Cradle and All
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsBeing a mom is one of the most rewarding things of your life. But when you’re knee-deep in dirty diapers and toddler tantrums, it can be emotionally draining and physically exhausting. Sisters Christine Baines and Renita White experienced pregnancy together (twice!) and are here to talk about the real deal of balancing motherhood, relationships, and wellness while raising little ones. Join obstetrician Renita and educator Christine for bi-weekly conversations, where they share stories from pregnancy, motherhood, and offer tips from moms who've been there. If you’ve found yourself down the rabbit hole of late night Google searches for all the answers, look no further. These sisters are ready to talk, cradle and all.
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Something Wasn’t Right: One Moms Intuition
July 23, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIt’s true what they say, - moms know their kids inside and out. This couldn’t be more true of Christine's experience with her youngest son’s health. In this episode, Christine shares how through observation, persistence and mothers intuition she was able to get Dakota medical care for subtly disguised medical conditions. Thank you for listening, and come back every other Sunday for new episodes. Follow the podcast to get notified when new episodes drop. Do you have a question, a story, o...
Cradle and All Catch Up: Our Birth Story Episode Re-release
July 09, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week while we are on summer vacation, catch up on all our podcast episodes. We have re-released one of our very first episodes... All about our birth stories. This episode, we talk all about our different birth stories. With four kiddos between the two of us, we had VERY different labor and delivery experiences - from inductions and scheduled C-sections to VBAC and unplanned complications. Listen as we discuss ways to prepare for delivery but also how to prepare for the unexpected. ...
Get Some Rest: How to create good sleep habits for young children
June 25, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThe average person spends about 26 years asleep. But as a parent to a newborn, infant or toddler, it can sleep like you’re years behind on your sleep quota. In today’s episode, we connect with Ensley Nesbitt, sleep consultant and co-owner of Sleep Baby Consulting. She answers our questions about sleep and how to get more of it while providing practical tips, techniques and the reassurance you need to know that you’ve got this! After listening today, you will be well on your way to a restful ...
How to Juggle the Nighttime Routine with Littles
June 11, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBStart your engines; it's time for the nightly race from dinner to bedtime. Get ready.. get set.. GO! In this episode, we share evening routines used with our children and explain tips and tricks to make this time less chaotic and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Join us as we tackle some key ways to better manage the nighttime marathon, including: Ways to keep the kids entertained while we handle evening responsibilities, like cooking and cleaning How to wind the kids down before b...
Create and Live the Life You Want Now!
May 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWe all have dreams and aspirations, but how do we achieve the life we want? This week, we discuss just that. Join us as we share the evolution and journey of our professional careers and how we balance being a mom, mompreneurs and career women. We share our tips on how to create and live the life you want! Thank you for listening, and come back every other Sunday for new episodes. Subscribe to the podcast to get notified when new episodes drop. Do you have a question, a story, or a piece...
The Many Ways to Entertain Our Kids
May 14, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBAs moms, we have a lot on our plates. Well, go ahead and add "keeping kids entertained" to your to do list. For infants, it may be tummy time and block toys. And for toddlers, it could be dolls and cars. Whatever the choice, we are often trying to find things that are both educational and will keep our children occupied. This week, we discuss the various ways they keep our kids playing and happy. Listen in as we talk about easy tips for keeping the kids busy whether at home or out of th...
When Baby Goes to the NICU
April 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBAs a continuation of the last episode, this week Renita describes her NICU experience with her youngest son, Russell. Hear all about the ups, downs, and myriad of emotions she experienced during this two month period. She also details her top tips for being a NICU mom warrior. Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecradleandall...
Preeclampsia
April 15, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen Renita was pregnant with her second son, Russell, she was diagnosed with preeclampsia. In today’s episode, she chronicles her experience with the condition and shares her personal journey with preeclampsia and related side effects. This episode is being released during Black Maternal Health week. In recognition of this week and in efforts to broaden the conversation on this important issue, our conversation addresses the disparities that black women face compared to non-black women. ...
Planning a Kid's Birthday Party
April 02, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBOne of the many mom talents that strengthen over time is the ability to party plan for our kid’s birthday parties. All moms envision providing their little ones with the most entertaining, exciting, and memorable birthday they’ve ever experienced. Yet, planning can come with a lot of self-induced pressure and anxiety. In this episode, we discuss our experience party planning and share advice on how to make party planning enjoyable and stress free. Do you have a question, a story, or a piec...
