The Mom Room

EP57. Renee chats with Erica Fraser, the creator of Mom Break, about motherhood, marriage, postpartum depression, and more!This episode is supported by The Latte Co.Visit thelatteco.com and use code THEMOMROOM10 to get 10% off + free shipping on your first order! ***no limit on the max value/not valid for subscriptions***This episode is supported by GrowCo Postpartum Rehab.Click HERE to get $100 off your membership!To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Erica (@mom.break) on Instagram.Follow Erica on Facebook.To visit the Mom Break website, click HERE.To listen to The Mom Break Podcast, click HERE.Watch Erica on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP56. Renee chats about the four things Dr's Julie and John Gottman consider to be lethal in a relationship.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Gottman Institute: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling (written by Ellie Lisitsa) The Gottman Institute: The Antidotes (written by Ellie Lisitsa) How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn This episode is supported by Hello Bello.Visit hellobello.ca and use code THEMOMROOM to get 25% off your first diaper bundle!Co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, Hello Bello is built on the simple idea that all babies deserve the best, which is why they offer premium baby products at affordable prices. Each bundle comes with 7 packs of diapers, 4 packs of plant-based wipes, and one full-size product freebie with your first order! Plus, get 15% off any add ons like bubble bath or wipes!To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP55. Renee, Shane, and Alexandra sit down for a hilarious conversation about marriage, babies, date nights, and reality TV! Grab yourself a beverage and settle in for a laugh.To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow This Family Tree (@thisfamilytree) on Instagram.Follow Shane (@shanedaddy83) on Instagram.To visit the This Family Tree website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP54. Renee answers listener questions about sleep regressions, post-covid plans, and her 2021 goals.Sleep Episodes:EP37. A Different Perspective on Sleep and Your Baby, with Angela BuenoEP16. The Sleep Episode, with Amanda Jewson aka The Sleep QueenTo join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP53. Dr. Brodersen explains to us why fostering bodily autonomy in children is important, how to do it, and what not to do. The second half of the conversation is focused on body safety. She shares some eye opening statistics regarding childhood sexual abuse, and provides information about how to approach body safety with your children and how to set appropriate boundaries.Trigger warning: The second half of this episode includes a conversation about childhood sexual abuse.***For parent/guardian friendly resources focused on topics such as preventing childhood sexual abuse, responding to signs of abuse, family safety planning, and aiding recovery from sexual abuse you can visit STOP IT NOW***Resources mentioned in this podcast: STOP IT NOW Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse at John Hopkins University To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP52. Renee and her husband started potty training their toddler on Dec 31st. Happy New Year to them! In this episode Renee takes you through their potty training methods, what has worked, what hasn't worked, the ups, downs, and the chaos.To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about F*cked at 40 by Tova Leigh. They cover some of their favourite topics from the book including; asking for help, marriage after kids, body shame, missing your selfish days, and so much more!To join The Mom Room Book Club, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP51. Renee and her husband sat down to discuss some hot topics in pediatric urology. This episode is a must listen. Topics covered include circumcision, UTIs, testicular torsion, bed wetting, and more!!To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP50. Many moms with young children consider a bubble bath or going shopping solo, a form of self-care. After posting about her self-care day that consisted of blow-drying her hair and going to Walmart alone while listening to a podcast, Renee received some comments asking why basic hygiene is considered self-care for moms. Renee describes what she considers self-care, what the definition of self-care is, and why we shouldn't feel bad about our self-care choices.-----------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP49. KC Davis is the author of How To Keep House While Drowning, and a TikTok star! Her messages regarding care tasks and mental health have resonated with so many moms over the course of the pandemic. The two chat about the six pillars of struggle care, and so much more!This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses.CLICK HERE to sign up now and receive 30% off with the code: MOMROOMTo find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow KC (@strugglecare) on Instagram.Follow KC (@domesticblisters) on TikTok.To visit KC's website, click HERE.To purchase KC's book, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP48. Renee shares her family's holiday lockdown plans and new years resolution! The Matthew McConaughey impersonation is just a bonus. Enjoy!