This episode is a little bit of a different format. There are some statistics and some science involved, but it is mostly a PSA about how this can happen to anyone. An average of 37 children die every year by being left in a car by accident, an

Homeschooling: Weirdos or Geniuses?

Mar 27th, 2019 22m 56s

In this episode we look at homeschooling. Ellie was homeschooled while Mike was not. We share a brief look at our experiences in school and then look at some actual evidence.Time Stamps[00:56] Intro[04:25] Picks of the Week[07:48] Our Hom

The Vitamin K Shot! The REAL Scoop

Mar 7th, 2019 31m 41s

Okay, since everyone seems to be all up in arms (or thighs!) about the Vitamin K shot, we thought we would put out this episode with the ACTUAL evidence and information about this life-saving intervention. There is a lot of misinformation out t

The Car Seat Episode: Looking at the new AAP Car Seat Recommendations

Feb 25th, 2019 21m 8s

In this episode, we take a look at the AAP car safety seat recommendations for 2019. In short, the recommendations have moved away from age-based benchmarks to height and weight, which based on the evidence seems to be the right move.Time St

The Sleep Expert Joins Evidence-Based Parenting

Feb 15th, 2019 38m 55s

Join us on this special episode of Evidence-Based Parenting where we talk with Erin Elkins, a certified sleep consultant, about common issues parents face with sleep and sleep training.Reach out to Erin on Facebook at Mama Bear Sleep Consultin

Old Wives' Tales: Vicks and Vampires!

Feb 5th, 2019 21m 18s

In this episode, we tackle some of the more common old wives' tales when it comes to parenting. Additionally, we are extending the raffle for the $25 Amazon gift card. If you rate AND review the podcast by Valentine's Day, you will be entered t

Spanking: A Look at Disciplining Our Children

Jan 26th, 2019 19m 26s

Okay, here's another controversial one for you. Spanking! Is it effective? Is it harmful? Spoiler alert: it's harmful and ineffective. Double whammy.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcast

Veggies and Vegans! A Look at the Vegetarian and Vegan Diets in Children

Jan 17th, 2019 16m 58s

This episode is the second part of our dietary theme. We look at vegetarianism and veganism in children. Is it safe? Is it healthier? Listen to find out!Time Stamps[00:00] Intro[00:19] Disclaimer[00:48] Banter and Picks of the Week[02:26

Drinking Milk!

Jan 8th, 2019 12m 46s

Milk: it does a body good? Or does it? Find out in this episode, all about drinking cow milk.Time Stamps[00:00] Intro[00:17] Disclaimer[02:12] Milk![02:54] Bone Strength/Health[06:29] Rickets![07:25] Iron-Deficiency Anemia[09:32] Wrap

Screen Time: How Much TV Should Your Kids Watch, If Any?

Dec 24th, 2018 18m 15s

In this episode, we look at the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) recommendation to have no more than 2 hours of screen time for children over age 2 and no screen time at all before age 2. The literature suggests that excess screen time is

Co-Sleeping: Should Your Kids Sleep With You?

Dec 17th, 2018 20m 29s

In this episode, we tackle co-sleeping. There isn't a ton of evidence here, but we focused on what evidence their was, which relates to links between co-sleeping and SIDS, sleep disturbances, and behavioral issues--plus maternal self-efficacy!

Probiotics

Dec 9th, 2018 35m 56s

This episode is all about probiotics! Those helpful little bacteria that get you right. This episode hits on a lot of topics, so see the time stamps below if you want to listen or re-listen to one of those topics in particular. As usual, hit su

The Flu Vaccine

Dec 1st, 2018 30m 52s

In this episode, we look at the data and science of the flu vaccine and whether we've been poking our kids for no reason. The real data surprised even us!Show Notes:How Vaccines Are MadeVaccine Adverse Reaction RatesVaccine Effectiveness

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