The Modern Mom Society

The Modern Mom Society

By Carrie RubinParentingKids & Family
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The Modern Mom Society episodes

  • Surviving Early Childhood: Laura Hanson - Identifying and Overcoming Developmental Delay in Toddlers & Preschoolers
    In Dr. Hanson’s interview you will learn:
    • What developmental milestones you should be looking for in your toddler or preschooler
    • How being aware of your child’s neurological development can give you a different perspective as a parent
    • About the “Triangle of Development” which affects all areas of development and how if any of these 3 pieces of the triangle are not functioning properly, your child’s development might suffer
    • If there is a difference between a true developmental delay and your child just being on the slow end of normal
    • Why you shouldn’t “wait and see” if your child will grow out of a developmental issue
    • How Dr. Hanson assesses and treats developmental delays
    48 min
  • Surviving Early Childhood: Jill Riley - Fun & Educational Activities for Young Children You Can Do at Home
    In Jill’s interview you will learn:
    • How to use her lesson plans to come up a week’s worth of educational and fun activities for your little one
    • How to teach your children responsibility and make your life easier at the same time (who doesn’t want that, right??)
    • Her favorite games for younger children and other ways to create a family connection
    • What out of the ordinary craft supplies she recommends having on hand for imaginative creative play
    • How to use knock-knock jokes (her free gift!) creatively to make the day run smoother
    • A creative activity to get your kids to wash their hands properly
    • Outdoor activities for all seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall!
    32 min
  • Surviving Early Childhood: Susie Parker - Overcoming Sleep Challenges in Toddlers & Preschoolers
    In Susie’s interview you will learn:
    • If infant sleep issues have an impact on toddler and preschooler sleep habits
    • How parents can stop drawn-out bedtime routines
    • What can be done to help your child stop relying on a “sleep crutch”
    • When children typically drop down from 2 naps to 1, and then drop the nap altogether and how to best support them through the transition
    • What the ideal amount of sleep for young children is and how you know they’re not getting enough
    • How to ensure a successful transition to a toddler bed
    • What to do about bad dreams, night terrors, and monsters
    23 min
  • Surviving Early Childhood: Lynn Perkins - Hiring the Best Babysitters & Nannies for Your Family
    In Lynn’s interview you will learn:
    • What are the biggest mistakes that parents make when hiring babysitters or nannies
    • What research parents should be doing when they hire childcare, and what kinds of things they should be looking for in a prospective sitter
    • Best practices when working with your childcare provider: outlining expectations, payment, etc
    • If you should you be providing meals and a ride home for your sitter
    • All about Urbansitter and how it can help you find your next great babysitter!
    23 min
  • Surviving Early Childhood: Wendi Combes - Taking Care of Sick Kids: Filling Your Home Healthcare Toolkit
    In Wendi’s interview you will learn:
    • Why you might want to reconsider using traditional methods (like Tylenol and OTC cold medication) for treating things like fevers, ear infections and colds
    • What the most common ailments are in young children and what parents can do to treat them at home
    • The five must have natural remedies that all parents should have on hand
    • At what point and under what circumstances parents should seek professional help
    50 min
  • Surviving Early Childhood: Jill Hope - How to Raise a Confident, Empowered, Bully-Proof Kid
    In Jill’s interview you will learn:
    • The four building blocks that create the foundation for nurturing confidence and self-esteem (miss even one of these and you could be setting your child up for unnecessary struggle)
    • How a child develops low-self-esteem (you may be surprised by this!)
    • How to create a sense of empowerment in your child, which has a profound impact on self-esteem
    • What your child can do if they are being bullied
    31 min

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