___________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis. After announcing this book as our November pick, we quickly came to realize that Rachel Hollis is very polarizing person (people either love her or hate her, and very few are neutral). We discuss the main reasons why people dislike her (involvement in MLMs, toxic positively, etc.) and we share our honest thoughts about the book.To join The Mom Room Book Club, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP47. Jennifer founded Tot Squad in 2011. In this episode, Jen shares all her safety tips and product recommendations. Topics covered include: water safety; car seat safety; sleep safety; travel, and; so much more! Grab a pen and paper and take some notes!This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses.CLICK HERE to sign up now and receive 30% off with the code: MOMROOMTo find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Tot Squad (@totsquad) on Instagram.To visit the Tot Squad website, click HERE.To visit the Tot Squad Facebook group, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP46. Renee talks about all the household chores her husband cares about that she doesn't (dishes, laundry, dinner), and all the things she cares about that her husband doesn't (changing bedding, vacuuming, clean bathrooms). It is important to acknowledge that people have different priorities (care about different sh*t). Work together to get things done so everyone is happy but, don't expect someone else to care about things to the same degree that you do.___________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP45. Get ready to laugh! Renee sits down with Tova and Mike Leigh to chat about marriage after babies. They share how their relationship changed after babies, how they got out of "the fog" and, they give us new moms and dads their best advice!This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses.CLICK HERE to sign up now and receive 30% off with the code: MOMROOMTo find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Tova (@tova_leigh) on Instagram.Follow Tova on Facebook.Follow Tova (@tova_leigh) on TikTok.To visit Tova's website, click HERE.To visit Tova's YouTube page, click HERE.Buy Tova's book, F*cked at 40, HERE.Listen to Tova and Mike's Podcast, Till Death Do Us Pod, HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP44. Renee takes us through the evolution of her relationship with regard to sleeping in the same bed with her now husband. How have her views on couples sharing a bed and her bed sharing habits changed throughout dating, living together, marriage, pregnancy, the newborn stage, and toddlerhood? Can we stop the socially constructed (not science-based) belief that sharing a bed is what makes a strong and healthy relationship?___________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP43. Renee chats with Kathleena (a.k.a. The Allergy Chef) for a conversation that is jam packed with valuable information for families with food allergies. Kathleena tells us about the most common food allergies in children and what we should be looking for. She gives advice on how to teach children about their allergies and how to navigate things like school lunches and birthday parties. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Allergy Chef Kids With Food Allergies.org FAACTS - Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. CLICK HERE to sign up now and receive 30% off with the code: MOMROOMTo find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow The Allergy Chef (@theallergychef) on Instagram. To visit The Allergy Chef's website, click HERE.To visit The Allergy Chef's Facebook group, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP42. Does the ability to relax (mentally and physically at the same time) disappear once you've had a child? Renee tries to understand why this is so difficult for her. She explains how her partner guilt is still going strong. And, why does it seem the laundry has tripled since moving into their new house? _____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP41. Renee chats with licensed therapist, Jenna Overbaugh. Jenna tells us about her own experience with anxiety and OCD in pregnancy and motherhood. She explains why fear makes sense in context of parenting, how to know whether your anxiety/OCD symptoms are normal, adaptive, or functional, as opposed to problematic. Jenna gives us practical things we can do at home to ease our anxiety, and describes what professional treatment is like. Books recommended by Jenna: How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids - Jancee Dunn Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts - Karen Kleiman Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts - Karen Kleiman This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. GrowCo supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. With a focus on the core and pelvic floor, the online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses.CLICK HERE to sign up now with a one time payment of $250 (50% off the regular price).To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Jenna (@jenna.overbaugh) on Instagram.To visit Jenna's website, click HERE.To listen to the All The Hard Things podcast, click HERE.To follow Jenna on Facebook, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP40. Renee was blessed yesterday morning with a special comment (fan mail) on her TikTok where she talks about not enjoying playing her with toddler. In this episode she dissects that comment and gives her two cents. This episode is brought to you by Puddles and Play. Founded by a Canadian mom, Puddles and Play carries high quality toys that are professionally crafted by small local businesses. All toys are solid wood, fully sanded, and painted with non-toxic oils and paints. 