MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting

Rhonda Tkachuk, MEd (Early Childhood Education), BCR, Dip. ECE and Parenting Coach at MissPoppins shares her unique experience in evaluating and licensing day care facilities to meet the right standards. What do you look for in an in-home or regular day care? What are the differences? What should my child get out of it?

What exactly does "life coaching" mean? We sat down with one of our coaches Amy-Pierre Russo to discuss how both new and well-seasoned professionals can benefit from career and general life coaching.

Stay ahead of the curve as we discuss how to fill in those gaps in your mindset for areas of your life you may be ignoring. Find out how the little thoughts and habits can have a compounding effect on your work output and mental state.

Julie, a certified parenting coach with over 15 years of experience and a Masters in Education guided us through toddler tantrums and why they happen, what they communicate, and how parents can respond with confidence and calm. Julie breaks down some of the most common emotional outbursts, including hitting, throwing, screaming, and full-body meltdowns, and explains what’s really going on beneath the surface during these moments.

Just in time for Infant Loss Awareness Month we are joined by Jennifer McCrae, a certified thanatologist or specialist in death, dying, and bereavement. She works with parents or individuals navigating end-of-life, dementia, and significant loss, including infant and pregnancy loss.

On this episode we explore a death doula's mindset as well as tactics to support grief healing. Her experience is heart-centered and holistic. Other areas of her expertise include death psychology, addiction, life transitions, and grief stages.

An honest conversation with Janene Oleaga, a fertility lawyer and reproductive rights advocate who has spent years helping families grow through surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo agreements, and adoption.

We talk about what’s happening right now with IVF access in the U.S. and how policy, insurance coverage, cost, and social dynamics continue to shape people’s ability to build families.

On this episode of MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting, we sit down with Jamie Halan-Harris, who has spent decades working with children in foster care and running a therapeutic home where she essentially rehabilitated kids carrying trauma from abuse, neglect, and repeated displacement.

Jamie talks about what trust looks like for a child who has been through multiple homes in a week, how trust-based relational intervention and “child-honoring” practices guided her work, and why she believes no child is too broken to heal. She also explains the differences between PTSD and complex childhood trauma, what conscious parenting requires in difficult moments, and how early intervention can change the path for kids with autism and other behavioral conditions.

Her stories offer a rare inside view of what it means to rebuild trust and stability for children who need it most.

In this episode of MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting, we sit down with Lydia Mackie, a Harvard-trained Master's graduate in human development and early childhood education. With years of classroom experience from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., Lydia has seen firsthand how nature-based learning transforms children’s behavior, language development, and overall growth.

Lydia shares practical strategies parents can use-whether in a backyard, on a stroller walk, or even inside an apartment-to encourage language development through sensory play, open-ended activities, and the outdoors. From supporting multilingual learners to recognizing early signs of speech delays, Lydia provides compassionate, research-backed insights to help parents navigate the milestones of early childhood.

The Art of Parenting Podcast by MissPoppins is a top parenting podcast for families seeking real, research-based guidance from leading child and family development experts. We feature conversations with certified parenting coaches, licensed child development specialists, and family behavioral experts who help parents navigate the most challenging early years.

In each episode, listeners gain practical insights on toddler tantrums, emotional regulation, language milestones, and the latest evidence-based strategies to support healthy child development from birth through the preschool years. Today's guest, Ana Adame, M.A. in Child and Family Development, brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families, offering clear and compassionate advice on topics like screen time, co-regulation, developmental delays, and parenting with confidence.

Whether you’re a new parent, an educator, or simply curious about positive parenting strategies, The Art of Parenting Podcast by MissPoppins is your trusted resource to learn from family experts and discover practical tools that make parenting more joyful and less overwhelming. Ranked among the best parenting podcasts for child behavioral guidance, this show blends expert knowledge with relatable stories, helping parents raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids.

Finding the Right Nanny : Building the Village Your Family Deserves

Welcome to MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting Podcast!

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most impactful decisions a parent can make: hiring the right nanny or caregiver. Because when you welcome someone into your home to care for your child, you’re not just hiring help — you’re building your village.

Special Guest: Marquis Anne — Founder of Nanny Village

Today we’re joined by the incredible Marquis Anne, founder of Nanny Village a modern agency that goes beyond nanny placement to create intentional partnerships between families and caregivers. From newborn care specialists to therapy nannies, Marquis and her team are redefining what support looks like in today’s parenting world.

Topics We Cover:

• Why finding the right nanny matters more than ever

• The biggest myths about hiring a nanny

• How to prepare for your first hire

• What “intentional matching” really looks like

• Building trust and emotional connection with caregivers

• Real-life success stories from Nanny Village

Whether you're a first-time parent, a busy professional, or just unsure where to start — this episode is packed with actionable advice, expert insight, and heartfelt stories to help you build a support system that feels like family.

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New on MissPoppins-The Art of Parenting, we sat down with Ravina Thomas, a certified Ontario educator and functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Ravina shares how gut health, nutrient absorption, and chronic inflammation can influence everything from your child’s sleep patterns to emotional outbursts.

We explore the differences between functional and conventional nutrition, why even "healthy" meals might not be helping your child, and the hidden dangers of foods like honey for infants. Ravina also breaks down her root-cause approach to supporting neurodivergent kids and gives practical advice for overwhelmed parents navigating picky eating, burnout, and daily stress.

If you're a parent who's ever felt confused by your child’s behavior or discouraged by conventional answers, this episode offers grounded, science-backed insights and a compassionate path forward.