We talk to Dr. Byran Korth about the importance of play in your baby’s development.  Then, we talk to Judy Heumann of Infant Aquatics about early swimming lessons for baby survival safety.  

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 Importance of Play and Early Swimming Lessons [27:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Meet Chrissy Cianflone of SafeKids.org and learn things that you can do to keep baby safe at home.  Then, we will discuss great products and some safety tips of our own. (more…)

 

 Household Safety and Great Products [27:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We got statistics today that list our show as reaching 1 Million listeners weekly!!!! WHOO HOO!  Spread the news and let’s keep growing!  Thanks so much to those of you listening now!  We are happy to be your friends!

I was reading in Real Simple and found their pics for the best summer music–Check it out at  their website at http://www.realsimple.com/musiccollection

We talk with Irene Zoppi, RN, MSN, IBCLC, Medela’s clinical breastfeeding education specialist who discusses issues with breastfeeding when you go back to work and ways to succeed and continue to give you baby the best food possible! She says you need to ask your employer for a private place to pump, scheduled breaks, and refrigeration for your milk. Ask for these things before you take your maternity leave. Most employers are willing to help if you communicate your needs. If there are enough mothers who need to pump, your employer may find it worthwhile to buy one of the hospital grade pumps that you bring your own kit to use. It is the best kind! Try to pump every three hours to maintain your milk supply. To learn more go to healthywomen.org or medela.org.

We are announcing our “You know you are a mom if  . . . .”  segment.    So you understand it, here is an example:

You know you are a mom if you find yourself singing Old MacDonald in the car…alone!

So keep a pad and pen close and write your You Know You are a Mom If    ideas down.

Today, we have Jamie from McKinney Texas as a guest in studio today.   Jamie’s son  Ryan is an excellent example of how signing can really change your baby’s life in ways well beyond just stopping tantrums. Ryan is 4 and began  reading at 3.  We’ll learn how the two are are connected.

 

 Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work [27:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Top 10 list of Ways to bring music into your family courtesy of Julee Kowallis and A Joyful Noise.

1. Listen to a variety of quality recorded music at home and while running errands in the car.
2. Sing familiar songs or make up your own songs while you play or when working around the house.
3. Take time to listen to all the interesting sounds in your environment - imitate nature sounds while out for a walk.
4. Explore sounds with homemade instruments like pots and pans, spoons, and shakers.
5. Create family music making opportunities in which everyone plays along.  Include all your talents, from playing the spoons to folk instruments to gathering around the piano to singing a cappella.
6. Dance to music from the radio, television, or any other source you enjoy.
7. Follow the admonition of the Hymn Book and sing hymns at scripture time, at family prayer and at Family Home Evening.
8. If you know someone who plays an instrument, plan a visit so your child can see, touch and hear that special instrument.
9. Make music part of your child’s bedtime routine or any routine (bathing, cooking, cleaning) - lullabies are particularly soothing and calming.
10. Join a structured musical learning class with your child.

Learn from music educator Julee Kowallis about how music helps develop babies’ brains and even can help them sign more signs.  Listen to Julee and her tips for how adding music to your life can enrich you and your babies learning experiences. (more…)

 

 Music and Development [27:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download