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StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
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163 reviews
This podcast has
71 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Munchkin Inc.
Explicit
No
Date created
2021/04/08
Latest episode
2026/04/20
Average duration
19 min.
Release period
36 days

Description

Does everyone you know give you different parenting advice? Are you overwhelmed trying to find the most credible sources for innovative parenting tips? Let us do that! StrollerCoaster is a podcast for parents that allows you to sit down with childhood development experts and parents from around the world who are answering your biggest parenting questions and providing solutions you can actually use. Created by Munchkin Inc. (The Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand in the World) and hosted by CNN and NBC news anchor Lynn Smith, we cover topics from social emotional learning, to feeding your kids, to understanding your own parenting experiences, and so much more.  Plus, we even have a podcast for kids! StrollerCoaster StoryTime is a short-form podcast with a modern take on your favorite children's stories. It's full of surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns, and you can find these episodes right here in the StrollerCoaster feed. So, whether you’re a parent to be, or a parent of three, hop on board the StrollerCoaster, because raising little humans can be quite a ride.

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Formula Feeding: The Data, The Science, and The Real-Life Decisions
2026/04/20
When it comes to feeding your newborn, the hardest thing to find isn’t opinions…it’s facts. In Part 2 of our special three-part series on feeding, StrollerCoaster goes deeper into the science and data behind infant formula, cutting through the noise to give parents real, evidence-based information they can trust. Host Lynn Smith is joined by two experts with complementary perspectives. Dr. Cynthia Barber, a biochemist and leader in infant nutrition innovation, breaks down what formula actually is, how it’s developed, and what parents should understand about safety, regulation, and the evolving formula landscape. And Emily Oster, CEO ParentData.org, brings her signature data-driven approach to parenting decisions, helping families navigate feeding choices with confidence, clarity, and far less guilt. In our “Parenting Story of the Day” Jill, a mom from Atlanta, who made a choice about how she wanted to feed her baby and the surprising challenges that almost got in her way. Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this episode. Dr. Cynthia Barber Dr. Barber is a biochemist and infant nutrition expert with decades of experience developing and bringing formula products to market. Over her career, she has helped clear an average of 26 infant formula products per year through FDA regulatory processes and played a key role in launching the first store-brand infant formulas in the United States. She has worked with a wide range of companies, including organic formula brands, and is deeply committed to improving access to safe, high-quality infant nutrition. Today, she focuses on addressing the North American infant formula crisis and helping companies navigate FDA and international regulations to bring products to families who need them. Emily Oster  In / FB / IG / X Emily Oster is the CEO of ParentData, a professor of economics at Brown University, and a best-selling author known for her evidence-based approach to parenting. She earned her PhD in economics from Harvard and is the author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected, with more than one million copies sold. Through her work, Emily helps parents make informed decisions about pregnancy, parenting, and health by translating complex data into clear, practical insights. Jill B  Jill B develops award-winning advertising campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands. Outside of work and her obsession with sports, she’s the proud mom of two incredible boys, Ryder and Hudson. You’ll usually find her serving as team mom, class parent and overextending herself in just about every volunteer position possible because she has a hard time saying no. All while balancing a full-time career and a growing side business.  StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including our new infant formula Nurture 10 Blend at https://www.munchkin.com   Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok  Trees for the Future   All information presented on this program is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; nor should it replace the medical judgment of a licensed healthcare provider.  It is the responsibility of a guardian to seek appropriate medical attention when they are concerned about their child. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the views of Munchkin Inc., Munchkin Inc. affiliates or the production company.
Formula? Breastmilk? Both? There’s No Wrong Answer.
