StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

“Feeding my baby” is one of the top search topics on Google. On this special bonus episode, we cover the milestone stages of feeding - from baby’s first moments to the toddler years - with Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant and the founder of of PedsDocTalk.Whether it’s breastfeeding, introducing solids or food allergies…it seems like every stage of feeding our kids comes with challenges and stress. Tune in as we explore all the common difficulties of each stage and offer great solutions!  Dr. Mona Amin / YouTube / FB / IG / TikTokDr. Mona is a pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant, and the founder of PedsDocTalk, a global  platform with almost a million followers. A mom of two, her no-nonsense, “evidence-based” approach to child health has been featured in the New York Times, Parents Magazine and more.  Dr. Mona has been a practicing pediatrician since 2015 and an IBCLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) since 2021. She attended UCLA for undergraduate training, attended ATSU-SOMA medical school to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed pediatric residency training at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital in Albany, New York.You can also watch this podcast on YouTube / @munchkin and reach us at podcast@munchkin.com. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including the new Flow Nipple Shield +, at https://www.munchkin.com.   Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok Trees for the Future  

Samantha is having a great time at the beach building sandcastles with the shovels and seashells other kids have shared with her. But when they ask to borrow her shiny new red bucket, sharing doesn’t seem so fun. With the help of her mom, Samantha turns it around and discovers how a small act of kindness can have big rewards.StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, each story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations. Watch the animated version of this and other Season 4 episodes on the @Munchkin YouTube Channel / StoryTime Podcast  StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.  Follow Munchkin / Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok

Breastfeeding can be a loving and bonding experience for a new mom. It can also be an emotional journey fraught with misinformation, tons of questions, frustration and guilt. One thing’s for sure - it’s not talked about enough. In this SPECIAL episode, we normalize the conversation, and separate fact from fiction with Emily Johnston, a board-certified lactation consultant and doula, who has helped hundreds of moms successfully navigate the physical and emotional journey of breastfeeding. We’ll also tell you about Munchkin’s new Flow Nipple Shield + which lets moms see their milk flow while nursing for the first time in history!Then for our Parenting Stories of the Day, Mirlo McAllister, a nurse and lactation consultant, introduces us to three moms who share their emotional and inspiring stories through this important stage of motherhood. Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this episode! https://www.target.com/c/nursing-feeding-baby/-/N-5xtl0   You can also watch this podcast on YouTube Subscribe @munchkin & Reach us at podcast@munchkin.com.  Emily JohnstonEmily Johnston is a high-risk perinatal registered nurse, an experienced postpartum and birth doula, an international board certified lactation consultant, but most importantly a mother. She works at a busy Los Angeles hospital and runs her own private practice serving families in the comfort of their own homes.Mirlo McAlisterMirlo McAlister is an experienced public health nurse and lactation consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Mirlo founded MGM Lactation to provide personal breastfeeding education and support to new mothers. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products - including the new FLOW Nipple Shield - at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25)  Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 

Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, shares her expertise on finding joy in parenting despite its challenges. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and mindfulness, helping parents recognize their emotions and embrace kindness toward themselves. The discussion dives into being present with children and finding wonder in daily life. A touching story from a mom illustrates resilience and the beauty of unexpected moments, reminding listeners to cherish simple joys amid the hustle of parenting.

Aaron loves going to the grocery store with his Dad. There are so many fun things to look at on the shelves… and TOUCH. On a recent trip something peculiar happens: While at checkout, Dad discovers 5 candy bars in the bottom of their shopping cart. WHO could have put them there? Can you help solve the mystery?StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, each story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations. Watch the animated version of this and other Season 4 episodes on the @Munchkin YouTube Channel / StoryTime Podcast  StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.  Follow Munchkin / Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok

Ever wonder what a professional chef gives his kids for snacks? Chef Duff, the Ace of Cakes himself, is spilling the beans. From chicken nuggets to strawberries, he talks about the foods his 3-year-old loves, and tricks to get her to try something new.Plus, Jennifer Anderson, dietician and founder of Kids Eat In Color, gives us tips for helping our kids eat better and making snack time less stressful! Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this episode! https://www.walmart.com/You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at podcast@munchkin.com. Duff Goldman / No Kid Hungry / FB / IG / YouTubeDuff Goldman is a chef and artist known for his dazzling, creative approach to food and his awesome stories describing the simple science of baking. On the hit Food Network show Ace of Cakes, Duff welcomed viewers into his innovative cake shop, Charm City Cakes, where his team of pastry chefs and artists create spectacular custom cakes. You can watch Duff mentor the next generation of bakers on Food Network's Kids Baking Championship. On his new cooking show, Ace of Taste, Duff shows off his culinary skills as a classically trained chef with new twists on recipes for the whole family.Jennifer Anderson / IG / FB / TikTokJennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian who has a masters of science in public health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In 2019, she founded Kids Eat in Color, an authoritative resource that helps families feed their children from their first bite of solid food through picky eating and elementary-aged nutrition needs. Prior to starting Kids Eat in Color, she coordinated youth nutrition programs at a food bank, performed research in inner-city food deserts, and consulted for the USDA national office SNAP-Ed program. Her academic background is in public health nutrition, cultural anthropology, and economics.StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including WildLove products, at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25)Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TikTokInternational Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 

