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BDA Baby™ (Before, During & After Baby) is an interview-based series hosted by New York Times bestselling author, mother, wife and advocate, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. Each week, Katherine has meaningful conversations with experts, notable specialists, and friends, covering topics that resonate with the BDA Baby community surrounding pregnancy, sex, partner relationships, birth experiences, fertility challenges, health and wellness, and so much more.
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Cora Jakes Coleman joins us today to talk about all things adoption! She shares her profound and challenging journey to motherhood. Cora shares how her PCOS diagnosis led her to reevaluate her path to motherhood. We discuss how motherhood transcends biological ties and how important nurturing and consistency are to children. Cora talks about her jo…
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Chriselle Lim on Balancing Motherhood and a Career
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Chriselle Lim joins us today to talk about the challenges of balancing motherhood and a career. She shares her experience as a working mom and mother of two young girls with us, highlighting her innovative childcare solution, Bumo. We discuss Bumo, which is a childcare solution that also offers date night care service, as well as educational progra…
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Camila Alves McConaughey joins us today to share her new book, “Just Try One Bite”. Her new book is a hilarious take on picky eating with adults. Camila shares her journey in the kitchen, her experiences as a mother, and her efforts to introduce her children to healthy foods with us. She shares numerous insights on making cooking enjoyable for both…
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Breaking the Postpartum Silence: How Anya is Redefining Recovery with Jane Baecher
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This episode was recorded before my baby arrived, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you! Days before I had my baby, I spoke with Jane Baecher, founder of Anya, about the profound lack of support for mothers during the postpartum period—a gap that inspired her to create a company focused on healing and recovery. Anya was born from Jane’s p…
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Brooklyn Decker on Maternal Health and Postpartum
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Brooklyn Decker joins us today to share her postpartum and motherhood experiences. She shares the challenges many women face with pregnancy and postpartum care. Brooklyn speaks about the lack of preparation many women face regarding maternal health, particularly the physical and emotional aspects of giving birth. Brooklyn shares about her collabora…
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Building Boundaries and Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Becky Kennedy
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This episode was recorded before my baby arrived, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you! This week on BDA Baby, we sit down with Dr. Becky Kennedy to tackle some of the biggest parenting challenges today. With the holidays approaching, many of us struggle with setting boundaries for our kids—especially with family. Dr. Becky offers a fres…
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Maegan Brown (The BakerMama) on Cooking with Children
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Maegan Brown, better known as The BakerMama, joins us today to discuss her new book Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion. Maegan talks to us about her journey in the culinary world and how she involves the whole family in the kitchen! She speaks about the importance of involving children in cooking from a young age. Maegan encou…
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Tia Mowry on Navigating Single Motherhood, Finding Joy, and Building Emotional Resilience
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This week, Tia Mowry joins us to share her journey through major life transitions, from single motherhood to personal growth and embracing new beginnings. Tia opens up about the ups and downs of this new chapter, her dedication to being present in every moment, and the healing practices that help her stay grounded. We discuss how she balances the d…
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Laura from Brightly joins us today to discuss sustainable parenting practices. Laura shares how parents can help reduce waste and make eco-friendly choices. We discuss the need for realistic and accessible solutions for parents, such as cloth diapering, meal planning to reduce food waste, and using eco-friendly alternatives for food storage. We dis…
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Tovah Haim, founder and CEO of Bodily, joins us today to discuss postpartum and postpartum isolation. Tovah founded her company Bodily in order to raise awareness about postpartum isolation. Bodily aims to provide resources for both mothers and their partners in order to foster both understanding and empathy regarding the postpartum time. We discus…
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Trust Your Gut: The Power of Speaking Up in Medical Misdiagnosis with Alice Tapper
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This week, we’re joined by Alice Tapper, the inspiring young author of Use Your Voice, a book inspired by her experience with misdiagnosed appendicitis. Alice shares how this lighter retelling of her journey encourages kids to speak up when they’re in pain and reminds parents not to ignore the signs when something feels off. As Alice begins her nex…
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BeWellKelly on the Importance of Nutrition
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Kelly LeVeque, functional nutritionist and best-selling author, joins us today to discuss the critical role of nutrition before, during, and after baby. Kelly talks about the importance of proper nutrition postpartum and how it aids in recovery and milk production. We discuss the book “The First Forty Days”, which is a must read for postpartum nutr…
