Best Dr Wendy Sue Swanson Podcasts (2024)

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Does Your Marriage Need More Magic? Relationship Advice with Gaby Sundra 52:20

1y ago52:20

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Welcome to the season 3 finale of The Gentle Parenting Show! In this episode we’re joined by Gaby Sundra, who will share practical relationship advice that can help transform your marriage if you feel like lately you and your partner have become more like roommates. Gaby has 25 years of coaching experience and, along with her husband, she founded F…

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The Benefits of Pediatric Acupuncture with Robin Green 29:37

1y ago29:37

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show Kim is joined by Robin Green to discuss pediatric acupuncture and its benefits. Robin is an acupuncturist, author, speaker and educator. Through her work, she helps families get to the root causes of eczema, allergies, asthma and other health issues, so they can find relief. If you’re a little skeptic…

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Clean Living: Tips for a Healthier Home with Becky Wells 34:03

1y ago34:03

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show we welcome Becky Wells. She is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, a clean living educator, and the founder of The Hippie Moms podcast and social media community. Although it may seem like an overwhelming task, every little change matters, and living holistically can bring long term benefit…

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Beyond Kegels: Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Jana Danielson 41:45

1y ago41:45

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show Kim is joined by Jana Danielson. She is an award-winning wellness entrepreneur and the creator of the Cooch Ball, the world’s first patented pelvic floor fitness tool for women. She developed the Cooch Ball after being frustrated that so many women didn’t feel they had a safe space to address their pe…

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Ep 17 - Christine Baker - Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome on a State-Wide Level in Washington State 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

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This final episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series brings us a conversation with Christine Baker, program coordinator for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Child Protection Advocacy and Outreach Program. Christine tells us that Seattle Children’s led a summit to address #ShakenBabySyndrome (SBS) prevention after seeing SBS cases tripl…

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Ep 16 - JoAnn Otten - Grandmother of Victim of SBS/AHT Fights for Law that Brings Public Child Abuse Regsitry to Utah 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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JoAnn Otten is our guest in this 7th of 8 episodes of our special April Child Abuse Prevention series giving our listeners firsthand experiences into Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) cases. JoAnn Otten is the grandmother of Miley, who was shaken by her biological father when she was just 7 months old. JoAnn talks about her suspicion that Miley's father a…

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Dealing with Your Own Sleep Problems Holistically with Dr. Farah Sultan 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show Kim talks to Dr. Farah Sultan. She is the founder of Vitalogy Wellness & Medical Spa, and the creator of The Mandala Method, a holistic medical approach designed to help people sleep better, regain energy and manage stress. If you’re already familiar with Kim and her work, you probably know all about …

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Ep 15 - Michelle Fishpaw - Raising a Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome to Adulthood and Independence 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

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In the 6th episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you first-hand perspectives into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases we introduce you to Michelle Fishpaw, mother of Claire who was shaken by her childcare provider when she was just 11 months old. Michelle takes us to the day Claire was shaken and the helpless feeling of uncertaint…

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Ep 14 - Greg Williams - Reagan's Rescue, A Grandfather Negotiates the Grief Process after Losing First Granddaughter to SBS/AHT 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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You’ll meet Greg Williams in Episode 14 of the NCSBS' Attention on Prevention #podcast and the 5th episode in our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series diving deep into #ShakenBabySyndrome (SBS). Greg is the grandfather of Reagan, who was shaken and killed by her mother’s boyfriend when Reagan was 2 ½ years old. Reagan was Greg’s first grandch…

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Ep 13 - Leigh Bishop, Former Queens Assistant District Attorney - Litigating Abusive Head Trauma Cases 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

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This is the 4th episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series providing access into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases from first-hand experiences. In this episode, we talk with Leigh Bishop, the former Assistant District Attorney and the Chief of the Child Fatality Unit at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office in New York. Leigh discuss…

