NeighborSchools is a Boston-based tech startup that helps professional child care workers start in-home daycare centers. Tune in as NeighborSchools’ co-founder Bridget Garsh talks with Katie about how her organization is helping rebrand child care for children, parents and providers. The COO shares her personal experience of first trying to find childcare for her own two children, and why she started NeighborSchools. She also outlines the differences between NeighborSchools and a regular daycare...
Jun 23, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Happy early Father’s Day, and Pride Month! To celebrate, we’re re-releasing one of Katie’s early interviews back from 2018. Katie talks to Dan Bucatinsky, her Scandal co-star, author of the book, "Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?" and father of two adopted children. Then, Katie speaks with adoption attorney, David Baum, about the legal process and what those considering adoption need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Katie welcomes Susie Menkes, PhD, a certified infant and toddler sleep training consultant (Founder, Healthy Little Sleepers) to talk about the ins and outs of sleep training. Then Abigail Morgan, MTOM, L.Ac., FABORM, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist (Clinic Director & Owner, FLOAT: Chinese Medical Arts) shares her experiences with co-sleeping and attachment parenting with her two kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation’s Founder Scarlett Lewis remembers her son’s memory, and takes us through the day she lost him to the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The mother and advocate describes the last time that she saw her son before he headed off to school, the tragic experience that happened soon after, and how she survived through the loss and stayed strong for both herself and her older son JT. Plus, are you a parent who has gone through the loss of a child? Ar...
Jun 02, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 13
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Kelly McCreary takes Katie Lowes and listeners inside her pregnancy, labor, and recovery experience after welcoming daughter Indigo Wren weeks early. From suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum to her bag of waters breaking at 23 ½ weeks to Indi’s extended stay in the NICU – almost nothing went according to Kelly’s birth plan. The first-time mama stresses the importance of normalizing and lifting the shame and guilt that can come with these frightening experiences. See omnys...
May 26, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Sarah Drew joins Katie to reflect on the pregnancies of her two children, and both the sorrow and joy experienced during some of life’s greatest moments. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum opens up about what it was really like being back on set just two weeks after giving birth, and the Dr. April Kepner storyline that triggered her own severe mom guilt. Sarah also shares how her 10-year-old and 7-year-old have wrestled with God and purpose, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak, and the open talks she...
May 19, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 11
40-year old virgin and childbirth educator Lynette Weaver shares with Katie her experience of having an embryo adoption. The former birth doula outlines the step-by-step process of the implantation. She also discusses why she chose this route instead of IVF, the pregnancy and postpartum struggles along the way, and how she is explaining to her son how he was born. Plus, how is the labor experience for a virgin different from the experience of a sexually-active woman? Tune in to find out! See omn...
May 11, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Erica Chidi, Co-founder and CEO of LOOM, shares how she is using her digital platform to help people get out of the glib and into the details of women’s sexual and reproductive health. In a patriarchal society steeped in shadow language around women’s bodies and experiences, Erica understands that words and specificity matters. In this episode, the author and former doula discusses everything from postpartum versus postpartum mood disorder to the need for biological empathy. Erica also digs into...
May 05, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Peaceful parenting expert and TikTok influencer Destini Ann talks with Katie about raising children with strategic, calm and positive techniques. Destini outlines what peaceful and intentional parenting is, and how therapy and self help guided her toward using the kind but firm approach. She also outlines tips and personal examples of how families can communicate with their own children when it comes to enforcing boundaries, power struggles, and getting kids to cooperate. Plus, did you know that...
Apr 28, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Katie chats with “This Is Us” actress Caitlin Thompson to hear about her pandemic pregnancy. Caitlin describes how her pregnancy during the early days of the pandemic helped the development of her character on the popular NBC show. She also outlined how motherhood shifted her thoughts on her own self-identity. The two finally discussed postpartum, and how it’s looked at differently in different parts of the world compared to the United States. Plus, did you know that Katie appears on “This Is Us...