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Becky Vieira joins us today to discuss her book, Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood. Becky’s book serves both as a resource and a love letter to new moms, offering insights and support during a transformative time in their life. Becky shares with us the importance of addressing the postpartum ex…
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Healing Hormones, Fertility, Anxiety, and More through Acupuncture with Katya Mosely
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This week, we’re diving into the world of acupuncture with Katya Mosely from Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness. Katya breaks down how acupuncture can support hormone health and fertility, helping at every stage—whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating postpartum, or managing menopause. For those a bit nervous about needles, Katya offers rea…
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Dr. Shannon Clark (Babies After 35) on Infertility
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Dr. Shannon Clark (Babies After 35) joins us today to discuss her journey through infertility and the impact of her social media account in educating others about reproductive health. Dr. Clark underwent IVF treatment and discusses the challenges she faced. She talks to us about her multiple failed embryo transfers and her complicated twin pregnanc…
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Hormones, Health, and Early Puberty: Dr. Aviva Romm’s Guide for Parents
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In this episode, Dr. Aviva Romm joins us to discuss hormone health and the lifestyle and environmental factors impacting young girls and women today. With girls entering puberty at younger ages, Dr. Romm sheds light on the role of environmental factors, including endocrine disruptors that are present in everyday items. She shares practical tips for…
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Ashley Spivey on Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
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Ashley Spivey joins us today to talk about infertility and pregnancy loss. She shares her journey navigating unexplained infertility. Ashley shares how she experienced multiple pregnancies and losses and the emotional toll it took on her. Throughout our conversation, Ashley highlights the importance of women trusting their instincts and the importa…
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Jessi Malay on Mom Life: Setting Boundaries and Raising Three Daughters
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This week, we’re joined by Jessi Malay as she shares her journey into motherhood, raising three daughters, and how she and her husband prioritize communication and boundaries to stay connected . We talk about all 3 of Jessi’s pregnancies and births, all very different experiences. Jessi opens up about the joy of watching her 3 girls grow into their…
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Ashley Lemieux joins us today to talk about her journey to motherhood. In our open and honest conversation, Ashley shares the details of her pregnancy loss with us, recounting her struggles with grief after losing two children and the healing process that followed. She emphasizes the importance of community support during pregnancy and the importan…
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Unplugging Our Kids: Julie Scelfo on Fighting Media Addiction
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This week, we talk with Julie Scelfo mother, journalist and, founder of MAMA (Mothers Against Media Addiction), to discuss her mission to combat media addiction in kids. Julie explains how the rising mental health crisis among youth is deeply tied to media overuse. She shares practical tips for parents on managing their kids' screen time, advocatin…
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My dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, joins us today to talk about all things fatherhood! We discuss my dad’s parenting style, and he shares anecdotes from my childhood. My dad shares how his strict household rules, such as chores and curfews, ultimately shaped my siblings and I into the people we are today. He candidly shares his favorite parts of father…
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Raising the Next Generation of Changemakers with Lindsey Cormack
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It’s election season and a lot of us are wondering how to navigate this topic with our kids. This week on #BDABaby, we’re diving into a conversation with Lindsey Cormack, author of new book “how to raise a citizen”, all about raising kids who are thoughtful, mindful and are inspired to make positive change in their communities and the world. ! In t…
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Ariane Goldman, founder of HATCH, joins us today to talk about her company, HATCH. Ariane shares her journey and inspiration to start HATCH and how it quickly grew into an online platform that fostered a supportive community that addresses the needs of women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In our conversation, Ariane emphasizes the need fo…
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Fighting Breast Cancer at 30: Ali Heitz’s Inspiring Journey
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In honor of breast cancer awareness month, this week’s episode of #BDABaby, we are joined by Ali Heitz, who opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis at just 30 years old. She shares her journey to getting diagnosed and what it felt like to be processing her diagnosis alongside making the decision to preserve her fertility. Today, Ali is cancer-fr…
