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The Importance of Patience for Parents with Artist, Author and Survivor Kristina Pezza

Release Date: 02/04/2025

How To Get Restful Sleep for the Whole Family with Dr Funke Brown

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

One of the biggest stressors for parents is helping their child get to sleep and stay asleep. Bedtime can be a real battle for parents at times and today’s guest is here to help alleviate that by looking for root causes and also how you parents can help relieve your sleep issues as well. When the whole family sleeps well, things go better. In this episode, she'll talk about sleep apnea - yes, even for kids - which includes snoring, and mouthbreathing, and how sleep is not a "passive process" like we might think, involving hormones, the immune system and even memories that are...

Everything You Need To Know About Starting Baby On Solids with Catherine Callahan

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Entering the world of solid foods is a monumental milestone in a baby's development. The transition from milk to solids is filled with excitement, curiosity, and a bit of apprehension. Today’s guest Catherine Callahan is one of the co-authors of the new book "Baby Leads the Way: An Evidence Based Guide to Introducing Solids" which is book designed to help parents navigate the journey of starting solid foods with confidence and clarity. Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the book. As a speech-language pathologist, pediatric feeding therapist, certified lactation...

4 Keys to Health & Happiness from Quantum Human Author Dr Brian Clement

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

There's a shift going on in this country about wellness - conversations about food dyes, baby formula changes and seed oils. Dr. Brian Clement, PhD, has a new book Quantum Human that outlines 4 cornerstone to health and happiness that he details in this mini-episode: The food you eat - how important clean, plant-based, organic food is The thoughts you have - how important your outlook is The movement you participate in - exercise is key to brain health Your relationships and sense of community - we need connections Quantum Human tells you step by step how to have a long healthy...

Your Toddler Instruction Manual from Toddlers Made Easy Author & Pediatrician Dr Cathryn Tobin

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Wouldn't it be great to have a pediatrician on speed dial for any questions you might have? Well, with this podcast and Dr Tobin's book, you'll have what you need! As parents to young ones, everyone need all the help they can get and today's guest will help by giving so many great ideas with her Big-Hearted Parenting approach for things like tantrums, food challenges, new siblings, bedtime, potty learning and so much more. I've shared this book with several people already because it's PACKED with information with fun graphics that are typical of the Dorling Kindersley books, quizzes and...

Tooth Fairy Finances: How to Raise Financially-Savvy Children with Deana Healy from Ameriprise

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Teaching kids the value of money and about finances can be a challenge but our expert guest today has some many great ways to help with that. Some of what you’ll hear in this mini episode includes: What is the average payout from the Tooth Fairy? How can parents raise financially savvy children? How can parents take control of their finances? Where can we go for more information? From prioritizing college tuition to choosing how to compensate their children, a new study from Ameriprise reveals the financial pressures parents are facing to provide their children with the best life...

How Your Spice Cabinet Is Filled With Healing With Jaya Jaya Myra

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Did you know you can relieve common medical conditions with the treasures in your spice cabinet like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cloves, cumin, and masala spices? Not just spices but common foods in your kitchen can help relieve inflammation in your body and heal certain conditions. Foods like sweet potatoes, avocado and honey are all amazing, healing foods to help our bodies. This episode is packed with information for you and your family with simple ways to incorporate foods you probably already have on hand into your health and wellness routine. Jaya Jaya Myra, is a former immunologist...

The Biopsychology of Your Smile with Dr Anjali Rajpal

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Your smile is connected to your whole body image – when you worry about your smile, your whole body reflects this. Today’s guest is going to tell us all about that connection. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: What is so bad about having an acid-based diet and how to switch to more alkaline-based Why a wide palate is so important in your mouth What’s the connection between your smile and your emotional health Dr. Anjali Rajpal has a background in painting and sculpture and brings the same artistic skills into...

Decoding the Gut Brain Connection: Why the Gut Brain Connection is Crucial with Dr Christine Bishara

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Did you know over 70% of your immune system literally lives in your gut? Today’s episode is going to help you understand more about why that is so important and so much more. A sample of what you’ll hear in this episode: · Gut health begins in the womb · Nutrition is our body’s best doctor · Why the Vagus Nerve is SO important · How many tries does it take to get a toddler to like a food? (#momhack) Dr Christine Bishara, MD is the...

How to Talk To Your Kids About P*rn And The Much Better Alternative with Greta Eskridge

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

"It was clear to me that parents, especially moms, weren't opposed to talking to their kids about p*rn*graphy. Or listening to me talk about it. But they wanted guidance, resources, help and hope. They wanted someone on their team. I was ready to step up and be that person." -- Greta Eskridge This episode is tough but absolutely essential listening for parents of kids of all ages. The unfortunate reality is that our kids will be exposed to horrible things that we don't want them to see and we need to know what to do. Author, speaking, podcaster and mom Greta Eskridge wants you to be...

Expert Travel Tips and Ways to Leverage Loyalty Programs with Virgin Red's Andrea Burchett

The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Insider Travel and Loyalty Program Expert Shares Best Times and Ways to Book, The Ins and Outs of Maximizing Your Points, How to Customize Your Perks And the Rise of Solo Travel in 2025 Last spring, 167.1 million people flew, and even more are expected to travel this year, including by car and cruises. According to the Travel Insurance Journal, 2 in 5 U.S. travelers plan to take a bucket-list trip in 2025, with many kicking it off during spring break. But not just any travel will do, people are looking to travel their way – from customizing their own loyalty...

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As parents, we've all lost our patience before with our kids - we let a scream go, or yelled a little too loud, right? I know I have...and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

Bella Lucia Children’s Book Series, and “Healthy Feelings” Crusader, Kristina Lucia Pezza is on a mission to show/ help parents set up with children (and parents) the importance of embracing and working through your feelings so that we can set kids up with confidence and self-awareness. This includes helping parents find the space and strength to have patience with their children.

In this episode, Kristina helps shed some light on how to keep your patience through examples from her own life and shows how important this can be for our childrens' fragile sense of self.

Kristina experienced trauma as a child, which she discusses in the episode, and through working the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics, she knows firsthand how vital it is to have the tools to communicate your feelings in order to be heard in an effective way. That’s why she is teaching these important concepts through the main character of her children’s book.

In each story, Bella Elephant gives people the space to feel their feelings, she learns an important life lesson, and the reader witnesses how her growth has a wonderful ripple effect on her community. Currently, there are 8 titles in the series with a plan for a total of 12.

Check out her website now for a free Valentine's Day printable she designed!

Kristina is an award winning and bestselling author, creator, and artist who ignites the imaginations of children and their parents through her limited edition animals and touching storybooks. Her humble beginnings in a small farm town (there was only one traffic light!) sparked her creativity at a young age and her adopted home of New York City keeps her inspired daily.

Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina features a magical array of warm, cuddly and comforting creatures along with storybooks that help parents and kids improve their communication and deepen their relationships.

Find Kristina and her work here:

Website: Kristinalucia.com

Instagram: @kristinaluciapezza

Pinterest: Kristina Lucia Pezza https://www.pinterest.com/Kristinaluciapezza/

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