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Welcome to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast — where motherhood meets real talk. Hosted by Nina Spears, “The Baby Chick,” this show dives into everything from parenting and pregnancy to career, relationships, and wellness. With personal stories, expert interviews, and honest conversations, each episode offers support, insight, and a sense of connection. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parent, there’s a seat for you at the table. Let’s chick chat!

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Babies (3 - 11 months)

How to Get Your Baby Talking! Tips & Tricks from the Speech Sisters

If you're worried your baby isn't saying enough words, the Speech Sisters are sharing helpful tips to get your baby talking!

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

The Best Tips for Keeping Your Toddler Busy and Happy

We're chatting with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler and she is sharing her best tips for keeping your toddler busy and happy!

School-Aged Kids (5 - 12 years)

Tips to Empower Our Girls Through Courage, Confidence, and Self-Love

Studies show that a girl's self-esteem peaks at age nine and falls from there. We want to make a change and empower our girls. Here's how.

First Trimester

Let’s Make Your Pregnancy Easier! Advice From Dr. Sterling OBGYN

We know that pregnancy isn't easy. That's why we have Dr. Sterling sharing her tips on how to make your pregnancy easier and healthier.

Relationships

When Partners Become Parents: Essential Relationship Advice From Catherine O’Brien

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & founder of Happy With Baby, Catherine O'Brien is sharing helpful relationship advice for new parents.

Babies (3 - 11 months)

Debunking Baby Sleep Myths

As parents, we hear all the sleep tips & rules. But is everything accurate? Janey Reilly is taking with us about al the baby sleep myths.

Motherhood

How to Be More Mindful in Motherhood: Tips & Exercises to Stay Present

Josephine Atluri shares some incredible insight on how to become more mindful in motherhood along with tips and exercises to say present! 

Recovery

Natural Postpartum Healing with Momotaro

So much happens to our bodies after childbirth. Thankfully there are gentle products that can help us like Momotaro Apotheca.

Birth Stories

Birth Trauma and How to Overcome a Difficult Birthing Experience

We're chatting with psychologist Teela Tomassetti about birth trauma and how to overcome a difficult birthing experience. Here's what to know.

Motherhood

Cognitive Changes in Motherhood and the Real Scoop on Mommy Brain

Dr. Mona shares how to support your own cognitive changes (aka mommy brain) while also fueling your baby’s cognitive changes.

Pregnancy Health

Nutrition in Pregnancy: How DNA Affects Our Nutritional Needs & What We Can Do

We are chatting with Dr. Nicole Avena about nutrition in pregnancy, how our DNA and lifestyle play a major part, as well as what we can do.

Holidays

Good Habits to Implement Now to Prevent Toddler Tantrums During the Holidays

The holidays are stressful enough without meltdowns. Luckily, Leanne has some tools to help us prevent toddler tantrums during the holidays.

Recovery

Helpful Tips to Boost Your Postpartum Recovery

Today, I'm talking with Katherine Baquie, founder of FitNest Mama. Kath is sharing her tips on how to help boost your postpartum recovery.

Nursery Design

How to Design Your Perfect Nursery

An exciting yet overwhelming part of planning for baby is designing your perfect nursery. Interior designer, Naomi Coe, is sharing her tips!

Babies (3 - 11 months)

Frequently Asked Questions About Babywearing Answered

Interested in babywearing? Today, two experts are answering frequently asked questions about babywearing and they're sharing their tips.

Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Potty Training, Bedwetting, and Childhood Constipation: What This Doctor Wants Parents to Know

Dr. Hodges is the country's leading authority on bedwetting, potty training & childhood constipation. Today, he's answering our questions.

Birth Tips

What To Do With Your Placenta After Giving Birth

Today we are talking with Cliodhna Griffin about what a placenta does and what options women have after it has detached from their uterus.

Babies (3 - 11 months)

How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe

Barry Cik is on the show sharing what the biggest risks & dangers are with infant sleep & why breathability is important in crib mattresses.

Motherhood

A Rainbow Baby Story: One Mom’s Storm and Rainbow

With National Rainbow Baby Day, August 22nd, we have Taylor Molitierno sharing her rainbow baby story with us. We are moved and honored.

Postpartum Tips

Maternal Mental Health: One Mom’s Story About Her First Year of Motherhood

On this episode, we are talking to filmmaker and mother, Erin Bagwell, about the importance of maternal mental health and her film, Year One.

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

How to Handle Toddler Tantrums with Grace

All toddlers have tantrums and they can be exhausting. Devon Kuntzman is sharing tips on how parents can handle toddler tantrums with grace.

Motherhood

What It’s REALLY Like Being a Mom of Triplets

Brittany Werth is a mom of triplets and she's sharing about her pregnancy, her transition from one child to four, and what all mothers need to know.

New Moms

Ways Partners Can Help New Moms During Postpartum

This episode is for all the partners who have just had a baby. If you're not sure how you can help new moms during postpartum, listen here!

First Trimester

How to Participate in Shared Decision Making with Your Doctor During Pregnancy

Good healthcare starts with communication. Dr. Auguste shares how to participate in shared decision making with your doctor during pregnancy.

Parenting Tips

Water Safety With Kids: What Parents Need to Know

It's summertime and families are spending more time in the water. With kids, you have to be safe, so we're talking all about water safety.

Postpartum Food

Food and Emotional Support During Postpartum

Postpartum can be a beautiful yet fragile time. Here's what women need to know about the foods and support during postpartum they deserve.

Postpartum Tips

What to Expect During the Postpartum Period

Postpartum is a time that not enough expecting women prepare for. Here's what to know and expect during the postpartum period.

Birth Tips

What to Expect When You Check Into the Hospital in Labor

Reduce your fear of childbirth by educating yourself. We're chatting about what to expect when you check into the hospital in labor.