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PODCAST

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development

Annamarie von Firley

Let"s face it—nobody ever went to college to learn how to raise a baby. Everyone is just making it up as they go along. "A Parent"s Guide to Child Development" is your lifeline to expert wisdom. Learn about the most important information that you didn"t know existed. Hosted by Annamarie von Firley from Fledglings" Flight, this podcast gathers insights from experts in child development such as pediatric OTs, speech language pathologists, child psychologists, lactation consultants, & more,

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00:01:15

How delays in language impact reading ability | A...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/10/20

The connection between language development and reading is enormous, and it plays an essential role in kids' reading development. For the child with delays in speech and language development, this impacts their Phonological Awareness Skills, which helps kids develop their reading skills. Phonological awareness skills allow a child to understand the manipulation of sounds and identify words. It falls under the category of Rhyming, and a child should be able to decipher the words and sounds. It

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00:02:25

Don’t Ignore These Speech Delay Signs in Toddler! | A...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/10/16

Worried your child isn’t talking yet? 🤔In this short, we break down when parents should start to be concerned about speech delays — and what early signs to look for. 🗣️ Early intervention can make all the difference! 💪 💭 Comment below: How old was your child when they started talking?⭐ Save this video if you’re tracking your child’s milestones.💬 Share your experience in the comments — every story helps another parent!👍 Like for more expert speech therapy insights and subscribe for more child

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00:01:39

Is DMI Therapy for your child? Guest Kacee Stevens -...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/10/14

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is a type of physical treatment that involves occupational and physical therapy to support kids with delayed motor development and growth milestones. DMI Therapy is helpful for many kinds of diagnoses, such as Down syndrome, genetic syndrome, cerebral palsy, or low muscular tone. It helps the kids on their journey to physical health and in their growth milestones. Time Stamps:0:02 Who does DMI Therapy?0:03 Who is Dynamic Movement Intervention for?0:08 Which

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00:02:47

The Mighty Suck: A Reflex With a Mission 💪👶 | A...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/10/13

From the moment they’re born, babies have an incredible instinct — the sucking reflex! This natural reflex helps newborns feed, bond with parents, and start their journey of growth and development. 🍼💖In this short, you’ll learn:✅ What the sucking reflex is✅ Why it’s so important for newbornsTimestamps: 0:06 What is the sucking reflex?0:19 When does the sucking reflex begin?0:23 When should the sucking reflex be mastered?0:30 When does the sucking reflex integrate?0:43 What does the sucking reflex

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00:02:59

Hacks for your Toddler's Healthy Sleep Habits-Guest...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/10/08

Creating a healthy bedtime environment for your children, both during the day and at night, is crucial. It significantly affects their sleeping routine, and the surrounding noise plays a substantial role in their ability to nap. Having a sound machine really helps the toddler, and making your room's lights calming and relaxing is necessary for the baby to sleep well and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which is essential for their growth and the well-being of their parents. Contact Diana Zales: IG

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00:57:45

What Too Much Screen Time Does to Developing...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/10/06

📱👶 Are our kids spending too much time in front of screens? In today’s video, we explore how excessive screen time can affect children’s developing brains, emotions, & learning abilities. From reduced attention spans and sleep struggles to the impact on social skills and creativity, we break down what parents, caregivers, & educators need to know.What you'll learn in this podcast: How screen time affects brain developmentThe hidden link between screens and sleep problemsWhy social

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00:01:22

Potty Training on a Schedule.

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/25

🚽✨ Potty training doesn’t have to be stressful! One of the BEST tricks parents swear by is keeping kids on a simple potty schedule. ⏰💡 Regular bathroom breaks help reduce accidents, build confidence, and make the whole process smoother for you AND your little one. 🙌👶Ready to make potty training easier? Let’s talk about why schedules work! 💖Contact Tabitha Poole:https://www.tabithapoole.com/https://www.instagram.com/toilettimewithtabby/Follow us:Fledglings’ Flight:

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00:01:10

📚 When Kids Don’t Like Books: Try This Trick!

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/23

Not every child loves sitting still with a storybook — and that’s okay! Some kids are natural movers who need a different approach. 📖✨✅ Choose nonfiction books about their real interests (like trains or animals)✅ Use action-based books they can act out✅ Create your own simple storybooks with pictures from everyday lifeMake reading fun, personal, and active — so your child learns to love stories in their own way. 💡💛#ParentingTips #EarlyLiteracy #ChildDevelopment #ReadingWithKids

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00:01:05

Why Eye Contact & Messy Play Matter for Babies 👶✨

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/21

Put the phone down and make those everyday moments count. Bath time, diaper changes, messy play — they all build your baby’s social and relational skills. Let them explore, get messy, and grow! 💕 #parenting #babytips

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00:54:41

How Play Shapes Child Development - A Parent's Guide...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/20

Play isn’t just fun — it’s the foundation of your child’s learning, growth, and confidence.Host Annamarie Von Firley talks with Dr. Celina Moore, a board‑certified pediatrician with 20+ years of experience, about how play evolves from infancy through the preschool years.Discover why play is essential for brain development, social‑emotional growth, and motor skills — and learn practical ways to support your child at every stage. From tummy time to pretend play, from parallel play to kindergarten

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00:01:10

📚 When Kids Don’t Like Books: Try This Trick!

