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Katie's Crib

182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 412 ratings

With empathy and a sense of humor about it all, Katie’s Crib keeps it real while providing an indispensable guide for parents trying to find their way. Hosted by actress and mother Katie Lowes, each week the show welcomes guests for open and honest conversations about everything parenting from fertility and postpartum life to the trials and tribulations of raising tiny humans.

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Anna Chlumsky: “Inventing Anna,” “My Girl” Trauma, and Postpartum Depression Journey

March 10, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Season 5 is here, baby! “Inventing Anna'' star and actress Anna Chlumsky joins Katie Lowes to share her unique motherhood journey.   Anna chats about what it’s like raising her 8 and 5-year-old daughters, why she is hesitant to share “My Girl” with her children, and how she realized she was experiencing postpartum depression.    Plus, Anna digs into the psyches of childhood performance, providing a sobering account of her personal experience with fame as a child actor. Tune in: you don’t...

Katie's Crib Returns with Season 5 on March 10th!

March 03, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MB

Welcome (back) to parenthood! Katie's Crib is back with a new season. Tune in for season 5! New episodes will start uploading again starting March 10. In the meantime, binge previous seasons on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Instagram: @ktqlowes Twitter: @KatieQLowes Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: Inventing Anna

March 02, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes

Hi, Katie's Crib fans! iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland are excited to announce Inventing Anna. The companion podcast of a Netflix series that will delve deeper into the story of Anna Sorokin - the fake heiress who stole the hearts – and money – of New York’s social elite. A story that will keep you guessing but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Inventing Anna: Based on the Netflix show, Inventing Anna, the companion podcast will delve deeper i...

Introducing: #Matter

February 16, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

Hi, Katie's Crib fans! iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland are excited to announce #Matter - a brand new show about a father that intervenes in his son's beating by police and later finds himself, his badly hurt son, and a wounded cop barricaded in a nearby restaurant. A shocking thriller but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About #Matter: When Gerald Hayes witnesses his teenage son Niles’s brutal beating by police officers, a split-second decision lea...

Just Tell Me What to Say: Word-for-Word! w/ Betsy Brown Braun

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Welcome to the season 4 finale of Katie's Crib! To wrap up the season, Katie brings in childhood development and behavior expert Betsy Brown Braun (author, "Just Tell Me What to Say") to provide super quick tips on how to respond to a child's challenging behavior and unexpected questions. Betsy gets to the point in addressing common family topics, including how to deal with picky eaters and fighting siblings. She also outlines helpful pointers on getting children to listen. Katie’s Crib Se...

Joe Zee & Rob Younkers on Being First-Time Dads, & Surrogacy Baby Birth During COVID-19

November 04, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Katie and husbands Joe Zee (fashion stylist) and Rob Younkers (fashion design and education consultant) chat about the process of becoming fathers through surrogacy during COVID-19. The two described what it was like getting ready for the birth of their daughter through a surrogate mother who lived hours away. They also explained why they chose surrogacy over adoption, how they chose their daughter’s name, and what it’s like being new dads.  Plus, did you know that Joe and Rob traveled out...

Oh, Baby, Baby (Baby)! w/ Sisanie Villaclara

October 28, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Sisanie Villaclara (co-host of On-Air with Ryan Seacrest) stops by Katie’s Crib to share her journey of raising twins and how she prepared them for their future sister.  The “Twinning with Sisanie” host described her pregnancies with her two twins, how she found out and healed from PPD, and what she is doing today to manage any tantrums from her children. Plus, how did Sisanie’s twins react to the news of baby No.3 being a girl? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Introducing: Dominant Stories with Jess Weiner

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes

Hi, Katie’s Crib fans! We're excited for the launch of the Dominant Stories podcast hosted by culture expert Jess Weiner. It's a brand new show from Shondaland and iHeartRadio and we think you'll enjoy it too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! About the podcast: Dominant Stories is a conversation series that reclaims and rewrites the stories we’ve been told about our bodies, our beauty, our creativity, and our identities. For example, does...