Mommy Mental Health
April 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWe’re back for season three! During our hiatus we experienced some personal challenges and incredible growth. In this episode, we discuss what we’ve been up to and how we have been prioritizing our mental health. Resources: Calm App I Am app Silk and Saunder Guided Journal Thought Diary Therapyforblackgirls.com Psychology Today https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation...
What You Need To Know About Trying To Conceive
October 16, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBThe two week wait. Conception myths. How to accurately track your cycle. This week, we discuss all things TTC (trying to conceive). We share and compare our experiences getting pregnant, and Renita puts on her OBGYN hat to reveal truths that can help lead to an informed and stress free conception experience. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecradleandall) and share with your friends, family, and mom tribe. And, remember to subscribe. Do you have a quest...
Finding Your Identity After Having Children
October 02, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBSo many things can change after having children - your body, your time, your money. With that change can come a loss of the identity you had prior to having kids. This week, we’re talking about our personal experiences redefining ourselves after having babies. Join us as we talk about what has changed and the lessons we have learned. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecradleandall) and share with your friends, family, and mom tribe. And, remember to subscribe. T...
Parenting and Discipline Styles
September 11, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWe don't know about you, but we haven't discovered a handbook that gives us all the answers about parenting our children. Until that book arrives, we're on our own to figure things out! In this episode we discuss our learned and experienced parenting styles as well as our approaches to disciplining our kids. Listen as we discuss how we try to prepare our little ones to be awesome and well behaved little people. References: https://parentingscience.com/parenting-styles/ https://www.veryw...
Postpartum Healing: Conversations with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
August 28, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBYou may have previously recovered from the delivery of a baby or are preparing to go through this. So you may have questions about what is normal and what is not. Have you ever been referred to a pelvic floor physical therapist? Or have you been curious about them? In today's episode, you will hear from Dr. Jessica Thompson, a pelvic floor physical therapist. She shares why a visit to a pelvic floor PT can benefit ALL women - in pregnancy, postpartum, and even without having had a child. J...
Traveling with Children
August 14, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBTraveling with your kids may not be a walk in the park, but it’s never too early to start traveling with your little ones. Especially when you prepare. This week, we talk about our experience traveling with our infant and toddler aged children and the tips we’ve picked up along the way. Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thec...
What you need to know about Doulas
July 31, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe're back for season two!! We're kicking things off with a guest. During this conversation, we hear from Samantha Griffin, a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and childbirth educator. Join us as she discusses the practice of being a doula and how she advocates for an supports mothers to usher a new life into the world. If you're in the DC area, you can check out her services: http://www.dcmetromaternity.com/ Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like ...
Cradle and All... Potty Training
May 01, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBFrom nursing to sleeping through and transitioning from crawling to walking, you’ve mastered the first year of life. the night. Toddlerhood comes with new experiences and new challenges. One of those challenges is potty training. This week, join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of potty training. We talk about our personal experience and give tips on how to make this stage less stressful and hopefully less messy. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you wou...
Cradle and All… What you need to know about Black Maternal Health
April 17, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBPregnancy is a very exciting time that is filled with both physical and emotional changes. However, new worries about your changing body and safety of your growing baby can lead to a new sense of vulnerability, whether it’s your first or last pregnancy. These fears can be especially heightened with the frightening reality that Black women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications. April 11-17 represents Black Maternal Health Week. In recognition of this week and i...
Cradle and All… What you need to know about Black Maternal Health
April 17, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBPregnancy is a very exciting time that is filled with both physical and emotional changes. However, new worries about your changing body and safety of your growing baby can lead to a new sense of vulnerability, whether it’s your first or last pregnancy. These fears can be especially heightened with the frightening reality that Black women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications. April 11-17 represents Black Maternal Health Week. In recognition of this week and i...
Cradle And All... Sick Kids
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBEven though we moms have the magic touch when it comes to making our little ones feel comforted when they aren’t feeling well, it can be tough on us when our kids feel sick. Especially when we may not know how severe their illness is, how to treat it at home and when to seek professional help. This week, we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Shayna Smith who answers our questions about sick kids. Phones down and pens out because you’re going to want to take notes! Resources: Ge...
