BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

What is mattering, and how do we make ourselves and others feel like they matter? Dr. Lindsey Burgardt is back (we did an interview after the Palisades fire together) to dive deep into what it means to matter. Dr. Burghardt is the Chief Science Officer at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, and some of her most recent research focuses on Mattering. 

Today, Dr. Burghardt has practical advice for all of us, including parents, to help make both kids and adults feel like they matter and to understand where that stems from. She also gives us some ways we can foster mattering for ourselves as adults! Whatever our age, we all want to feel seen and feel we matter, and Dr. Burghardt helps show us what mattering can do for us. 

Read her article here: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-early-childhood/ 

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Witney Carson joined us in this episode to share her experience as a postpartum mom during COVID. Witney faced a mountain of unexpected challenges when she gave birth, from an unplanned C-section to battling COVID while caring for a newborn. After recovering, Witney went on to face pressure to bounce back to her pre-baby, professional-dancing self. Witney wants other moms to know that giving yourself grace in postpartum is an act of self-love. She shared her experience with body image and recovery in hopes that other moms will know they’re not alone and that embracing their own unique journey is so important.  

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Sibling rivalry, a topic we hear about growing up in a family with siblings and one we become hyper aware of when raising kids of our own. Part of it is natural and lots of sibling rivalry can be provoked by dynamics parents create, consciously or subconsciously. The good news? Amy MccCeady is here to share her expert with them on how to help mitigate sibling rivalry, and also how to become aware of changing habits to make sure our kids grow up, supporting their siblings and not competing with them, as much as possible. 

As a parenting expert and mom of two grown sons, Amy is no stranger to sibling rivalry. She walks us through some of the mistakes parents make when navigating conflict with their children, and how they can address rivalry in a healthier manner. She also reassures parents that some competition among siblings is normal and healthy; it can even help them learn how to manage conflict in other relationships in the future.  

Make sure to check out her books to learn more! 
If I have to Tell You One More Time...: https://amzn.to/4s1UJst 
The Me Me Me Epidemic: https://amzn.to/46U0iki  

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Amina Pasha of Thrive Market joined us to share insights on healthy eating and how Thrive can help you keep your pantry full of healthy staples for the family. We talk through Thrive’s sustainable practice and also touch on balance motherhood and career. Amina also shares more about Thrive’s mission driven approach, and some of her favorite staples that are available on Thrive Market.  

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My sister Christina joined us for another conversation all about sisterhood. We got into some of our personal experience as sisters growing up and answered some of your questions about being sisters. Maintaining family bonds was something that is so important to us, and one of the best bonds is being sisters. We reflect on our childhood and how we felt it was important that we stayed supportive rather than competitive and round out the conversation with some advice for current parents fostering sibling relationships. 

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