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Welcome to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast, where we explore all things related to motherhood, from career and relationships to parenting and wellness. Join me, Nina Spears – “The Baby Chick,” your baby expert and host, as we dive into topics that matter to mothers. We share personal stories and insights and interview experts and parents who provide valuable advice and perspectives. Whether you’re a first-time mom just starting out or a seasoned pro, we’ve got you covered. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let’s chick chat!

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Finance

Raising Money-Smart Kids: Financial Literacy Tips for Parents

In this episode, we chat with David Delisle about how to teach our kids about money and tips on how to boost their financial literacy.

School-Aged Kids (5 - 12 years)

The Great Sleepover Debate: To Allow Sleepovers or Not?

Here, we chat with Kristin Andrus about the sleepover debate, and how to make the best decision for your kids when it comes to sleepovers.

Recovery

How To Care For Your Body and Pelvic Floor After Childbirth

In this episode, we chat with Liz Miracle about how to best take care of your body after childbirth, especially your pelvic floor.

Motherhood

How to Honor Your Parenting Journey & Enjoy Each Moment with OliviaR

We chatted with Irina Reeves about motherhood, honoring your parenting journey, enjoying the moments, and her jewelry company, OliviaR.

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Parenting with Compassion: The Power of Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury

In this episode, we chat with Janet Lansbury about respectful parenting, the science behind it, the benefits, how it helps parents, and more.

Motherhood

Navigating Pregnancy and New Motherhood in the Spotlight With Jessica Tarlov

Jessica Tarlov talks about navigating a wonderful yet demanding career during pregnancy and motherhood and her advice for mothers.

Motherhood

Today’s Modern Mom Problems & Solutions

Tara Clark chats with us about some of the most common modern mom problems mothers face today and solutions to help us move forward.

Motherhood

The Mother-Load: How to Carry Less & Enjoy Motherhood More

Erica Djossa chats with us about the invisible “mother-load” all moms carry and how moms can learn to carry less and enjoy motherhood more.

Newsworthy

Beyond the Finish Line: Allyson Felix’s Journey Through Motherhood and Success

Allyson Felix shares her journey through motherhood — from her career as a professional athlete to embracing life as a mother of two and more.

Pregnancy Health

Pregnancy Nutrition Tips for a Happy, Healthy 9 Months & Beyond

Here we chat with Stephanie about pregnancy nutrition and what expectant moms need to know to have a happy, healthy 9 months and beyond.

Postpartum Health

Navigating Birth Control: Your Options Explained

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bana Kashani about navigating birth control—what the options are, how they work, their efficacy, and more!

Lifestyle

Why This OBGYN Stands With Midwifery and the Power of Choice

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Darrell Martin about his experience advocating for women and their choice of maternity care, his support of midwives, and the five key roles of midwives in creating a safe birthing environment.

TTC

Acupuncture and Fertility: How It Can Help

We're chatting with Dr. Haley Parker about acupuncture and fertility; the benefits, risks, what to expect, and the science behind it.

Tips

Clean Start: Detoxifying Your Home for Newborns & Kids

In this episode, we're chatting with Sophia Ruan Gushée about detoxifying your home for your family, why it is important, and how to do it.

Parenting Tips

Teaching Kids the Power of Kindness

Our guest Rachel Tomlinson shares how we can teach our kids to be kind, what kindness *really* looks like, and tips and strategies to encourage kids to be kind.

First Trimester

Dreaming for Two: All About Pregnancy Sleep

We're chatting with Dr. Ann Kristin about prenatal sleep, common sleep issues women experience during pregnancy, and how to overcome them all.

Parenting Tips

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online with Tim Estes

Listen to an eye-opening and jaw-dropping conversation with Tim Estes about what parents REALLY need to know about keeping their kids safe online.

Pregnancy Health

Nutrition Tips for Mind & Body Alignment in Pregnancy

Listen here to an inspiring conversation with Dr. Paul Quinn about his experience as a male midwife, nutrition tips for a better pregnancy, and ways to have good mind-body alignment during pregnancy.

Parenting Tips

Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child

We're chatting with Kelley Coleman about her journey as a parent of a child with disabilities. She shares her tips and advice to parents starting their journey of parenting a disabled child and so much more.

Birth Tips

Preparing for a Safe Birth & Healthy Baby With Gina Mundy

If you're pregnant, this episode is for you. Nina chats with childbirth attorney Gina Mundy about what she has seen and knows how to have a safer birth and have a healthy baby. Tune in to listen!

Health for Kids

Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Our Kids & Our Health

In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Nicole Avena about the impact of sugar, sugar cravings, and the effect sugar has on our health and the health of our kids.

Parenting Tips

Raising Good Humans: Teaching Life Skills & Emotional Intelligence to Our Kids with Dr. Jenny Woo

Dr. Jenny Woo talks to us about what we REALLY need to know as parents to build life skills and emotional intelligence in our kids and, essentially, how to raise good humans.

Birth Tips

What Are the Signs That Labor is Starting?

Unsure if you'll really know you're in labor? In this episode, doula, Nina Spears, shares the signs to look for to know when labor is starting.

Parenting Tips

Switching Up Your Parenting Styles and the Pressures of Social Media with Moms on Call

Laura and Jennifer from Moms on Call share the different parenting styles, how to find your parenting style, and the pressures of social media.

First Trimester

6 Steps on How to Pick the Right Doula for You

An expert doula with over 10 years of experience shares her top tips on picking the right doula for you and what to consider.

Motherhood

Navigating Mommy Burnout & Reclaiming Motherhood with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

Dr. Sheryl Ziegler talks with us about mommy burnout and how to navigate and reclaim your life all while raising healthy and happy children.

Babies (3 - 11 months)

Discovering Your Parenting Style That Best Suits You and Your Baby with Dr. Sears

World-renowned pediatrician and author, Dr. William Sears, MD, shares heartfelt stories and expert tips on developing the parenting style that works best for you and your children.

Breastfeeding

Combining Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding Just Got Easier with Emulait

In this episode, we talk with Madi about the challenges and solutions of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding and how Emulait can help.