Tia Mowry on New Cookbook & Bonding with Family

October 21, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Sister, Sister; The Game) joins the crib to discuss “The Quick Fix Kitchen,” her new cookbook of yummy kid-friendly recipes!   Tia shares how motherhood has changed her, which recipes her family can’t get enough of, and ways to sneak extra nutrients into a classic dish. Later, Katie rolls up her sleeves and out a tortilla to create Tia’s go-to snack for her kids. And this one is just… *chef’s kiss* Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Kim Van Der Beek on Raising 5 Kids, Coping After Pregnancy Loss, & Family Time

October 14, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Kim Van Der Beek, wife of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek, shares with Katie her personal experience of birthing and raising five children. The former business consultant goes into detail about her five labors, and how she and her family healed from sudden pregnancy losses. Kim also explains why we should help children discover who they are instead of molding them into what we want them to be.  Plus, how is James at fatherhood? Listen in as Kim dishes the info! Learn more about...

Bring Back Independent Play & Break Up With Burnout w/ Lizzie Assa

October 07, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Katie speaks with Lizzie Assa (founder, the Workspace for Children) about teaching kids how to play independently. The parenting strategist outlines the value and importance of independent play, how to end parental burnout, and the difference between close-ended toys and open-ended toys. Plus, have you ever had your child come up to you and tell you “I’m bored?” Tune in to learn how to respond! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/li...

Good Mourning, Children w/ Theresa Caputo

September 30, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes

Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium) stops by Katie’s Crib to offer insight into how to talk to children about grief, healing, and spiritual guidance. The famous psychic medium discusses the importance of listening to your instincts, why we should not fear death, and how spirituality may come into play when it comes to children and souls. Plus, what is a “rainbow baby”? Tune in to be informed and enlightened. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Teaching Kids Good Mourning w/ Theresa Caputo

September 30, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium) stops by Katie’s Crib to offer insight into how to talk to children about grief, healing, and spiritual guidance. The famous psychic medium discusses the importance of listening to your instincts, why we should not fear death, and how spirituality may come into play when it comes to children and souls. Plus, what is a “rainbow baby”? Tune in to be informed and enlightened. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...

Overcoming Postpartum Depression w/ Mary O’Malley & Talia Moore

September 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Katie invites Mary O’Malley (Pilates teacher, therapist of body and mind) and season 2 guest Talia Moore (founder of Tummy Thyme) to chat about their personal struggles of postpartum depression.  The moms each outline how postpartum depression felt, and how their friends and family reacted and offered support. The three also provide quick tips for mothers who may be going through the same experiences but may not know how to move forward. Plus, do you have a friend or know of someone who re...

Egg Freezing: What to Expect w/ Stefanie Black & Lindsey Kraft

September 16, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Katie invites two friends and fellow actresses, Stefanie Black and Lindsey Kraft, to chat all about egg freezing. Is it all what it’s cracked up to be?  The “Scandal” and “Grace and Frankie” stars respectively look back on their personal experiences with the procedure, from the financial costs to recovering afterward. The two also note the amount of medication that may be needed, and the importance of having the operation done as soon as possible. Plus, how does being on birth control real...

Decision-Making Like a Boss w/ Emily Oster

September 09, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Emily Oster, author of The New York Times bestseller “Family Firm,” talks with Katie about family decision-making and data-driven information. Emily teaches us her strategy of how a household can make important choices (the “Four F’s”). The Brown University professor also describes what she has learned through pandemic parenting, and how important it is to follow through with family choices. Plus, CAN you eat sushi when you're pregnant? Tune in to hear what Emily's research says! Learn m...

Caring for Your Newborn w/ Alexandra Latten Argosino

September 02, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Newborn Care Specialist Alexandra Latten Argosino shares with Katie's audience tips about taking care of a newborn baby and finding the right nanny to assist.  The two discuss what Alexandra’s experience was like taking care of Katie’s daughter Vera, and what a typical night looks like for a specialist helping with newborns.  The retired nurse also gets into the importance of having at least one parent having a good night's rest each night. Plus, how do you sleep-train a baby? Hit that pl...

