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 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

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

Do you go overboard on celebrations?  That might be a good thing–or not.  Learn about our Fit Moms Program and how we are all working to get Physical, Mental and Spiritual balance in our lives.  Maybe we can inspire you with our real-life experience.

Meet Laura Jacobs Laura Jacobs, of Experience Wellness and host of Live Well with Laura  on the Grapevine Network. She is our coach through this process. (more…)

 

 Celebrations and Fit Moms [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

• Our Favorite Products 
• Reading and Signing–Feeling like an Octopus
• Sun Care for Mom and Baby

Reading to babies encourages language development on several levels: (more…)

 

 Read and Sign and Sun Protetction [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today, we will be discussing:

• What to do if you are the only one in your house and family that will sign with your baby
• Common questions asked by parents are answered by a pediatric nurse (more…)
   

   Signing and Common Newborn Health Questions [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
  

In this show, we discuss:

• Stacey’s questions about signing with her son
• How to make homemade baby food with guest Cheryl Tallman of Fresh Baby

 

 Babies and Moms Show 5: Signing and Homemade Baby Food [27:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

with Guest Cheryl Tallman of Freshbaby.com

A huge Aha! Moment for me was when my twins were a few months old and my doctor told me that I didn’t need to buy baby food, I could just cook and mash it myself and just serve the baby what we were eating for dinner. I saved money and guess what? I started eating healthier, too! (more…)

This show talks about:

• Stacey’s questions about signing with her son
• Stress and how to realistically deal with it

 

 Signing Questions and Dealing with Stress [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (22)

We aren’t talking about PREVENTING STRESS– that is more long term. We are talking about RELIEVING STRESS that creeps up on you and makes you cranky and unhappy. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!

Your baby will respond to your stress. Your stress can build her distress and the cycle spirals out of control. Show her how well you can manage it. You don’t want her to grow up to be stressed out like you! (more…)

In this show, we discuss what baby sign language is and how to choose a pediatrician. We also discuss how wonderful it is that our kids love us unconditionally and forgive us even when we don’t have a great day. Tune in and enjoy!

 

 Signing with Babies and Choosing a Pediatrician [27:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1)

Your pediatrician serves as a consultant for you to keep your child in good health. You need someone you are comfortable with. Start by asking the people with whom you are already comfortable–your friends. Find out WHY they like their doctor. What is important to them may not be important to you. (more…)