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Aliza Sokolow joins us today to talk about all things mindful eating. We discuss the importance of introducing foods to children and how to teach children healthy eating habits. Aliza shares her journey to mindful eating with us, sharing that she had to work through her own struggles with unhealthy snacking. She shares the importance of parents mod…
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Juggling Fame, Motherhood, and a Rare Diagnosis: Catherine Reitman Gets Real
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This week, we sit down with Catherine Reitman to explore her journey as a working mom raising a child with a rare diagnosis. Catherine opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and the loss of identity many new moms face. She shares how these challenges inspired her to create the hit show Workin’ Moms and sheds light on the parts of m…
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Al Roker joins us today to talk about all things fatherhood! Al shares insights into both the challenges and joys of parenthood. Al talks about raising his special needs son, Nick, and what joy that has brought him. Al talks about the emotional milestones parents go through as their children get older, such as starting school, going off to college,…
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From Chaos to Culinary: Monique Volz’s Secrets for Delicious, Nutritious Meals
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This week, we're diving into the culinary world with Monique Volz, the creative force behind "The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook." Monique shares the secrets to creating easy, nutritious, and family-friendly recipes for every meal, all while juggling life as a mom to three young boys. Tune in as she dishes out expert advice on eating for fertility, pre…
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Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage, joins us today to talk about all things pregnancy loss. Dr. Zucker shares her personal experience with miscarriage both as an individual and with her partner. She shares resources those who experienced pregnancy loss can seek out for support. Dr. Zucker shares how instrumental supp…
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Why Everyone Needs Pelvic Floor Therapy: Insights from The Down There Doc
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Join us this week as Dr. Marcy Crouch, also known as The Down There Doc, dives deep into the essential topic of pelvic floor health. As a leading pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Crouch shares why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for pre or postpartum patients—it’s for everyone at all phases of life! Learn how pelvic floor therapy can help allev…
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Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, joins us today to talk about all things skincare! Dr. Lee answers questions from viewers about skin and skincare during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnancy limits the skincare products we can use, but Dr. Lee shares some tips and tricks she has learned as a dermatologist. We discuss preventative me…
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Back-to-School Health Hacks: Expert Tips from Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter
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This week, pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter, host of “The Pediatrician Next Door” podcast, shares must-know tips to keep your kids healthy as the new school year begins. Discover how to prevent and shorten illnesses, protect newborns, and confidently set boundaries with family to safeguard your baby’s health. Plus, get Dr. Hunter’s surprising product …
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Cleo Wade, mother, author, and poet, joins us today to discuss her book “What the Road Said”. We discuss Cleo’s inspiration for her book, as well as the message Cleo wanted to bring to readers. We go down memory lane together as Cleo speaks about what inspired her to write her book. We discuss the importance of fostering a sense of curiosity with o…
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Feeding littles lunches with Megan McNamee
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Megan McNamee of the hugely popular account, Feeding Littles, joins us this week to talk about food, kids and her new book, Feeding Littles Lunches. As a mom myself, this book is filled with so many inspirational images and ideas to get back to packing lunches and snacks fun for the whole family! The pictures and info included in the pages take the…
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Dr. Heather Irobunda on Black Maternal Mortality
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Dr. Heather Irobunda joins us today to talk about the alarming Black maternal health crisis in the United States. Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white mothers. Dr. Irobunda talks to us about the systemic issues Black mothers face, such as lack of access to quality healthcare and st…
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Preppy Kitchen and Fatherhood with John Kanell
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If you follow John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen on Instagram, you know how beautiful and delicious he makes everything look, so today we jump into how he makes it all work as a dad to two, plus his new cookbook! John shared different tips and tricks he has learned about parenthood that he can apply in the kitchen, one of them that I loved, using cookin…
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The Vagina Whisperer on Pelvic Floor Health
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Dr. Sara Reardon, better known as The Vagina Whisperer, joins us today to talk about all things pelvic floor health! She explains what the pelvic floor actually is and why it is such an important and vital part of our bodies. We discuss all things pelvic floor therapy and why she personally recommends that all women should have at least one therapy…
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Parenting at Your Child’s Pace with Dr. Gator