How to Raise a Reader w/ Pamela Paul (REBROADCAST)

August 26, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Katie talks to Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review and author of “How to Raise a Reader.” Katie and Pamela discuss how to nurture your child’s interest in reading and cultivate a lifelong love of books. They also get into the benefits of boredom and why it’s okay to not maximize every moment of kids’ lives. Crib Notes: How to Raise a Reader - By Pamela Paul and Maria Russo   My Life With Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Books of Books, Plot Ensues – By Pamela Paul  Let Childre...

Family Camping 101! w/ Rob and Sarah Gardner

August 19, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

August 25 is the National Park Service's 105th birthday! We’re honoring the day through chatting with Joovy founder Rob Gardner and his wife Sarah about family trips and the great outdoors. The two tell Katie about their experiences growing up with the outdoors. They also share tips on using the bathroom in the woods, how to deal with car sickness, and what to bring on your next nature trip with your family. Plus, looking for some great camping spot recommendations? Sarah and Rob have you c...

Vote for Mamas w/ Liuba Gretchen Shirley

August 12, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Vote Mama founder and former congressional candidate, Liuba Gretchen Shirley, talks to Katie about the importance of supporting moms running for office. Liuba tells the story of how Vote Mama, a PAC that supports Democratic moms with young children running for office, came to fruition. She also discusses her opinion of why people are against paid maternity leave and childcare, and why we should encourage mothers to run for higher-level political jobs. Plus, are you a mother who is thinking...

Let’s Help Mamas Make More Milk w/ Krystal Duhaney

August 05, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Katie chats with registered nurse and Milky Mama founder Krystal Duhaney to talk about breastfeeding, and how her tasty treats help with milk supply.  Krystal outlines the line of desserts and treats Milky Mama provides, as well as the free education and consultations the company offers. The entrepreneur also dives into how she manages between mom guilt and work-life balance. Plus, did you know that Milky Mama has a scholarship for black lactation consultants? Listen for all the info! Le...

Gabrielle Union on Surrogacy, Adenomyosis, & ‘Shady Baby’ (REBROADCAST)

July 29, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Katie sits down with actress and author, Gabrielle Union. Gabrielle opens up about being diagnosed with Adenomyosis late in life, her struggles to conceive, and her family’s beautiful and inspiring surrogacy journey.  The moms also talk about imposter syndrome, raising Kaavia James aka ‘shady baby,’ and the unpleasant side effects of IVF. Crib Notes: Adenomyosis - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143 Welcome to the Party - by Gabriel...

Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger: Finding Joy After Loss

July 22, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

In April 2016, stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt lost his first wife, true crime author Michelle McNamara, after being married for over a decade. Their daughter Alice was only six years old at the time.    In today’s Katie’s Crib conversation, we hear how Patton found love and joy again with actress Meredith Salenger, the beautiful way they integrated their lives, and how they’ve supported Alice through grief and loss.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind w/ Dr. Dan Siegel

July 15, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Katie Lowes is joined by Dr. Dan Siegel, recognized neuropsychiatrist and author of some of Katie’s favorite parenting books, including No-Drama Discipline and The Whole-Brain Child. Dr. Siegel goes in depth about how parents can help their children develop emotional and social intelligence. The Mindsight Institute co-founder explains what his term “mindsight” means, and why it matters. He also examines the importance of children understanding their feelings, and provides tips for how paren...

Ashlee Margolis: The Environmentally Conscious Mom Boss

July 08, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Ashlee Margolis is a working mama trying to look out for Mother Earth AND have more sit-down family meals. The founder of the brand building agency, The A List, shares her path to running a more eco-friendly business and household. From what you put on your body to what you put in it, Ashlee offers actionable ways parents can practice greener living as conscious consumers. The mom of three also gets real about the challenges of maintaining work-family balance, and how time in quarantine was ...

