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#83: Simple Ways to Create Mental Space Daily

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #83: Simple Ways to Create Mental Space Daily As a mom, the days often feel like a whirlwind of responsibilities and cherished moments with our little ones. However, amidst the chaos, we must carve out...

#82: Why Young Children Bite (and How to Respond)

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #82: Why Young Children Bite (and How to Respond) What are some effective strategies parents and caregivers can employ to help their children outgrow the biting behavior while maintaining a supportive...

#81: The Benefits of Risky Play with Dr. Catherine O’Brien

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #81: The Benefits of Risky Play with Dr. Catherine O'Brien How can we empower our children through risky indoor and outdoor play and embrace a facilitator parenting approach? Play is an essential part...

#80: Mom Story: How I Created Financial Wealth As a Single Mom with Eileen Joy

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #80: Mom Story: How I Created Financial Wealth As a Single Mom with Eileen Joy Wondering how you can secure your family's finances without missing out on those precious moments with your kids? We've got you...

#79: A (Step) Dad’s View: How to Connect with Your Kids with Michael Gonzalez

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #79: A (Step) Dad’s View: How to Connect with Your Kids with Michael Gonzalez Are you curious about how to nurture your kid's social-emotional growth while also creating a community with other parents? We all...

#78 – Q&A Breastfeeding and Pumping with Dr. Andrea Braden

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #78: Q&A - Breastfeeding and Pumping with Dr. Andrea Braden Embarking on the incredible journey of breastfeeding brings a mix of complexities and wonders. Let's unravel the myths, delve into the fluid...

#77 – Stages of Play – What to Expect From Your Child When They’re with Other Kids

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #77: Stages of Play - What to Expect from Your Child When They're with Other Kids with Gabrielle Holt How can parents help their child transition from playing primarily with them to playing with other...

#76 – How to get more energy so you aren’t slugging through the day

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #76: How to Get More Energy so You Aren't Slugging Through the Day with Krizia Graham Have you ever experienced the mix of exhaustion and reward that comes with being a mom of a toddler? Being a mom of a toddler is...

#75 Mom Story: I became an entrepreneur so I could stay home with my babies

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #75: Mom Story: I Became an Entrepreneur so I Could Stay Home with my Babies with Kelsey Newcomb How can a mom entrepreneur overcome challenges and achieve empowerment in both their professional and parenting lives?...

#74 The good and bad of social media for new parents with Julie Bogart

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #74: The Good and Bad of Social Media for New Parents with Julie Bogart Have you ever experienced the mixed emotions of being both motivated and disheartened by what you see on social media? How do these...

#73 – Setting Up Your Home For Learning

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #73: Setting Up Your Home for Learning with Jeanne-Marie Paynel Have you ever wondered what to do or how to set up your home when you have other children over to play? In this episode, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed,...

#72 – Understanding the Stages of Parenting with Ellen Galinsky

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #72: Understanding the Stages of Parenting with Ellen Galinsky Our children go through developmental stages from the moment they are born, but how many of you know that parents also go through stages of...

#71 – Mom Story: Recognizing My Son’s Autism Symptoms with Diane Fleming

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #71: Mom Story: Recognizing My Son's Autism Symptoms with Diane Fleming Did you know that you can often recognize the signs of autism around 18 months of age? In this episode, Diane Fleming explains what it was...

#70 – Overcoming Common Fears of Parenting

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #70: Overcoming Common Fears of Parenting In this episode of "Parenting in the First Three Years," Ann discusses the common fears and worries parents may experience. She shares a recent personal story of feeling fear and...

#69 – What New Parents Need to Know About Food Allergies with Katie Larson

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #69: What New Parents Need to Know About Food Allergies with Katie Larson, PA-C In this episode of "Parenting in the First Three Years," host Ann McKitrick interviews Katie Larson, a physician's assistant with personal...

#62 – Mom Story: I want to normalize my “mom struggles”

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #62: Mom Story: I want to normalize my “mom struggles” with Christine Amerman Being a parent and an entrepreneur simultaneously can be challenging yet rewarding. Balancing the responsibilities of parenthood with the...

