MOMS ON CALL

Holiday season is in full swing! Seeing your child’s face light up when they open their Christmas presents is one of the best joys of being a parent. It can make the urge to over-buy irresistible, and that is double true for grandparents. So what do you say when you see those grandparents going a little too overboard with the gifts? This week on the podcast, we’ll teach you the ways you can keep the peace with the overindulgent grandparents this holiday season. Plus, while those Christmas decorations are stunning to look at, many can be super dangerous for an infant. We’ll tell you what to watch out for and how to keep your little one safe this holiday season. HelloFresh.com/mocfree and use code mocfree for FREE breakfast for life! That’s one breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Get your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now!

This week on the podcast we’re going on a trip! We’ve got a call from a mother about to head on an international vacation with her 4-month-old. She’s got her on a solid routine at home and is worried on how they’ll continue that routine during and, more importantly, after their vacation. We’ll tell you how to travel with your infant and keep their sleep routines intact. Speaking of routines, a mother of a 17-month old wants to know when to stop giving her son milk as part of his nighttime routine. Luckily, there is a very simple thing you can do to change that routine and add something to your night that will become the most treasured part of your day. Get your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now! 

Chances are your child has been sick and full of boogers for the majority of the last couple months. Especially if they have just started daycare or school for the first time, it can feel like a never ending cycle of sickness. So how much do they actually need to be out? We’ve got a very simple method we’ll tell you this week of the podcast to figure out when it’s okay to send your kid back to daycare and when to keep them home for a little longer. Plus, finding the proper nap scheduled with your infant can be difficult, but when you have twins it’s a whole new challenge. We’ll talk to a mom in Connecticut that is having difficulty keeping her twins down during their naps and explain why it’s okay when one might sleep more than the other. Get your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now!

Description: There are seasons when it comes to parenting. In one season a form of parenting your child might work perfectly and in the next it might be a complete disaster. Now enter social media and all the pressures it brings to be the perfect parent using the perfect parenting style. When that no longer works for your family, suddenly you feel like a bad parent. But guess what? You aren’t! This week on the podcast we’ll talk about mixing up your parenting style and how to ignore the social media critics.  Guess what? Mixing up parenting styles to find what works for your family at that time is key. Sign up to be a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's at alz.org/walkGet your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now! 

When you have a toddler in the house you learn very quickly that when they don’t want to do something, they will fight tooth and nail not to do it. There are battles not worth the fight and there are those that are, especially when it comes to hygiene. For example, there may be a time when they don’t want to let you wash their hair. How do you get them comfortable with it once again? How many times a week does a toddler need their hair washed? This week on the podcast we’ll answer all these questions. Plus, nursing while pregnant. A mother of an 11-month-old now has #2 on the way. She is ready to wean her infant off breastfeeding and we’ve got some great tips and tricks to get it done with confidence! Sign up to be a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's at alz.org/walkGet HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit for 50% off with code plus free shipping with code 50MOC at HelloFresh.com/50MOC

Sharing and toddlers… There's a topic that we could talk about all day. Whether it’s sharing a room or sharing toys, this task can feel like the ultimate parenting challenge. This week on the podcast, we’ll talk to two mothers that are trying to navigate sharing. First, a mom with two toddlers who just can’t seem to share their toys. Then, a mom with a toddler that is having a hard time sharing their room with a younger sibling. We’ll give you the tips and tricks to successfully get your toddlers to learn how to share. Sign up to be a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's at alz.org/walkGet your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now! 

Oh the joys of the toileting side of parenting! Whether it’s diaper issues or the strain of potty training, it can all quickly become extremely frustrating. Today on the podcast we’ll tackle a couple of common issues in this area. First, a mom in Alabama has a 10-month-old that is refusing a diaper change with an “alligator death roll.” Then, a mom in Northern California is wondering if it is okay to pause potty training when it’s causing a lot of emotional turmoil for her toddler. 

Description: One change can be difficult to manage when you have a toddler. So what do you do when you have multiple changes coming at once, including a new sibling on the way? Britney in Atlanta is preparing for baby #2 while trying to get her toddler into a new room, a big girl bed, to stop using the pacifier and potty train! Is it better to tackle all these at once? Or make each change one by one? This week on the podcast we’ll tell you the easiest way to help guide your toddler through all these transitions. Sign up to be a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's at alz.org/walkGet your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now!

We’ve all said it, timing is everything! That’s never more true than when you’re a parent, especially in that first year. Most of our most frequently asked questions have to do with timing. Today on the podcast we’ll talk about a couple of those questions. First, a mom in Virgina wants to know how to know if the time is right to drop one of her daughter’s naps. Then, a mom in Montana is wondering if it’s time to switch her 12-week-old to the 8 to 16 week feeding schedule, even though she’s not eating that much.Sign up to be a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's at alz.org/walk Get your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now! 

Today we’re talking all about pacifiers! We’ve got two moms with questions about the pacifier, one who has a child that needs a pacifier to sleep through the night and another who won’t take one at all. This week we’ll teach you about “paci pong” and the fight against the lie at night. Plus, how to find the right pacifier for your baby and other issues that your child could have that lead them to not want a pacifier.  Get your Moms on Call Sleep and Grow Mattress now!