Cradle and All... Going From One To Two Kids
March 06, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBYou’ve had one baby. You mastered feeding, bedtime, and tantrums. Should be easy the second time, right? Going from one to two kids is not always so straight-forward. This week we talk about our experiences going from one to two children. From preparing our first born for a new addition to managing double the responsibilities, join us as we give tips on adding a new addition to the crew. Resources: Radio Flyer Stroller Wagon Graco Double Stroller Do you have a question, story, or piece o...
Cradle and All... Single Mothers By Choice
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis week, we are very excited to welcome our first guests to the podcasts. Host of the podcast Mocha Single Mothers by Choice, Hera and Aisha, joined us to discuss motherhood from their perspective. Listen to hear about the SMC movement, tips on balancing motherhood with other aspects of life, and ways to support all mammas. Whether you are a mother, mother-to-be, or considering motherhood, you WON’T want to miss this! Want to hear more about the Single Mother By Choice movement? Check o...
Cradle and All… Time Management
February 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWritten planners, to-do lists, time-blocking… we mamas have a lot on our plate with many different ways of managing our time. This week, we discuss techniques that we use to find balance in our busy lives. Join us as we provide tips to make time management a little easier for you! Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecradleandal...
Cradle and All.. Miscarriage
January 23, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThough miscarriage is not widely discussed, 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage in their lifetime. This week, Christine shares her experience with a first trimester pregnancy loss. Renita discusses miscarriage from a medical perspective in a new segment called Ask Dr. White. **Trigger Warning: This episode discusses a topic that can be difficult or triggering from some. Please be advised. ** If you have suffered a miscarriage or pregnancy loss of any kind, please consider the follo...
Cradle and all.. returning to work after maternity leave
January 09, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBFor working moms, returning to work after maternity leave can be an emotional and scary transition. This week, we talk about our experiences heading back to work after our maternity leaves and how it was different for each of our pregnancies. Join us as we give tips to make your transition back to work a little smoother. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode...
Cradle and All.. returning to work after maternity leave
January 09, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBFor working moms, returning to work after maternity leave can be an emotional and scary transition. This week, we talk about our experiences heading back to work after our maternity leaves and how it was different for each of our pregnancies. Join us as we give tips to make your transition back to work a little smoother. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode...
Cradle and All... Holiday Hijinx
December 19, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWhen you think of the holidays, you may think of family, festivities, and fun. However, it can also be filled with a never-ending list of errands, an overflowing calendar of events, and budding family tensions. This week, we're talking all about the holidays! Listen as we touch on the following topics: Family Traditions Adjusting routines during the holidays Holiday themed activities for our kids Balancing busy schedules and to-do lists Managing family expectations Stress-reducing ...
Cradle and All… It takes two
December 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBTeamwork makes the dream work when it comes to raising children. So, this week, we talk about the relationship with our spouses and how our dynamic evolved once children came into the picture. Mentioned in the episode: The Five Love Languages: The secret to love that lasts (by Gary Chapman) - Words of Affirmation - Physical Touch - Receiving Gifts - Quality Time - Acts of Service Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the ...
Cradle and All… It takes two
December 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBTeamwork makes the dream work when it comes to raising children. So, this week, we talk about the relationship with our spouses and how our dynamic evolved once children came into the picture. Mentioned in the episode: The Five Love Languages: The secret to love that lasts (by Gary Chapman) - Words of Affirmation - Physical Touch - Receiving Gifts - Quality Time - Acts of Service Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the ...
Cradle and All...things pregnancy body-ody
November 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBFirst comes love, then comes the positive pregnancy test, and then comes... the nausea, back aches, sore breasts, and frequent bathroom trips. This week, we celebrate the vessel that is the "mom bod" and recognize all the many sensations and changes that women experience during pregnancy. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecr...
Cradle and all...things pregnancy body-ody
November 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBFirst comes love, then comes the positive pregnancy test, and then comes... the nausea, back aches, sore breasts, and frequent bathroom trips. This week, we celebrate the vessel that is the "mom bod" and recognize all the many sensations and changes that women experience during pregnancy. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecr...
