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

Learn how to interpret your baby’s signs, swim suits and sun protection for the pool, and how to get baby to sleep after interuptions to schedules with Jami Kent of BBSleepSolutions.
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 Interpreting Signs, Swim Suits, and Getting Baby to Sleep [27:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We will talk about the importance of bonding with Diana Kimber of the Family Center of Utah Valley.  Did you know that bonding in the first three years can affect everything your baby does from the time she walks to the way she acts in high school. 

 Then we talk about Fathers and how they can have a positive effect in a child’s life.  Learn how important and how to help your man be a better father.

We’ll also talk about two products we like: 

The Clean Shopper

ImStillMe Diaper Bag

 

 Bonding and Dads [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We share how language is formed and how to praise your child.

There are actually more than a few things your baby has to learn to be able to speak and one of them is acquire language–which is different from speech. Did you know that? (more…)

 

 How to Praise the Right Way and Signing with Babies in Hospital [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

First off–sorry if you were listening live on Friday.  The engineers graduated from college so we taped the show and they got it on the air at the wrong time–I guess they can graduate, but can’t tell time.

Then, sleep update!  We actually have been doing the sleep training for over a week and can I say that Anna is sleeping through the night and sleeping more in the day!!!!  Yes, Hallelujah!  I am a new woman!  5 days of sleep!

It wasn’t easy starting out.  Anna, of course, cried a lot off an on the first night.  I toughed it out by myself because Arthur is a softie.  Then, the second night, she did fine.  Then, the third night, I let Arthur in on the deal and he got soft and went in to see her early on saying, “It’s early, it won’t make a difference.”  But, it did.  She thought we were back to the old way and woke up several times during the night.

So, I banned Arthur again and got Anna back on schedule.  We are doing GREAT!  I can conqueror the world!  Anna is 10 months and I am so glad we are both finally sleeping!

Funny thing is that I did this with my son ALL BY MYSELF.  I read the books and was strong enough to get him to sleep through the night at 4 months.  It took one night.  But with Anna, I could not do it because she was a preemie and so small (still is small).  But, with the blessing of my Pediatrician and help from Jami Kent, I had to do it to survive!   Learn more about Jami at bbsleepsolutions.com .  She really helped me through the tough times!  Thanks Jami!

We discuss

• Signing with toddlers–even if you did not sign with them before
• Getting your baby (and yourself) to sleep well from day one and on with Jami Kent, founder of Burrito Baby, Inc. 

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 Toddler Signing and Sleep Solutions [27:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we talk to Dr. Lynn Scoresby, PhD Child and Family Psychologist who teaches us simple ways to increase our baby’s learning ability

The baby years are a special window of opportunity when the brain develops at the fastest pace and takes in the most information. You can take advantage of this time and create a great learning environment in your home with simple activities. (more…)

 

 Making Baby Smarter and Signing Issues [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download