pacifier or lovey (stuffed toy, blanket, or other adopted object). Is one form of soothing better than another? What are the pros and cons? What are some ways to ditch the paci once it's time?