Dr. David Stukus, professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology and Director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, busts myths and breaks down facts about one of parents' biggest fears: food allergies.

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KC Davis, therapist, author, and compassionate creator behind the popular and relatable @StruggleCare Instagram/@DomesticBlisters TikTok accounts, breaks down her approach to taking care of your home and life while taking care of your self; how postpartum depression can display as laziness, rage, and an inability to function, despite "knowing better;" loving your children and struggling in the role of motherhood; the warped messages behind today's "self care;" the very real impact of capitalism and the patriarchal structure of our society; the invisible support comparison trap that makes us feel like failures; "care tasks" and other language shifts; why women in particular feel the weight of housework and tie it into their self worth (it goes way deeper than you think); KC's Six Pillars of Struggle Care; rituals like "closing duties" that serve to keep your house functioning while keeping you sane; how to accept help, even when you're a control freak; KC's brilliant parenting advice.

Follow KC @StruggleCare on Instagram and Facebook and @DomesticBlisters on Tiktok. Find out more and purchase her book here.

I’m not like a regular mom… I’m a Birthday Bud! Grace Cowan, founder of Birthday Buds, one of my favorite organizations, joins us on today’s episode. Birthday Buds matches children in need with families who want to give them their happiest birthdays—you sign your child up, get matched with another child of a close age/birthday, and receive a list of gifts your Bud hopes to get. It’s the best tradition to start with your kids! We talk about why Birthday Buds is so special, and how you can help (whether you have children or not).

Go to birthdaybud.org and follow @birthdaybud on Instagram now!

I'm not like a regular mom...I'm a mom that takes car seat safety very seriously. Car seat safety is one of the most controversial topics in the parenting world. Tammy, a Child Passenger Safety Technician, breaks down the most pressing questions and facts about car seat safety. Topics include: When/how/why car seats became this complicated; the safest car seat you can buy; infant vs. convertible; the VERY surprising situations that require you to toss your car seat and buy a new one; when you should turn your child forward-facing (hint: it's later than you think); state laws vs. actual safety (and the mind-blowing scientific reasons behind it); why your kids' legs are fine when rear-facing; how to talk to people who criticize your choices/whether or not to offer unsolicited advice about someone else's unsafe setup; how to talk to your child about why they're not in the same setup as their friends; are there ever exceptions to the rules? (carsick kids? listen up); why puffy coats are dangerous in car seats; how to find a car seat tech in your area who can check your car seat; how to get certified to become a tech yourself