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We are told that our babies need to get on a schedule. They need to fit into our life and our world. The thing is, that's NOT the way that it's meant to be. Find how you can support and connect with your child AND get everyone better sleep. Will it be on YOUR timeline? NOPE, not always but it will be worth it and better for you AND your baby.  Book Rec: Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J. McKenna & Alison Kreckmann  

I ask ALLLLLLLL of the questions about Covid, masks, vaccines, boosters, kids and Covid, how can we trust big pharma and more and more and more to the fantastic Immunology Consultant, Vital Statistics Consulting and Co-Host, Unbiased Science Podcast, Dr. Andrea Love. We left no stone unturned. This is a can't miss. Let's get the real facts so we can move on to a life like we remember. Ok, also, drinking game: Drink every time Brandi says FASCINATING. HAHA. Also, find Dr. Love on insta @doctor_love87 and her pod on Insta and FB @unbiasedscipod.

Me and my pal Justin Menda from Rocket Prep, talk all about helicopter parenting and what studies are saying about it (it's not GOOD). Take a listen to hear what it's like to hang with us and hash out child dev stuffs. We talk about how kids brains are developing slower and it's NOT a good thing. How by hovering we are, unwittingly, harming. It's not too late. Listen, learn, laugh (a lot). Stay until the way end for our love fest. Some friends you meet later in life and you connect instantly. This is our second of many pods. Justin is brilliant and so much fun and so kind. This one is a can't miss. It's long but sooooooo worth it. 

"Give and Go Athletics provides therapeutic and athletic programs designed to meet the emotional, educational, and physical needs of youth." Basically Andre is our own Philly superhero. He and his biz partner use sports and the arts to connect with kids and show them how far they can go. They do it all for kids, mind, body and soul! Check out more and how the hell he is connected to James Mcavoy, AKA, Professor Charles Xavier (Squeeeeeeellll). No joke y'all. James is alllll about Give and Go! Also learn about our own super hero's origin story!! The birth of Give and Go! https://www.giveandgoathletics.org/

What is P.A.N.D.A.S. or P.A.N.S.? What should you look for? Is your child susceptible? What is the cause? What can help? There is new info and I was lucky enough to talk to Diana Pohlman the founder and executive director of Pandasnetwork.org. This pod is fascinating!!!! FInd their page on FB and Insta as well. 

It is almost that time again.You know the one.The time to stick to  schedules, time to wake up early, time to get out of the door on time.  Ugh. It is BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!!! This weeks drinking game: Drink When Brandi Says, "Okey Dokie Artichokie"

My buddy and I, Michael McLeod from Grow Now Therapy, chat about the difference between boys and girls when it comes to ADHD or Executive Functioning Developmental Delay. We don't have enough information to address non-binary, gender fluid or trans kids. I would love to delve into that but today it's about cis kids. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about ADHD/EFDD. You will learn things you never knew. This is so great.

What happens when two new friends forever get together to talk kids? You HAVE to listen to find out. It is madness and mayhem and LOT'S of fun. My pal Ginna is an SI. What is that you ask? I had NO IDEA (I love learning new things). It's a Special Instructor. How do you know if your kid needs one? What does she do to help your kid (a lot of things)? Well, she helps them meet milestones, play, gain life skills, communicate, focus better at school, gain important social skills.... You will also learn about Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs and why it's important to know it about especially for teachers. There is so much packed in here. You will laugh, you will learn, you will get a glimpse into what it likes to hang out with us ladies, haha. Oh and this one is NOT for the kids. Some NSFW words in there.

Is it nerves? Worry? Anxiety? How can you know what your child is feeling? Me and my pal Dr. Shanny Shmuel will break it all down for you. Here is a drinking game OR a workout game. Every time you hear a ding drink or do some push-ups. BOOM. Wanna contact Shanny? Hit up www.phillypsychology.com.

The amazing, Michael McLeod, from GrowNOW Therapy, took a break from parenting a super (hella cute) newborn to tell us all about what is new in ADHD. It will blow your mind how different the ideas are now and the ways to help your kids are wayyyyy different too. Take a listen and see how you can help your kids whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, mentor or anyone in the life of a child. These ideas are life changing. I have already started to use them myself. For more about GrowNow head to https://www.grownowtherapy.com/.

Y’all. Y’ALLLLLL. I HAVE WANTED TO THIS PODCAST FOR A  WHILE NOW!!!!! Thanks to my amazing pal I got hooked up with Dane Menkin, he answers all of my (and probably your) questions about the  whole transgender process as it refers to kids. There are so many  misconceptions about the whole process. We, well he, clears it up. I  love this talk so much. It was so much fun and I thought I knew a lot  and I learned stuff too. Everyone needs to listen to this. With  education we can save these children from depression and death by  suicide or thoughts of suicide. It will be up tomorrow!!!! I’m so  excited you can totally hear me freaking out on the podcast, haha. Dane is the divisional director of LGBTQ services at Main Line Health where he provides LGBTQ specific clinical care with a focus on gender-affirming-care for children, adolescents and adults. Dane’s role allows for access to a large healthcare system in the region to focus on an LGBTQ-competency-curriculum implementation and workforce education.  Dane is the recipient of the AANP Award for Excellence for PA in 2019. He is a member of WPATH and served on the Board of Directors for The Jim Collins Foundation as well as serving as a consultant for TransLine. He has presented across the country to healthcare and social service providers working with trans and non-binary clients and patients. LINKS: www.glma.org www.WPATH.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/APNs-Guide-LGBTQ-Inclusive-Health/dp/0826169155 Find Dane:https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/dane-e-menkin

Jess helps us take a deeper dive into the whole body battle issue. Last time I talked about by own personal experiences with poor body image. Now I brought on an expert to talk about prevention and treatment. Eating disorders, disordered eating (I learned what that was) and how to prevent and recover from them. We talk about what art therapy is and how it helps folks. It's a really interesting talk and I learned a lot!!!! You will too. Discover how to avoid giving our kids our body traumas and what to do if they DO have them. For more about Jess head to http://www.jessicalabarcaartpsychotherapy.com/about-1