Explore the innovative approach of Respectful Parenting that balances discipline with emotional connection. Child development expert Janet Rotter shares insights on treating kids as valued individuals. Listen to transformative stories, like one mother’s journey with her spirited daughter, showcasing the power of empathy. Discover how validating children's emotions during struggles fosters emotional intelligence and reduces parental stress. Navigate practical strategies for setting boundaries while nurturing connections for happier family dynamics.

Every night at bath time Jackson didn’t want to get in the tub. Sometimes he was busy playing. Sometimes it was because the water was too… uh, wet. One night his mom tried something new – and it worked! But now, how would she get him out of the tub?!This original StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, our story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations. Watch the animated version of this and other Season 4 episodes on YouTube at Munchkin / StoryTime Podcast / https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaelLV1d0H9cvT9MY7ZAfGaLEiVUPny_5 StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.  Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  

Let’s get outside! This episode explores the positive impact that nature can have on our kids - from physical and emotional health, to sensory development, to understanding risk. We'll “dig in” with one of the foremost experts in the field, Richard Louv, author of the renowned book “Last Child in the Woods,” who shares nature’s benefits and provides practical tips for getting out into the living world no matter where you live.Plus, a special segment about Trees for the Future, an organization helping families through sustainable farming. We’ll hear from the organization’s representative Lindsay Cobb, and also from Jean d’Arc Sambou, a mother in Senegal whose forest garden changed her children’s lives.You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at podcast@munchkin.com. Richard Louv / IG / FB / LinkedinLouv is an Audubon Medal recipient, journalist and author of ten books, including “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder” which introduced the concept of nature-deficit disorder and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth.His books have been translated and published in 24 countries, and helped launch an international movement to connect children, families and communities to the natural world. He is co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, an organization continuing to build on that movement.Trees for the Future / FB / X / IG / LinkedinTrains farmers in agroforestry and sustainable land use - so that they can grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. Trees is currently working with thousands of farming families across five countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Over their 30+ year history, they’ve worked around the globe and in 2014, focused their work in select African countries, where the climatic and economic challenges were most pressing and we could make the greatest impact.Since 2016, Munchkin has partnered with Trees of the Future to plant trees in inner cities, developing countries, and rainforests. This work helps counter carbon emissions and support environmentally devastated communities worldwide.StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Vibration Swing including the new Vibration Swing featured in this episode (coming soon!) at Munchkin.com & WildLove https://www.munchkin.com/wildloveUse the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 

Structured activities. Monitored playdates. Helicopter parenting. Have we lost the ability to let our kids discover the world on their own? Many believe that free play is a great solution for both child and parent, but what exactly does healthy free play look like for toddlers and young children? Lenore Skenazy, author and co-founder of Let Grow, explains how allowing children to be more independent will give them skills and confidence that will last a lifetime.Then, in our Parenting Story of the Day, Allison Schwalm talks about how daughter struggled with separation anxiety until she found a unique playgroup. The first day she dropped her daughter off, something magical happened.You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at podcast@munchkin.com. Lenore Skenazy / Free Range Kids / IG / FB / X / YT / LinkedIn Lenore is an American speaker, syndicated columnist, reality show host and author who co-founded Let Grow, an organization advocating for free-range parenting, with Professor Jonathan Haidt, Daniel Shuchman, Dr. Peter Gray. She assisted Haidt with two chapters on his instant #1 New York Times bestseller “The Anxious Generation” and is the author of “Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts With Worry.”She was featured in the award-winning documentary film “Chasing Childhood” which features psychologists, activists, and leaders of the free play movement who fight to bring back the untold benefits of a less curated childhood."Chasing Childhood" DocumentaryTo learn more about the film, where to stream it, and how to host a screening in your community, please visit: https://chasingchildhooddoc.com/StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Night Owl Stroller featured in this episode – at Munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25)Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  Trees for the Future