Cocktails and Kids

Mar 04 2024 24 ep. 54 mins 6
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“Cocktails and Kids” is a podcast by two pediatric therapists and friends with a passion for child development and a smooth margarita. This podcast covers engaging topics in a conversational format, reminiscent of friends socializing at Happy Hour. Presented by Nicole, pediatric speech language pathologist and Mom, and Rebecca, pediatric occupational therapist, “Cocktails and Kids” combines real life experience with professional expertise to provide relatable content and practical strategies for parents and professionals alike.

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23- Household Systems

Mar 04 2024 41 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca discuss setting up household systems to decrease the mental load of parenting. Setting up systems for your most valued routines can decrease decision fatigue, and provide consistency and predictability which benefits both parents and children. Need help setting up systems in your home? Reach out to us on our website or instagram, we'd love to support you. https:/

22- How to Help Your Anxiety as a Parent

Jan 29 2024 62 mins  
*We are not psychologists. We are speaking to our personal experiences, and the information in this episode does not constitute as medical advice. If you are having difficulty with your mental health, please seek out a mental health professional.. We love ours.*Nicole and Rebecca speak to their own experiences with anxiety and discuss ways to manage anxiety as a parent. Interested

21- Traveling with Children

Dec 18 2023 45 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca discuss traveling with kids, the importance of front loading, and fun ways to prepare your kids for the travel day in advance. Interested in learning more about how we can support you family?Check out our website, we would love to support you. https://ckchilddevelopment.com

Season TWO: We're Back!

Dec 04 2023 43 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca introduce Season TWO of Cocktails and Kids with business and life updates since starting their Parent Coaching and School Consulting Business: C&K Child Development, LLC. Interested in parent coaching services? Check out our website, we would love to support you. https://ckchilddevelopment.com

20- Send Me On My Way: Going Into the Community with Toddlers

Jun 13 2022 55 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca discuss tips and tricks to prepare for a successful outing in the community with your toddlers. This is the last episode of Season 1. Affiliate LinksSnacks on the gohttps://amzn.to/3aKgtX6https://amzn.to/3zOeM5JStrollerhttps://amzn.to/3Hde9UTDiaper baghttps://amzn.to/3mCWE6HTravel Changing padhttps://amzn.to/3MJ4RAXDisposable Bags for diapers https://amzn.to/3mCd

19- What a Wonderful World: Multi-Sensory Play

Jun 06 2022 50 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the importance of multi sensory play, which is play that involves being immersed in activities that engage all of our senses, and give tips on how parents can implement this play in daily life. Affiliate Links:Sensory Tablehttps://amzn.to/3tkQLyTSensory Table Binshttps://amzn.to/38V1qJKOutdoor Deck Boxhttps://amzn.to/394n0vxSpray Bottleshttps://amzn.to/3N

18- Baby Bye Bye Bye: Intentional Screen Time pt. 2

May 30 2022 36 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca finish up discussion on screen time, recommend some of their favorite children's shows, and provide tips to parents who want to make screen time changes in their home. Research: What do we really know about kids and screens?https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screensBabies need humans, not screenshttps://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babie

17- I'm Addicted to You, Don't You Know that You're Toxic? Intentional Screen Time pt. 1

May 23 2022 41 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca talk all about screen time, its affect on development, and strategies for parents on how to use screen time intentionally within households.Research: What do we really know about kids and screens?https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screensBabies need humans, not screenshttps://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babies-screen-time

16- Now I'm Free, Free Fallin': Benefits of Risky Play

May 16 2022 61 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the many benefits of a child participating in risky play, and provide concrete strategies on promoting a meaningful learning experience for all involved.Affiliate Links:Sun Burnthttps://amzn.to/3wgxMr1Research:Children's Risky Play in Early Childhood Education and Carehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/275039981_CHILDREN%27S_RISKY_PLAY_IN_EARLY_CHIL

15- Oh Mickey, You're so Fine- Fine Motor Development 0-4 yrs.

May 02 2022 50 mins  
Nicole and Rebecca discuss fine motor skill development from birth to about age 4, and provide their best advice on how to set your child up for future fine motor success through intentional activities.Affiliate Links: 0-1 yrRattlehttps://amzn.to/3vvL5UjCarrot Sorthttps://amzn.to/3y7PiiOBlockshttps://amzn.to/3MLQOuK1-2 yrsIkea Sensory Table (non-affiliate) and containers (sold sepa