10% of all purchases are donated to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Puddles and Play ships anywhere in Canada and some products can be shipped to the United States. Receive a 15% discount on your order with the code "THEMOMROOM" at www.puddlesandplay.ca Check out Puddles and Play on Facebook and Instagram. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read Renee's blog on this topic, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.To sign up for the GrowCo postpartum rehab, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP39. Renee chats with Dr. Alicia Power about everything birth control! This is such an informative episode that every woman should be listening to. Topics include: all the different kinds of birth control (natural, hormonal, and non-hormonal); how to decide which method is best for you; pros and cons to the different methods, and; so much more! Did you know coitus interruptus is a medical term? This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. GrowCo supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. With a focus on the core and pelvic floor, the online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. CLICK HERE to sign up now with a one time payment of $250 (50% off the regular price). To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Dr. Alicia Power (@she.found.motherhood) on Instagram. To visit the She Found Health website, click HERE.To listen to the She Found Health Podcast, click HERE.She Found Health is on YouTube, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP38. If you follow Renee on social media, you know she has a rocky relationship with her two Pomeranians, Muffin & Bubbles. She loves them but they have become a major source of stress since having her son in 2018. Moving into a new home seemed like the perfect opportunity to have the dogs sleeping on their own but, it is proving to be difficult. Will Renee and her husband ever sleep alone again? ------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP37. Renee has an honest chat with sleep and wellness consultant, Angela Bueno. Topics include: the difference between your baby BEING independent and ACTING independent; emotional regulation or "self-soothing"; attachment; validating a mother's instincts, and; so much more. There is a lot of pressure to get your baby sleeping through the night nowadays. Angela is all about doing what is best for YOUR family and not letting other people decide what is a problem for you. Nurture Eve Sleep offers sleep support that focuses on connection and validates your instincts.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Angela (@nurtureevesleep) on Instagram. To visit the Nurture Eve Sleep website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP36. Renee reflects on things she didn't know about herself until she became a mom. After putting this topic out on Instagram, she received a ton of feedback from you guys about what you have discovered about yourselves since becoming a mom. She dives into her DMs! This episode is brought to you by Daly Dose of Health. Tijana Daly is a Team Strong Girls coach, pre- and post-natal fitness specialist, and holistic nutritionist. She prides herself in helping moms transform their bodies, lifestyle, and habits for good, without deprivation, dieting, or punishing their body through exercise. To get in touch with Tijana and find out more about the services she has to offer, click HERE._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ing. They answer some reading guide questions and compare the book to the TV show. To join The Mom Room Book Club on Instagram, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP35. Renee chats with pediatric physiotherapist, Jennifer Halfin about all things physical development. They discuss the physical development milestone ranges (the ranges are huge by the way), tips for helping your little one to master certain skills, and playground safety. Milestones can be a very stressful part of parenting but, it doesn't have to be. We hope the information in this episode will be educational for parents and decrease any stress they may have around common physical milestones like sitting up, crawling, and walking. Resources mentioned in this episode: Franzsen, D. and Visser, M. (2010). The Association of an Omitted Crawling Milestone with Pencil Grasp and Control in Five- and Six-Year-Old Children Mcewan, MH, Dihoff, RE, Brosvic, GM. (1991). Early Infant Crawling Experience Is Reflected In Later Motor Skill Development This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.