All Good In The Motherhood with Teresa Priolo

Picky Eaters

We’ve all heard the term, “picky eater”... Heck! Maybe you birthed one! Babies and toddlers, especially are fickle beasts, whose likes and dislikes change with a passing wind. The struggle is REAL when it comes to meals—But there are also some REAL things you can do to get a handle on your picky eater. On this edition of All good in the motherhood, we continue our conversation with Megan McNamee, one half of the dynamic duo, feeding littles.  Megan has been my go-to source of feeding advice, meal inspiration, and wise counsel on what to do when Matthew is chucking a plate of food at my head— the food he had several helpings of yesterday!  If our baby let weaning convo was appetizer. Then this is dinner.

Baby led weaning

Teresa chats about Baby led weaning #blw with Megan McNamee,a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in pediatric nutrition, food sensitivities and disordered eating. You can find more info on her and baby led weaning on the website Feeding Littles

3: Understanding Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) affects one in every 59 children in the United States. It’s a disorder that is often highlighted in the media and routinely discussed among parents, but how many people can say they truly understand what life with ASD is like? Becky Cook, the executive producer of Fox 5 news at 10 and Sarah Clark-Schwartz creator of the blog, “[Unexpectedly Autistic](https://unexpectedlyautistic.com/)”, are both moms to autistic children. This episode is a window into their world: A candid, complex, compassionate conversation that may you also thinking, “The world needs more people with autism.” Also watch: [FOX 5 SPECIAL: Life On The Spectrum](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCkoHLaHs94)

1: All Good In The Motherhood with trainer Brooke Taylor

It’s a condition that affects a third of new moms... making you look pregnant long after you’ve lost your excess baby weight. Most moms think they just need to up their ab crunches to see their pre-baby abs, but it turns out regaining control of your body postpartum can be much more complicated than just shedding pounds. On this episode of All Good in the Motherhood, we are talking to fitness expert and personal trainer Brooke Taylor about diastasis recti: what it is, how to heal it and how doing so will help you to regain your core.

14: The secrets of breast feeding with Sheri Bayles

Moms and Dads, I’m going to let you in on a little secret breastfeeding is the dirty little secret of new motherhood for SOME moms… and I’m one of them. Since the day my son was born, I have felt a real sense of responsibility towards breastfeeding…and a real guilt when my 4 day old son went on a nursing strike.  I have laughed, cried and screamed over breastfeeding. There are days where I have loved being able to provide for my child in this way—and others where I thought, WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING? I committed to it in the hospital and I’m not a quitter… but to call it natural is honestly, comical.  I knew from the get-go I needed help. So I called on the best person I could think of: [Sheri Bayles](http://laughandlearn.com/about/) who happens to be one of the most well-known lactation consultants in the new York city area.  Look, she primed me during labor and Matthew flew out of me in 3 pushed/5 minutes.  If she could work that magic I thought, SURELY she’ll help me breastfeed.  We’re taking a look back on my breastfeeding journey and what a ride it’s been.  It’s my true honor to introduce you to Sheri Bayles. 

13: Author Jill Caryl Weiner

Just what every mom needs another thing to do! For so many families the baby book becomes the family bible. Everyone wants to know when did I take my first steps, what was my first word! But there’s only one problem: No one has time to actually fill it out! New York Times bestselling author [Jill Caryl Weiner](https://jillcarylweiner.com/index.html), may have just the answer. Involve the family! Her books,[When We Became Three](https://jillcarylweiner.com/about-when-we-became-three.html) and [When We Became Four](https://jillcarylweiner.com/when-we-bec-4.html), remind you to stop and bask in the beautiful and funny moments, of growing up.

12: Dr. Karp Returns!

[Dr Karp](https://www.happiestbaby.com/) is back in town just in time to help me troubleshoot Matthew’s latest sleep regression. During this follow up chat we discuss how to get through those pesky periods, the latest on the [SNOO](https://www.happiestbaby.com/), including how you may soon be able to get one covered by your I insurance and why I need to start thinking of Matthew as a TODDLER!

11: Cord Blood Storage

It’s been called the gift of life…Cord Blood. The one catch? You only have one shot to give it. In this episode Teresa talks with Dr. Mitchell Cairo, cord blood expert from the American Academy of Pediatrics, to discuss The pros and cons of Cord blood banking.

10: Finding the best pediatrician

It’s one of the most important relationships in your child’s life, and yet, it’s one you usually initiate before he or she even arrives.  How should you go about finding the best pediatrician for your child: what qualities should you seek out? What questions should you ask? How do you know if that person is the best advocate for your little guy or gal? Pediatrician Dr.Jamie Wells is on call in this edition of PriMotherhood. 

9: Dr. Harvey Karp

It’s the middle of the night and your newborn is screaming at the top of his lungs. You think you’ve tried everything and still... he won’t settle down.  On this edition of PriMotherhood, I speak with World renowned pediatrician and child development expert, Dr Harvey Karp. Dr Karp is the author of the books “Happiest Baby on the Block” and “Happiest Toddler on the Block”. He’s considered an expert on sleep, and infant and toddler behavior. Many a parent has turned to his simple but effective methods in times of need and now, he’s at it again. In this episode, Dr. Karp answers questions from real parents(including me!) about the sleep issues they face. He also explains why his latest invention, The SNOO, may just be your new best friend.   Sweet dreams!