#61: How to Make Tummy Time Fun with Michele Napierkowski

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #61: How to Make Tummy Time Fun with Michelle Napierkowski If you are a new parent, then you have probably heard that tummy time is important for your baby. It’s equally important to be knowledgeable about the container...

#58: Mom Story: What It’s Like Being a New Mom and an Entrepreneur with Allie Martin

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #58: Mom Story: What It's Like Being a New Mom and an Entrepreneur with Allie Martin New moms love to hear each others' stories and today Allie Martin, an entrepreneur who's a visibility expert and owner of ⁠Fame...

#56: Surviving the First Year of Motherhood with Becky Viera, author of Enough About the Baby

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #56: Surviving the First Year of Motherhood with Becky Viera, Author of Enough About the Baby Surviving the first year of motherhood can be an incredibly challenging experience, yet many of the struggles that new...

#55: 5 Myths about Newborns with Deborah McNelis

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #55: 5 Myths about Newborns with Deborah McNelis It's easy to feel lost and overwhelmed when it comes to caring for your newborn, but don't worry! Let me introduce you to Deborah McNelis, who's here to help guide...

#54: Mom Story: How I Helped My Only Child Welcome a New Baby

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #54: Mom Story: How I Helped My Only Child Welcome a New Baby with Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez When she found out she was pregnant, today's featured mom wondered how she could help her only child welcome a new baby...

#52: Mental Self-Care for New Moms with Colleen O’Grady

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #52: Mental Self-Care for New Moms with Colleen O'Grady What are the habits new moms can begin now to ensure a healthy mindset throughout the all the stages of parenting? In this episode, Colleen O'Grady explains...

#43: Attachment Parenting Explained

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #43: Attachment Parenting Explained with Diane Goyette and Gabrielle Holt There's a lively conversation on social media about attachment parenting and sometimes it feels like just one more thing to get right, or...

#42: How Your Enneagram Type Affects Parenting

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #42: How Your Enneagram Type Affects Parenting with Rochelle Bridges What's your Enneagram type? I'm a 9 all the way, straight up. I have all the quirks and characteristics of this Enneagram personality type. I'm...

#41: 5 Ways to Soothe a Crying Newborn with Dympna Kennedy

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #41: 5 Ways to Soothe a Crying Newborn with Dympna Kennedy The sound of a crying newborn... oh my goodness. It sends shivers up our spine, creates emotional tension and we just want to do all we can to help them....

#38: What to Expect in the Fourth Trimester

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #38: What to Expect in the Fourth Trimester with Meg & Carly of Fourth Trimester Foundations The "fourth trimester" is the term coined for the first 3 months after birth. Those first weeks are beautiful, memorable and...

#35: Postpartum Mental Health: Are These Feelings Normal? with Sherry Duson

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #35: Postpartum Mental Health: Are These Feelings Normal? with Sherry Duson Postpartum mental health is often a not-talked-about-enough topic. Most new parents experience up and down emotions in the first weeks and months...

#33: How to Break Negative Cycles in Parenting with Lorena Seidel

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #33: How to Break Negative Cycles in Parenting with Lorena Seidel, Joyful Parenting In this episode, we discuss parenting strategies that enable you to break free from negative cycles you may have experienced as a child....

#31: How New Parents Can Support Secure Attachment with Annie Brook

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #31: How New Parents Can Support Secure Attachment with Annie Brook, Therapist & Founder of the Brook Institute In this episode, Annie Brook and I explore ways to support secure attachment between parents and...

#29: How Motherly Helps New Mothers with Liz Tenety

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #29: How Motherly Helps New Mothers with Liz Tenety, Co-Founder of Motherly Liz Tenety, co-founder of Motherly, gives behind-the-scenes insight on trends, what she sees as a big source of struggles for new mothers,...

#28: Exploring Parenting Styles: RIE with Erica Orosco Cruz

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #28: Exploring Parenting Styles: RIE with Erica Orosco Cruz Finding your own personal parenting style when you first have a baby takes time. There are so many people and approaches to glean from as you find what...

