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Episode Information In this episode of the Parent Pod, we spoke to Sheryl Haft the author of the children’s book, Goodnight Bubbala. This zesty parody of Goodnight Moon, offers a very different bedtime routine: one that is full of family exuberance and love. Instead of whispers of “hush,” this bedtime includes dancing and kvelling, and … Continue reading Special Episode with Sheryl Haft , Author of Goodnight Bubbala

Episode Information In this episode of the Parent Pod, we spoke to Jennifer Twomey and Traci Paige Johnson the Emmy-nominated executive producers and showrunners of the preschool Netflix original series, Gabby’s Dollhouse. We talk about everything from the season 2 premiere of the show on August 10th, to the concept of Growth Mindset and the … Continue reading Special Episode with Jennifer Twomey & Traci Paige, Executive Producers of Gabby’s Dollhouse.

Episode Information In this episode of the Parent Pod, we spoke to Teri Weiss of Dreamworks Animation. Teri Weiss is EVP, Television Development for DreamWorks Animation reporting to Chief Creative Officer, Television, Peter Gal. In this role, she oversees the creative development of a rapidly growing slate of original television projects, including the content for … Continue reading Special Episode with Teri Weiss, EVP, Television Development for DreamWorks Animation.

Episode Information In this episode of the Parent Pod, we spoke to Michelle Tangemen the founder of the Thriving Toddler. Michelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She specializes in working with children & families by applying her experience in developmental psychology and behavior analysis. She has over … Continue reading Helping Your Toddler Thrive with MFT Michelle Tangemen.

Episode Information In this episode of The Parent Pod, we spoke to Iris Chen, Iris Chen is an author, unschooling mom, deconstructing tiger parent, and founder of the Untigering movement. As an advocate for peaceful parenting and educational freedom for children, her mission is to inspire generational and cultural transformation, especially among Asian communities. She spent 16 … Continue reading Conscious Untigering and Peaceful Parenting with Author with Iris Chen

Episode Information In this episode of The Parent Pod, we spoke to Julia Mitchell, the founder of Gather and Bloom. Julia Mitchell is a life-long family advocate and the founder of Gather + Bloom. With hundreds of families assisted, Julia combines research-based methods with over twelve years of time-tested experience to provide custom postpartum plans, … Continue reading Postpartum Plans and Parent Education with Julia Mitchell

Episode Information In this episode of The Parent Pod we spoke to Yo Re Mi founder Rachel Costello about the benefits of teaching yoga to kids and families. Rachel Costello is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher specializing in hatha, vinyasa, prenatal, postpartum, yoga nidra, trauma-informed yoga and yoga for children and families. She trained with … Continue reading Yoga & Meditation for Kids with Yo Re Mi founder Rachel Costello

Episode Information In this week’s episode of the Parent Pod Podcast, we spoke to Erin O’Connor the co-founder of Scientific Mommy. The Director of New York University’s Early Childhood Education Program, Erin is a tenured professor and holds a Doctorate in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Masters in Teaching from … Continue reading Exploring Toys as Tools in Play with Scientific Mommy Co-Founder Erin O’Connor

In this episode of The Parent Pod spoke to the Windy City Nanny (Florence Ann Romano) about everything from nanny cams to hiring dos and don’ts for parents. Florence Ann Romano, The Windy City Nanny ™, is an author, podcast co-host of “Finger Painting the Future”, a philanthropist and child-care expert who has always had … Continue reading Hiring the Perfect Caregiver with the Windy City Nanny Florence Ann Romano