____________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Toronto Kids Physio (@torontokidsphysio) on Instagram. To visit the Toronto Kids Physio website, click HERE.To visit the Kids Physio Facebook group, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP34. Renee describes some things she has done since Milo was born that she considers self-care. She breaks it down into stages: newborn, 6-18 months, quarantine, and post-quarantine. These may not be considered typical "self-care" practices but, for Renee, they have definitely helped to protect her wellbeing and happiness since becoming a mom in 2018. What are your self-care practices?This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP33. Renee sits down with the ladies of Walk Talk Play. Kim and Amanda are pediatric occupational therapists, Rhea is a pediatric physical therapist, and Shawn is a speech language pathologist. They tell us all about developmental stages of play, the different types of play, basic principles of play (or, tips for how to play with your child), and much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Walk Talk Play Instagram | Facebook | Website | Pinterest Seven Days of Play Instagram Baby Center Website Your Child's Ideas : ) This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Walk Talk Play (@walktalkplay) on Instagram. Follow Walk Talk Play on Facebook.To visit the Walk Talk Play website, click HERE.To visit the Walk Talk Play Pinterest page, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus: Anna Sinclair is the Founder & CEO of The Total Mom Inc. which is a digital community, and event series that provide support to moms as they travel through their journey of motherhood both personally and professionally. In this episode Anna tells us about her journey through motherhood and starting a business. Anna also shares all the details about The Total Mom Pitch which is an online competition that gives moms with a small business the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize along with $20,000 in business services, including mentorship from A-List Coaches and Entrepreneurs!Apply to The Total Mom Pitch HERE! To visit the Total Mom Show website, click HERE. Follow The Total Mom Show on:Twitter @thetotalmomshow Facebook thetotalmomshow Instagram @thetotalmomshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP32. Do you ever experience negative emotions as a result of comparing yourself to another mom or comparing your child to someone else's child? Renee tells us why we should never compare and explains what we should do instead: accept that some things are not our priority (and vice versa), acknowledge and appreciate what other moms do, and be inspired! We are all amazing at different things. For example, Renee excels at dancing to 90's music on Sundays. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP31. Lindsay Ronga's mission is to EMPOWER every person on this planet to love their relationship with food and their body. The founder of OutshiningED explains why we should be giving our children chicken nuggets and cake, why we should never label foods as "good" or "bad", and what we can do to help our picky eaters! You don't want to miss this one.This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses.Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off.To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Lindsay (@rongalk) on TikTok.Follow Lindsay (@rongalk) on Instagram.Subscribe to the OutshiningED YouTube channel HERE.To visit the OutshiningED website, click HERE.To watch Lindsay's TEDTalk, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP30. Is anyone else super stressed about their toddler not brushing their teeth? Renee explains the teeth brushing struggles going on in her house. What they've tried (toothbrushes, toothpastes, YouTube videos, etc.), what people have recommended they do, and she begs for a pediatric dentist to come on the podcast and answer some questions. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Instagram account @the.dentistmom Website The Dentist Mom No Fuss Brush www.nofussbrush.com (it doesn't actually spin... oops) This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP29. Coach Jackie Power educates, inspires, and entertains in this episode about parenting a child with special needs or, exceptionalities. Topics include: genetic disorders, how to access resources, what to say and not to say to parents with a special needs child, and how she processed her daughters diagnosis. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Jackie (@coachjackiep) on Instagram. To visit Jackie's website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP28. Renee had planned on talking about tantrums and teeth brushing today but, her experience with anxiety is what came out instead. She talks about what anxiety was like for her, why she decided to start medication, and how her quality of life has improved as a result. Anxiety is a real b*tch. Mental Health Instagram Accounts: Instagram @drjennhardy Instagram @themompsychologist Instagram @dr.annlouise.lockhart Instagram @_happyasamother *** this episode is Renee sharing her experience with anxiety and what has worked for her. It is not intended to be medical or psychological advice.__________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Mom Truths by Cat & Nat. Just an open and honest conversation about Mom Truths! A must listen!Resources mentioned in this episode:To read Renee's blog post about packing a hospital bag click, HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP27. Renee chats with Nadya Pecherskaya, the founder of ICARIA, a Vancouver-based CBD oil company. While there has been a huge rise in the popularity of CBD and CBD oil, not many people know what it is and what it can do for us. Nadya explains what CBD is, what it can be used for, and she debunks several CBD myths. If you are thinking about trying CBD, or you're just curious what all the fuss is about, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned in this episode: In The Flo by Alisa Vitti Emily Skye @emilyskyefit Joyous Health - Joy