Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Encouraging babble with babies, worried about a speech delay, baby sign language, baby's first words and MORE!

Figuring out baby communication is a lot. From the first signs to the first word, there are so many changes. You’ll need to learn how to adjust to all of it.

This week, I chatted with Katie and Carly, the founders of Wee Talkers. This conversation is THE inside scoop into all things baby communication. With insight on all things sign language, babbling, and even toys to encourage speech development, this episode has it ALL.

You’ll learn:

• Baby language milestones
• How to encourage babbling in babies
• Language development 0-6 months
• What age are babies aware of tv
• When should my baby start making sounds?
• Baby speech delay treatment
• Why baby sign language is important
• At what age can babies use sign language?
• Easy sign language to teach babies
• Toys to help babies learn to talk
• Screen time language development
• Is baby talk bad for language development?

And more!
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Not all toys are created equal!! Make sure you know which ones are WORTH your time and which ones you might need to DITCH!

Do you want the details on how to choose the right toys for your baby AND at each stage??

To find out what to look for, this episode has ALL you need!

I sat down with Rachel and Jessica, founders of the All Things Sensory Podcast! We did a deep dive into the best kinds of sensory toys, developmental milestones to keep an eye out for, and SO MUCH MORE!

This episode spills on:

- Educational toys for infants 0-12 months
- How do toys affect child development?
- Baby container usage
- What is the average age a baby starts walking?
- What are the best developmental toys for babies?
- Baby toys that are bad for development
- DIY sensory baby toys
- Guidelines for choosing developmentally appropriate toys
- How to help baby development

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If your child is ever around a dog (whether it's your own or your neighbor's!), this is a MUST listen to episode. 

This week, I sat down once again with Jen from Family Paws! During our chat, we covered a bunch of topics focusing on your dog and baby’s first meeting, including how to help your dog adjust to this huge shift!

From the first few days to the first couple months, this episode covers a TON of need-to-know info on navigating these new challenges!

You’ll find out:
- Introducing dog to baby
- Dog adjusting to new baby
- Baby crawling on floor with dogs
- Why do I hate my pet after having a baby
- Letting dog on furniture after baby
- Wanting to rehome dog after having baby/feeling overwhelmed
- Can babies pet dogs?
- When can babies interact with dogs
- Meaning of dog body language
- Letting dog sleep with toddler

And more!

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There’s no way around it. As parents, we’re all concerned about our child’s future. This episode will help you make sure your kids are well provided for.

In the latest episode, I sat down with Crista Hermance, an estate family planner. During our conversation, we dove into ALL THINGS planning for your child’s future!

Here's what we cover:
- What is family estate planning? (Why is it important?)
- Family law vs estate planning
- What happens to children if both parents die without a will
- What’s the difference between a will and a trust?
- What is a living will, and how does it work?
- What to consider about guardianship and estate planning
- Can I give all my money to my children?
- Things to include in an estate plan
- Where to start with estate planning
- Average price for estate planning
- How long does estate planning take?

and MORE!

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Struggling with mom guilt? Don't feel like you're a good enough mom? Give this episode a listen as we discuss how to overcome mom guilt and leave it behind!

This week I chatted with Beth Isbell as we did a deep-dive into all things mom guilt! Beth shares SUPER GOOD strategies for dealing with mom guilt, overcoming criticism, and having a positive mindset.

Catch all the awesome tips and strategies for recognizing and battling mom guilt. Best of all, you’ll learn about super easy ways to manage it!

Here's what we chatted about in this week's episode: 
- What is mom guilt?
- Does mom guilt get better?
- Strategies for managing mom guilt
- Family members helping mom guilt
- Positive thoughts with mom guilt
- Productive vs. unproductive struggle
- Mom guilt and criticism

and MORE!

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Wondering what the heck "montessori" even is? Or HOW to get started with Montessori? Buckle in Mom friend, this is for you!

This week I sat down with Angela, founder of Momtessori Life! During our chat, we did a deep dive into what to know about Montessori, how it impacts your baby’s development, and how to incorporate Montessori values into their life!

Get the INSIDE SCOOP on all things montessori for your baby:

You’ll find out:
- What is Montessori?
- What are the five principles of the Montessori method?
- Misconceptions about Montessori
- Montessori toys for 0-12 months
- How to apply the Montessori method at home?
- How to create a stimulating Montessori environment at home?
- Montessori rules for parents
- How to start Montessori at home
- Montessori resources for parents

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-  Confidently Therapy - coaching for high achieving moms
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This episode is a must-listen if you’re carrying the weight of managing all the things at home and wondering how to get your partner to truly share the load. Whether you're drowning in to-dos, making every family decision, or just tired of being the default parent, this convo is for you!

We’re talking about how to create true household balance, why dads often don’t see the work you do, and how to start having better conversations about dividing parenting and chores more fairly.

Learn how to take the weight off of motherhood with today’s episode!

This week I chatted with Jessica Hill, founder of the Parent Collective. She dishes on how to have smart discussions with your partner, how to communicate your needs, and how to grow together as parents!

What’s in store:

• What is Fair Play?
• How did you come to be involved in the Parent Collective?
• How to talk to your spouse about parenting
• How to explain mental load to your partner
• How to divide household chores with your spouse
• Making a list of household responsibilities for couples
• Parenting mistakes to avoid
• The invisible work of stay-at-home moms
   ...and more!

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ALL the details you need to know on HOW TO potty train your baby with elimination communication!

This week, I sat down with Nicole from Go Diaper Free and asked her all our questions related to potty training!

• What is Go Diaper Free
• What is EC
• What is Elimination Communication
• Where does a baby using elimination communication go to the bathroom
• How is elimination communication different from infant potty training
• When is it too late to start Elimination Communication
• What is an easy catch
• What is cloth diapering

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Pregnant or postpartum and struggling with your body image? If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like you didn’t recognize yourself after becoming a mom, you’re not alone. This conversation is for you if you're struggling with your postpartum body image as a mom. 

Honestly, Postpartum body image struggles are more common than we think, and they can last long after the “bounce back” phase is expected to be over.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Heather Creekmore to unpack why so many first-time moms struggle with how their bodies look and feel in the first year after birth… and what we can actually do about it.

We cover:

• Why postpartum body image struggles are so common
• How to accept your postpartum body 
• Ways to approach food and exercise with grace and gentleness, not guilt
• The importance of self-compassion
• How partners and family members can  support a new mom’s body image journey

and more!

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Stressed about starting solids? Worried your baby's not eating the right foods? Wondering how to balance solids and breastmilk/formula? Worried about creating picky eater? This episode is for you and it's GOOD!
 
 Today I sit down with pediatric dietician, Kathy O'Bryan, aka theminimedietitian (the mini me dietitian) and ask her all things related to nutrition in solids:

- What foods to feed your baby?

- Common mistakes and unhealthy practices when starting solids

- How to deal with picky eaters

- Should you start with rice cereal? 

- How to balance solids and breastmilk / formula 

- Practical mealtime advice

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