This month celebrates one year of the podcast and we are diving into your questions! Listeners sent in scenarios about weaning pacifiers, getting kids to sleep in their own beds and summer tips on activities, hats and drinks for the heat. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. This time: Krystina’s 6-year-old got a makeup kit as a gift, which brought up a lot of feelings for her that she didn’t want to bring into how she handled it. How did Dr. Terry Nguyen thinks she did?

One in 20 pediatric doctor's visits are about poop! Shocking. Dr. Terry Nguyen gives us all the information we never wanted about poop—what it should look like, what foods encourage or reduce constipation and if we need prebiotics. 

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Anxiety over big life transitions can be difficult to manage, especially when they are non-negotiable. How can we help our kids navigate their fears in a connected way?

For many parents, worries about our children meeting developmental milestones can be stressful and cause over-worry about how our kids “measure up.” Dr. Nguyen is here to break down what to look out for and how to intervene at home.  

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Getting into college, especially a top choice, can be a major stressor for teens. How can you support your senior if this happens?

About 1 in 8 women experiences postpartum depression after having a baby, yet it is something that remains heavily underdiagnosed and not talked about as much as it should. It’s important we address this topic and find our coping mechanisms or get needed interventions early because parenthood does not get easier.

Resources mentioned: 

Action Plan for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/moms/action-plan

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA, https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773, www.postpartum.net/

At GBMC: https://www.gbmc.org/services/postpartum-care-unit/after-you-deliver

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Intense moments can feel ... well, intense. Krystina gives 7 fun ways she has diffused intense moments in her household. Let us know yours! 

All parents have heard the phrase “I hate you” or some version of it at some point in our parenting journey. If you haven’t, don’t worry, it’s coming! Oftentimes, there is more beyond the words, and we help you dig deep into finding out what that is and how to tackle the response.

The U.S. is experiencing the highest vaccine exemption rate for children in its history, including a 0.4% increase in Maryland. Doubts about the Covid vaccine prompted parents across the country to rethink other vaccines. The debate is getting deep and dangerous. Vaccines are safe and imperative to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more here on the importance and truth about vaccines.