Caterina Scorsone on Finding Flow & Fighting for Equity

July 01, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Caterina Scorsone joins Katie to discuss her experience raising three children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also explains what life is like on the set of Shondaland being a mother.  Caterina shares her experience of parenting a daughter with Down Syndrome, the lessons she’s learning along the way, and why it’s essential that society understands the difference between equality and equity.  Plus, did you know that Caterina is a trained doula? Tune in to listen to h...

All You Need is Love: Building LGBTQ+ Families w/ Jennifer Berney

June 24, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

In honor of Pride Month, Katie is joined by author of “The Other Mothers,” Jennifer Berney. Jenn addresses the patriarchal ideals that are getting in the way of society accepting LGBTQ+ family-making. She also tells of the struggles she and her partner went through while creating their own family, and the importance of letting children know early on about their donors. Also, did you know that we don't actually share significant DNA with our ancestors? Jen explains more in this special epis...

Pete & Val Holmes: Psychedelics, Trauma & Hand in Hand Parenting

June 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Father’s Day is around the corner! To celebrate, Katie is joined by her TV husband in the upcoming CBS sitcom Smallwood, comedian Pete Holmes and his wife IRL Val Holmes. Pete and Val recall how a bad mushroom trip triggered Val’s trauma-healing journey before their daughter arrived. The two also discuss why they decided on “Lila Jane” for their daughter’s name, and how they would handle her challenging behaviors through a technique called Hand in Hand parenting. Also, do you know how to r...

Labor in a Parking Garage: Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams’ Shocking Baby Delivery!

June 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Pretty Little Liars’ Troian Bellisario and Suits’ Patrick J. Adams share the wild and unexpected way they welcomed their second baby into the world! Troian and Patrick may not have had a firm birth plan, but delivering in a car was NOT exactly what they had in mind. Tune in as the two detail everything about Troian’s pregnancy and a labor experience that they (and one security guard) will never forget. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...

Parenting Lessons from Ancient Cultures w/ Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff

June 03, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Katie Lowes talks with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff about her journey to writing New York Times bestseller “Hunt, Gather Parent” and what she discovered Western parents have been missing out on along the way.  Admittedly feeling ill-equipped to handle her three-year-old daughter, Michaeleen travelled the world to observe and implement parenting practices from different cultures. Struck by the results in her own household, she shares the lessons learned – including ways to respond to kids who are...

Let’s Talk Postpartum Depression w/ Dr. Kira Stein

May 27, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Katie Lowes opens up about her own experience with postpartum depression and invites to the show a key person who helped her through, psychiatrist Dr. Kira Stein.  Through Katie’s survivor story, Dr. Stein addresses some of the most common stigmas associated with this treatable disorder. Katie and Dr. Stein talk through the signs and symptoms of PPD and how it differs from baby blues and postpartum psychosis. Together they share how medical care saved Katie and can help fellow parents suffe...

Michelle Buteau Is Done With Suffering in Silence

May 20, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Comedian, actress and “The Circle” host Michelle Buteau gets real about what led her to surrogacy and how she and her husband are navigating their different parenting styles as they raise their twin toddlers. Michelle also shares with Katie her thoughts on work-life “balance” as a parent, future school plans for her children, and diaper duty. Plus, are you a mom who is struggling to conceive and need tips on what steps you can take? Tune in to hear what advice Michelle has to offer on the ...

My Daughter’s Birth Story! w/ Rebecca Benenati & Adam Shapiro

May 13, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro welcomed their daughter Vera Fay to the world on November 22, 2020. In this episode, Katie invites her husband Adam and her doula Rebecca Benenati back to Katie’s Crib for a healing discussion about her delivery and the 9 months leading up to it. Through laughter and a few tears, the three recount the many obstacles brought on by COVID-19 and Katie learns all that was happening behind the scenes between Rebecca and Adam in order to best support her.  Plus Katie ...