McCarthy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow ICARIA (@icaria.co) on Instagram. To visit the ICARIA website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP26. Renee's son got his first post-quarantine cold last week, and what a shit show it was. A sick toddler in a non-COVID world is already tough. COVID has added a whole new layer of stress and chaos for even the basic cold. Renee talks about her family's experience with COVID swabs and why it's okay to eat apple pie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP25. Renee and Aurora chat about some of Renee's favourite topics; postpartum recovery; breastfeeding; having visitors after giving birth; mom guilt, and so much more! Renee was recently a guest on Aurora's podcast, Your Best Friend's Podcast (episode 30 - September 3, 2020). Enjoy!Note: This episode was recorded on August 24th, 2020. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram._____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Aurora (@auroramccausland) on Instagram. Follow Your Best Friend's Podcast (@yourbestfriendspodcast) on Instagram.To visit Aurora's website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP24. Nikki Bergen is one of Canada's most sought after pilates and pelvic health experts. She is the creator of The Belle Method, which has helped thousands of women both prevent and restore diastasis recti, incontinence, and prolapse. She is an IVF mama of two young children and gets by on coffee, 90s music and a whole lot of grace over guilt.In this episode Nikki and Renee have an honest and candid conversation about her infertility journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: Pelvic Health Solutions (Canada) Women's Health APTA (US) Fertility - searching #ttc and connecting with other women. This episode is brought to you by Leezy Does It clothing. Leezy Does It offers one of a kind hand tie-dyed or solid colour pieces. Sizes range from newborn to adult. They have plenty of their own design to choose from, or if there is something specific you want on a t-shirt, let them know and they will print it for you! They offer free shipping within the U.S. and The Mom Room Podcast Listeners can get 20% off their order with the code: THE MOM ROOM. Follow Leezy Does It (@leezydoes_it) on Instagram. Direct message them to order now! ____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Nikki (@thebellemethod) on Instagram. To visit The Belle Method website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP23. "Are you guys going to try for a second?" New parents get this question all the time. Before they have even settled into being a family of three, they are expected to know when and if they will have a second child. In this episode Renee explains how she and her husband came to the decision to only have one child. She shares four reasons why she felt awkward telling people they didn't want to have a second child, and she reads some listener experiences. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off with the code "MOMROOM". To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read Renee's blog on this topic, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP22. What an episode this is! Renee and Aliya talk all things poop and sex in postpartum. You don't want to miss this one. Aliya Dhalla is a mom and pelvic health physiotherapist. She lovingly refers to her son as a "mama-maker" and "vag-breaker." She is on a mission to educate and help women around the world take care of their bodies and pelvic floors. Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode: @100_daysof @drdinakulik @_happyasamother __________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Aliya (@boxwellnessco) on Instagram. Follow Aliya (@boxwellnessco) on TikTok.To visit the Box Wellness Co. website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP21. Do you announce when you have to go pee so that your partner knows they have to watch the baby? Do you get irritated when your partner goes outside to cut the grass? Well, you may be the default parent! Renee describes the struggles associated with being the default parent and what you can do about it! She also shares some default parent listener experiences. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP20. Renee and Danielle chat about all things hormones! How many times have you Googled a symptom you experienced in pregnancy or postpartum and Google told you it was a result of hormone changes? If you're like Renee, SO MANY TIMES. Danielle explains what is happening to our hormones in pregnancy and postpartum and how hormone changes can cause things like low mood or "baby blues." Did you know that breastfeeding causes major changes in hormone levels?? It is all so fascinating! She also explains how a naturopathic doctor can help women in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Resources mentioned in this episode: Postpartum Support International Natural Health After Birth by Aviva Romm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join The Mom Room Community, click HERE. To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Dr. Watson (@themotherdoctor) on Instagram.To visit Dr. Watson's website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP19. Renee chats about Milo's second birthday party and his continued obsession with Woody from Toy Story. She admits that she regrets busting out all the Toy Story toys for the party. It definitely bit her in the ass post-party. Renee and her husband