There are a lot of variables that can change when you start with the Moms on Call sleep schedule. For example, many babies have a hard time staying up after feeding for playtime. But what if you’re having the exact opposite problem and your baby won’t fall asleep? That’s happening to a mother in Boston and this week on the podcast Jennifer and Laura will discuss why this could be happening and what parents can do to get their little one on track. Plus, when is the right time to drop the swaddle? We’ll tell you!

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This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura discuss the overwhelming amount of information parents face and emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and managing toddlers' emotions effectively. They highlight the shift from action-based parenting to feelings-based parenting and the challenges it presents. The Moms will talk about teaching your children to adapt to the world rather than the other way around, using truth, direction, and support as key principles. 

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How do you stop your child’s undesirable behaviors? This week on the podcast we’ll talk to two moms who both have children that are exhibiting habits that they would like to stop. One has a child that is making themself sick when upset and the other is a little too aggressive with her young sibling. We’ll talk about strategies on how you can stop these types of behaviors. 

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There is no better feeling in those first few months as a parent then when you finally get your little one to sleep through the night. So if an infant goes from a good sleeper to waking up in the middle of the night once again it can feel like a desperate situation. Whether its because of illness, not getting enough food or some other factor you may feel like you’ll never sleep again. The good news is that you did it once, you can do it again and this week on the podcast we’ll tell you how to get back to all night sleeping bliss.

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You may know Sarah Herron as a fan-favorite contestant from the 17th season of The Bachelor and the first season of Bachelor in Paradise. She’s left the beach and the roses behind and is making her way into the journey of motherhood. Unfortunately that journey did not start off easy as she struggled with IVF and a pregnancy loss. Now as a mother to twin girls, she’s sharing her experience online to help other parents with similar stories. Today on the podcast she’ll join us to talk about what she went through and what life is like now with her new babies.

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Getting your baby’s schedule to where you need it to be can feel like the most consuming task as a parent. It's one of the biggest topics and concerns for our Moms on Call family. This week on the podcast we’ll answer two common questions we get. 1 - How do you keep up a baby? And more importantly, SHOULD you keep them up? 2 - When is the right time to move your child to a crib?

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One day Moms on Call posted about three household rules: obey your parents, we do not hurt others and we do not hurt ourselves. What we didn't expect was the backlash from so many on the internet over the word "obey"! Today on the podcast, Laura and Jennifer break down what exactly happened after that post went viral and explore the meaning of the word "obey" and why it can be a good and a bad thing. 

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Happy Holidays! As we gear up for Christmas next week, this is the time to finish your Christmas shopping. If this is your first year that your child has a caregiver, you might be wondering if you should get them a gift. What is the etiquette when it comes to teacher and daycare worker gifts? We’ll talk about it this week on the podcast. Plus, if you have a toddler that LOVES to open presents, even the ones that aren’t theirs, this is the episode you must listen to before Christmas morning!

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There is a lot of talk about moms and the pressures put on them as a parent, but what about dads? This week on the podcast, we talk to the hosts of the Modern Dadhood podcast Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket and get their take on what it takes to be a dad in 2024. They talk about emotional journey a dad goes through when they first become a parent and how it can affect a relationship. Plus, do dads have the same pressure from social media to be perfect that moms get? 

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It’s that time of year where it feels like your child is sick every other week. Especially if your child is in school! So is there something we can do as parents to help your little one stay a little more healthy and a little less sick? We’ve got good news and bad news… Then, while we’re on the topic of children’s health and safety, you may have seen ads for anti-choking devices on social media. But do they work? We’ll talk about what we know and why a reliable CPR and first aid class is still your best bet. 

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