MOMS ON CALL

Jennifer and Laura are back answering your questions from the Moms on Call hotline! This week, they’ll talk about toddlers with constant repetitive questioning and transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed. Jennifer and Laura emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining consistency to help toddlers understand limits. They also discuss the ideal timing for moving a child to a tod...

This week on the  Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura welcome Katie Dunlop, a mom and certified personal trainer, who shares her journey of motherhood and her passion for fitness through her platform, Love Sweat Fitness. Katie discusses the importance of routines, the impact of social media on parenting, and the significance of community support. She emphasizes the value of exercise for menta...

Laura and Jennifer are revisiting their roots at a pediatrician's office after-hours line, sharing real stories from parents seeking advice, with Moms On-Call After Hours. The episode highlights Julia's journey, a working mom who struggled with her baby's sleep and feeding issues. Through personalized guidance from Laura, Julia found solutions, including changing bottles and adjusting sleep routin...

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura have a conversation with Jessica Penner from Happy Healthy Eaters, focusing on reducing stress around feeding children. The discussion highlights the importance of introducing solids to babies, emphasizing iron intake, texture variety, and the benefits of family mealtime. Penner shares insights on overcoming common parental fears, such as c...

We all love snacks, but it doesn’t make a good meal. But try and tell that to a toddler. How do you set limits on your child and make sure they eat a real meal? Speaking of limits, we all worry about how much screen time we give our kids. Before you are a parent you may have said the words “I’m never going to give my child a tablet.” Once you get there, it’s easier said than done. What are some re...

This week the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura are talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention: pelvic floor PT. They are thrilled to speak with Dr. May Hughes, a pelvic floor physical therapist. Dr. Hughes shares her journey into pelvic floor therapy, emphasizing its importance for women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. The discussion covers the anatomy and funct...

This year, Moms on Call is celebrating its 20th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, Jennifer and Laura are bringing it back to where it all began - the after hours line at the pediatrician’s office! Each month, they’ll be sharing their real conversations with real parents as they discuss their successes and questions. You’ll listen in as the Moms on Call give their real-time advice tackling t...

Today on the Moms on Call podcast we’re talking about a four letter word that starts with an F… Farts! What do you do when you have an exceptionally gassy baby? That’s happening to a mom in Portland with her 6-month-old and we’ll tell you what could be causing it and what you can do to help it. Plus, tips on getting that nighttime routine down when your child gets that burst of late-night energy. 

This week on the podcast, Jennifer and Laura welcome Neil Schuster,co-found of No Laying Up, podcaster and dad to an 11-month-old. Neil discusses the challenges and joys of fatherhood, including the importance of hands-on involvement, the benefits of using a baby carrier for mobility in the city, and the value of establishing routines for better sleep. He also touches on the significance of balanc...

As your toddler gets older you may be faced with challenges you never expected. You want them to make friends, but what if they don’t like kids their age? Then what do you do when they start lying? We’ll tackle both of these questions today on the podcast!

Get ready for an inspiring conversation this week as Jennifer and Laura speak with a renowned life coach and fitness expert Todd Durkin. Todd shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful coach and author, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, faith, and family. He discusses the impact of his parents, the significance of creating positive routines, and the power of...

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, we’re talking to two twin moms! The first mom is wondering how to move her twin 3-year-olds that sleep in the same room. She is wondering the best way to transition them out of the crib and into a toddler bed without them thinking they can have a free-for-all in their room. Then, we’ll talk to a mom who needs help getting her twin eight month old's to use the...

Parenting is not easy, especially in those first couple years. Ask any parent and they’ll tell you about those days when you haven’t slept in weeks and it feels like you’ll never get through the hard times. You can feel so isolated and alone. This week on the podcast Jennifer and Laura are here to remind you that you are NOT alone! They’ll share what helped them during the hard times and what got...

There are a lot of variables that can change when you start with the Moms on Call sleep schedule. For example, many babies have a hard time staying up after feeding for playtime. But what if you’re having the exact opposite problem and your baby won’t fall asleep? That’s happening to a mother in Boston and this week on the podcast Jennifer and Laura will discuss why this could be happening and wha...

This week on the Moms on Call podcast, Jennifer and Laura discuss the overwhelming amount of information parents face and emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and managing toddlers' emotions effectively. They highlight the shift from action-based parenting to feelings-based parenting and the challenges it presents. The Moms will talk about teaching your children to adapt to the world rat...

How do you stop your child’s undesirable behaviors? This week on the podcast we’ll talk to two moms who both have children that are exhibiting habits that they would like to stop. One has a child that is making themself sick when upset and the other is a little too aggressive with her young sibling. We’ll talk about strategies on how you can stop these types of behaviors. 

There is no better feeling in those first few months as a parent then when you finally get your little one to sleep through the night. So if an infant goes from a good sleeper to waking up in the middle of the night once again it can feel like a desperate situation. Whether its because of illness, not getting enough food or some other factor you may feel like you’ll never sleep again. The good new...

You may know Sarah Herron as a fan-favorite contestant from the 17th season of The Bachelor and the first season of Bachelor in Paradise. She’s left the beach and the roses behind and is making her way into the journey of motherhood. Unfortunately that journey did not start off easy as she struggled with IVF and a pregnancy loss. Now as a mother to twin girls, she’s sharing her experience online t...

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?

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 good and a bad thi...

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 open presents, eve...

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. Plus, do dads...

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 devices on social media. B...

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 comparing yourself t...

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 the podcast he j...