Episodios

  • S6 EP29: 6-15 Month Essentials - Growing Independence, Mobility, Separation Anxiety & Developmental Boundaries

    S6 EP29: 6-15 Month Essentials - Growing Independence, Mobility, Separation Anxiety & Developmental Boundaries
    Apr 8 2026
    This podcast episode from Moms On Call explores key developmental milestones and practical parenting strategies for children aged 6 to 15 months, focusing on motor skills, exploration, and emotional development. Jennifer and Laura discuss the rapid progression from crawling to walking, the development of fine motor skills like the pincer grasp and self-feeding with a fork, and how increased physical activity can support better sleep.
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    24 m
  • S6 EP28: 6-15 Month Essentials Overview: Development, Schedule, Feedings

    S6 EP28: 6-15 Month Essentials Overview: Development, Schedule, Feedings
    Apr 1 2026
    This week on the Moms on Call podcast Laura and Jennifer begin the 6-15 Month Essentials series. They’ll talk about how this age is marked by growing physical abilities, emerging personalities, and strong habit-forming tendencies, making it an ideal time to establish healthy patterns. They outline sleep expectations and routines, noting that the main transition is from two naps to one and the dropping of the cat nap around seven months, with structured daily schedules beginning at 7:00 AM to align with maturing circadian rhythms.
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    22 m
  • S6 EP27: Bonus episode - The Newborn Feeding & Sleep Connection, Setting Up Healthy Rhythms from Day One

    S6 EP27: Bonus episode - The Newborn Feeding & Sleep Connection, Setting Up Healthy Rhythms from Day One
    Mar 25 2026
    It’s a bonus episode in the Newborn Essentials Series this week as Jennifer and Laura provide advice on establishing routines for infants and toddlers, emphasizing the importance of creating scripts for daily life to connect feeding and sleep rhythms. They’ll advocate for flexibility within routines, allowing parents to adapt to life's unpredictability while maintaining a sense of predictability and structure. They stress the importance of parenting out of truth rather than fear, encouraging parents to trust their intuition and adapt their approach to each child's unique needs.
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    20 m
  • S6 EP26: The Newborn Sleep Essentials - Short Naps: Normal or Not?

    S6 EP26: The Newborn Sleep Essentials - Short Naps: Normal or Not?
    Mar 18 2026
    This week in episode three of The Newborn Sleep Essentials Series, Jennifer and Laura talk about those short naps. They’ll address common concerns about short naps in infants, explaining that variability in nap quality is normal and offering strategies to manage nap times effectively. Plus, they’ll talk about the importance of creating a conducive sleep environment and allowing children some independent time to explore and develop.
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    24 m
  • S6 EP25: The Newborn Sleep Essentials: Structuring the Day (0–8 Weeks)

    S6 EP25: The Newborn Sleep Essentials: Structuring the Day (0–8 Weeks)
    Mar 11 2026
    This week on the Moms on Call Podcast, Jennifer and Laura are continuing the Newborn Sleep Essentials and deep diving into creating a routine for success for your newborn. They’ll talk about the benefits of aligning feeding times with the body's natural rhythms to aid digestion and promote better sleep. Plus, addressing common challenges, such as managing unpredictable wake windows and the importance of a consistent bedtime routine for long-term family bonding.
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    25 m
  • S6 EP24: The Newborn Sleep Essentials - The First 2 Weeks at Home

    S6 EP24: The Newborn Sleep Essentials - The First 2 Weeks at Home
    Mar 4 2026
    We’re kicking off a brand new series to the Moms on Call Podcast: The Essentials Series! Over the next three months, Laura and Jennifer will be going into the most important things you need to know for your newborn into toddler-hood! They’re starting it with the newborn sleep essentials, emphasizing the importance of establishing routines to help babies sleep through the night. Jennifer and Laura explain strategies include maintaining a consistent sleep environment, using white noise, and ensuring regular feeding intervals during the day to help set a baby's internal clock. Plus, the importance of parenting out of truth rather than fear and limiting overwhelming input from various sources.
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    25 m
  • S6 EP23: Healthy Eating for Kids (with Nurture Life RD Liz Sommer Wilcox)

    S6 EP23: Healthy Eating for Kids (with Nurture Life RD Liz Sommer Wilcox)
    Feb 25 2026
    This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura welcome Liz Sommer Wilcox, RD, Registered Dietitian at Nurture Life, to share practical tips for feeding kids well. She shares her insights on feeding children and the importance of creating a positive mealtime environment. Liz, who is a part of Nurture Life, emphasizes the benefits of involving children in meal preparation to combat picky eating and promote a healthy relationship with food. She discusses the significance of balanced nutrition, highlighting the need for variety and repeat exposure to different foods. The episode also addressed common parental concerns about picky eating and portion sizes, offering practical advice to alleviate mealtime stress. For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, visit NurtureLife.com/LIZ and use code LIZ.
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    29 m
  • S6 EP 22: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the Swaddle?

    S6 EP 22: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the Swaddle?
    Feb 18 2026
    Amy Knoxville just transitioned her 5 month old son to swaddling him at night but letting his arms out. He sleeps great for a few hours but then he wakes himself up and can’t get settled or stay asleep for more than like 20 minutes at a time. Did she make the transition too early…or too late?
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    14 m