The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Entering the world of solid foods is a monumental milestone in a baby's development. The transition from milk to solids is filled with excitement, curiosity, and a bit of apprehension.

Today's guest Catherine Callahan is one of the co-authors of the new book "Baby Leads the Way: An Evidence Based Guide to Introducing Solids" which is book designed to help parents navigate the journey of starting solid foods with confidence and clarity.

Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the book. As a speech-language pathologist, pediatric feeding therapist, certified lactation counselor and mother based in Chicago, Catherine has spent years studying the intricacies of infant nutrition and feeding behaviors.

Catherine's journey into the world of infant nutrition began with her academic pursuits. She holds a degree in Nutrition Sciences and has completed extensive research in pediatric nutrition. Her work has been featured in numerous scientific journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in this field.

Her Instagram page chikidsfeeding has over 102k followers. Please welcome Catherine to the Teaching Your Toddler show.

Find Catherine here:

Website: https://www.chikidsfeeding.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikidsfeeding

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/chikidsfeeding/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chikidsfeeding

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There's a shift going on in this country about wellness - conversations about food dyes, baby formula changes and seed oils.

Dr. Brian Clement, PhD, has a new book Quantum Human that outlines 4 cornerstone to health and happiness that he details in this mini-episode:

• The food you eat - how important clean, plant-based, organic food is
• The thoughts you have - how important your outlook is
• The movement you participate in - exercise is key to brain health
• Your relationships and sense of community - we need connections

Quantum Human tells you step by step how to have a long healthy life.

Dr. Clement has spearheaded the international progressive health movement for over five decades. He is the Director of the globally renowned Hippocrates Wellness, West Palm Beach, Florida, the world's foremost residential health center. He's also the father of four and grandfather of 8.

Over the last half-century, he and his team have pioneered clinical research and training in disease prevention. Their findings have provided the basis for Hippocrates' progressive, state-of-the-art treatments and protocols for health maintenance and recovery.

He is the author of 35 books including this new one which can be found wherever books are sold and on the website at brianclementphd.com

Find Hippocrates Health on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hippocratesinst/

Find Hippocrates Health on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HippocratesWellness/

Find the Hippocrates Health YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/HippocratesInstitute

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Wouldn't it be great to have a pediatrician on speed dial for any questions you might have? Well, with this podcast and Dr Tobin's book, you'll have what you need!

As parents to young ones, everyone need all the help they can get and today's guest will help by giving so many great ideas with her Big-Hearted Parenting approach for things like tantrums, food challenges, new siblings, bedtime, potty learning and so much more.

I've shared this book with several people already because it's PACKED with information with fun graphics that are typical of the Dorling Kindersley books, quizzes and fantastic photos. It covers ages 1 to 4.

Dr Cathryn Tobin

Dr Tobin was a pediatrician for 35 years, a mom of 4, and is the host of the podcast Toddlers Made Easy and author of recent book- Toddlers Made Easy Becoming the Parent Every Child Needs

Her website is healthiest-baby.com

Find her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby/

Free Download mentioned in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vAKxnV22dJh-ibym2VSbQA5Hg2VUMQ0M/view?usp=sharing

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Teaching kids the value of money and about finances can be a challenge but our expert guest today has some many great ways to help with that. Some of what you'll hear in this mini episode includes:

• What is the average payout from the Tooth Fairy?
• How can parents raise financially savvy children?
• How can parents take control of their finances?
• Where can we go for more information?

From prioritizing college tuition to choosing how to compensate their children, a new study from Ameriprise reveals the financial pressures parents are facing to provide their children with the best life possible.

Many parents worry the tradeoffs they're making now will impact their long-term financial futures. The research also revealed opportunities for parents to shore up their own finances.

Parents & Finances Study Insights:

• 7 out of 10 parents (72%) experience parental guilt with more than a third (35%) putting pressure on themselves to be the perfect parent.
• Most parents (70%) involve their children in family financial decisions to help instill values and half (49%) started investing for their children's future before they turned five.

Fun Fact: Do You Know the Average Payout of a Tooth Fairy Visit?

Almost all parents (96%) enlist the "Tooth Fairy" to help fill their children's piggy banks. On average, the Tooth Fairy pays $5 per tooth.

About Deana Healy:

Deana Healy, CFP® is Vice President, Financial Planning & Advice for Ameriprise Financial. Healy and her team are responsible for executing the overall financial advice strategy at Ameriprise, which enables the firm's more than 10,000 financial advisors to help clients meet their goals with confidence. In this role, Healy also leads Advice Operations, Advice Policy, and the Advice Sales Enablement Team, helping advisors efficiently and compliantly engage with clients. She has nearly 25 years of experience within the financial services industry. She is on the board of The Nijuba Project, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged Ugandan children through quality education, health and well-being.

