MOMS ON CALL

This week on the podcast, Jennifer and Laura welcome Neil Schuster,co-found of No Laying Up, podcaster and dad to an 11-month-old. Neil discusses the challenges and joys of fatherhood, including the importance of hands-on involvement, the benefits of using a baby carrier for mobility in the city, and the value of establishing routines for better sleep. He also touches on the significance of balancing work and family time, and the impact of youth sports on children's development. 

As your toddler gets older you may be faced with challenges you never expected. You want them to make friends, but what if they don’t like kids their age? Then what do you do when they start lying? We’ll tackle both of these questions today on the podcast!

Get ready for an inspiring conversation this week as Jennifer and Laura speak with a renowned life coach and fitness expert Todd Durkin. Todd shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful coach and author, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, faith, and family. He discusses the impact of his parents, the significance of creating positive routines, and the power of personal mantras. Todd also highlights the value of time and presence in parenting, offering practical advice for fostering strong relationships with children. The episode is filled with motivational insights and actionable tips for parents and coaches alike.Find more information on Todd Durkin including his books, podcasts and speaking engagements at ToddDurkin.com 

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, we’re talking to two twin moms! The first mom is wondering how to move her twin 3-year-olds that sleep in the same room. She is wondering the best way to transition them out of the crib and into a toddler bed without them thinking they can have a free-for-all in their room. Then, we’ll talk to a mom who needs help getting her twin eight month old's to use their pincer grasps when eating.

Parenting is not easy, especially in those first couple years. Ask any parent and they’ll tell you about those days when you haven’t slept in weeks and it feels like you’ll never get through the hard times. You can feel so isolated and alone. This week on the podcast Jennifer and Laura are here to remind you that you are NOT alone! They’ll share what helped them during the hard times and what got them to the other side.

There are a lot of variables that can change when you start with the Moms on Call sleep schedule. For example, many babies have a hard time staying up after feeding for playtime. But what if you’re having the exact opposite problem and your baby won’t fall asleep? That’s happening to a mother in Boston and this week on the podcast Jennifer and Laura will discuss why this could be happening and what parents can do to get their little one on track. Plus, when is the right time to drop the swaddle? We’ll tell you!

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura discuss the overwhelming amount of information parents face and emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and managing toddlers' emotions effectively. They highlight the shift from action-based parenting to feelings-based parenting and the challenges it presents. The Moms will talk about teaching your children to adapt to the world rather than the other way around, using truth, direction, and support as key principles. 

How do you stop your child’s undesirable behaviors? This week on the podcast we’ll talk to two moms who both have children that are exhibiting habits that they would like to stop. One has a child that is making themself sick when upset and the other is a little too aggressive with her young sibling. We’ll talk about strategies on how you can stop these types of behaviors. 

There is no better feeling in those first few months as a parent then when you finally get your little one to sleep through the night. So if an infant goes from a good sleeper to waking up in the middle of the night once again it can feel like a desperate situation. Whether its because of illness, not getting enough food or some other factor you may feel like you’ll never sleep again. The good news is that you did it once, you can do it again and this week on the podcast we’ll tell you how to get back to all night sleeping bliss.

You may know Sarah Herron as a fan-favorite contestant from the 17th season of The Bachelor and the first season of Bachelor in Paradise. She’s left the beach and the roses behind and is making her way into the journey of motherhood. Unfortunately that journey did not start off easy as she struggled with IVF and a pregnancy loss. Now as a mother to twin girls, she’s sharing her experience online to help other parents with similar stories. Today on the podcast she’ll join us to talk about what she went through and what life is like now with her new babies.