This episode illuminates the journey of single motherhood and adoption through Ashlee Cryderman's eyes, highlighting the struggles and joys she encountered along the way. From overcoming health challenges to embracing faith in fostering, Ashlee's story serves as a powerful testament to hope and resilience.  
• Exploration of Ashlee's personal health challenges and their impact on her decisions  
• The role of family support in the adoption journey  
• Realities and joys of fostering a child with a traumatic background  
• Encouragement for listening to one's calling and following through with faith  
• Importance of community and support networks in the adoption process  
• Insightful advice for those considering adoption or foster care

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       This week, Tony enters into a dark realm of raising newborns: apathy. Dads sometimes, if not often, find themselves feeling a level of purposeless or even apathy towards their newborn. If you are new to being a parent, this may come as a shock due to the tendency of everybody bringing so much excitement around the new arrival of your bundle of joy. However, that little bundle may not be as joyful as you first perceived.

Tony helps bring awareness to the possibility of parents feeling apathetic towards their newborn and provide wisdom from the Lord to help guide you through those dark moments of parenthood.

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    This week's episode, Tony discusses different ways couple can endure the grind of nighttime with a newborn. We all know babies don't often sleep through the night during the newborn stage. However, does that mean the mother has to get up with the baby all night, every night? Not so! In this episode, you will find different ways to "tag-team" the gauntlet of nighttime with your new bundle of joy as Tony brings awareness of some benefit and downfalls to splitting time between you and your spouse as you care for your new baby.

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    In this week's episode Tony takes on the hard discussion of SIDS. He explains not only what SIDS is and the effects it has on the family dynamic, but targets bringing awareness of the topic to dads along with providing them with tips and strategies that can help reduce the risk of it occuring.

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     In today's episode, Tony discusses the struggles new parents go through with sleepless nights. He shares he and Laura's experiences, strategies and tips to help get through the daunting task of nighttime care for a newborn that may extend to over a year. 

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    In this weeks episode, Tony tackles the challenging circumstance of colic. Sometimes, there is nothing you can do to console your crying baby, and you feel helpless and frustrated. Tony helps new dads navigate different strategies and brings awareness and hope for parents who have an extremely fussy newborn as they feel lost in knowing what to do next. 

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    This week's episode includes a heartfelt discussion about postpartum depression. Tony walks through some do's and don't for dad's who may see their bride go through this dark and challenging experience of parenthood. Attached below is a link to a more in depth discussion on postpartum depression that was discussed a few years ago between Tony and Laura as they share their own experience with post partum depression.

Postpartum Depression

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     This week's episode Tony discusses his personal experiences with children having Tongue Tie. As parent, especially moms who choose to tackle breastfeeding, the infamous tongue tie can play a huge factor on the physical and mental well being of the family. Dads, tune in to learn about the factors tongue tie can have on your wife and what you can do to support her on this journey when welcoming your newborn home!

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Imagine, for a moment, the serene image of a mother nursing her baby—only to have the peace interrupted by latch issues and the sharp sting of nipple pain. That's where I, Tony Smith, come in with my ukulele and a head full of science, ready to guide all you dads through the breastfeeding journey. On this episode of the Walk Family Podcast, we wade through the waters of nursing, offering a supportive buoy to the moms navigating this challenging course. I'll regale you with tales from my own life and provide insight into the crucial role fathers play. From understanding your baby's hunger cues to knowing when to seek help from a lactation expert, we cover all bases to ensure you're not just a bystander in this pivotal process.

Breastfeeding isn't just about a baby and a breast; it's an intricate dance between mother, child, and yes, even dad. As we explore the emotional labyrinth that comes with nursing—be it anxiety, self-doubt, or the bittersweet conclusion of the breastfeeding period—I'll share strategies for open communication and family support. We'll talk about different nursing holds that can make all the difference in comfort and connection, and confront the sometimes-daunting decision to supplement or switch to bottle-feeding. Rest assured, this talk isn't about dictating the 'right' way to feed your child but rather an affirmation that each loving choice you make is the perfect one for your family. So tune in, and let's embark on this supportive expedition together.

Breastfeeding Positions

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     This episode is all about getting dirty! Tony discusses the concept of Meconium (the first bowel movement of a newborn). In Navigating Meconium you will find some misconceptions about meconium and how it can affect your baby along with what to expect after.. Tony also highlights his own experience with meconium as a father of his three kiddos, of which, all three had different experiences. This episode provides dads with some what to expect before, during and after your newborns first poop.

Constipation Massage Techniques for Newborns

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