2026/04/09
You just had a baby. You’ve got a million things running through your mind. But there’s one thing you have to do right away: feed your baby. No matter how much you planned, it can feel stressful and overwhelming. That’s where StrollerCoaster comes in, with a special three-part series devoted to feeding. In our first episode we start at the very beginning: Formula? Breastmilk? Both? While breastmilk is often recognized as the gold standard, we know every family’s journey is different - and we’re here to explore and support all feeding choices. We’re joined by Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, an emergency physician, infant feeding expert, and co-founder of the “Fed Is Best” Foundation who shares evidence-based insights on newborn nutrition, the risks of insufficient feeding, and why flexibility and informed choice are critical for families. Then, in our Parenting Story of the Day, Nona Willis Aronowitz, author of a New York Times opinion piece titled “The Secret to Marriage Equality is Formula,” explains how feeding choices can impact not just your baby, but your relationship with your partner as well. Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this episode. Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi / FB / IG / YT / In   Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi is a board-certified emergency physician, infant feeding researcher, and Co-Founder of The Fed is Best Foundation which advocates for safe, informed newborn nutrition. After her own child experienced complications from insufficient breastfeeding, she dedicated her work to studying feeding-related risks such as jaundice, dehydration, and hypoglycemia. She is a member of the Global Development Disability Research Collaborators and co-author of Fed Is Best: The Unintended Harms of the "Breast Is Best" Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby, which promotes a balanced, judgment-free, and evidence-based approach to feeding. Nona Willis Aronowitz IG / X Nona Willis Aronowitz is an author, editor, and speaker whose work explores gender, culture, and modern relationships. Her widely discussed New York Times opinion piece, “The Secret to Marriage Equality is Formula,” offers a fresh and personal perspective on how infant feeding choices can influence partnership dynamics and shared parenting responsibilities. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including our new infant formula Nurture 10 Blend at https://www.munchkin.com Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok  Trees for the Future - www.trees.org  All information presented on this program is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; nor should it replace the medical judgment of a licensed healthcare provider. It is the responsibility of a guardian to seek appropriate medical attention when they are concerned about their child. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the views of Munchkin Inc., Munchkin Inc. affiliates or the production company.
Feeding Without Frustration – From Breastfeeding to Solids (And Everything In Between)
2025/04/22
“Feeding my baby” is one of the top search topics on Google. On this special bonus episode, we cover the milestone stages of feeding - from baby’s first moments to the toddler years - with Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant and the founder of of PedsDocTalk. Whether it’s breastfeeding, introducing solids or food allergies…it seems like every stage of feeding our kids comes with challenges and stress. Tune in as we explore all the common difficulties of each stage and offer great solutions!    Dr. Mona Amin / YouTube / FB / IG / TikTok Dr. Mona is a pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant, and the founder of PedsDocTalk, a global  platform with almost a million followers. A mom of two, her no-nonsense, “evidence-based” approach to child health has been featured in the New York Times, Parents Magazine and more.   Dr. Mona has been a practicing pediatrician since 2015 and an IBCLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) since 2021. She attended UCLA for undergraduate training, attended ATSU-SOMA medical school to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed pediatric residency training at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital in Albany, New York. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube / @munchkin and reach us at [email protected].  StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including the new Flow Nipple Shield +, at https://www.munchkin.com.     Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok  Trees for the Future  
BONUS For Kids! The Kid Who Loved Sharing! (Except When She Had to Do It.)