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How to Be a Better Communicator in Stressful Times with Sam Horn 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Sam Horn. She is an award winning author and speaker known for her viral TEDx talks. She has worked as a communications consultant for companies such as NASA, National Geographic and many more. Even though it’s wonderful to welcome a new baby into your family, this usually comes with…

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Ep 12 - Captain Lee Raschke - Investigating an Abusive Head Trauma Case 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

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This is the 3rd episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you first-hand perspectives into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. Today’s guest is Lee Raschke, Captain at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida. Lee talks about his experiences investigating Abusive Head Trauma cases and the teamwork required among law enf…

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Ep 11 - Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen - How Doctors Evaluate and Diagnose Abuse in Infants 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

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This episode is the 2nd in our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you a deeper look into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. We talk to Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen, pediatrician and Medical Director of the Child Advocacy Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. You will not find a more thorough explanation of how doctors evaluate in…

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Ep 10 - Kari Egerbrecht - A Mother Navigates the Trauma of Shaken Baby Syndrome on Her Family 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

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This episode introduces a special series to bring attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month, celebrated in April each year. We are releasing 8 podcasts, 2 per week, that will bring you first-hand look at Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. We’ll talk with a doctor, a law enforcement officer, a prosecutor, a prevention specialist and families of victims of …

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Newborn Expert Series: Introducing Solids to Prevent Food Allergies with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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Today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show is the last episode that is part of our Newborn Expert Series. Kim is joined by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson. She’s a pediatrician, health communicator, and Chief Medical Officer for SpoonfulONE. She is known for championing prevention of food allergies in children through early dietary introduction. Kim and Dr…

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Ep 09 - Dr. Beth Russell - How Parents Manage the Emotions of Caring for New Babies 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Beth Russell, Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies and an Associate Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies Department at the University of Connecticut. She is also the Director of the Center of Applied Research in Human Development and Co-Director of the Collaboratory on School and…

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Ep 08 - Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson - Pediatrician and Author of Mama Doc Medicine 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, pediatrician, Chief Medical Officer of Before Brands, Author of the Book Mama Doc Medicine, and a popular voice for healthcare advocacy online. Dr. Swanson discusses how she became a pioneer in the digital medical world when she started her blog Seattle Mama Doc through Seattle Children’s Hospita…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "Naturally Healing Eczema for Life with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple" 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim interviews Dr. Ana-Maria Temple. Dr. Temp…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "Why Meditation and Mindfulness Matters for Kids with Emily Fletcher" 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode, we interview Emily Fletcher, founder of zivaKIDS, bestselling author and m…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "Do You Have Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? Questions to Ask Yourself with Dr. Shosh Bennett” 38:55

1+ y ago38:55

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and co…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "Bridge the Gap Between Traditional and Holistic Pediatric Care with Dr. Elisa Song" 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. We are so excited for today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show with Dr. Elisa Song, MD. Dr…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "Could You Use More Happiness? Practicing Joy with Radha Agrawal" 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with Radha Agrawal. Radha is an…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "New Ways Parents Can Find a Village for Support and Well-Being with Amanda Gorman" 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Amanda Gorman. Amanda is a w…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "How to Move Past the Myths of Motherhood with Dr. Shoshana Bennett" 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and co…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "Calming and Understanding a Baby with Colic with Dr. Maryanne Tranter" 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim spoke with Dr. Maryanne Tranter, an exper…

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Newborn Expert Series: Revisiting "3 Step Method to Calm Parenting with Alison Escalante" 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here. In this episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sat down with Alison Escalante, MD. Alison i…

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Building Resiliency in Anxious Children with Mary Wilde 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

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On today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Dr. Mary Wilde. Mary is an integrative pediatrician and owner of Imagine Pediatrics Behavioral Health and Wellness. She uses a strength-based, whole-child approach to address emotional and behavioral issues in kids. Her main focus areas are anxiety, ADHD, and parenting. Today, Kim an…