Cradle and All...things pregnancy body-ody
November 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBFirst comes love, then comes the positive pregnancy test, and then comes... the nausea, back aches, sore breasts, and frequent bathroom trips. This week, we celebrate the vessel that is the "mom bod" and recognize all the many sensations and changes that women experience during pregnancy. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@thecr...
Cradle and All... things postpartum moods
November 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week, we take a look at all things postpartum moods. It’s time to shed light on the feelings and internal olympics that moms face once that little one comes on the scene. From self-doubt and frustration to FOMO and depression, we discuss our experiences and get real when it comes to ALL the feels that can come with having a new baby. Helpful Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Find a therapist at www.therapyforblackgirls.com or www.betterhelp.com Meditati...
Cradle and all... things postpartum moods
November 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week, we take a look at all things postpartum moods. It’s time to shed light on the feelings and internal olympics that moms face once that little one comes on the scene. From self-doubt and frustration to FOMO and depression, we discuss our experiences and get real when it comes to ALL the feels that can come with having a new baby. Helpful Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Find a therapist at www.therapyforblackgirls.com or www.betterhelp.com Meditati...
Cradle and All... things infant sleep
October 24, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBEver wonder when to begin sleep training? What sleep aid options are there for your little one? And, what’s the Ferber method? This week, we talk all about infant sleep and our trials and tribulations in the infant sleep process. This episode addresses various topics on sleep in the infant period. While we highlight our experience, it is important to keep in mind the recommendations for safe sleep by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Always put baby to bed on his/her back No other obje...
Cradle and all... things infant sleep
October 24, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBEver wonder when to begin sleep training? What sleep aid options are there for your little one? And, what’s the Ferber method? This week, we talk all about infant sleep and our trials and tribulations in the infant sleep process. This episode addresses various topics on sleep in the infant period. While we highlight our experience, it is important to keep in mind the recommendations for safe sleep by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Always put baby to bed on his/her back No other obje...
Cradle and All… different types of birth stories
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode, we talk all about our different birth stories. With four kiddos between the two of us, we had VERY different labor and delivery experiences - from inductions and scheduled C-sections to VBAC and unplanned complications. Listen as we discuss ways to prepare for delivery but also how to prepare for the unexpected. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s epi...
Cradle and all… different types of birth stories
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode, we talk all about our different birth stories. With four kiddos between the two of us, we had VERY different labor and delivery experiences - from inductions and scheduled C-sections to VBAC and unplanned complications. Listen as we discuss ways to prepare for delivery but also how to prepare for the unexpected. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s epi...
Cradle and All… different types of birth stories
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode, we talk all about our different birth stories. With four kiddos between the two of us, we had VERY different labor and delivery experiences - from inductions and scheduled C-sections to VBAC and unplanned complications. Listen as we discuss ways to prepare for delivery but also how to prepare for the unexpected. Do you have a question, story, or piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s epi...
Cradle and All... things feeding
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of Cradle & All! We kick things off with a topic that all mamas know very well... feeding littles. This week, we discuss the rollercoaster that is feeding newborns and infants. From that first latch to breast changes, the last bottle, and everything in between. Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@th...
Cradle and All... things feeding
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of Cradle & All! We kick things off with a topic that all mamas know very well... feeding littles. This week, we discuss the rollercoaster that is feeding newborns and infants. From that first latch to breast changes, the last bottle, and everything in between. Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@th...
Cradle and all... things feeding
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of Cradle & All! We kick things off with a topic that all mamas know very well... feeding littles. This week, we discuss the rollercoaster that is feeding newborns and infants. From that first latch to breast changes, the last bottle, and everything in between. Do you have a question, a story, or a piece of advice that you would like to add to the conversation? Contact us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow us on Instagram (@th...
Cradle and All Trailer
September 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBBeing a mom is one of the most rewarding things of your life. But when you’re knee-deep in dirty diapers and toddler tantrums, it can be emotionally draining and physically exhausting. Sisters Christine Baines and Renita White experienced pregnancy together (twice!) and are here to talk about the real deal of balancing motherhood, relationships, and wellness while raising little ones. Join obstetrician Renita and educator Christine for bi-weekly conversations, where they share stories from p...