• What Most Parents Overlook and Car Seat Mistakes to Avoid | Ep. 105
    Sep 1 2025

    Are you curious how to keep your baby safe?? I get that there’s SO MUCH to navigate and it can be SO overwhelming! Which is why I had to have Sarah Haverstick on.

    This week I sat down with Sarah Haverstick, the Senior Manager at Evenflo. Sarah spilled the tea on all things baby car seats. From things to look for to handling loading and unloading the car, this episode covers A LOT.

    If you want to know all the tips on managing safety for your baby, look no further than this!

    - Choosing the right car seat
    - When to switch to bigger car seat
    - Space between car seat and front seat
    - What are the common mistakes when installing a car seat?
    - Understanding baby car seats
    - Safest way to load and unload baby from car in a parking lot
    - Baby car seat emergency sticker
    - Baby proofing checklist
    - Best baby proof outlet covers

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  • How to Overcome Overwhelm and Avoid Burnout In Motherhood with The Calm Mom | Ep. 104
    Aug 25 2025

    In this super tender, tangible episode, Michelle Grosser from the Calm Mom Podcast sits us down and helps us avoid burnout overcome overwhelm. This is one of my favorite episodes!

    From managing overwhelm to creating a more positive mindset, NOTHING’S LEFT OUT.

    In this episode you’ll find:

    • Why moms are burnt out
    • Nervous system dysregulation in postpartum
    • How to regulate nervous system in postpartum
    • Postpartum tips for new moms
    • Signs of burnout as a mom
    • What happens if postpartum goes untreated?
    • What causes mommy burnout?
    • How to ask for help as a new mom

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  • How to Travel (and Fly!) with a Baby: Packing Tips, Logistics & Stress Free Advice with the Local Passport Family | Ep. 103
    Aug 18 2025

    Does the THOUGHT of flying or roadtripping with your baby STRESS you out?? this episode is for YOU!

    Chalked full of travel tips with a baby and vacation tips with a baby!

    This week I sat down with Preethi Harbuck from Local Passport Family, where we discussed how best to prepare for and tackle traveling with your baby! She SPILLED THE TEA on managing certain baby gear when traveling, how to fly with your baby, and even traveling with your baby internationally!

    Traveling with your little one involves a lot of moving parts. This will help you figure out how to balance them!

    In this episode, we discuss:
    - What to do when nervous about flying with baby?
    - Advice for flying with baby
    - Roadtripping with your baby
    - Best ways to fly with a baby
    - How to travel with a baby that needs a car seat
    - Gate checking stroller and car seat
    - How to keep a baby’s ears from popping on an airplane
    - What to pack for infant travel
    - Time zone changes with kids
    - Best places to travel with an infant
    and more!

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  • How to Make Mom Friends and Find Your People with the Joy Filled Podcast | Ep. 102
    Aug 11 2025

    Are you feeling isolated navigating your new life as a mom? If you’re trying to figure out how to make friends in this new phase, this episode has ALL you need to know!

    Making mom friends can be HARD, but it doesn't have to be, we all just need a little direction and follow some tips!

    I sat down with Jenna Griffith, host of the Joy Filled Podcast to discuss how to approach friendships as a new mom. Jenna shares her personal experience with trying to make friends, offers advice on making the first gesture, and talks about how to tell which friends are right for YOU!

    This episode includes topics like:

    • Why is it so hard to make mum friends?
    • How to make mom friends
    • Nervous about making mom friends
    • Mom friend personality traits
    • Losing friends after becoming a mom

    and more!
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  • How to Help Your Baby Talk, Babble and Sign with Wee Talkers | Ep. 101
    Aug 4 2025

    Encouraging babble with babies, worried about a speech delay, baby sign language, baby's first words and MORE!

    Figuring out baby communication is a lot. From the first signs to the first word, there are so many changes. You’ll need to learn how to adjust to all of it.

    This week, I chatted with Katie and Carly, the founders of Wee Talkers. This conversation is THE inside scoop into all things baby communication. With insight on all things sign language, babbling, and even toys to encourage speech development, this episode has it ALL.

    You’ll learn:

    • Baby language milestones
    • How to encourage babbling in babies
    • Language development 0-6 months
    • What age are babies aware of tv
    • When should my baby start making sounds?
    • Baby speech delay treatment
    • Why baby sign language is important
    • At what age can babies use sign language?
    • Easy sign language to teach babies
    • Toys to help babies learn to talk
    • Screen time language development
    • Is baby talk bad for language development?

    And more!
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  • Toys That Help (and Hurt) Your Baby’s Development with the All Things Sensory Podcast | Ep. 100
    Jul 28 2025

    Not all toys are created equal!! Make sure you know which ones are WORTH your time and which ones you might need to DITCH!

    Do you want the details on how to choose the right toys for your baby AND at each stage??

    To find out what to look for, this episode has ALL you need!

    I sat down with Rachel and Jessica, founders of the All Things Sensory Podcast! We did a deep dive into the best kinds of sensory toys, developmental milestones to keep an eye out for, and SO MUCH MORE!

    This episode spills on:

    - Educational toys for infants 0-12 months
    - How do toys affect child development?
    - Baby container usage
    - What is the average age a baby starts walking?
    - What are the best developmental toys for babies?
    - Baby toys that are bad for development
    - DIY sensory baby toys
    - Guidelines for choosing developmentally appropriate toys
    - How to help baby development

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  • Dogs and Babies: How to Keep Everyone Safe with Family Paws | Ep. 99
    Jul 21 2025

    If your child is ever around a dog (whether it's your own or your neighbor's!), this is a MUST listen to episode.

    This week, I sat down once again with Jen from Family Paws! During our chat, we covered a bunch of topics focusing on your dog and baby’s first meeting, including how to help your dog adjust to this huge shift!

    From the first few days to the first couple months, this episode covers a TON of need-to-know info on navigating these new challenges!

    You’ll find out:
    - Introducing dog to baby
    - Dog adjusting to new baby
    - Baby crawling on floor with dogs
    - Why do I hate my pet after having a baby
    - Letting dog on furniture after baby
    - Wanting to rehome dog after having baby/feeling overwhelmed
    - Can babies pet dogs?
    - When can babies interact with dogs
    - Meaning of dog body language
    - Letting dog sleep with toddler

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  • How to Protect Your Child’s Future: Wills, Trusts & Guardianship Explained with the Estate Planning Mom | Ep. 98
    Jul 14 2025

    There’s no way around it. As parents, we’re all concerned about our child’s future. This episode will help you make sure your kids are well provided for.

    In the latest episode, I sat down with Crista Hermance, an estate family planner. During our conversation, we dove into ALL THINGS planning for your child’s future!

    Here's what we cover:
    - What is family estate planning? (Why is it important?)
    - Family law vs estate planning
    - What happens to children if both parents die without a will
    - What’s the difference between a will and a trust?
    - What is a living will, and how does it work?
    - What to consider about guardianship and estate planning
    - Can I give all my money to my children?
    - Things to include in an estate plan
    - Where to start with estate planning
    - Average price for estate planning
    - How long does estate planning take?

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