Importance of Play: Infants Development and Milestones

Whether you just welcomed your baby, have a three-month old, a six month old or a toddler… How will you navigate raising a child while being a military spouse and having to parent alone from time to time. Today we are speaking with military wives and hearing their tips and tricks on parenting solo while being a military spouse!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensory bins are great tools to help your baby develop his senses, but you don’t have to be a Pinterest mom to make play time fun. What everyday experiences are good for this? And what household items can you use for sensory play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you have a three-month-old, a six-month-old or you are wanting to celebrate your little one turning one at Disney, today we are chatting about taking your baby to a Disney Theme Park! What are the best rides to go on? What are rides you should avoid and what shows or parades are a must see! We will discuss all the tips and tricks on taking your baby to Disney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a stay-at-home mom can be so rewarding. But it can also be the most challenging job of your life. A group of moms share their struggles, how they’ve pushed through and how you can thrive – not just survive – in your new role as a stay-at-home mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are officially in Fall and with the cooler weather comes hearty dishes like soups, stews and chilis. But, are these foods safe to give my baby or toddler and how can I make some of my favorite dishes baby friendly? Today we are speaking to a dietician on how you can still make your favorite fall foods you love but also make them baby friendly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it's time to start solids, a growing number of parents are turning to something called baby led weaning — saying no to spoon feeding and letting their babies eat what the rest of the family is having for dinner. What is baby led weaning? How can you introduce foods safely? And what are some of the benefits — and potential drawbacks — of this method? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a baby,” but how true is it? Whether you are in the newborn stage, the infant stage, or just entering toddlerhood we are diving deep into finding that village and ways you can keep your peace and protect your mental health with or without your village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long before babies can talk, they’re cooing, crying and finding other ways to communicate what they need. Do all babies communicate the same way? How can parents use everyday communication experiences to bond? And how much does the way we communicate with our babies impact them later in life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are at your two week checkup after having your baby and you are being asked, “have you bonded with your baby?” For some women it’s an easy yes and for others the answer might be more difficult to articulate. Today we are diving in deep about the ways you can bond with your baby and what to do if you think you have not bonded with them yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reading books to your baby can be great for bonding or setting the mood before bedtime. What types of books are best for babies? How should parents be reading? And what are some practical ways for making books part of your family's everyday routine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices