All Good In The Motherhood With Teresa Priolo

Life is about perspective but so is motherhood. A point, Rupa Mehta underscores beautifully, in her new book, SOMEONE CALLS ME MOMMY. Rupa is the founder of The Nalini Method and Nalini kids, a classroom based fitness program that helps kids exercise their minds, their emotions and their bodies. She’s a mother, a wife, and a daughter. All three perspectives, have influenced her motherhood journey and her journey to becoming a published poet. To check out the Nalini Method and Nalini Kids: https://www.nalinimethod.com/

It is hard to escape the flood of heartbreaking and disturbing, images in Ukraine. The horrors of war, published on every conceivable news outlet and on social media. It’s tough for adults to digest. It’s tougher for kids. And just because your children aren’t talking to you about it, doesn’t mean they don’t know about it. This episode features Dr. Cynthia Martin, a psychologist with the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Martin breaks down how to explain the war in Ukraine to your children.  What to say. When to say it. How far you should go in your explanation, without creating new problems along the way. Consider this episode your roadmap for the tough conversations, we are never quite ready to have.  

It's one of the side effects of locking down an entire country and telling people to stay away from their doctors; they're listening..especially parents of young children.  In New York City alone, vaccination rates are down over 90% for kids over 2 years old.  And while keeping to a vaccination schedule is important, o​ne pediatrician believes the problem is far bigger than that.  Dr. Dyan Hes of Gramercy Pediatrics breaks down what you should look for as a parent and why it is as important as ever to bring your kid to his or her pediatrician.

May is Maternal Health Awareness month. CDC statistics show 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression.  But in truth, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It does not include anxiety, OCD and other intrusive thoughts. AND-that’s outside of a pandemic that has isolated our support systems, in person resources and raised a whole new set of concerns over the health and well-being of mom and baby. On this special edition of Parenting in a Pandemic, on All Good in the Motherhood, Reproductive psychiatrist Catherine Birndorf cofounder and medical director of The Motherhood  Center explains how we can support new moms and how all she's seeing ALL mothers rise to meet this challenge, like the warriors they are.

It's been an anxious time for all of us-- not knowing how this COVID-19 outbreak will play out and when life as we know it, will resume. If adults are feeling the strain of working from home, self-isolating, home schooling, and the concern of getting sick with this dangerous virus, imagine how the children around you processing this? Some, are probably doing just fine. Others, aren't. On this episode of "All Good in the Motherhood" we interviewed Dr. Rachel Busman, who is the senior director of the anxiety disorders center at the child mind institute... a leading voice on pediatric mental health issues. This conversation focuses on  this current outbreak and how it can be stress and anxiety producing. Specifically, how you, as a parent, should address it with your kids. And if their angst can manifest into a long term issue. Dr. Busman has provided us with a list of really good articles and resources that parents should check out, if they are concerned about the impact this is having on their kids, including

News of the Coronavirus is everywhere. Numbers of people sick. Death tolls. Countries affected. Travel advisories. It’s overwhelming. It’s frightening and in some cases, it’s total misinformation. .Today on All Good in the Motherhood we want to separate fact from fiction when it comes to kids specifically. They seem to be the one population not affected or not high risk for the Coronavirus here to explain why this is and if this is true, pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Hansa Bhargava @linked in Dr. Hansa Bhargava Twitter Hansabhargavamd Instagram : DrHansaMd

There are few in the world who understand toddlers the way Doctor Tovah Klein does. She spends her days interacting with and studying toddlers. She’s head of the renowned Barnard College “Toddler Center”, she’s an advisor to Sesame Street and HBO films, the author of the critically acclaimed book, “How Toddler’s Thrive” and for the past 30 years—she has immersed herself in toddler-dom. What we think of as a temper tantrum, she interprets as a fear of leaving a safe space.When we see our child biting: She sees a child, struggling to communicate. She’s a master at her craft and a rock star in her own right. On this episode of “All Good in the Motherhood”, she decodes Teresa’s son, Matthew, and explains why Teresa’s expectations for her son are just too.darn.high.

Teresa chats with pediatric sleep consultant Hadley Seward of Bonne Nuite Baby on how to reclaim your sanity and a good night sleep.

Something little different on the pod today. Usually, I chat with moms or experts that have already walked the road I’m embarking on.. A chance for me to learn from them. Today a bit of a turn of the tables. A chance to hang with the cool kids! You may know FTIZ HENLEY from his IG account: fitztheworldcitizen or maybe you know him as FOX 5’S resident travel and adventure expert. Today I introduce you to Fitz Henley the soon to be dad.! He and his ridiculously gorgeous girlfriend Kelsey Adams aka koolkelsey are expecting! Kelsey is no social slouch she is a style and travel model and adventure seeker.  We talk about gods plan home births parenting in the digital age and the importance of raising a world citizen.

Parents, I’m going to ask you to think about your kids and their school classroom...or weekly playgroup. In the midst of the bright-happy faces-lies an alarming statistic that’s growing year after year. 1-in 13 kids, by some estimates suffers from a food allergies. Nearly half of that population-has more than one. That’s 5.6 million kids in the US... My kid is one of them. Along with my husband they contribute to an overall stat of 32 million Americans suffering from food allergies. Year after year-the numbers tick up. ESP for peanuts. In this episode we’re looking to debunk the myths, arm you with info and clue you in to some of the really exciting things happening at the FDA to desensitize kids.  Joining me is Dr. Rob Sporter from ENT Allergy & Associates.

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

[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!

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.

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. 

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!