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TotsOnTarget is a place to bring together parents, teachers and pediatric professionals to discuss all areas of child development. Find more resources and continue the discussions at https://www.totsontarget.com
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Dec 3, 2020
Episode 19: Sugar Overload with Michael Goran, PhD & Emily Ventura, PhD, MPH
Mary and Allison talk with Sugarproof (sugarproofkids.com) authors, Dr. Michael Goran, PhD and Dr. Emily Ventura, PhD, MPH about the effects of sugar on our children's behavior, sleeping schedules, attention and more. To ask any follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Oct 29, 2020
Episode 18: Toddler Tantrum Experts to the Rescue! with Deena & Kristin of Big Little Feelings
Deena and Kristin of Big Little Feelings (www.biglittlefeelings.com) share their expert advice in a great discussion with Mary and Allison on how to tame toddler tantrums using simple, yet extremely affective strategies. From limiting technology to meltdowns in the supermarket, they cover it all! To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Oct 5, 2020
Episode 17: Bouncers and Jumpers and Swings, Oh My! with Bree Milani
Occupational Therapist, Bree Milani of Sprout and Thrive (www.sproutandthrive.com) chatted with Mary and Allison about the importance of limiting time babies spend in "containers" like bouncers, jumpers, and swings in favor of more time spent on the floor to help them reach developmental milestones. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Sep 21, 2020
Episode 16: What We Eat Matters with Kathlena, The Allergy Chef
Kathlena, aka The Allergy Chef, chats with Mary and Allison about the importance of knowing more about the food and health choices we make for ourselves and our families. From sugar to food allergens, they cover it all! To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Sep 10, 2020
Episode 15: 5 Things NOT To Do To Get Your Child Talking with the Speech Sisters
Mary and Allison chat with Speech Sisters, Brooke and Bridget, who share useful and easy-to-try tips on how to get your baby or toddler talking. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Aug 18, 2020
Episode 14: Summer Safety with Holly Choi
Holly Choi, co-owner of Safe Beginnings First Aid, shares her professional advice and tips on how to keep babies safe during the hot summer months. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Aug 3, 2020
Episode 13: Starting the Day with Play with Beth Rosenbleeth
Instagram Influencer, Beth Rosenbleeth of @dayswithgrey, chats with Mary and Allison about how to help children start their days off with creative and open-ended play. Her easy-to-apply suggestions and the simple household materials she uses in her play setups, otherwise known as 'Breakfast Invitations', will help parents everywhere peacefully enjoy their morning coffee while their children's play and cognitive skills grow. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Jul 20, 2020
Episode 12: Treating Tongue and Lip Ties with Dr. Giselle Tadros, PT, DPT
Dr. Giselle Tadros, PT, DPT, owner of In Home Pediatric PT (@inhomepediatricpt & @milkmatterspt), shares her professional insights on how to treat babies with a tongue and/or lip tie. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Jul 9, 2020
Episode 11: Mommy, Can I have a Snack? w/ Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN
Jennifer Anderson of kidseatincolor.com (@kids.eat.in.color) joins Mary and Allison to offer great tips on how to fit yummy snacks into a healthy, balanced diet. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Jun 25, 2020
Episode 10: Breastfeeding Solutions with Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC, CSOM
Mary and Allison discuss the common struggles of breastfeeding with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jacqueline Kincer, owner of holisticlactation.com (@holisticlactation). Jacqueline answers their many questions and offers great insights to guide moms towards successful breastfeeding. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Jun 19, 2020
Episode 9: All About "W" Sitting with Allison and Mary
Tots on Target's Allison (PT) and Mary (OT) discuss "W" Sitting and answer common questions like why do children sit this way, why is W-sitting a problem, and how to fix it. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Jun 10, 2020
Episode 8: Transitioning to Solids Through Baby Led Weaning with Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN, LD
How to help your baby transition to eating solid foods through the process of Baby Led Weaning with babies self feeding from the very beginning. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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May 28, 2020
Episode 7: The Why's and How's of Crawling with Allison and Mary
Allison and Mary explore the topic of crawling, delving into why this milestone is so important in building strength, bilateral coordination, the sensory systems and more. The discussion continues to help you gain a better understanding of how this milestone is achieved. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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May 20, 2020
Episode 6: Educating Our Youngest Learners Through Play with Jayme Yannuzzi
Allison and Mary sit down with former elementary school teacher turned stay at home mom, Jayme Yannuzzi, to discuss the importance of play in early childhood learning. When sharing her passion for learning through play, Jayme gives great suggestions of how to structure playtime and provides many ideas you can try at home or in your classroom to teach your tots in a fun and engaging way. To ask follow question, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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May 14, 2020
Episode 5: All About Rolling with Stacy Menz, PT, DPT, PCS
Mary and Allison discuss how to help babies roll backwards and forwards and why this milestone is so important in the developmental sequence with pediatric physical therapist, Stacy Menz. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Apr 24, 2020
Episode 4: Discussion on Speech Development with Leyat Mafouda, SLP
Allison sits down with speech therapist, Leyat Mafouda to delve into many different areas of speech and language development that help children create purposeful conversations and interactions. To ask follow up questions, meet us over at www.totsontarget.com
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Mar 13, 2020
Episode 3: Tummy Time Info and Tips
Mary and Allison discuss the Why, What, When, and How of tummy time in a concise and easy to understand way. Continue the discussion at https://www.totsontarget.com
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Feb 26, 2020
Episode 2: Sleep Training Tips from Sleep Coach Jen
Tot Talk sits down with Sleep Coach Jen to discuss her thoughts on baby and toddler sleep routines. Continue the discussion at https://www.totsontarget.com
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Feb 3, 2020
Episode 1: Strategies to Help With Anxiety in Children with Dr. Karen Weiss, PsyD
Tot Talk explores how to identify signs of anxiety in our children and helpful strategies to connect and help your child through those moments. Find more resources and continue the discussion at https://www.totsontarget.com
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