Apr 21, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Kelsey Porter, wife of “Friday Night Lights” actor Scott Porter, discusses with Katie her personal experience of having Huntington's disease, and how she was able to birth and raise children without passing down the condition. The mother of two outlined the details of how she and her husband met, and how they made it through the PGD-IVF process. Kelsey also described the differences between her and her husband’s parenting styles. Plus, Kelsey goes into graphic detail about her rather awkward exp...
Apr 14, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Katie speaks with Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women’s Law Center, about the current and future state of mothers in the workforce, paid leave, and policy. Fatima describes why she got into law and policy, and what a national paid leave program could do for families in the U.S. She also details other laws that we as citizens should be supporting. Plus, did you know that your state might actually provide additional financial support and resources for maternity leave? Fatima gives ...
Apr 07, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Katie revisits the topic of egg freezing (from season 4), but this time she invites on an expert: Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford! The board certified OBGYN breaks down the medical process (with examples) of how families go from the egg retrieval process to holding a baby. She also outlines some of the most affordable ways to undergo such a process. Plus, why is it important to be cautious when you're trying to find egg freezing clinics that are less expensive? Dr. Crawford fills us in ...
Mar 31, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Dr. Baxley (author, “Social Justice Parenting”) talks about how to teach children to become allies and speak up during unexpected social justice scenarios. Dr. Baxley explains what the ROCKS of Social Justice Parenting are. She also breaks down how to explain to kids social justice issues like cop brutality, and how families can practice advocacy outside the home. Plus, as a parent, have you ever wondered how to speak up against unexpected awkward social justice situations? Listen in for Dr. Bax...
Mar 23, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Katie invites Clinical Psychologist Dr. Dobrow DiMarco (author of "Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood—and Relax Into Your New Self”) onto the show to talk all about “mom brain.” That’s right, moms: it’s a real thing. Dr. Dobrow DiMarco reveals the importance of mindfulness and forgiving oneself. She also shares examples of “subtle” in-person judgments that mothers receive due to mom brain, and types of CBT strategies they can use to ...
Mar 17, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Season 5 is here, baby! “Inventing Anna'' star and actress Anna Chlumsky joins Katie Lowes to share her unique motherhood journey. Anna chats about what it’s like raising her 8 and 5-year-old daughters, why she is hesitant to share “My Girl” with her children, and how she realized she was experiencing postpartum depression. Plus, Anna digs into the psyches of childhood performance, providing a sobering account of her personal experience with fame as a child actor. Tune in: you don’t want to miss...
Mar 10, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Welcome (back) to parenthood! Katie's Crib is back with a new season. Tune in for season 5! New episodes will start uploading again starting March 10. In the meantime, binge previous seasons on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Instagram: @ktqlowes Twitter: @KatieQLowes Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 03, 2022•2 min
Welcome to the season 4 finale of Katie's Crib! To wrap up the season, Katie brings in childhood development and behavior expert Betsy Brown Braun (author, "Just Tell Me What to Say") to provide super quick tips on how to respond to a child's challenging behavior and unexpected questions. Betsy gets to the point in addressing common family topics, including how to deal with picky eaters and fighting siblings. She also outlines helpful pointers on getting children to listen. Katie’s Crib Season 5...
Nov 11, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Katie and husbands Joe Zee (fashion stylist) and Rob Younkers (fashion design and education consultant) chat about the process of becoming fathers through surrogacy during COVID-19. The two described what it was like getting ready for the birth of their daughter through a surrogate mother who lived hours away. They also explained why they chose surrogacy over adoption, how they chose their daughter’s name, and what it’s like being new dads. Plus, did you know that Joe and Rob traveled out 3,000 ...
Nov 04, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Sisanie Villaclara (co-host of On-Air with Ryan Seacrest) stops by Katie’s Crib to share her journey of raising twins and how she prepared them for their future sister. The “Twinning with Sisanie” host described her pregnancies with her two twins, how she found out and healed from PPD, and what she is doing today to manage any tantrums from her children. Plus, how did Sisanie’s twins react to the news of baby No.3 being a girl? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Oct 28, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Sister, Sister; The Game) joins the crib to discuss “The Quick Fix Kitchen,” her new cookbook of yummy kid-friendly recipes! Tia shares how motherhood has changed her, which recipes her family can’t get enough of, and ways to sneak extra nutrients into a classic dish. Later, Katie rolls up her sleeves and out a tortilla to create Tia’s go-to snack for her kids. And this one is just… * chef’s kiss * Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...