#27: The 6 Stages of Parenting

Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast #27: The 6 Stages of Parenting with Ann McKitrick Just as our children are going through phases of development throughout their lives, we too are going through stages of parenting as our kid get...

Pregnancy Cookies

What’s the difference between a pregnancy cookie and a regular cookie? Do labor cookies really make your labor begin?

How to Choose Books for Your Baby

When do you really need to start reading to your baby? Now's a good time! Early literacy begins early. Research shows that newborns are born equipped to respond to the language they've heard in the womb. They've been listening to you all this time and they love your...

Tips for great sleep patterns for your newborn

It's one of the first things people ask, "Is he keeping you awake at night?" (Um, yes he's awake at night, he's a newborn) This week I sat down with Joanna Clark of Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching to talk about sleep patterns for newborns. I asked her what you should...

How to Choose a Day Care Center for your Baby

Talk about adulting. This is it. Likely one of the first big decisions you'll make when you become a parent. It's a decision that will deeply impact your family, especially your baby. The folks who care for your baby while you work will become your partners in...

4 Questions about babies and pandemics

Oh my goodness... I don’t know about you but it feels to me like unknowns of COVID are lasting a lot longer than I expected. As this all unfolds, new parents are faced with questions that weren’t even in our grid 8 months ago! Pregnancy can be filled with a lot of...

What Does A 10-Day Old Baby Look Like?

A 10-day old baby will present many different changes from when it was brought into the world. Here are some of the changes that you may want to watch out for…

How Infant Attachment is Formed Between Baby and Caretaker

While infant attachment is sometimes overlooked by some parents and caretakers, it matters to the baby’s communication development a lot. Here’s how the process usually begins and the reasons why it’s vital for the baby’s progress…

Baby Feeding Essentials Every Mom Needs

Having baby feeding essentials with you before the baby comes is important. For that reason, here’s a list of items you may want to get before the big day.

Newborn Care: Q&A

Every baby is unique, and you are the expert on your own child. I do everything based on a career in early childhood education, coaching early childhood teachers and parents.

Critical Periods of Development in The First Years of Your Child’s Life

Are you a new parent looking for parenting tips? Read about why the first 3 years are important for your child’s development and learn how you can help.

Feeding Your Newborn Baby

How do you know if your little baby is taking in enough formula in order to get what they need nutritionally to grow? In this article, I will talk about some guidelines to follow that will help you decide on how much to feed your baby.

Bond With Your Baby and Help Them Grow

For many new parents, the first time they hold their tiny bundle of joy triggers an instant bonding. In the early years, a baby’s brain grows rapidly making millions of neural connections, so a variety of experiences and exposure aids physical, cognitive, social and language development. Read about a few ways in which bonding and baby development in the early years can go hand-in-hand.

Stages of parenting

I was recently in Minneapolis, hanging out with the grandkids. I get up there a couple of times of year - usually once in the dead of winter and once to enjoy their beautiful summertime. One way I cement a long distance relationship with them is to have consistent...

The secret to a happy baby (it’s you!)

You are really, really important to your child. You see it in the way your baby gazes at you, prefers you over others and cries when you leave. We know we’re important in our child’s life but do we truly understand this? Attachment researchers tell us that we become...

Love on that baby

Love on your baby. Then they'll be really smart. Love is in the air. Even though Valentine's day focuses on romantic love, it’s a great time to hone in on the love connection between you and your child. It’s amazing to realize that your child’s brain...

How to make mom friends

When I became pregnant with my first I quickly realized how few friends I had in the same boat. The handful of friends I had with kids lived in different states and I found myself scrambling to find friends undergoing the same life transition. Having a community full...

Tips for new parents

5 tips for new parents Anytime you begin a new job there’s a period of orientation. And depending on the complexity of the work you’ll be doing, you might have months of training before you’re on your own with full responsibility. When you become a parent, while...

3 Reasons newborns are irresistible

We really can't help ourselves. Something inside us kind of melts. Have you ever noticed the feeling you get when you see little tiny puppies or kittens, or even a baby elephant at the zoo? Or had complete strangers stop to talk to you as you walk your puppy? We...

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