2025/03/24
Samantha is having a great time at the beach building sandcastles with the shovels and seashells other kids have shared with her. But when they ask to borrow her shiny new red bucket, sharing doesn’t seem so fun. With the help of her mom, Samantha turns it around and discovers how a small act of kindness can have big rewards. StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, each story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations.  Watch the animated version of this and other Season 4 episodes on the @Munchkin YouTube Channel / StoryTime Podcast   StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  Subscribe now and never miss an episode! You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.   Follow Munchkin / Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok
Breastfeeding: Finding the Flow
2025/03/17
Breastfeeding can be a loving and bonding experience for a new mom. It can also be an emotional journey fraught with misinformation, tons of questions, frustration and guilt. One thing’s for sure - it’s not talked about enough.  In this SPECIAL episode, we normalize the conversation, and separate fact from fiction with Emily Johnston, a board-certified lactation consultant and doula, who has helped hundreds of moms successfully navigate the physical and emotional journey of breastfeeding.  We’ll also tell you about Munchkin’s new Flow Nipple Shield + which lets moms see their milk flow while nursing for the first time in history! Then for our Parenting Stories of the Day, Mirlo McAllister, a nurse and lactation consultant, introduces us to three moms who share their emotional and inspiring stories through this important stage of motherhood.  Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this episode! https://www.target.com/c/nursing-feeding-baby/-/N-5xtl0    You can also watch this podcast on YouTube Subscribe @munchkin & Reach us at [email protected].   Emily Johnston Emily Johnston is a high-risk perinatal registered nurse, an experienced postpartum and birth doula, an international board certified lactation consultant, but most importantly a mother. She works at a busy Los Angeles hospital and runs her own private practice serving families in the comfort of their own homes. Mirlo McAlister Mirlo McAlister is an experienced public health nurse and lactation consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Mirlo founded MGM Lactation to provide personal breastfeeding education and support to new mothers.  StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products - including the new FLOW Nipple Shield - at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25)    Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok  International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 
Parental Happiness w/Dr. Laurie Santos
2025/03/03
SPECIAL GUEST! Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab, gives us her sought-after advice for finding more joy in our lives. Parents will love her fresh take and practical insights for “finding the good” even in the most challenging parenting moments. Then in our Parenting Story of the Day, you will hear from a mom of two who was searching for happiness – until she realized it was right in front of her.  Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this episode! www.walmart.com  Dr. Laurie Santos / FB / IG / X / YT Dr. Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Her course, Psychology and the Good Life, became Yale’s most popular course in its over 300 year history, and the online version – The Science of Well-Being on Coursera.org – has attracted more than 4 million learners. A winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching, Dr. Santos was recently voted as one of Popular Science Magazine’s “Brilliant 10” young minds and Time Magazine named her a “Leading Campus Celebrity.” Her podcast, The Happiness Lab, is a top-3 Apple podcast with over 100 million downloads since its launch. Heather Osterman-Davis / FB / IG / X / LI   A mother of two and writer, Heather’s work has appeared in various publications including, The New York Times, Washington Post, Time Magazine, Slate, Parents, Literary Mama, Brain Child, Filter Free Parents, and more. She is the author of an award winning short film titled Tell-By Date and winner of Austin Film Festival’s Best Comedy TV Pilot for 2024.   StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25)  Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok Trees for the Future https://trees.org/
BONUS For Kids! The Great Mystery of Who Put the Candy Bars in the Shopping Cart
2025/02/24
Aaron loves going to the grocery store with his Dad. There are so many fun things to look at on the shelves… and TOUCH. On a recent trip something peculiar happens: While at checkout, Dad discovers 5 candy bars in the bottom of their shopping cart. WHO could have put them there? Can you help solve the mystery? StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, each story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations.  Watch the animated version of this and other Season 4 episodes on the @Munchkin YouTube Channel / StoryTime Podcast   StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  Subscribe now and never miss an episode! You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.   Follow Munchkin / Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok
Stressless Snack Time w/Chef Duff!
2025/02/17
Ever wonder what a professional chef gives his kids for snacks? Chef Duff, the Ace of Cakes himself, is spilling the beans. From chicken nuggets to strawberries, he talks about the foods his 3-year-old loves, and tricks to get her to try something new. Plus, Jennifer Anderson, dietician and founder of Kids Eat In Color, gives us tips for helping our kids eat better and making snack time less stressful!  Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this episode! https://www.walmart.com/ You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at [email protected].  Duff Goldman / No Kid Hungry / FB / IG / YouTube Duff Goldman is a chef and artist known for his dazzling, creative approach to food and his awesome stories describing the simple science of baking. On the hit Food Network show Ace of Cakes, Duff welcomed viewers into his innovative cake shop, Charm City Cakes, where his team of pastry chefs and artists create spectacular custom cakes. You can watch Duff mentor the next generation of bakers on Food Network's Kids Baking Championship. On his new cooking show, Ace of Taste, Duff shows off his culinary skills as a classically trained chef with new twists on recipes for the whole family. Jennifer Anderson / IG / FB / TikTok Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian who has a masters of science in public health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In 2019, she founded Kids Eat in Color, an authoritative resource that helps families feed their children from their first bite of solid food through picky eating and elementary-aged nutrition needs.  Prior to starting Kids Eat in Color, she coordinated youth nutrition programs at a food bank, performed research in inner-city food deserts, and consulted for the USDA national office SNAP-Ed program. Her academic background is in public health nutrition, cultural anthropology, and economics. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including WildLove products, at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TikTok International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 
Not Too Strict, Not Too Gentle. Respectful Parenting is Here!