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Truth- Ever since becoming a mom, pediatrician chats are some of my favorite ones. So for this weeks super interesting convo, Dr. Joel Walsh AKA DR. Gator joins us to talk about all things parenting and childhood. Dr. Gator is a board certified pediatrician and the author of his newly launched book, Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative P…
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Dr. Cassidy on Sex and Partner Relationships
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Dr. Cassidy Freitas, “Dr. Cassidy”, joins us today to talk all things sex and partner relationships! Dr. Cassidy shares why it is important to discuss roles, expectations, support systems, and partner love languages prior to baby’s arrival in order to mitigate partner conflict. Dr. Cassidy stresses to listeners the importance of being proactive wit…
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Prepare Your Core and Pelvic Floor For Childbirth with Emma Lovewell
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Peloton instructor and author, Emma Lovewell, joins us this week to share her journey to well known fitness guru and fill us in on her pregnancy so far. We dive into how she tapped into her “masculine energy” that landed her a leading role at Peloton and what she’s learned from stepping outside her comfort zone to land in the amazing career she’s i…
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Sarah Wright Olsen on Introducing Siblings and Postpartum
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Sarah Wright Olsen joins us today to talk about the best ways to introduce new siblings! She discusses how to introduce siblings to a new baby and talks about the importance of using specific language during the introduction. Sarah talks to us about how to navigate sibling jealousy and provides us with some tips to help mitigate jealousy. She talks…
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WTF is going on with our hormones with Dr. Taz
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This week, we’re joined by wellness expert, board certified pediatrician and best selling author, Dr. Taz Bhatia. We do a deep dive into all things hormones for all phases of life. Whether its hormones in adolescence, pregnancy/postpartum or menopause, your hormones have a huge impact in your overall health and wellness. She emphasizes the importan…
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Dr. Shefali joins us today to talk about how to be a conscious parent and how to nurture a strong bond between siblings. Dr. Shefali discusses her latest book, The Parenting Map, and how important it is for parents to be self-aware. She talks to us about the importance of avoiding comparisons between siblings and how important it is to focus on who…
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Lea Michele- baby #2, her Conception Journey with PCOS and Endometriosis
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This week, Lea Michele joins us to share updates as she prepares to welcome her second baby. We discuss how this pregnancy differs from her first and explore the many life changes she's experienced since our last conversation. Lea talks about the challenges of returning to full-time work as a mama, moving back to New York City, and raising a toddle…
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Lauryn Bosstick, wife, mom, and creator of The Skinny Confidential, joins us today to talk about all things postpartum! Lauryn talks to us about her experience with a hormone doctor and how essential it was for her to get her health in check after giving birth to her firstborn. Lauryn suffered from postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts and shar…
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Keltie Knight Talks Hysterectomy and the Importance of Prioritizing Your Health
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This week, Keltie Knight joins us to discuss her health journey over the past ten years, which led to her having a hysterectomy. Like many women, Keltie struggled for years with painful periods and was often dismissed by doctors who attributed her pain to womanhood. She was advised to have a better work-life balance and to de-stress. Years later, K…
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Jason and Lauren Kennedy join us today to talk about their journey to parenthood. They speak to us about what led them to pursue fertility testing and how important it was that they have faith and trust in God’s timing. As an IVF baby herself, Lauren found out that in order to become pregnant, she would need to undergo IVF herself. Lauren shares he…
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Big Little Feelings and MotherCould on Battery Safety at Home
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This week, toddler experts Kristin and Deena of Big Little Feelings (@biglittlefeelings) and sensory play genius Myriam of MotherCould (@mothercould) join us to talk about the hidden hazards of batteries in the home and the small changes you can make to help keep your kids safe. This conversation is in partnership with Energizer and their world’s f…
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Join us today as we rerelease the first ever episode of BDA Baby! Erica Chidi, author, health educator, and co-founder of LOOM joins us today to discuss all things menstrual cycles and fertility. She speaks to us about the importance of knowing your own body and why tracking your menstrual cycle is so important. Erica educates us on the best time t…
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Shawn Johnson East on Intergenerational Parenting
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Mother, Olympian, and New York Times Best Selling author, Shawn Johnson East joins us today to discuss intergenerational parenting. When Shawn was pregnant with her first baby, her parents moved across the country in order to support her as she entered motherhood. Shawn’s parents are super hands on in raising their grandchildren and come over to he…
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