Oct 21, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Kim Van Der Beek, wife of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek, shares with Katie her personal experience of birthing and raising five children. The former business consultant goes into detail about her five labors, and how she and her family healed from sudden pregnancy losses. Kim also explains why we should help children discover who they are instead of molding them into what we want them to be. Plus, how is James at fatherhood? Listen in as Kim dishes the info! Learn more about your ad-...
Oct 14, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Katie speaks with Lizzie Assa (founder, the Workspace for Children) about teaching kids how to play independently. The parenting strategist outlines the value and importance of independent play, how to end parental burnout, and the difference between close-ended toys and open-ended toys. Plus, have you ever had your child come up to you and tell you “I’m bored?” Tune in to learn how to respond! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Oct 07, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium) stops by Katie’s Crib to offer insight into how to talk to children about grief, healing, and spiritual guidance. The famous psychic medium discusses the importance of listening to your instincts, why we should not fear death, and how spirituality may come into play when it comes to children and souls. Plus, what is a “rainbow baby”? Tune in to be informed and enlightened. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....
Sep 30, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Katie invites Mary O’Malley (Pilates teacher, therapist of body and mind) and season 2 guest Talia Moore (founder of Tummy Thyme) to chat about their personal struggles of postpartum depression. The moms each outline how postpartum depression felt, and how their friends and family reacted and offered support. The three also provide quick tips for mothers who may be going through the same experiences but may not know how to move forward. Plus, do you have a friend or know of someone who recently ...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Katie invites two friends and fellow actresses, Stefanie Black and Lindsey Kraft, to chat all about egg freezing. Is it all what it’s cracked up to be? The “Scandal” and “Grace and Frankie” stars respectively look back on their personal experiences with the procedure, from the financial costs to recovering afterward. The two also note the amount of medication that may be needed, and the importance of having the operation done as soon as possible. Plus, how does being on birth control really affe...
Sep 16, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Emily Oster, author of The New York Times bestseller “Family Firm,” talks with Katie about family decision-making and data-driven information. Emily teaches us her strategy of how a household can make important choices (the “Four F’s”). The Brown University professor also describes what she has learned through pandemic parenting, and how important it is to follow through with family choices. Plus, CAN you eat sushi when you're pregnant? Tune in to hear what Emily's research says! Learn more abou...
Sep 09, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Newborn Care Specialist Alexandra Latten Argosino shares with Katie's audience tips about taking care of a newborn baby and finding the right nanny to assist. The two discuss what Alexandra’s experience was like taking care of Katie’s daughter Vera, and what a typical night looks like for a specialist helping with newborns. The retired nurse also gets into the importance of having at least one parent having a good night's rest each night. Plus, how do you sleep-train a baby? Hit that play button...
Sep 02, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Katie talks to Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review and author of “How to Raise a Reader.” Katie and Pamela discuss how to nurture your child’s interest in reading and cultivate a lifelong love of books. They also get into the benefits of boredom and why it’s okay to not maximize every moment of kids’ lives. Crib Notes: How to Raise a Reader - By Pamela Paul and Maria Russo My Life With Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Books of Books, Plot Ensues – By Pamela Paul Let Children Be Bored ...
Aug 26, 2021•52 min
August 25 is the National Park Service's 105th birthday! We’re honoring the day through chatting with Joovy founder Rob Gardner and his wife Sarah about family trips and the great outdoors. The two tell Katie about their experiences growing up with the outdoors. They also share tips on using the bathroom in the woods, how to deal with car sickness, and what to bring on your next nature trip with your family. Plus, looking for some great camping spot recommendations? Sarah and Rob have you covere...
Aug 19, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 15