Kat McPhee-Foster on New Baby, Country Comfort and Breastfeeding

May 06, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

In the season four opener, Katie Lowes catches up with actress, singer, and brand new mama Kat McPhee Foster to hear all about her journey to parenthood with her husband David Foster.  Kat reveals all that went down (and came up) in her delivery room, how her son’s name was chosen, and how her pregnancy impacted her relationship with her body.  Plus, Kat offers perhaps the most practical advice in Katie’s Crib history that new mamas will definitely want to drink up! Crib Notes:  Country ...

Katie's Crib is Back! Season 4 Available May 6!

April 29, 2021 23:17 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

Hiyeee! Katie's Crib is back with a new season (and a new baby)! Join us for Season 4, Thursdays starting May 6.  In the meantime, you can listen in on the hilarity and perils of parenthood from seasons 1-3! Instagram: @ktqlowes Twitter: @KatieQLowes Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shay Mitchell: Pre-Pandemic (Pt. 1)

February 25, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

In part 1 of this special double episode season 3 finale, pre-pandemic Shay shares what it’s like to be a new mom to her 5-month-old daughter Atlas. She talks about her birth story, what it was like going through pre-partum depression, and how she’s changing the diaper bag game with her travel brand Beis. Head over to part 2 to find out if Shay kept her chill after a year in quarantine! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Shay Mitchell: A Year In Quarantine (Pt. 2)

February 25, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Katie and Shay’s kinship continues with part 2 of the Katie’s Crib season 3 finale! In this episode, Shay updates us on how it’s been raising her now 1-year-old daughter in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, what motivated her to return to fitness in 2021, and how her priorities have shifted as a mother.  Plus, what advice would Shay have given her March 2020 self? Tune in for more! Katie’s Crib Season 4 returns in the spring! Subscribe for the latest.   Learn more about your ad-choices...

The Fight for Equity in Maternal Health w/ Latham Thomas

February 18, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Katie Lowes invites master birth doula and advocate Latham Thomas to the podcast to speak to the urgent need for change amidst severe racial and ethnic disparities in the health care system. Latham outlines the purpose of Mama Glow’s doula services, the systemic racism and white supremacy prevalent in medicine, and how to be your own medical advocate.  Plus, Black maternal mortality: do you know the statistics? Tune in to learn more and get involved in the fight for birth equity.    Crib...

The Conscious Kid w/ Ramon Stephens

February 11, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Ramon Stephens (Executive Director, The Conscious Kid) joins Katie Lowes to highlight the power of books as a tool to disrupt racism and promote healthy racial identity development in youth.  Ramon shares the genesis of his organization, The Conscious Kid and what exactly goes into their curated children’s reading lists. Katie and Ramon talk about the curriculum in America’s education system and Ramon provides practical and effective ways parents can initiate critical conversations around r...

Becoming “Cliterate” w/ Dr. Shannon Chavez

February 04, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Katie Lowes talks with sex therapist Dr. Shannon Chavez about sexual health and wellness for parents. Dr. Chavez shares her mind and body approach to sex, why outercourse can be just as stimulating, and ways couples can spice up their sex life!  Plus, what to do if you’ve lost your orgasm post-baby? Katie’s Crib is here to help. Crib Notes: https://drshannonchavez.com Sophia Wallace “Cliteracy” Jewelry: https://yescliteracy.com/collections/jewelry 10 Comfortable Pregnancy Sex Positions...

Baby #2 is Coming w/ Sarah Ockwell-Smith

January 28, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Pregnant with her own second baby, Katie Lowes asks Sarah Ockwell-Smith (author, “The Second Baby Book”) what growing families can anticipate the second time around.   Sarah discusses ways to reduce sibling jealousy, potential regressions from baby #1 , and the real life mom guilt.   Plus, IS there a perfect sibling age gap? Tune in to find out!   Crib Notes:    The Second Baby Book: How to Cope with Pregnancy Number Two and Create a Happy Home for Your Firstborn and New Arrival - Bo...