2025/02/03
There’s a new parenting style in town. Not too hard, not too soft. It’s just right! It’s called “Respectful Parenting!” It’s designed to make children feel respected, loved, heard, and valued as individuals.  Janet Rotter, child development expert, psychoanalyst and head of The Studio School in New York City, talks with Lynn and Justin about fostering emotional connections with our children, based on the belief that all humans - no matter the age - deserve to be treated with empathy and compassion. In our Parenting Story of the Day, we hear from Sarah Savage who was having trouble with her spirited daughter - until she tried a new approach. It changed everything for the better.  You can also watch this podcast on YouTube @munchkin channel and reach us at [email protected].  Janet Rotter / The Studio School / IG / FB  Janet Rotter is a leading child development expert, educator, and psychoanalyst. She is also the Head of School and Co-President of the Board of Trustees at The Studio School in New York City, an independent not-for-profit day school serving children from preschool through eighth grade. The Studio School innovated an interdisciplinary curriculum, as well as the techniques for teaching it, and is at the forefront of children’s education. Janet’s affiliation with the Studio School began in 1975, and she has made it her mission to promote and extend the unique educational philosophy developed there to value intellectual and creative ideas, and take pleasure in the process of discovery.  Sarah Savage Sarah, a mother of two, has a degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She writes for the parenting website Auburn-Opelika Moms. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including Munchkin’s New Wagon featured in this  episode – at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   Trees for the Future 
BONUS for Kids! The Kid Who Didn't Want to Get Into the Bathtub...Or Get Out of the Bathtub
2025/01/27
Every night at bath time Jackson didn’t want to get in the tub. Sometimes he was busy playing. Sometimes it was because the water was too… uh, wet. One night his mom tried something new – and it worked! But now, how would she get him out of the tub?! This original StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, our story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations.  Watch the animated version of this and other Season 4 episodes on YouTube at Munchkin / StoryTime Podcast / https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaelLV1d0H9cvT9MY7ZAfGaLEiVUPny_5  StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  Subscribe now and never miss an episode! You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.   Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  
Into the Woods: Our Kids & The Natural World
2025/01/20
Let’s get outside! This episode explores the positive impact that nature can have on our kids - from physical and emotional health, to sensory development, to understanding risk.  We'll “dig in” with one of the foremost experts in the field, Richard Louv, author of the renowned book “Last Child in the Woods,” who shares nature’s benefits and provides practical tips for getting out into the living world no matter where you live. Plus, a special segment about Trees for the Future, an organization helping families through sustainable farming. We’ll hear from the organization’s representative Lindsay Cobb, and also from Jean d’Arc Sambou, a mother in Senegal whose forest garden changed her children’s lives. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at [email protected].  Richard Louv / IG / FB / Linkedin Louv is an Audubon Medal recipient, journalist and author of ten books, including “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder” which introduced the concept of nature-deficit disorder and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth. His books have been translated and published in 24 countries, and helped launch an international movement to connect children, families and communities to the natural world. He is co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, an organization continuing to build on that movement. Trees for the Future / FB / X / IG / Linkedin Trains farmers in agroforestry and sustainable land use - so that they can grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. Trees is currently working with thousands of farming families across five countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Over their 30+ year history, they’ve worked around the globe and in 2014, focused their work in select African countries, where the climatic and economic challenges were most pressing and we could make the greatest impact. Since 2016, Munchkin has partnered with Trees of the Future to plant trees in inner cities, developing countries, and rainforests. This work helps counter carbon emissions and support environmentally devastated communities worldwide. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Vibration Swing including the new Vibration Swing featured in this episode (coming soon!) at Munchkin.com & WildLove https://www.munchkin.com/wildlove Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items!  Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 
