What a GEM Podcast

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

If you have ever experienced “mom guilt” this podcast is for you. If you have ever experienced a sleepless baby, this podcast is for you. If you have ever dealt with a poop explosion in the middle of a crowded mall while horrified members of the public look on, with no spare clothes and no diaper, this podcast is for you. Hello Gems, parents and guardians from around the world. Welcome to What a GEM podcast. I am your host, Barbara, currently coming to you from Abu Dhabi, UAE. Let me just give you a little bit more info about me and what I am hoping to do with What a GEM Podcast.When I found out I was pregnant with my first (what a surprise that was), I was in a new country and felt completely lost. I wasn't sure where to turn to find information, a support system, or even an obstetrician. I suffered from undiagnosed postpartum depression, and probably would have gotten help if I had known the signs or where to go for support. I have stumbled through motherhood and eventually found my way or a way (in most areas). Hindsight is 20/20, though! I am hoping that What a GEM Podcast can grow and become an outreach support to parents who are like me, so they don't have to struggle like I did. That being said, I would like some posts to be UAE info specific, but other posts can definitely be for parents around the globe.

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Episodes

Successful Breastfeeding: It's Natural, but Doesn't Come Naturally

November 13, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Host Barbara MacDonald and certified lactation consultant, child nutritionist, creator of Mother&Beyond, and mom, Amiraa Alshreif discuss the ins and outs of successful breastfeeding. After Amira’s daughter was born, she discovered that lactation was not easy and needed practice and patience. As a result, she decided to help mothers on their journey and founded Mothering & Beyond, a service to help mothers with their breastfeeding journey. Tune in to this week’s episode for many helpful t...

Working While Pregnant: Positive Mindset, Swollen Feet & Baby Teeth?

November 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Host Barbara MacDonald and elementary school ELL educator, Sarah Layman, discuss how to survive and thrive while being pregnant in the workforce. Sarah is 33 weeks pregnant and moving toward her maternity leave. She provides advice to listeners on maintaining a positive mindset, self advocacy, and surviving the workday with depleting energy levels while expecting. Check us out on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Buzzsprout Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

Montessori: Fostering Independence in Children

October 14, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Host, Barbara MacDonald, and early years educator, Lindsay Crompton, discuss how to use Montessori to foster independence in children of any age. Lindsay, the founder of I Teach My Child, has worked as the directress of a nursery, and is currently teaching in Abu Dhabi. Lindsay created I Teach My Child based on the fundamental principles of Montessori. This easy to use program has the aim to help parents, guardians and nannies engage children at home with educational activities, in an aff...

Bags Under My Bags: Sweet Dreams Sleep Coaching for Better Family Sleep

September 30, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Host, Barbara MacDonald and qualified sleep consultant, Claudine Gillard, discuss how to help children get to sleep. Claudine, A Sweet Dreams Sleep Coach, specializes in working with infants, children, adolescents and adults both online globally and in-person throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi. She has improved 400+ families' sleep, to date. Tune in for some important information of what to do, and not to do, to get your family some shut eye . If you'd like to suggest a topic for our next...

Don't Try and Hide it: Postpartum Depression in New Moms

September 19, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Host Barbara MacDonald and early child educator and mom, Sarah Ali Hader discuss their experiences with postpartum depression. Both women tried to hide their PPD and had a hard time with their newborn babies as a result. Follows us on Facebook @WhataGEMPodcast

The Pilot

September 18, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MB