Feeding a newborn can be one of the more challenging parts of you and your infant getting to know each other. But however you get your baby the nutrition they need, there are some classic tips, tricks, and things to expect.In this, the second

Strategies for Dealing with Toddler Aggression, or, "Diaper's On, But The Gloves Are Off!"

Aug 8th, 2021 36m 47s

Toddlers! Their tiny fists can pack a surprising punch. What is a parent to do, when big feelings intersect with lack of impulse control, and a toddler gets aggressive. In this episode, we answer a listener question that invites us to explore t

"Big Emotions, Tiny Fists," Strategies for Dealing with Toddler Aggression

Aug 8th, 2021 36m 47s

Toddlers can go from happy and playful to punching or hitting without missing a beat.So what do you do when big feelings merge with lack of impulse control, and a toddler gets aggressive? In this episode, we answer a listener question that inv

Feed, Feed, Repeat! Part 1

Jul 31st, 2021 27m 20s

Pretty much all you have to do for a newborn is keep them fed and growing. It's nature, so it should be easy... right?Well, it's complicated...Your hosts have dedicated an entire two-part episode to the process that is feeding a newborn. In

Taking Care of a Newborn, or, "Extreme Makeover! Home Addition!"

May 16th, 2021 54m 45s

You've spent months preparing for a newborn, mentally and physically (and financially!), and suddenly a brand new member of your family has made it into your home!!! So.... What do we do now?In this supersized episode, your hosts help navigat

Toddler v. Sibling: Another Challenger Approaches...

Feb 2nd, 2021 35m 43s

The toddler temperament presents a unique parenting challenge, but adding another child into the mix is a whole different animal.Today, your hosts invite Healthy Steps specialist, Christy Bezrutczyk, MSEd, CLC, to help them answer a listener q

The Good, The Bad, and The Dirty - Talking Allergies with an Allergist!

Jan 25th, 2021 28m 28s

Today, we answer a listener question on immune system health, allergies, and sensitivities in children, with the help of our very first guest, allergy/immunology specialist, Dr. Britta Sundquist!Dr. Sundquist talks with your hosts about things

Okay, Now What? Part 2

Jan 12th, 2021 35m 34s

In this episode, your hosts continue discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived.There's a lot that happens in the short stretch of time spent in the mother-baby unit, and it can feel like a bit of a

New Year's Greetings!

Jan 4th, 2021 24m 6s

Your hosts use their first-ever end-of-the-year/beginning-of-another-year episode to talk about some nice parenting takeaways or highlights from the year, kind of answer an informally-submitted listener question about how newborns communicate,

Okay, Now What? Part 1

Dec 28th, 2020 25m 43s

In this episode, your hosts start discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived. There's a lot that is recommended or suggested in a relatively short stretch of time, and it can feel like a bit of a whir

Bottles and Cups and Teeth (Oh, My!): Minisode 1

Dec 16th, 2020 31m 25s

Your hosts finally take the time to address a listener's burning question about bottles, milk, teeth, and sippy cups. A previous episode's mistake provides an opportunity for an important lesson about parenthood. All this and more, in this, the

The Drumroll, Part 2

Dec 7th, 2020 46m 9s

In this episode, Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas continue talking about preparing for the arrival of your baby. They dive right into what to expect the moment after your baby is birthed, followed by countless tips, tricks, and in

The Drumroll, Part 1

Nov 23rd, 2020 23m 51s

Dr. Valerie Lawrence kicks off the podcast with a jingle for "The Baby's Room" that Phil has never heard of.In this episode, your hosts discuss the process of preparing for a new baby. This first part is less about things, and more about an ap

Who Are You and What Are You Doing In My Ears?

Nov 16th, 2020 9m 34s

Parenting is not easy.Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas are two pediatricians who would like to make it a little easier for you... Or at the very least, help make it more enjoyable!In this episode, your new hosts will introduce the

The First Promo

Nov 9th, 2020 2m 1s

Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas are two pediatricians who would like you to know that they are ready to talk parenting with you!They will go through planning from before the baby is born to everything that comes after,