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Sleep Strategies for Sensory Sensitive Children with Lindsey Biel 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Lindsey Biel. Lindsey is an occupational therapist who works at a New York-based pediatrician’s office and has been practicing for 23 years. She specializes in sensory processing issues and optimizing learning for sensory-sensitive kids. Today Kim and Lindsey combine their two specia…

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Managing Expectations and Supporting Parents with LUMO 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Sarah Olin and Anna Conathan. Sarah is the founder and CEO of LUMO, and Anna is the co-founder, senior partner, and Chief Creative Officer of LUMO. LUMO's mission is to support women in their pursuit and creation of great lives. Today the three ladies will talk about managing expecta…

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Debunking Montessori Myths with Jeanne-Marie Paynel 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

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On today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed, a parenting mentor and home consultant. She is the host of The Art of Parenting podcast where she guides expectant parents, caregivers, and parents of young children to better prepare their home and themselves to thrive during the first six years of life. T…

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How to Naturally Treat ADHD Symptoms in Our Children with Dana Kay 33:22

2y ago33:22

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Dana Kay - a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. This episode is a fascinating deep dive into how important gut health is to overall mental and physical health for both children and adults. Dana shares how …

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“3 Temperaments to Consider When Potty Training” 10:26

2y ago10:26

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On today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is once again joined by Alexis Granelli - her co-creator of the Gentle Potty Course. Today Kim and Alexis address why they believe a child’s temperament is a huge factor in the success of potty training. They also address a parent’s temperament and how to avoid power struggles in potty coaching. …

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Ep 07 - Filmmaker Chris Baier - Documentary on Josh Sorrels, Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome 31:33

2y ago31:33

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In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Chris Baier, whose documentary film “Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe” tells the story of Josh Sorrels, a man, who at nearly 40 years old, is learning to come to peace with his life as a survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Chris talks about how he first found Josh through his YouTube channel and the emotional…

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“The Issue With ‘Boot Camp’ Potty Training” 13:31

2y ago13:31

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In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Alexis Granelli - a certified Gentle Sleep Coach and Gentle Potty Coach. Kim and Alexis want to explain why the rigid, boot camp approach to potty training doesn’t work for every child or family. They cover how potty training is not just a one-size-fits-all approach, and offer a grea…

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“Finally! A Gentle Approach to Potty Training” 16:15

2y ago16:15

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Welcome back to season 3 of The Gentle Parenting Show with Kim West. This season we’ll have more great gentle parenting tips for you covering all topics from dealing with picky eaters, to sleep, to children with ADHD, and much more. One topic we’re so excited to introduce this season is potty training! We kick off the season by talking about potty …

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Ep 06 - The Relief Crafters of America - Donating Handmade Hats & Booties to Help Prevent Infant Abuse 23:27

2y ago23:27

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In this episode, we talk with Danielle Letourneau and Kimberly Honchell of the Relief Crafters or America, a volunteer-run group of over 50,000 people that provide handcrafted fiber products to groups who serve human or animal needs. The Relief Crafters of America have donated nearly 3,000 infant hats and booties to support the National Center’s CL…

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Ep 05 - Natasha Shur - The Role of Medical Geneticists in Abusive Head Trauma Cases 24:42

2y ago24:42

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In this episode of the Attention on Prevention podcast, we talk to Dr. Natasha Shur, a medical geneticist at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Shur describes the role of a medical geneticist in abuse cases and how they fill a role within a multi-disciplinary team of doctors in diagnosing abusive head trauma and abuse in gen…

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Supporting Fathers to be Caregivers and Nurturers with Mike Thompson 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Mike Thompson. Mike is the founder of The Father Show Resource Program. He wants to discuss fatherhood and the importance of father’s in a child's life. He is a father, stepfather, and grandfather. He launched The Father Program in 2004 as a nonprofit organization. He created it so m…

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Ep 04 - Matthew Torbenson - Prosecuting Abusive Head Trauma Cases in the Courtroom 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