Boys Will Be Boys w/ Dr. Adam Price

January 21, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Katie Lowes chats with Dr. Adam Price (clinical psychologist) about how parents can further understand and develop their sons.   Dr. Price delves into roughhousing, bullying, consent, shame, and the key ingredient to motivating boys.   Plus, are we raising kids who are too sensitive? Turn up the volume and listen for the answer in this week’s episode! Crib Notes:    He's Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe In Himself - book by Adam Price   The Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans...

A Tale of Two Moms-To-Be

January 14, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes

Leslye Headland (screenwriter) and Rebecca Henderson (actress) get candid with Katie Lowes about the avenues they’re exploring to have a baby.  The couple walks Katie through their process in finding a sperm donor, the difference between IUI and IVF, and the effects of hormones. They also get into the advantages and disadvantages of known and unknown donors and reveal the “true” reason they’ve come on Katie’s Crib. Plus, curious to know how much it costs to try and create a family? Listen now!

A Tale of Two Moms-To-Be w/ Leslye Headland & Rebecca Henderson

January 14, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Leslye Headland (screenwriter) and Rebecca Henderson (actress) get candid with Katie Lowes about the avenues they’re exploring to have a baby.  The couple walks Katie through their process in finding a sperm donor, the difference between IUI and IVF, and the effects of hormones. They also get into the advantages and disadvantages of known and unknown donors and reveal the “true” reason they’ve come on Katie’s Crib. Plus, curious to know how much it costs to try and create a family? Listen ...

Let’s Talk About S-E-X (and Pizza) w/ Al Vernacchio

January 07, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Al shares how to counter the negative messages kids are receiving from porn, why pizza is a better model for sex than baseball, and ways to discuss consent and practicing safer sex.  Also, at what age SHOULD we be talking to our children about sex? Hit that play button to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What To Do When You’re Having Two

December 31, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Oh, the twin-sanity! Being pregnant with two babies can be difficult, but Katie’s two guests have got some stories and tips to help you pull through. Marilyn Fu (screenwriter) and Graham Sibley (actor) share how they found out they were pregnant with twins, the labor process, and the importance of individuality in their children. Plus, is favoritism a factor for parents of twins? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

What the Heck is Occupational Therapy?

December 24, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Katie Lowes speaks with occupational therapist Marlene Handler about the role of these unsung heroes. Marlene outlines what all is involved within an OT’s typical work day, how insurance factors into the mix for patients, and success stories she’s seen up close with her students.  Plus, Marlene discusses pelvic floor therapy and the alarming exchange with one doctor that motivated her to transition into this line of work. Crib Notes:  www.marlenehandler.com Website: www.lifted-lotus.com ...

The Pink & Blue Divide w/ Lisa Selin Davis

December 17, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Katie Lowes talks with “Tomboy” author Lisa Selin Davis about gender norms within society. The two dive into the history of the term “tomboy,” the root behind and implications of reserving blue or pink for a specific sex, and gender identity. Plus, what are gender reveal parties really revealing about our kids? And should society retire them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tika Sumpter: The Bittersweet Journey of Motherhood

December 10, 2020 09:14 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

“Mixed-ish” actress Tika Sumpter delights Katie's Crib listeners this week with the sweet and sour details of her own motherhood experience. Tune in as Tika talks all about pregnancy, preeclampsia, the journey of raising a child with a partner, and becoming an entrepreneur (Sugaberry) during a pandemic. Crib notes: www.sugaberry.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh Crap! Potty Training w/ Jamie Glowacki

December 03, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Is your little one ready to use the potty by his or herself?    Tune in to today’s podcast episode as Katie speaks with Jamie Glowacki (author, “Oh Crap! Potty Training”).   The “Pied Piper of Poop” drops a number of pointers, from what signs signal a child baby is ready for potty training, to the most effective way to communicate with stubborn little ones. Jamie also outlines her proven 6-step plan to transition children from diapers to the potty. Crib Notes:  Jamie Glowacki’s website...

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