Summertime is fun time. There is less structure without school and a chance for all of us to rest, relax, and recharge. But there are also a lot of new things to keep in mind. In this episode, we tackle swim safety, signs of dehydration, and exposure to bugs and animals when outdoors.

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we are tackling listener questions, and we have one today about in-laws. How do parents respond when someone isn't caring for our child in a way that’s aligned with our values?

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!