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/19

Not every child loves sitting still with a storybook — and that’s okay! Some kids are natural movers who need a different approach. 📖✨✅ Choose nonfiction books about their real interests (like trains or animals)✅ Use action-based books they can act out✅ Create your own simple storybooks with pictures from everyday lifeMake reading fun, personal, and active — so your child learns to love stories in their own way. 💡💛#ParentingTips #EarlyLiteracy #ChildDevelopment #ReadingWithKids

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00:01:05

Why Eye Contact & Messy Play Matter for Babies 👶✨

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/18

Put the phone down and make those everyday moments count. Bath time, diaper changes, messy play — they all build your baby’s social and relational skills. Let them explore, get messy, and grow! 💕 #parenting #babytips

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00:01:25

What Is Gestalt Learning? (In 60 Seconds!) - A...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/17

✨ Ever wondered why some kids repeat words or phrases (echolalia)? It’s not just “copying”—it’s part of gestalt language learning! 🧩 Children often learn language in big chunks first (like song lyrics or whole sentences) before breaking them down into smaller parts. This is a natural and important way many kids develop communication skills. 💬👶Contact Andrea Gingras:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slplovewithoutwords/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slp_mentor4u/Facebook:

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00:46:10

The Science of Sleep: Helping Babies, Toddlers &...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/06

Sleep is one of the biggest challenges for new parents — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we sit down with sleep expert Diana Zales to answer the questions parents are asking most about healthy rest for babies, toddlers, and themselves. From understanding how much sleep children really need at each stage, to decoding night wakings, naps, and sleep regressions, Diana shares practical strategies backed by science and compassion. We’ll tackle hot topics like:How baby and adult sleep

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00:08:15

BONUS: Sitting on the Job: Why Your Baby’s Lack of...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/09/04

😴 Another sleep regression? Yep. At 6 months, sitting skills (or the lack of them) can wreck your baby’s sleep. Growth spurts, solids, and sitting skills (or lack thereof) can throw your baby’s sleep completely off track.🎧 In this episode, Sitting on the Job: Why Your Baby’s Lack of Sitting Skills Leads to Sleep Regression, we unpack:✔️ Why milestones like rolling + sitting can derail sleep✔️ How to spot the signs of a 6-month regression✔️ Play-based exercises to help your baby build the muscles

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00:02:28

Is It Stress or Parental Burnout? Here’s How to Tell...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/08/24

Ever wonder if what you're feeling is just stress — or something deeper? In this clip, pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Vanessa Fox breaks down how to tell the difference between everyday parenting stress and full-blown *parental burnout*.She also shares simple ways to recognize when *you* are dysregulated — even in the heat of the moment — so you can stop the spiral and reconnect with your child from a place of safety, not survival.Watch this before your next meltdown moment.🔔

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00:52:13

Safe, Brave, or Dangerous? The Truth About Kids’ Play...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/08/16

What does it really mean for a toy to be safe—and how can we balance protecting our kids with letting them take healthy risks? 🎠In this episode, Dr. Sara Mursic, founder of Toy Scope, introduces her powerful framework for Safe Play, Brave Play, and Dangerous Play. We explore how parents can:Spot hidden hazards in toys and play spacesSupport kids’ confidence, resilience, and problem-solving through brave playAdapt safety for neurodivergent children or different developmental stagesRecognize common

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00:57:10

What No One Tells You About Postpartum: The Truth...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/08/09

The postpartum period is more than just sleepless nights and diaper changes—it's a complete transformation of identity, body, and spirit. In this powerful episode of A Parent's Guide to Child Development, host Annamarie von Firley sits down with Gabrielle Rose, a postpartum doula and Ayurvedic practitioner, to uncover the realities of the fourth trimester that no one talks about.From understanding what a doula really does, to why our Western approach to postpartum care is failing moms, this

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00:37:02

Tired as a Mother (or Father) - Guest: Vanessa Fox -...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/08/07

Parenting isn’t supposed to break you—so why does it feel that way sometimes?In this powerful episode of A Parent's Guide to Child Development, we dive into the often-overlooked reality of parental burnout, especially among families raising neurodivergent children. Timestamps1:05 What is parental burnout?4:41 Burnout connected to parents' dysregulated nervous system5:49 What is dysregulation?7:15 How can a parent tell if they are in a fight, flight, or freeze?9:20 Why is it important for

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00:38:18

What Is Play Therapy? A Guide for Parents and...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/08/06

Why is play more than just fun and games? In this inspiring conversation with play advocate and therapy expert Kaitlin, we explore how play forms the foundation for child development—especially for neurodivergent children and AAC users. From imaginary play and sensory bins, discover how different types of play support motor skills, emotional regulation, communication, and real-world problem-solving. We challenge outdated myths about “non-functional” play and explain why open-ended, child-led

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