MOMS ON CALL

Jan 15 2025 174 ep. 21 mins 23
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Whoever said that babies don't come with instruction manuals never met Laura and Jennifer, the Moms on Call.

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S5 EP19: Sleep Schedule and Bassinet vs. Cribs

Jan 15 2025 14 mins  
Getting your baby’s schedule to where you need it to be can feel like the most consuming task as a parent. It's one of the biggest topics and concerns for our Moms on Call family. This week on the podcast we’ll answer two common questions we get. 1 - How do you keep up a baby? And more importantly, SHOULD you keep them up? 2 - When is the right time to move your child to a crib

S5 EP18: The Day We Said "Obey" On The Internet

Jan 08 2025 15 mins  
One day Moms on Call posted about three household rules: obey your parents, we do not hurt others and we do not hurt ourselves. What we didn't expect was the backlash from so many on the internet over the word "obey"! Today on the podcast, Laura and Jennifer break down what exactly happened after that post went viral and explore the meaning of the word "obey" and why it can be a go

S5 EP17: Gift Giving Etiquette and Your Toddler

Dec 18 2024 13 mins  
Happy Holidays! As we gear up for Christmas next week, this is the time to finish your Christmas shopping. If this is your first year that your child has a caregiver, you might be wondering if you should get them a gift. What is the etiquette when it comes to teacher and daycare worker gifts? We’ll talk about it this week on the podcast. Plus, if you have a toddler that LOVES to

S5 EP16: Being a Dad in 2024 w/ Modern Dadhood

Dec 11 2024 53 mins  
There is a lot of talk about moms and the pressures put on them as a parent, but what about dads? This week on the podcast, we talk to the hosts of the Modern Dadhood podcast Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket and get their take on what it takes to be a dad in 2024. They talk about emotional journey a dad goes through when they first become a parent and how it can affect a relationship

S5 EP15: Getting Through The “Ick” Season and Anti-Choking Devices

Dec 04 2024 13 mins  
It’s that time of year where it feels like your child is sick every other week. Especially if your child is in school! So is there something we can do as parents to help your little one stay a little more healthy and a little less sick? We’ve got good news and bad news… Then, while we’re on the topic of children’s health and safety, you may have seen ads for anti-choking

S5 EP14: Comparison Fatigue

Nov 20 2024 25 mins  
Every day we are bombarded by so many messages on social media that will make even the most put together person feel like the worst parent on earth. But the perception is hardly the reality. This week on the podcast, Laura and Jennifer talk about how easy it is to get caught up in all those perfect families you see online. They'll give you three things you can do today to stop comp

S5 EP13: Movement is Medicine with Coach Dane Robinson

Nov 13 2024 31 mins  
As parents, we spend so much time taking care of our kids that we rarely take time to take care of ourselves. We were introduced to Coach Dane Robinson when he started using Moms on Call for his little one and we were able to help him through those crucial first few months. Now, he is returning the favor by encouraging parents in our Moms on Call family to get moving. This week on

S5 EP12: Leaving Your Child for the First Time; Setting Boundaries with Your Child’s Friends

Nov 06 2024 12 mins  
Leaving your child for the first time, even just for an hour, can be intimidating. When you leave them for a couple nights or more it can be downright scary, no matter who you are leaving them with. How do you get past that fear and enjoy your non-baby time? We’ve got advice for first time parents on how to feel comfortable leaving your little one. Then, a mom in Wisconsin wants

S5 EP11: Needy Toddlers and Simmer Time

Oct 30 2024 13 mins  
Having a toddler is very demanding of your time and attention. This week on the podcast we’ll talk to two moms that are very aware of that fact. First, a mom in Portland has a son that won’t let her and her husband have a conversation without him interrupting. Then, a mom in Georgia has a question on discipline and simmer time. What do these two issues have in common? The path

S5 EP10: Adding In a Dream Feed; Thumb Sucking Worry

Oct 23 2024 14 mins  
Is your child sucking their thumb? Are you worried that it might turn into trouble with their teeth down the line? Good news - everything is going to be just fine! This week on the podcast we’ll talk about why you don’t need to stress over thumb suckers. Then, we’ll talk to a mom who is having trouble with her little one that is underweight. Her lactation specialist is sugges