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Tag archive: baby development

Ep. 199: Preschool, Here We Come!

In the segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura vent about the ridiculously annoying things they’ve come across lately, including babies on TV, doctor’s notes, holiday madness and more! Also, Laura talks about her three-year-old’s new reaction to books and TV shows, and Shanna reports on her three-year-old’s first week at preschool. Finally they share their […] Read More

Ep. 185: Sex After Kids. How Much is Normal?

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in part two of “Checkin’ the Inbox,” diving into the topics of trying to conceive, sex after kids, handling meltdowns and more! Also, Laura reports on some big verbal- and motor-skill developments in her 10-month-old, and Shanna discusses her three-year-old’s speech and hearing assessments. Finally, they share their […] Read More

Ep. 181: Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums

Laura reports on her nine-month-old’s strong will and independence, and Shanna discusses some good advice she came across about how to handle her two-year-old’s tantrums. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on past topics they left hanging, including whether Auggie is still in the “why” phase and if CeCe […] Read More

Ep. 39: Understanding Your Baby: Interview with Ayelet Marinovich

Laura and Shanna interview pediatric speech language pathologist and parent educator Ayelet Marinovich about how to interact with your baby in ways that benefit his or her development. Also, Shanna discusses her baby’s tumultuous week, and Laura talks about taking her baby to the doctor to test for hip dysplasia. Finally, the new moms reveal […] Read More