BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Pumps, sore nipples, and milk supply. Breastfeeding and pumping can feel like the wild west of motherhood, so thank goodness we have Tamari Jacob, Certified Lactation Counselor and creator of One with the Pump, to bring some info, support, and much-needed humor and good energy to the topic! Tamari walks through all of the common concerns and questions new moms have when they start their breastfeeding or pumping journey and how to work their way through the ups and downs of the journey. Tamari learned from her own experience that breastfeeding isn’t one size fits all. No matter the breastfeeding concern, Tamari is here to help! From common misconceptions to what pump to get, she has great insight for moms wherever they are on their breastfeeding or pumping journey. Learn more about Tamari and access her resources at onewiththepump.com Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

What is mattering, and how do we make ourselves and others feel like they matter? Dr. Lindsey Burgardt is back (we did an interview after the Palisades fire together) to dive deep into what it means to matter. Dr. Burghardt is the Chief Science Officer at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, and some of her most recent research focuses on Mattering. Today, Dr. Burghardt has practical advice for all of us, including parents, to help make both kids and adults feel like they matter and to understand where that stems from. She also gives us some ways we can foster mattering for ourselves as adults! Whatever our age, we all want to feel seen and feel we matter, and Dr. Burghardt helps show us what mattering can do for us. Read her article here: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-early-childhood/ Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Sibling rivalry, a topic we hear about growing up in a family with siblings and one we become hyper aware of when raising kids of our own. Part of it is natural and lots of sibling rivalry can be provoked by dynamics parents create, consciously or subconsciously. The good news? Amy MccCeady is here to share her expert with them on how to help mitigate sibling rivalry, and also how to become aware of changing habits to make sure our kids grow up, supporting their siblings and not competing with them, as much as possible. As a parenting expert and mom of two grown sons, Amy is no stranger to sibling rivalry. She walks us through some of the mistakes parents make when navigating conflict with their children, and how they can address rivalry in a healthier manner. She also reassures parents that some competition among siblings is normal and healthy; it can even help them learn how to manage conflict in other relationships in the future. Make sure to check out her books to learn more! If I have to Tell You One More Time...: https://amzn.to/4s1UJst The Me Me Me Epidemic: https://amzn.to/46U0iki Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

My sister Christina joined us for another conversation all about sisterhood. We got into some of our personal experience as sisters growing up and answered some of your questions about being sisters. Maintaining family bonds was something that is so important to us, and one of the best bonds is being sisters. We reflect on our childhood and how we felt it was important that we stayed supportive rather than competitive and round out the conversation with some advice for current parents fostering sibling relationships. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

As part of our sisterhood series, I sat down with Emily Jackson and Rachel Parcell. They share their experiences growing up together as a tight knit family of four sisters and all the highs and lows that come along with sisterhood. We discuss different sister dynamics, navigating conflict, and supporting each other. We also get into the process of forming your own self-image while also staying close to your siblings. This series celebrated the unique gift of sisterhood, and Emily and Rachel are such great examples of that gift.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Jenny Best is a mom of three and founder of Solid Starts. In this episode, she joined us to walk through all the complexities of feeding babies and toddlers. We talk through common concerns when starting solids, the idea of baby-led weaning, and how to address picky eating. Jenny emphasizes the importance of trusting your own parental intuition and remembering that you are the one that knows your child best. She also gives us some great advice for managing good refusal and fostering health family mealtimes. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!