For better or for worse, your friendships will change after you have a baby. How do you navigate this as a new mom? How do you know when it's time to let go of a friendship? And how do you make new friends in your same stage of life?



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How Friendships Change After Having a Baby

Most people think of potty training as something to tackle in toddlerhood. But have you ever heard of potty training a baby? This episode is all about elimination communication, a method some parents use with their babies to help them learn to use the toilet at an early age.



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How to Potty Train Your Infant

Are you constantly losing your keys or finding things in odd places? Maybe you chalk it up to "mom brain." But is so-called “mom brain” — or "pregnancy brain" — real, or just something we tell ourselves to feel better? A researcher and moms weigh in.



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The Science of 'Mom Brain'

Most medications you can buy at the drugstore aren’t made for infants – especially the littlest ones. So what are some natural or homeopathic remedies that can help your baby when she has a cold or ear ache? And how do you know what substances are safe to give your baby, and which ones aren't?



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Exploring Natural and Homeopathic Remedies for Sick Babies

Early parenthood is full of difficult decisions that could be made easier by establishing boundaries before the baby is born. How do you identify boundaries that work best for your family? And how do you communicate those to well-meaning family members who try to push back?



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Setting Boundaries As a New Parent — and Sticking to Them

Going back to work after maternity leave can bring on a range of emotions for new moms — from anxiety about pumping and leaving your baby at daycare to excitement over feeling more like your old self. So what do new parents need to know as they re-enter the workplace? And what can you do before and during your leave to help you have a smooth transition into this new phase of parenthood?



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Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

Is your baby prone to diaper rashes or eczema? Are you struggling to treat cradle cap or baby acne? Many products that claim to help these kinds of skin issues contain ingredients that can actually aggravate the problem. So how do you know what is safe to put on your baby's brand new skin? And what ingredients should you avoid at all costs?



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5 Ingredients to Avoid Putting on Your Baby's Skin

While many women get cleared for normal activities from their doctors within a couple of months of giving birth, the postpartum recovery period is actually much longer. How long does it actually take to heal from pregnancy and childbirth? And what are some ways new moms can prioritize self-care during this time period?



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Prioritizing Self-Care for Postpartum Moms

Research shows music has countless positive affects on our brains. So what does that mean for the littlest among us? How can new parents use music to soothe their babies? And how does it impact their development? Moms and music teachers weigh in.



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How Music Can Help Your Baby

As a new breastfeeding mom, one of your top objectives is to establish a good milk supply for your growing baby. How often should you nurse to bring in your supply? How important is skin-to-skin contact with your baby? What can you do to help regulate an oversupply so you don't feel engorged? Moms with new babies speak out about what worked best for them!



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Breastfeeding Your Baby: Establishing Your Breast Milk

Join us as we guide new mothers through their baby’s first year of life. Newly postpartum moms celebrate the excitement of becoming new parents, as well as the emotional and physical struggles of recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn baby.

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