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Episode 41 | August 18, 2010
As many as 1 in 10 babies has colic. What is colic and how is it different than acid reflux or GERD? What are the signs and symptoms of each and why it is so hard to distinguish between them? What medications can be used in treating colic, acid reflux or GERD? Plus, simple things you can do at home to help with colic or a fussy baby. Dr. Michael Nelson, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente is this weeks expert and answers our questions.
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Episode 40 | July 12, 2010
Sharing your bed with your baby can be a beautiful experience. What are the advantages for you and for your baby? What about all the warnings you’ve heard about? Where should the baby sleep, side or middle? When should your baby transition from co-sleeping to sleeping in his/her own bed, and what’s the best way to make this transition? Lysa Parker is co-author of Attached at the Heart Parenting Consultant, Parents Lifeline and is this week’s expert on New Moms, New Babies.
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Episode 39 | July 7, 2010
Introducing solid foods without the mess and process of pureed baby foods. Gill Rapley is this weeks expert and is here to share her knowledge and importance of introducing solids and letting your baby “explore their food”. How old should your baby be and do they need teeth? Does Skipping Purees pose a choking hazard? Can it help for Colic? What are good starter foods and how best to prepare these foods? How does breastfeeding interplay with baby lead weaning? And Gill Rapley’s 5 tips to getting ready to try baby lead weaning. Plus, this weeks Mommy Matters.
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Episode 38 | May 25, 2010
Home, work; can they really be balanced or is it a myth? What are the keys to this balancing act, and how important is “me” time”? What about guilt? Julie Cohen, PCC is this week’s expert with insight and resources on developing a greater sense of personal awareness.
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Episode 37 | May 25, 2010
Graco, BOB, Phil and Ted’s, Orbit, UPPABaby, Charriot! What’s the perfect stroller or is there a perfect stroller? What are some things you should consider when stroller shopping? Plus, some listeners’ suggestions and recommendations on strollers.
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Episode 36 | April 27, 2010
Opinions and criticisms, either way sometimes new moms feel a little bombarded with friends and/or family advice. What’s the best way to say, “thanks, but no thanks”? What to do when you are unfairly criticized, and what to do when caretakers don’t follow through with your requests. Who should talk to the in-laws, you or your husband? Certified Parent Coach, Beth Morton, is this week’s expert.
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Episode 35 | April 25, 2010
What you should know about early childhood development. Learn how to better communicate with your baby, and some insight on how infants see the world. Plus, are high tech toys beneficial or not? And, the importance of relaxing with your baby. Mark Hamilton of justaskbaby.com is this week’s guest.
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Episode 34 | April 24, 2010
Is it realistic to expect to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight and body? When and how should you get started? How to rid yourself of the excuses? Plus, ideas to exercise with your kids, even your new baby and dealing with the guilt if you fail the first time. Arlene Pellicane author of Losing Weight After Baby: 31 Days to A New You, is our expert.
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Episode 33 | March 15, 2010
How does having a baby change your tax year? When can you start claiming your new dependent? Can you claim the babysitter, nanny, grandma, or even the new $800 stroller?What receipts and records should you keep? Itemize or standard deduction and how much is the child tax credit? Plus, how not to have to pay a load of taxes at the end of the year. CPA John Hart is this week’s expert.
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Episode 32 | March 15, 2010
Should you stand in front of the microwave? What about microwaving breastmilk, baby food, bottles…? How does the microwave work? What is safe and not so safe to put in the microwave? What are plasticizers and can they be dangerous? Plus, using your microwave to sterilize. This week’s expert is Dr. Kristen Pangallo.
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