are newly house shopping and she quickly came to understand why parents make huge life decisions (like where to live) based on what's best for their children. She wants a rural farmhouse but, it's looking like suburbia is in her future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Some of the topics they touch on include; assimilation, generalizing individual behaviour to an entire race, microaggressions, gender racism, and much more! "Being neutral or, not seeing colour, helps racism continue. You can only be racist or antiracist. There is nothing in-between. Being neutral helps the oppressor, not the victim. After George Floyd was murdered, something changed inside of me. I realized that not seeing colour does more harm than good." - ReneePodcast Recommendations: Taste of Taylor: Juneteenth with MacKenzie Green (June 19th, 2020) Taste of Taylor: Black is King Part 2 with MacKenzie Green (Aug 13th, 2020) Titled: A Lean In Podcast: Why Women Get Overlooked in Healthcare with Serena Williams (Dec 11th, 2018) Nice White Parents (whole season) Your Parenting Mojo: 085: White Privilege in Schools Your Parenting Mojo: 087: Taking with Children About Race with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Your Parenting Mojo: 089: Teaching Children About Issues Related to Race Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza: Anti-racist Parenting with Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell (July 17, 2020) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP18. Dr. Alli Cain is a chiropractor and founder of the postpartum rehab program, GrowCo. Renee asks Alli all about c-sections, or as it should be called, major abdominal surgery. What actually happens to the body during a c-section? What is recovery like? What are common issues that women experience after having a c-section, and how can these issues be resolved? Whether or not you've had a c-section, this episode is so important for women to hear. You will learn so much about your postpartum body!What is GrowCo? GrowCo was founded in 2018 by chiropractor, Dr. Alli Cain when she was 32 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Dr. Cain felt compelled to create a rehab program that supported women through the physical, mental and emotional challenges of motherhood. GrowCo ambassadors are implementing this approach in their healthcare practices all across Canada.____________________________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Dr. Alli (@drallicain) on Instagram.Follow Dr. Alli (@drallicain) on TIkTok.Follow GrowCo (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.To visit the GrowCo website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP17. Renee answers listener questions and goes off on a couple rants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP16. Grab a pen and a pad of paper because you're gonna want to make notes! Renee and Amanda (aka The Sleep Queen) talk all things infant and toddler sleep. Who should and who shouldn't sleep train? Why do babies wake up so much? What is the controversy surrounding sleep training and what does the research say? What are the best sleep tips for babies and adults? And much more!Resources mentioned in this episode: Hatch Rest for babies and kids Cribsheet and Expecting Better by Emily Oster Zipadee-Zip swaddle Janet Lansbury - elevating child care _____________________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read about Renee's sleep journey with her son, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Amanda (@babysbestsleep) on Instagram.To visit the Baby's Best Sleep website, click HERE.Listen to the Slumber Party podcast on Apple podcasts, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP15. As parents we want our kids to love their toys and be excited when we buy them new ones. It's all fun and games until your toddler wants to have a bath with their stuffed Toy Story dolls and then sleep with them... while they're soaking wet. We can't win as parents. You want to buy them everything you know they are going to love. But, if they love it TOO much, you're f*cked.In this episode Renee discusses her son's obsession with Toy Story. Of course it's cute to watch him love his toys, but "toddler love" often turns ugly and ends in a full blown meltdown. Can you say unhealthy attachment?? She also shares toys and tantrums stories from listeners. Get ready for a laugh. And, if you're coming up to the toddler age, let this episode be a warning.-----------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP14. Renee and Aliya chat about the most common aches, and pains women experience during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Aliya gives you strategies for prevention and explains how a chiropractor can help relieve you of your pain. Dr. Aliya Visram is a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Toronto, Ontario. Renee describes injuries she experienced and is still experiencing two years after giving birth! She quickly made an appointment after recording this episode. Resources mentioned in the episode: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman Instagram account: @pandemicpregnancyguide Instagram account: @thebellemethod Spinning Babies Evidence Based Birth Podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Dr. Visram (@draliyavisram) on Instagram.Follow Dr. Visram (@draliyavisram) on TikTok.To visit the WellBe Family Wellness Clinic, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.