Healy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional. She holds a Master of Arts from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College.

About the Research

The Parents & Finances research was created by Ameriprise Financial and conducted online by Artemis Strategy Group from January 3-31, 2025, among 3,010 American parents with at least one child age newborn to 30. Parents who are between ages 25-29 have $50,000 or more in investable assets, while parents ages 30+ have $100,000 or more.

For more information visit ameriprise.com.

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Did you know you can relieve common medical conditions with the treasures in your spice cabinet like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cloves, cumin, and masala spices?

Not just spices but common foods in your kitchen can help relieve inflammation in your body and heal certain conditions. Foods like sweet potatoes, avocado and honey are all amazing, healing foods to help our bodies.

This episode is packed with information for you and your family with simple ways to incorporate foods you probably already have on hand into your health and wellness routine.

Jaya Jaya Myra, is a former immunologist turned mind-body wellness expert and bestselling author.

She has been featured in hundreds of media interviews globally, including TODAY, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, The Los Angeles Times, The Times of India, The Toronto Sun, Forbes, Parents, Woman's World, Reader's Digest, and many more outlets.

Her nonprofit, Gita for the Masses, is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization created to help people overcome obstacles and be victorious in life.

Jaya Jaya Myra is a globally recognized thought leader in spirituality, consciousness, and mind-body wellness.

She helps people harness their unique mental, emotional, and physical being to overcome obstacles and create purposeful, vibrant lives.

As a bestselling author, her books have been translated into 10 languages and sold worldwide.

She has a popular TEDx talk that highlights the deep connection between living with purpose and overall well-being.

She is also frequently featured as a TV wellness lifestyle expert, and she shares practical strategies to enhance health, wealth, and happiness.

Finally She is also a sought-after motivational speaker and media contributor, committed to inspiring conscious, confident changemakers around the globe.

Links:

https://www.jayajayamyra.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jayajayamyra/

https://www.threads.net/@jayajayamyra

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Your smile is connected to your whole body image – when you worry about your smile, your whole body reflects this. Today's guest is going to tell us all about that connection.

In this episode, you'll hear more about:

• What is so bad about having an acid-based diet and how to switch to more alkaline-based
• Why a wide palate is so important in your mouth
• What's the connection between your smile and your emotional health

Dr. Anjali Rajpal has a background in painting and sculpture and brings the same artistic skills into her work as a dentist. She believes that dentistry is more than a scientific pursuit, and she considers herself a practitioner of the art of dentistry. Her unique approach to dentistry allows her to create healthy, aesthetic smiles that look natural.

Dr. Rajpal is a highly accomplished dental professional with a distinctive blend of medical and psychological expertise. She earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the prestigious Tufts University in Boston, MA, where she gained a deep understanding of the critical connection between oral and overall health. Her holistic approach ensures that every treatment prioritizes both your physical and mental well-being.

Dr. Rajpal is also driven by a deep curiosity about the mental aspects and needs of her patients. Before her dental training, she pursued a B.S. in Biopsychology in the honors program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Following dental school, Dr. Rajpal continued her education as a General Practice Resident at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She completed an advanced cosmetic residency with Esthetic Professionals in Tarzana, CA, where she became proficient in porcelain work, such as veneers, inlays/onlays, and crowns.

In her spare time, Dr. Rajpal enjoys painting, playing the sitar, classical dance, swimming, tennis, hiking, polo, and is an avid traveler. She practices yoga, mindful awareness and meditation.

Her website is https://bhdentalarts.com

Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/beverlyhillsdentalarts/?hl=en

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Did you know over 70% of your immune system literally lives in your gut? Today's episode is going to help you understand more about why that is so important and so much more.

A sample of what you'll hear in this episode:

· Gut health begins in the womb

· Nutrition is our body's best doctor

· Why the Vagus Nerve is SO important

· How many tries does it take to get a toddler to like a food? (#momhack)

Dr Christine Bishara, MD is the New York City-based founder of From Within Medical, a medical wellness practice that places emphasis on the mind-body and gut-brain axis to prevent and manage disease, as well as the author of the book The Gut Revolution Change Your Gut, Change Your Life

With over 20 years of clinical experience, time and time again, Dr Bishara has discovered that the connection between the mind/body and gut/brain axis systems plays a significant role in disease prevention and management, but it has not been adequately addressed. She even has some research that helps explain why kids didn't suffer as much from the covid19 illness.

You're not going to want to miss this episode, packed with amazing information to help support gut health for you and your family.