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In this episode, we talk with Matthew Torbenson, a Deputy District Attorney in Milwaukee County and the Team Captain of the Child Protection Advocacy Unit in the District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Torbenson talks about what makes Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma cases unique and the comprehensive process his office takes to prepare for SBS/AHT…

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Tips for Calming and Connecting With Emotionally Intense Kids with Samantha Moe 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

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On today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits with Samantha Moe. Samantha is a certified parent coach and speaker and has coached parents on how to help their children calm, connect and cooperate. She provides continuing education, advanced training, and parent coach certification for family service professionals who support intense kid…

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The Secret to Successful Sleep Training 27:10

2+ y ago27:10

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Today, Kim is solo on the show to talk about the biggest secret to sleep training success - consistency! No matter what sleep training method you choose (more on those methods HERE), consistency is the key to sleeping for you and your child. She will cover: What Intermittent Reinforcement Has to Do With Sleep Training Intermittent Reinforcement Wit…

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How to Gently End Co-Sleeping With Your Baby 21:27

2+ y ago21:27

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In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is solo to discuss co-sleeping. In a previous podcast, she explained how to improve the quality of sleep for both parents and children while co-sleeping, but today she talks specifically about ending co-sleeping. In her thoughts today, she’ll outline steps to end co-sleeping with a baby and trans…

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Teaching Little Kids About Big Emotions with Nadine Levitt 38:23

2+ y ago38:23

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In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Nadine Levitt. Nadine is the leading Glocal Education Expert specializing in emotional intelligence, feelings, and inspiring the complete reimagination of the educational system. Nadine is revolutionizing the way children are educated through creativity, music, artistry, and entrepre…

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Improving Sleep While Continuing to Co-Sleep 19:02

2+ y ago19:02

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In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting show, Kim gives a solo discussion all about co-sleeping. Around 60% of parents end up co-sleeping within the first year of their baby’s life (whether intentional or not). Sleep training, night weaning, and sleeping through the night can be difficult when co-sleeping, but Kim breaks down her tips with concr…

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How Can a Gentle Sleep Coach Help You? with Georgina Gonzalez 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

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In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by one of her certified Gentle Sleep Coaches, Georgina Gonzalez. Georgina was saved by a Gentle Sleep Coach when her life turned really dark and sleep-deprived. She then became a Gentle Sleep Coach herself so she could give that same gift of sanity to other families. Today Kim and Georg…

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What the Parenting Books Get Wrong with Dr. Joel Gator 26:11

2+ y ago26:11

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In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting show, Kim is joined by Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh. He is a board-certified pediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in parenting, wellness, and integrative medicine. Dr. Gator also hosts his own podcast, Raising Amazing. Today, Kim and Dr. Gator talk about what the parenting books get wrong and how to focus…

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Encouraging Calmness in Kids With Anxiety 30:05

2+ y ago30:05

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On today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Luminara Serdar. Luminara is an autism recovery expert who helps parents discover and address the root causes of their child’s challenging behaviors so that a child can be calm, happy, develop to peer level, and gain independence. Today Kim and Luminara talk specifically about: Effec…

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Prevent Picky Eating for Life 42:15

2+ y ago42:15

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In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Katie Kimball. Katie is a blogger, former teacher, and mom of 4 kids. She founded the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, which was recommended by the Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids. She is passionate about helping families stay healthy without going crazy, an…

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Naturally Healing Eczema for Life with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple 37:57

2+ y ago37:57

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In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim interviews Dr. Ana-Maria Temple. Dr. Temple is a holistic pediatrician, best-selling author, mother of 3, and award-winning speaker. She has appeared on over 100 TV News and Podcast segments. During her 22 year career, she has treated over 36,000 patients. Her passion is to inspire, educate and e…

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Could You Use More Happiness? Practicing Joy with Radha Agrawal of Daybreaker 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

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In today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with Radha Agrawal. Radha is an entrepreneur and co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, the global morning dance, music, and wellness movement. As a mother herself, Radha is passionate about practicing joy, finding community, and being present in motherhood. In th…

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