Letting Our Kids Be Kids
2025/01/06
Structured activities. Monitored playdates. Helicopter parenting. Have we lost the ability to let our kids discover the world on their own? Many believe that free play is a great solution for both child and parent, but what exactly does healthy free play look like for toddlers and young children?  Lenore Skenazy, author and co-founder of Let Grow, explains how allowing children to be more independent will give them skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Then, in our Parenting Story of the Day, Allison Schwalm talks about how daughter struggled with separation anxiety until she found a unique playgroup. The first day she dropped her daughter off, something magical happened. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at [email protected].  Lenore Skenazy / Free Range Kids / IG / FB / X / YT / LinkedIn  Lenore is an American speaker, syndicated columnist, reality show host and author who co-founded Let Grow, an organization advocating for free-range parenting, with Professor Jonathan Haidt, Daniel Shuchman, Dr. Peter Gray. She assisted Haidt with two chapters on his instant #1 New York Times bestseller “The Anxious Generation” and is the author of “Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts With Worry.” She was featured in the award-winning documentary film “Chasing Childhood” which features psychologists, activists, and leaders of the free play movement who fight to bring back the untold benefits of a less curated childhood. "Chasing Childhood" Documentary To learn more about the film, where to stream it, and how to host a screening in your community, please visit: https://chasingchildhooddoc.com/ StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Night Owl Stroller featured in this episode – at Munchkin.com.  Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   Trees for the Future
Why Do We Compare Our Kids to Others?
2024/12/23
Every parent does it – but doesn’t want to admit it. We compare our child to other children or even their siblings. We also know that our “comparing” comes from a deep place of concern. We worry: Are they hitting important developmental milestones? Is there a problem? Maybe everything will be OK eventually?  Lynn and Justin explore this “secret” parenting topic with Dr. Tina Bryson, a psychotherapist, mother, and the co-author of two of the most definitive books on child development and parenting – The New York Times bestseller “The Whole-Brain Child” and “No-Drama Discipline.” Dr. Bryson gives us the practical guidance that every parent needs when we dare to compare.  Then, in our Parenting Story of the Day, we’ll hear from a mom who noticed that her son was different from other kids. What did she do? She embraced it. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at [email protected].  Dr. Tina Bryson / IG / FB / LinkedIn / YouTube / X / The Way of Play Book Dr. Bryson is a psychotherapist, speaker, mother and the Founder/Executive Director of The Center for Connection (“CFC”), a multidisciplinary clinical practice; of The Play Strong Institute, a center devoted to the study, research, and practice of play therapy through a neurodevelopment lens; and The Center for Connection and Neurodiversity, a wing of the CFC devoted to celebrating neurodifferences and providing brain-based occupational therapy across the lifespan. She is also the co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times bestsellers, “The Whole-Brain Child” and “No-Drama Discipline” each of which has been translated into over fifty languages with “The Whole-Brain Child” selling over a million copies. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at [email protected]. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Night Owl Stroller and the WildLove products at Munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   IFAW
BONUS For Kids! The Day The Ice Cream Fell Off The Cone!