Dr Bishara's website is: https://fromwithinmedical.com/

Her book is available on Amazon at this link

Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/doctorchristineb/

And Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/doctorchristineb

Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of Dr. Bishara's book (and it's amazing!)

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"It was clear to me that parents, especially moms, weren't opposed to talking to their kids about p*rn*graphy. Or listening to me talk about it. But they wanted guidance, resources, help and hope. They wanted someone on their team. I was ready to step up and be that person." -- Greta Eskridge

This episode is tough but absolutely essential listening for parents of kids of all ages. The unfortunate reality is that our kids will be exposed to horrible things that we don't want them to see and we need to know what to do.

Author, speaking, podcaster and mom Greta Eskridge wants you to be prepared BEFORE it happens so you'll know how to react and what to say when confronted by this inevitable topic. Her newest book is called It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, out now from Nelson Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, March 4, 2025.

This must-have book equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest and hope-filled conversations about pornography with kids of any age so that they can help their children develop lifelong sexual integrity. In this book, Eskridge helps parents to navigate those tough conversations and connect with their children to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence.

About the Author: Greta Eskridge is a second-generation homeschooling mom to four and wife of twenty-six years to Aaron. She is passionate about creating connection, preserving childhood and chasing adventure. Along with loving nature, books and coffee, Greta is the host of the popular Greta Eskridge Podcast, the author of Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure, and she travels the country as a speaker, encouraging families to create connection in a disconnected world. Eskridge lives in sunny southern California with her artist husband, Aaron, and their four kids – one young adult and three teens

Find Greta on her website: https://www.gretaeskridge.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maandpamodern

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maandpamodern/

Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of the book for review.

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Insider Travel and Loyalty Program Expert Shares Best Times and Ways to Book, The Ins and Outs of Maximizing Your Points, How to Customize Your Perks And the Rise of Solo Travel in 2025

Last spring, 167.1 million people flew, and even more are expected to travel this year, including by car and cruises.

According to the Travel Insurance Journal, 2 in 5 U.S. travelers plan to take a bucket-list trip in 2025, with many kicking it off during spring break.

But not just any travel will do, people are looking to travel their way – from customizing their own loyalty perks to individualized itineraries and more.

Vacationers want limitless choices and flexibility when planning their next adventure. Hence the rise of solo traveling, the ultimate choose-your-own adventure.

Whether planning for spring break or looking to book a solo trip, travel expert, Andrea Burchett, Chief Loyalty Officer Virgin Group, offers this help:

• Insider travel tips
• How to get the best deals
• The rise of solo travel
• How to take advantage of loyalty programs and travel credit cards that offer flexibility to vacation the way you want to
• How to get more information

About: Andrea Burchett

Andrea Burchett is Chief Loyalty Officer Virgin Group, responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the group's customer loyalty business, Virgin Red. Prior to Virgin, Andrea worked at International Airlines Group (IAG) and spent 15 years in the loyalty industry playing a key role in the creation and growth of Avios. She holds a BSc in Business and Management and Advanced Management at Chicago Booth University.

For more information and to apply for a loyalty card and earn up to 60,000 points, visit https://www.virgin.com/virgin-red

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Today we're going to learn about a "miracle molecule" called Nitric Oxide and why it is vital for our health - as well as how to prevent losing it from your body - in our interview with Dr Nathan S Bryan.

Dr Bryan's new book The Secret of Nitric Oxide Bringing the Science to Life is now available and represents his life's work in researching and educating about nitric oxide.

As we age, nitric oxide production decreases due to a breakdown in an enzyme in our blood vessels. That's significant, because loss of nitric oxide production is recognized as the earliest event in the onset and progression of most if not all chronic diseases, including the number 1 killer of men and women worldwide, cardiovascular disease. Poor blood flow is also linked to conditions like reduced cognitive function and impotency.

In this interview you'll learn:

• What is nitric oxide?
• Why is it important that we maintain healthy levels in or body?
• How can we maintain healthy levels of nitric oxide in our body?
• Where can people go for more information?

About Author, Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D.: Dr. Nathan S. Bryan is an author and biomedical scientist of nitric oxide. He earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

He pursued his post-doctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. After a two-year post-doctoral fellowship, Dr. Bryan joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

During his tenure as faculty and independent investigator at UT, his research focused on drug discovery through screening natural product libraries for active compounds. His nine years at UT led to several discoveries which have resulted in over a dozen issued US and international patents and many more pending worldwide.

For more information visit www.nathansbook.com and n101nutrition.com/

Also check out Dr Bryan's YouTube channel here.

Note: I was provided with a preview copy of Dr. Bryan's book to review.

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