Join us as we discuss the importance of Safe Sleep and the risks of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

Setting goals not only helps to keep us on track but it also helps us to put things into perspective. Today, we will discuss SMART Goals and how they can help us reaching our goal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

This week we will discuss Family Bonding and different ways to implement bonding time with your family! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

Breastfeeding is a journey! Most lactating moms have some challenges and stop feeding when those challenges show up! Here are a few basic guidelines that can help with your breastfeeding journey and providing the wonderful benefits of breastfeeding to your baby! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

A basic understanding of nutritional needs and a confident attitude about feeding their child is a tool for success for many parents. Meal times look different in each household, but knowing the nutritional guidelines can help in making sure that your child is getting the correct amount of nutrients daily. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

During May we both honor mothers and bring awareness to mental health. During this episode of The Parenting Pot, Benita discusses ways that we, as a village, can do both. This episode and podcast, are brought to you by the Early Childhood Home Visiting programs at The Up Center. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

April was Child Abuse Prevention Month which brought up a lot of conversations about family support that we could benefit from continuing. Instead of focusing on the stereotypical and assumed ways to prevent child abuse and neglect, Benita takes a look at some important aspects that contribute to families that experience abuse or neglect: Lack of support and connection. Protective factors are a thing, which means that the things that contribute to child maltreatment are much deeper than the idea that parents who abuse or neglect are inherently evil. The reality is that parents are human and ex ..read more

Beth Lynch with Minus 9 to 5 EVMS digs a little deeper into The Basics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

This episode we recognize that February is American Heart Month, so we discuss ways for parents to improve their heart health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more

In this episode, we're focusing on easy ways parents can incorporate self-care into their daily lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-simmons4/message ..read more