MOMS ON CALL

When a toddler doesn’t want to go to bed, they’ll find all kinds of excuses to stay up. Whether they say they need a drink, a snack or even a hug, it’s all a stall tactic. How do you fight those? We’ll tell you this week on the podcast. Plus, we’ll talk about how to find a good babysitter and what questions you need to ask before hiring them.

Teaching good tooth brushing habits early is really important, at least that’s what parents have always been told. One mom in Oregon is having trouble with her toddler doing just that. Right now he won’t use any other toothpaste besides the training one. Is it really that important? Good news is this is one thing you don’t have to stress too much about. But what you may stress about is a toddler that enjoys banging their head on things. What could be causing this need? It’s all about their design and we’ll explain this week on the podcast!

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura will speak with Anna Watkins, a mother who has adopted two children. Anna shares her experiences with the adoption process, the unique challenges she faced, and how the Moms on Call methods helped her establish routines and build confidence as a parent. She also discusses why she believes in the importance of open communication about adoption with her children and the different relationships she has with their birth mothers.

This week on the podcast it’s all about parent care! First, we all love our kids but we also all value some time away from our little ones to have an adult conversation or even just finish a single thought. How much time does a parent need away from their child in order to feel refreshed and not guilty? While it can be different for every parent, what you do with that time is what is really important and we’ll tell you why. Then, we’ll talk to a dad who is trying to find the best way to support his wife who is struggling with their newborn. Is there something he can do to help her get some sleep when all this baby wants to do is be with mom and cluster feed?

There are the kids that love the car so much, they never want to leave it. Then there are those that refuse to get into their car seats. We’re talking to the parents of both of these kids today on the podcast! First, the mother of a 5 month old that screams anytime he’s put in a car seat and then to the mother of a 4 year old that won’t leave the car when it’s time to go to school. How do you solve these car dilemmas?

Having twins is a unique experience that can cause all kinds of fun challenges. This week on the podcast we’ll talk to a mom of 8-month-old twin boys, one with bad food allergies, who is struggling to get them on the same sleep schedule. How much of it is caused by food allergies and how much is just twins being twins? We’ll walk you through these issues and how to work with them so that everyone can get a good night’s sleep!

This week on the podcast we’re tackling two of the most defeating moments in parenthood. First, the toddler tantrums. What do you do when they seem never ending? We’ve got answers! Plus, what to do when you just can’t seem to get over the potty training hump.

The pressure parents get when it comes to sippy cups is extreme. Don’t do this! Don’t do that! When you just want to do the best for your child it can all feel so overwhelming. That’s why this week on the podcast we’ll be chatting with Katherine Sanchez of The Informed SLP. An entry in her blog titled “What’s up with cups” is a great source for parents to learn all about sippy cups. This week she’ll dispel the sippy cup myths, talk about finding the right cup and teach us how and when to transition your toddler to an open cup.

They always say to enjoy your child’s attention why you've got it because it won’t last long. But there are times when that attention can become a problem. For example, when you have a jealous toddler that won’t let you interact with other people, especially other children. Also, when you have a baby that will only fall asleep when being held. This week on the podcast we have tips and tricks to get you through these seasons in your child’s life. 

Potty training can feel like the most overwhelming and stressful time as a parent. There will be moments where it can feel never-ending. That’s exactly what is happening to a mother in Houston who has been working with her toddler for over 5 months! How will she finally get over that hump and finally get him fully potty trained? We have the answer for her and all parents this week on the podcast, and it’s one that you are not expecting.