 My special guest today is Bayla Abdurachmanov, identity coach for moms and matrescence educator. In this episode, we discuss the changing nature of the mother, how we lose ourselves in motherhood, and how to get ourselves back. You can find Bayla at coachbayla.com 

Nap Time Nutrition

Who Am I Now?

Join me, along with Bracha Halberstadt, MSW to discuss Overcoming the Thin Ideal... While Parenting! -What is “the thin ideal?” -How can we pursue meaningful health? -How can parenting trigger old, unwelcome thoughts about body image?

Overcoming the Thin Ideal... While Parenting!

Are you trying to ditch food addiction in 2021? Let's chat about it! In past segments, I've discussed how food is not addictive. In this segment, Tzivie Pill, MSW, joins me to discuss why seeing food as addictive is problematic and which productive steps can help us to pursue a healthier relationship with food and our bodies.

Ditching Food Addiction

Let's talk gardening! Allison Lansman, RDN, LD joins me to chat about the importance of gardening with kids. Listen for practical tips on starting your own garden!

Kids in the Garden!

Whether you breastfeed, formula feed, or do a combination, feeding your baby is what is important! Let's talk about the controversy and how you can feel more confident in the method that's right for your family.

Breast is Best? Fed is Best?

Join me, along with Stephanie Van't Zelfden, RDN to discuss snack time! How should a snack be different than a meal? Why is it important to offer snacks? Are pre-packaged snacks ok? Where does dessert fit it? You can find Stephanie on IG and FB @nutritionhungry and on her website at nutritionhungry.com

Snack Time!

Join Yaffi for a discussion about Gestational Diabetes: Why does it happen? Who is at risk? Can you prevent it? How can you manage it? This segment was created and broadcasted while on pandemic-lockdown-grocery pickup. 

Gestational Diabetes and Nutrition

 How do Family Meals contribute to Early Communication? Join me, along with Stephanie LoPresti, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD from It’s Remotely Speech as we discuss methods of communication with kids, starting at birth! How can early communication increase confidence? How can you use everyday events to support early communication? Why is the family meal so important, and what exactly is a family meal? #familyhealth #speechtherapist #dietitian #foodlove #pickyeaters #communication #babysign #kidsinthekitchen #cookingwithkids 

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You want to care for your child's health. You want to protect them from bullying. You want them to grow up to have all the things in life they want... But is a diet the answer? Join me for a discussion concerning the physical and emotional consequences of food restriction in adolescence, and also the proactive steps you can take to promote health for your whole family.

Should I Put My Child on a Diet?

Does sugar cause hyperactivity? How does food impact mood? How can you help support a hyperactive child? Join me, along with Michael Klinkner, MSW, LCSW, BCPTSDC to discuss sugar, anxiety, and hyperactivity in kids. You can find Michael at https://www.evolvecounselingaz.com/mi... Lots of parenting tips for you are on his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixD... #foodlove #childtherapist #familynutrtition #familyhealth #nutribollocks

Does Sugar Cause Hyperactivity?

Nap Time Nutrition! Kickstarting Labor - what works and what you should really avoid. There are some crazy methods out there: from dates to rollercoasters, we address the most common and the most crazy natural induction methods. Join Emmy Howard, doula extraordinaire, to discuss natural induction methods. You can find Emmy on all social media outlets as Birth Wizard. #healthypregnancy #labor #birth #doula #nutrition #pregnancynutrition #babylove #motherhood #parenting

How to Kickstart Labor

 Do want to make the perfect breast milk for your baby? Do you need to increase the fat? Improve the protein? Or is your milk just fine the way it comes out? What is the truth?   Join me, along with special guest Kelly Euperio, MS, RD, IBCLC, CSOM for this segment. We will be discussing the myths and facts of breast milk production. #breastfeeding #baby #motherhood #breastmilk #breastfeedingmom #pregnancy #momlife #newborn #normalizebreastfeeding 

Making the Perfect Breast Milk

An increasing number of children are expressing discomfort with their body, and even going on diets--as young as 5 or 6 years old. What can you say or do if your child comes to you complaining about his or her dislike for their body? Join Rachel Tuchman, LMHC, for this talk about kids and dieting. This discussion is from the child's perspective. If you would like more information directed at your own concern for your child's weight, check out this Nap Time Nutrition: https://youtu.be/nKWgAuzcSfk You can find Rachel at https://www.racheltuchman.com/ or on IG at rachel_tuchman_lmhc

My Child Said, "I'm fat."

Join me for this Nap Time Nutrition, discussing the late-night mommy binge--why it happens, what it might indicate, and how we can be more mindful to more fully enjoy both our food and our time off. I'll have to apologize for the sound quality and giggly baby noises that interrupt this broadcast every so often. That's just life being a #momboss. Original video can be found at naptimenutrition.com

The Late Night Mommy Binge

Join me, along with special guest Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD, @the.hormone.dietitian, to discuss PCOS and nutrition. Traditional advice is to go on birth control or to lose weight. Are these realistic and sustainable solutions? Is there a non-scale way to measure success? And why (and how) should you manage PCOS symptoms?

PCOS and Nutrition

Join Yaffi Lvova, registered dietitian nutritionist, to learn about all things nutrition and parenthood! This podcast covers the basics, like breast and bottle feeding, to the controversial, like food fads and a comprehensive outlook on health.