MOMS ON CALL

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.

Angelique in California has a two-and-a-half-year-old that made the transition to the big boy bed but won’t stay in it. Now that he has the freedom, he is constantly getting up and making his way to mom and dad’s room. Today on the podcast, we’ll talk about the biggest thing you need to do when making the transition to a big kid bed – locking their door! 

Jenny has her 9-month-old son on a nap schedule at home that has been working perfectly. However, daycare is a different story as they are unable to use the same tools that she does at home to get him to sleep. Today on the podcast we’ll talk about how to get everyone on the same page and why some kids just won’t nap at daycare. Plus, what do you do when your toddler purposely forgets the answers to simple questions in class? We’ll talk all about the future class clown in this week’s episode!