Hey parents, tune in as Dr. Cassidy Freitas holds space for conversations with experts from around the world and parents who have been through it. With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. Cassidy offers education in topics ranging from pregnancy, fertility, postpartum, parenting, partner relationships, emotional wellness, creative living and more! This podcast is not a substitute for therapy and if you're struggling you should seek help from a licensed provider in your area. Follow for more @drcassidy and you can learn more about her California-based private practice at www.drcassidymft.com. more

Scott Levin is a divorce attorney and divorce financial expert who has dedicated his career to helping couples and parents resolve disputes through mediation so they stay out of court and stay in control. Protecting children is at the heart of Scott's work as a mediation divorce specialist. Scott shares tips and advice for couples and parents wanting to learn how to divorce amicably without going to court. As a family law attorney in San Diego, California, Scott has more than two decades of experience and stories and tales to share and an incredible array of unique and interesting guests that join him to share their own ideas and experiences. We discuss the benefits of divorce mediation and the reasons why couples navigating divorce should choose peace and opt for the mediation process as opposed to hiring divorce lawyers and entering the litigation battlefield.    Known by colleagues and clients as the Chief PeaceKeeper™,  Scott is the founder and managing partner of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, a firm with hundreds of 5 star reviews from couples who have benefitted from Scott's legal and financial expertise and caring approach over his many years in the field. Learn strategies to tackling divorce and co-parenting disputes through a team approach with Scott Levin.  more

A family medicine podcast from the California Academy of Family Physicians. For more information, visit www.familydocs.org/podcast. more

Hi There! I'm Dr. Becca Ballinger, Child Psychologist, Modern Parenting Expert, and mom to two wonderful young adults.This podcast is where I share my best advice and strategies for Modern Parents who want to raise young people who are happy, healthy, moral, motivated, and feel confident to pursue their natural talents and passions. Because I work with young people and their families every day in my Southern California private practice, I know the topics that interest today's parent the most: ✔️ Helping young people overcome lack of motivation for tasks and academics✔️ Creating a strong parent-child relationship✔️ Helping young people discover and develop their natural talents and passions✔️ Teaching young people the 'right' life lessons so they are prepared for young adulthood✔️ Parenting kids who struggle with mental health issues in a way that EMPOWERS them and doesn't LIMIT them✔️ And lots more topics!My episodes are guided by the trends, topics, and questions that I get while working with real families in this Modern World. I try to update once every Sunday, but when life happens (i.e. my practice and patients need my attention or my own family requires my time) then I update when I can.SUBSCRIBE TO MY FEED SO THAT YOU ARE ALERTED EVERY TIME I DO RELEASE A NEW EPISODE! more

We are The Family Room is a podcast for expecting parents and young families to learn, find support, and be real during one of the biggest transitions of your life. Just like our 2 physical locations in Los Angeles, we hope this is a space that makes you feel a little less alone on your parenting journey and a lot like you are doing awesome. From birth to feeding, to newborn care and way beyond, we believe there is not one right way to parent. We provide research-based information, but always want you to trust your gut and do what is best for your family.   In the show,  we bring The Family Room's inclusive guidance and philosophies to a brand new platform, discussing parenting topics you care about  from pregnancy through preschool. In each episode, we will take a deeper dive into a specific parenting topic with a Family Room educator or guest expert to support you on your parenting journey. From infant feeding, identity and relationship shifts, child safety advice, and toddler behavior. Learn more about  postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders, introducing a sibling, starting solids, and so many more things parents face. Gather the best tips, tricks and advice from The Family Room's giant support team. Learn from childbirth professionals, international board certified lactation consultants, child development experts, infant specialists, marriage and family therapists, and more. As experts in their own fields, each guest offers specialized guidance with encouragement, compassion and sometimes humor to answer your biggest questions. Included in episodes to normalize aspects of parenthood, you will hear questions and stories from The Family Room community. Real parents sharing real struggles, real victories and everything in between. Listen to inspiring anecdotes, crazy confessions, and memorable moments. These moms and dads provide parenthood truths you won't find anywhere else.Hosting the podcast is the founder and CEO of The Family Room, Karen Stoteraux. A successful entrepreneur, she has always been passionate about providing support to families, particularly mothers, and creating important connections during one of the biggest transitions of your life. For Karen, supporting children means supporting parents, because children thrive when their parents do. While everyone else is focused on the baby, The Family Room often focuses on you. Being a parent is hard and only talking about the good parts creates a false narrative. Unrealistic expectations and societal pressure can be overwhelming for many parents. Karen aims to normalize many parenting struggles, celebrate your victories, and cheer you on.  The research-based curriculum offered by Karen's organization provides age-appropriate knowledge about raising healthy and happy children through a parent-focused lense. With the help of Karen's outstanding team of accredited professionals, there's no better place to receive this kind of training.You are not alone! We are here for you and look forward to sharing all the ups and downs of parenthood through valuable information and a supportive community. Join Karen in her important conversations about one of the best gifts anyone could ever ask for: parenthood. Listen to the podcast today at https://www.familyroomcenter.com/. more

Little Family, this is for YOU. Having your NEXT birth and not sure how it will go? This podcast shares the birth stories from Baby #1 and how these families got something they were much happier with for baby #2. You will hear triumph and relief, the HOWs and the WHYs. You will hear from moms and dads like you who were looking for something better AND GOT IT! more

Be Careful Who You Have Kids With! is a podcast that shares important information about co-parenting while adding some fun along the way. While the information we share would be helpful to any co-parent, our podcast is specifically guiding our community on how to treat one another and, more importantly, how their actions impact their children. If you are wondering what we know about co-parenting…Janella has provided psychological services in family court cases for more than 15 years. Shamont has been a Child Custody Recommending Counselor for California Superior Court for more than six years and worked for Child Protective Services for several years before that. Sep is the mother of an 11-year-old who has been successfully co-parenting for almost a decade and has mastered the art of having a healthy but separate partnership with her daughter's father. We share information about co-parenting based on our experiences and expertise with the subject. more