Parent Connection

Parent Connection

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Parent Connection episodes

  • Episode 3 | Developmental Delays, Navigating the System

    In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Alicia-Ann Samual, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. On this episode, they will discuss developmental delays and how to navigate the system.

    Alicia-Ann Samuel is a Caribbean-American, proudly neurodivergent “boy mom” to two toddlers, a devoted aunty, older sister, and daughter. As a licensed mental health counselor practicing in both Florida and New Jersey with over 10 years of experience, she’s the visionary behind Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. She serves as executive director of her newly launched nonprofit Grounded Giggles Inc., clinical supervisor of the Journey Institute Inc., and chair of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health Broward chapter—all while

    finishing up her doctorate. Her mission is simple yet profound: to help others find beauty amidst their chaos and rediscover the power within their healing journey.

     

    Resources : 

    Your PCP

    Broward Healthy Start Coalition: https://browardhsc.org/for-parents/the-parenting-playbook-free-classes/

     

    Early Steps: https://floridaearlysteps.com/

     

    FDLRS: https://www.fdlrs.org/

     

    FAIMH: Florida Association for Infant Mental Health: https://www.faimh.org/

     

    CSC: Children's Service Council: https://www.cscbroward.org/

     

    Journey Institute: https://www.thejourneyinstituteinc.com/

     

    Assessment tools: Ages and Stages ASQ3 and ASQSE

     

    34 min
  • Episode 2 | Milestones, The Plan After the Birth Plan

    In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Dr. Julie Hurtado, a board-certified pediatrician at Broward Health Medical Center, to explore the critical developmental milestones that occur after birth.

    With over 15 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, Dr. Hurtado brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. She is certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and is recognized for her leadership in hospital-based pediatrics, medical education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Her dedication to quality improvement, patient safety, and academic medicine shines through as she shares practical guidance for parents and caregivers navigating the early stages of a child’s development.

    Tune in for expert insights, helpful tips, and a compassionate discussion on what to expect in the first months of life.

    34 min
  • Episode 1 | Adjusting to Parenting

    🎧 Life After Baby with Tashia and Ashley 

    In this episode, Tashia Richards—a Maternity Nurse, Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Certified Lactation Consultant—talks with special guest Ashley Davies, a Maternity Nurse. They chat about what life is like after having a baby, how moms can feel like themselves again, and what it’s like to bring a new baby home when you already have a child. It’s a great talk for parents who want support and real advice.

    23 min

About Parent Connection

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The Parent Connection Podcast is a fun and helpful place for parents to listen and learn as they go through parenting. Episodes come out every 4th Friday of the month and cover lots of cool topics.