MOMS ON CALL

Having a sick kid can be stressful enough, but when they won’t take their medicine it’s a whole other ballgame! A mother in North Carolina is having a hard time getting her 10-month-old daughter to take her medicine. So what is the secret to successfully getting your kid to take what the doctor prescribed? Chocolate! Since we are on the subject of medicine, Bailey in Texas is wondering what kind of supplements and vitamins she should be giving her 18-month-old. There are so many conflicting reports out there and today on the podcast we’re going to tell you what really is important early in life when it comes to health and nutrition. Get your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now! 

Let’s be honest, babies require a lot of things! From furniture to feeding supplies to clothes and all the diapers, it can all add up very fast. Allie from Nevada has baby #2 on the way and she’s wondering what items she can keep from when her 4-year-old was a baby and what she needs to get brand new. Plus, is it best to wean your child off a sound machine? We’ll tell you how a client, who just happened to be a sleep specialist, taught us that the sound machine is a tool that CAN stay with your child longer than you think! 

We love all those cute little noises our newborns make, but are some of those sounds a cause for concern? Lindsey in Alabama is worried that her 9-week-old might be grunting and slurping too much while eating. Today on the podcast we’ll talk about what could be behind a noisy eater and what you can do to help. 

Alison in Minnesota and her husband have been sending their 8-month-old to daycare and is starting to wonder if it was a mistake since he’s coming home sick constantly. Is the social exposure worth a toddler baby that is always sick? Plus, is there a difference between a toddler pillow and a regular pillow? Are they necessary when making the transition to a big kid bed? We’ll tell you why it’s not worth the money AND clue you into something BIG coming to Moms On Call that will help make that transition easier! 

Michelle in Baltimore is having a hard time getting her 2-and-a-half-year-old to drink water. What is the trick to getting your toddler to drink more water? Exactly how much water do they need a day? Plus, what to do when your older child can’t stop laughing when their younger sibling is saying some of those no-no words that only encourages them more! 

The joys of parenting are not always… well… joyful. In fact, sometimes it can be downright gross! Today on the podcast we have a parent in North Carolina who is dealing with something many parents do but don’t want to talk about. Her little guy is playing with his poop! How do you stop that behavior? We’ve got the tips every parent needs to hear. Plus, where you can find child-safe cleaning products for those parents that are lucky enough to have a child that wants to help them clean.

How do you make sure your child isn’t the bully? Today on the podcast we’ve got a question from a mom in Oregon about when and how to teach your kids about the differences in others. We’ll tell you how to model being a good friend and taking the taboo out of recognizing those that are differently abled. Plus, when do you know it is time to go to the pediatrician? Megan in Michigan is a first-time mom that is worried she might be overreacting and wants some guidance on what warrants a trip to the doctor. 

Kristin and Jordin are both new moms struggling with sleep schedules. Guess what? They are SO not alone! In fact, getting your baby on the right sleep schedule is one of the biggest struggles for new parents and that is why it’s the #1 thing we are asked about. Today on the podcast we’ll tackle some of those questions and hopefully help all the new parents out there get some well-deserved rest. If you have anything you want to ask, please leave us a message at 888-234-7979.

Amy’s daughter is obsessed with fruit. But is it too much of a good thing? Today on the podcast we’ll talk about just how much fruit your child can have daily and how to change it up so that they can get the best balance. Plus, a mother that just moved to Georgia is having issues with her newborn daughter not wanting to be held by anyone but her. We’ll discuss how making new friends in this situation can not only benefit you but also your little one. 

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance month dedicated to spreading the word about autism and working to build a more inclusive world. In honor of that, today on the podcast we are talking to Jackie Moore from the Be Kind to Everyone Podcast. Her 22-year-old daughter Jordyn was diagnosed with autism at age two. A few years ago they started BeKindtoEveryone.com as a summer project to teach Jordyn job skills. Their message quickly exploded into a social media movement with millions of followers all over the world. We'll talk to Jackie about starting the shirt shop, her advice to parents that may have just got an autism diagnosis for their child and how you can be a friend for that parent. If you have anything you want to ask, please leave us a message at 888-234-7979.