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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,

kids & family parenting

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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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00:37:02

Parental Burnout Is Real—Here’s What Helps - Guest:...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/07/26

We dive into the often-overlooked reality of parental burnout, especially among families raising neurodivergent children. Our guest, Vanessa Fox, is a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach with 15+ years of experience—and her own lived journey through burnout.Vanessa shares practical, trauma-informed strategies for burnout.🔔 Subscribe for more expert tips on child development, regulation, and parenting with heart.Timestamps:1:05 What is parental burnout?4:41 Burnout

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00:38:18

The Power of Play for Kids’ Growth - Guest: Kaitlin...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/07/24

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 experiences are essential.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert conversations on child development and therapy!#PlayBasedTherapy #ChildDevelopment #NeurodivergentKids #AACUsers#TherapyThroughPlay #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #SpeechTherapy

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00:01:55

Connect with Your Non-Speaking Child—Guest - Andrea...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/07/23

A short clip from our episode Connect with Your Non-Speaking Child—Guest - Andrea Gingras - A Parent's Guide to Child Development!👉 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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00:37:29

Not Just 5 Senses: Hidden Ones Explained! - Guest...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/07/07

Join us for this eye-opening episode of A Parent’s Guide to Child Development with expert occupational therapist, Bailey Relford, as we uncover the 3 hidden senses that every parent needs to know about.Everybody knows about the 5 main senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) but did you know there are actually 3 more?— the ones that help kids balance, stay calm, or know when they’re hungry? Bailey breaks down proprioception (body awareness), vestibular sense (movement and balance), and

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00:36:09

First Words Begin with First Books! - Guest Sarah...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/06/07

📚 Boost Early Language Development: Read From BirthWant to support your baby’s brain and speech development? Pediatric speech-language pathologist Sarah Schmidt shares must-know tips for reading with your child—starting from day one.Whether you’ve got a newborn, toddler, or preschooler, you’ll learn:Why early reading builds strong brainsEasy routines for busy familiesHow to engage even the most active kidsSigns of healthy speech and language growthBilingual tips + what to do if your child seems

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00:49:43

5 Words your Child MUST know by 18 months old —Guest...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/05/23

Learn all about speech development and what milestones to look out for through the babbling stages of language. Host Annamarie von Firley of Fledglings' Flight sits down and talks with Elizabeth McGuire on speech and language pathology along with her own role and work in helping kids to develop their speaking skills further.👉 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!CONTACT ELIZABETH MCGUIRE FOR AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTEmail: info@BabbleBetter.com0:00 Intro1:11 What age do

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00:46:25

Why Your Child Isn’t Talking Yet—And What You Can Do...

A Parent"s Guide to Child Development ·

2025/05/09

Building Language through Connections: What Parents Need to KnowDiscover powerful, connection-based strategies for building language skills in non-speaking children with Autism or genetic conditions in this insightful episode of "A Parent's Guide to Child Development." Host Annamarie von Firley of Fledglings' Flight welcomes guest expert Andrea Gingras, Speech-Language Pathologist, who specializes in innovative, strength-based communication therapies. In this episode, Andrea shares

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