2024/12/16
Little Naya's favorite thing in the whole world is Fresh Raspberry Dazzleberry Ice Cream! One day at the park the unthinkable happens - after just one lick of her precious cone, the ice cream falls to the ground with a splat! Oh no! Will Naya’s day be ruined? Will she get another cone? How will Naya and her Mom handle this big, melty disappointment? Parents and kids will love this story based on an all-too real parenting moment that’s filled with twists and turns, wonderful characters, and fun music. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, our story illustrates healthy ways for parents (and kids) to handle tricky situations. Watch the animated video of this and other Season 4 episodes on YouTube at Munchkin / StoryTime Podcast / https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaelLV1d0H9cvT9MY7ZAfGaLEiVUPny_5 StrollerCoaster StoryTime is created by Munchkin Inc, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  Subscribe now and never miss an episode! You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at Munchkin.com.   Follow Munchkin / Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  
I Wanna Win! How To Teach Healthy Competition
2024/12/09
Winning is a big deal to kids – whether it’s on the soccer field or racing their sibling to the car door. And with big competition comes big emotions. So how best to navigate when your child loses – or wins for that matter? Sam Weinman, author of “Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains” joins Lynn and Justin with practical, healthy strategies for parents to help their little ones deal with competition. Tools that we can all use from the toddler years into adulthood. In our Parenting Story of the Day, we hear how Kelsey Demers, a mom of seven, uses family game night to teach her children bigger life lessons–resilience, critical thinking, and the value of spending real “facetime” around the family table.  You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at [email protected].  Sam Weinman / IG / FB / LinkedIn Author Sam Weinman was inspired to pen “Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains,” because his two sons both struggled with losing. Wanting to show them that losing has real benefits, he started on a journey to talk to people—famous and otherwise—about how they handled a notable loss, and what they learned from it.  Weinman is the digital editorial director at Golf Digest and also covered golf and the NHL for The Journal News in Westchester, N.Y. He wrote for numerous publications including USA Today, Golf World, Yahoo! Sports, ESPN the Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. He has been honored with multiple awards in the Associated Press Sports Editors and Golf Writers Association of America writing contests.  Kelsey Demers / IG / TikTok Kelsey and Adam and their seven kids love to play board games! So much so they created the website TheTableTopFamily.com to help everyone find the perfect game to inspire their family to spend more quality time together. They believe that there is nothing more fun than spending an evening together laughing and connecting over the shared experience of playing a game.    StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Spring 2-in-1 Bouncer – at Munchkin.com. Use the CURRENT CODE STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   Trees For the Future  

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4.9 out of 5
163 reviews
★★★★★
annoyyed128647197 2026/02/27
Great podcast
Really good podcast for parents. Episodes are a good length and topics are relevant!
★★★★★
Joyce S H 2024/07/16
Physical Activity Is Even More Important than You Think!
I loved this episode on encouraging play early and often. With children spending more time on screens and less outdoors, it provides insightful inform...
★☆☆☆☆
Kate in LA 2024/09/09
Employees write these reviews
Beware! Majority of positive reviews here are written by EMPLOYEES of Munchkin Inc., the company behind this branded podcast, with no LEGALLY required...
★★★★★
Zluds 2024/05/17
Parenting Masterclass
Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers or just enjoy understanding the parental perspective, "Strollercoaster" is a must-listen. The podcast brilliantly ...
★★★★★
EGE2022 2024/04/05
Every parent needs this podcast
I’m a new parent and this is one of my go-to podcasts. Lynn Smith is a great host. I have an upcoming trip with my toddler and it will be their first ...
★★★★★
glovessong 2024/02/04
Amazing resource for parents and kids!
Love this podcast series so much, esp after finishing the Screentime episode and thought the information was well-rounded as it hit on every corner of...
★★★★★
ARK1997 2024/01/24
"Balancing Acts: A Positive Take on 'Stroller Coaster' Episode 6 – Work-Life Balance. What's That?"
I thoroughly enjoyed episode 6 of "Stroller Coaster: A Parenting Podcast" titled "Work-Life Balance. What's That?" The hosts provided insightful persp...
★★★★★
lunarb 2023/10/24
Practical and Resourceful
I loved hearing the practical advice and real stories from this podcast. Definitely helps to relieve some anxieties associated with parenting!
★☆☆☆☆
abenvie 2023/11/21
How does this help?
Lots of moms dads or psychologists saying kids have feelings be curious why — no steps to apply ever.
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ThatNWAguy 2023/09/13
Quality, easy to digest information!
The information is provided in a simple, entertaining way making it so easy to follow along and understand.
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