MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting

How we see wealth is changing. As people grow increasingly time-poor, we ask ourselves about the true balance of life, time, career, and passion pursuits. For our individual needs, we require accommodations from our hyper-individualistic society. Former HR professional and life coach Amy Pierre-Russo connects with these themes to guide you on how to fit with your unique mold and advocate for your...

Kimberly Bleper, an IBCLC and doula trainer with over 20 years of experience, introduces a powerful shift in modern parenting dynamics—the grandparent doula . At its core, it’s simple: a doula is a helper. But instead of focusing on birth, this role is about helping grandparents become the kind of support their adult children actually need without overstepping, overwhelming, or unintentionally cre...

In this episode of MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting , we are joined by Tina Liang, a parent coach with a background in neuroscience, psychology, and public health, as well as a mother of three neurodiverse children. Tina brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation, offering a thoughtful perspective on what it really means to support children in today’s complex syst...

With Laurel Wilson, we discuss the gender gaps in healthcare and future solutions for building a system that better treats families. It wasn’t until the 1990s that women were fully included in clinical trials, leaving major gaps in research. As an advocate, Laurel speaks to corporate workforces about overlooked issues like menopause and lactation consulting, while pushing for more inclusive resear...

The most pressing questions during the introduction to solid feeding revolve around allergies, nutritional density, and how to apply guidance in real life. Parents want clarity without overwhelm — what to watch for, what truly matters nutritionally, and how to confidently begin. Who better to ask than our special guests from Solid Starts. Solid Starts is a nationally recognized brand founded by a...

As a former preschool director, Maria gained valuable experience leading young children through success. In this episode, she discusses the core differences between kids who grow up in a healthy environment vs those with less privileges social protections. Those experiences have shaped Maria to turn to a career in private education and continue an empathetic-forward approach so children (regardles...

Corina Bye is a Coach, Doula, and Certified Somatic Educator for Women . She has been helping women since 2009 through personalized doula services. Her niche in somatic birth guidance and trauma-informed care has made her a huge asset to maternal care rates among indigenous communities. Learn about her background and how she approaches the empathetic nature of doula care.

Cara Tyrrell, an early childhood educator, parent educator, and speaker who holds degrees in Linguistics, American Sign Language, and a Masters in Education, gave a crash course on the first year of early language development. Cara references her book Talk to Them Early - to introduce parents to the concepts of intentional language development.

So much of success at work is determined and felt through subconscious social cues. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anna Kallschmidt, sociologist and researcher of workplace belonging, to unpack the unspoken rules that shape who feels included, heard, and promoted on the job. Understand the cultural barriers keeping families and individuals from upward mobility.

We sat down with Beth Frattura, Founder & Executive Director of The Stork Foundation, to break down what prospective parents need to know before starting their IVF journey. After working for Morgan Stanley, she pivoted from finance after dealing with her IVF journey firsthand. Today, she is a nonprofit leader, helping other families through her work at The Stork Foundation. Beth explains how t...

Rhonda Tkachuk, MEd (Early Childhood Education), BCR, Dip. ECE and Parenting Coach at MissPoppins shares her unique experience in evaluating and licensing day care facilities to meet the right standards. What do you look for in an in-home or regular day care? What are the differences? What should my child get out of it?

What exactly does "life coaching" mean? We sat down with one of our coaches Amy-Pierre Russo to discuss how both new and well-seasoned professionals can benefit from career and general life coaching. Stay ahead of the curve as we discuss how to fill in those gaps in your mindset for areas of your life you may be ignoring. Find out how the little thoughts and habits can have a compounding e...

Julie, a certified parenting coach with over 15 years of experience and a Masters in Education guided us through toddler tantrums and why they happen, what they communicate, and how parents can respond with confidence and calm. Julie breaks down some of the most common emotional outbursts, including hitting, throwing, screaming, and full-body meltdowns, and explains what’s really going on beneath...

Just in time for Infant Loss Awareness Month we are joined by Jennifer McCrae, a certified thanatologist or specialist in death, dying, and bereavement. She works with parents or individuals navigating end-of-life, dementia, and significant loss, including infant and pregnancy loss. On this episode we explore a death doula's mindset as well as tactics to support grief healing. Her experience i...

An honest conversation with Janene Oleaga, a fertility lawyer and reproductive rights advocate who has spent years helping families grow through surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo agreements, and adoption. We talk about what’s happening right now with IVF access in the U.S. and how policy, insurance coverage, cost, and social dynamics continue to shape people’s ability to build families.

On this episode of MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting , we sit down with Jamie Halan-Harris , who has spent decades working with children in foster care and running a therapeutic home where she essentially rehabilitated kids carrying trauma from abuse, neglect, and repeated displacement. Jamie talks about what trust looks like for a child who has been through multiple homes in a week, how trust-bas...

In this episode of MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting , we sit down with Lydia Mackie , a Harvard-trained Master's graduate in human development and early childhood education. With years of classroom experience from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., Lydia has seen firsthand how nature-based learning transforms children’s behavior, language development, and overall growth. Lydia shares practical str...

The Art of Parenting Podcast by MissPoppins is a top parenting podcast for families seeking real, research-based guidance from leading child and family development experts. We feature conversations with certified parenting coaches, licensed child development specialists, and family behavioral experts who help parents navigate the most challenging early years. In each episode, listeners gain practi...

Finding the Right Nanny : Building the Village Your Family Deserves Welcome to MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most impactful decisions a parent can make: hiring the right nanny or caregiver. Because when you welcome someone into your home to care for your child, you’re not just hiring help — you’re building your village. Special Guest: Marq...

New on MissPoppins- The Art of Parenting , we sat down with Ravina Thomas, a certified Ontario educator and functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Ravina shares how gut health, nutrient absorption, and chronic inflammation can influence everything from your child’s sleep patterns to emotional outbursts. We explore the differences between...

In this empowering episode of The Art of Parenting Podcast by MissPoppins, we sit down with Mohana More, a certified core energy coach, NLP practitioner, and transformational healer with a Master’s degree in occupational therapy. Mohana shares how energy awareness is the missing link in managing burnout, shifting personal beliefs, and unlocking authentic self-leadership for both new parents and pr...

This week on MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting , we spoke with Laura Huene, a registered nurse and certified life coach. Laura's former experience began with the perinatal loss of her daughter Pearl. Now, she focuses on inspiring parents to face grief and embrace the changes that come with it. As a life coach, Laura's offers a unique and personal outlook on the hardship of facing one of li...

Whitney Duenas Richardson, founder of Global Sprouts joined us for a conversation on her story in creating Global Sprouts. A venture that sprouted directly from her experience traveling all across the globe. On MissPoppins – The Art of Parenting , we explored her cultural subscription box that’s revolutionizing early childhood education. From her roots in Guam to surviving a near-fatal car acciden...

We sat down with Ory Seidermann, a certified parent coach, postpartum doula, and lactation consultant who’s been supporting families for over 14 years. Ory opens up about what it really looks like to become a parent in today’s world, from navigating postpartum depression to building emotional bonds when support systems are missing. We talk about the modern loss of “the village,” the surprising sig...

On MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting , we sat down with Monika Gupta, a seasoned child behavioral specialist with over 25 years of experience in early childhood development. Monika shares her personal journey from the corporate world to the world of child psychology and offers practical strategies for parents navigating behavioral concerns in young children. We discuss: The early signs of developm...