Feeding a newborn can be one of the more challenging parts of you and your infant getting to know each other. But however you get your baby the nutrition they need, there are some classic tips, tricks, and things to expect. In this, the second part of our newborn feeding episode, we discuss topics like: -Choosing a durable, safe, cleanable bottle (we recommend glass!) -Expect the unexpected! Nobody knows exactly which nipple type your infant is going to prefer, so there's no need to buy absolute...
Sep 01, 2021•36 min
Toddlers can go from happy and playful to punching or hitting without missing a beat. So what do you do when big feelings merge with lack of impulse control, and a toddler gets aggressive? In this episode, we answer a listener question that invites us to explore this very thing. Topics include: "My toddler is usually wonderful! Why do they suddenly get so aggressive?" (Hint: It's normal!) Sometimes being happy is as much of a trigger as being angry. Redirect and distract, when you can! Be clear ...
Aug 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 12
Pretty much all you have to do for a newborn is keep them fed and growing. It's nature, so it should be easy... right? Well, it's complicated... Your hosts have dedicated an entire two-part episode to the process that is feeding a newborn. In this, the first part, we discuss: -How much your newborn infant needs to eat, and how often. -How to know your infant is getting enough, in the first few days of life. -When might you need to supplement? -I want to breastfeed, but is formula okay, if my bab...
Jul 31, 2021•27 min
You've spent months preparing for a newborn, mentally and physically (and financially!), and suddenly a brand new member of your family has made it into your home!!! So.... What do we do now? In this supersized episode, your hosts help navigate the waters of getting your newborn baby (and you!) situated at home. We talk about things like -Sleep-wake cycles (or lack thereof, at this point!) -Expected feeding schedule -What should my baby be doing, for pooping and peeing? -The challenges of "safe ...
May 16, 2021•55 min
The toddler temperament presents a unique parenting challenge, but adding another child into the mix is a whole different animal. Today, your hosts invite Healthy Steps specialist, Christy Bezrutczyk, MSEd, CLC, to help them answer a listener question about just what to do, when a toddler and a little sibling find themselves at odds. Together, they delve even deeper into the topic, and discuss things like: How do we approach the "toddler versus the world" mindset? How do we prepare a toddler (an...
Feb 02, 2021•36 min
Today, we answer a listener question on immune system health, allergies, and sensitivities in children, with the help of our very first guest, allergy/immunology specialist, Dr. Britta Sundquist! Dr. Sundquist talks with your hosts about things like: Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and unscented products, and which ones might be more helpful, The relationship between exposures and sensitivities later in life, The origin of gut "flora" bacteria, and developing a diverse "microbiome," The "hygiene...
Jan 25, 2021•28 min
In this episode, your hosts continue discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived. There's a lot that happens in the short stretch of time spent in the mother-baby unit, and it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Dr. Val and Dr. Philip will get into more of what to expect in the newborn period. This includes weird things your baby does, pooping and peeing, when to ask for help, what to expect if your child is getting circumcised, and so on. There are so ...
Jan 12, 2021•36 min
Your hosts use their first-ever end-of-the-year/beginning-of-another-year episode to talk about some nice parenting takeaways or highlights from the year, kind of answer an informally-submitted listener question about how newborns communicate, and in a topic especially important during the holidays, share an update on consuming alcohol while breastfeeding. It's the end of the first year with our podcast! Come celebrate with us! To enhance your immersive holiday experience, this episode features ...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min
In this episode, your hosts start discussing the ins and outs of what to expect, now that your baby has actually arrived. There's a lot that is recommended or suggested in a relatively short stretch of time, and it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Dr. Val and Dr. Philip will get into some of the various things we do for babies in the newborn period and, more importantly, why we do them! These include things like injections, immunizations, skin-to-skin time, and so on. And then, they start get...
Dec 28, 2020•26 min
Your hosts finally take the time to address a listener's burning question about bottles, milk, teeth, and sippy cups. A previous episode's mistake provides an opportunity for an important lesson about parenthood. All this and more, in this, the very first first mini episode!
Dec 16, 2020•31 min
In this episode, your steadfast hosts continue/conclude their discussion, helping you prepare for the arrival of a new baby! This part is more about "things." We promise. ----- In this episode, Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas continue talking about preparing for the arrival of your baby. They dive right into what to expect the moment after your baby is birthed, followed by countless tips, tricks, and insights into what items you will and won’t need once you bring your baby home. (Hi...
Dec 07, 2020•46 min
Dr. Valerie Lawrence kicks off the podcast with a jingle for "The Baby's Room" that Phil has never heard of. In this episode, your hosts discuss the process of preparing for a new baby. This first part is less about things, and more about an approach. What's that? You love things? So do we. It's also a little bit about things. We'll be delving into what you need, and maybe even more importantly, what you don't need to welcome your baby into the world. Join Drs. Val and Philip, as they help you c...
Nov 23, 2020•24 min
Parenting is not easy. Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas are two pediatricians who would like to make it a little easier for you... Or at the very least, help make it more enjoyable! In this episode, your new hosts will introduce themselves, let you know the game plan for their show and all the episodes to come! What's even better? It comes with an open invitation for you, the listener, to be part of it all! You know, in all of your free time. You're welcome....
Nov 16, 2020•10 min
Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas are two pediatricians who would like you to know that they are ready to talk parenting with you! They will go through planning from before the baby is born to everything that comes after,
Nov 09, 2020•2 min
