On this week’s episode, Ashley hosts another call-in with Heather Neary. Heather is very pregnant with her first child and wants to ensure that she prepares her dog for the arrival of the baby. We discuss setting up safe spaces and boundaries, establishing routines, the initial introduction and much more! If you’re interested in calling in for advice for Ashley about your kid and dog family dynamic, please email info@meetyourmutt.com Meet Your Mutt can be found on FB or IG @MeetYourMutt or at www.meetyourmutt.com

On this week’s episode, we welcome our first ever Call-in Guest, Jolene Sonshine! Jolene has two young kids and recently adopted a puppy. We discuss the many challenges (and solutions!) that can arise when you bring a dog into a busy, urban household… especially during a pandemic. If you’re interested in calling in for advice for Ashley about your kid and dog family dynamic, please email info@meetyourmutt.com Meet Your Mutt can be found on FB or IG @MeetYourMutt or at www.meetyourmutt.com  

On this week’s episode, I speak with David Drutz. David is the owner/operator of Kiddie Proofers, Canada’s leading one-stop shop for all things child safety. He’s passionate about providing parents with peace of mind while helping them keep their children out of harm’s way. While we may have different approaches to child and dog rearing, we definitely agree on the importance of combining management and teaching. Check out David and Kiddie Proofers at: www.kiddieproofers.com https://www.facebook.com/KiddieProofers/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/kiddie.proofers

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by one of my favorite people in the world- Dara Bergeron. Dara is a veteran trainer and movement educator, specializing in body-neutral movement and mindset for mamas. She is the creator of Belly Bootcamp and co-creator of Mama Reset. We discussed a topic that we both navigate daily with our clients – how to find the motivation to create new routines and habits, especially as a mom. Find Dara on Instagram and Facebook@bellybootcamp and @themamareset.

On this week’s episode, I chat with Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse and Doula, Angela Grant Buechner. Many of my clients joke about me being a “Doggie Doula”, so Angela and I discuss the similarities’ in our roles and the importance of preparing yourself, your older children and your dog for a new babies’ arrival. Angela is also the current president of the Canadian Lactation Consultant Association. Check her out at https://nutmegconsulting.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/nutmeg_lc/ https://www.facebook.com/NutmegConsultingBirthBabiesBreastfeeding/

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I was joined by The Mom Room founder, Renee Reina. The Mom Room represents a no bullshit, real-life image of motherhood that moms can actually relate to and take comfort in. Renee creates hilarious content on TikTok, Instagram, and now The Mom Room Podcast where she has candid conversations with other moms and professionals regarding postpartum recovery, maternal mental health, relationships post-baby, mom guilt, mom shaming, hormones, being the default parent, taking time for yourself, having a life outside the home, etc. We delved deep into the Instagram vs. Reality phenomenon as it relates to both new parenthood and dog ownership. Enjoy!   Find Renee at: Website: https://reneereina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mom.room/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mom.room?lang=e Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt  

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I was joined by Certified Pediatric & Newborn Sleep Consultant, Rosalee Lahaie Hera. Rosalee is the founder of Baby Sleep Love and the co-founder of The Parent Playbook. We discussed the many similarities between crib and crate training, as well as sleep anxiety and transitions and the importance of establishing boundaries and being predictable and consistent… with both babies and dogs! Find Rosalee at:Website: www.babysleeplove.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/babysleeploveInstagram: www.instagram.com/babysleeplove Find me at:www.meetyourmutt.comFacebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I got to sit down with with teacher, parenting coach and mompreneuer, Tia Slightham! Tia is the best-selling author of You’ve Got This Mama, Too and the founder of Tia Slightham-Parenting Solutions. She is an expert on all things parenting, but we delved deep in toilet learning: different approaches, signs of readiness and what to expect… for both kids and dogs! Find Tia Slightham:Free Guide: https://tiaslightham.click/guideWebsite:  www.tiaslightham.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simpleparentingsolutions/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiaparentingcoach/ Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I chat with Jay Field, the Principal of Tamarack West Outdoor School in Toronto. We delve deep into the many benefits of learning outside a traditional classroom including confidence building, risk analysis, empathy, executive function and resilience. Find out more about Tamarack West Outdoor School at http://tamarackwest.com/ Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Instagram @MeetYourMutt Facebook  @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I sit down with education consultant, Dani Seligman. We discuss school selection, matching dogs and kids with a learning environment that aligns with the individual and the importance of resilience and kindness. Find Dani at: www.kidscollaborative.com Instagram @KidsCollaborative Facebook @KidsCollaborative Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Instagram @MeetYourMutt Facebook  @MeetYourMutt  

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I chat with Dr. Michael Rieder. He is a Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Paediatrics, Physiology and Pharmacology and Medicine at Western University and a Scientist at the Robarts Research Institute. Dr Rieder wrote the Canadian Paediatric Society’s position statement on cannabis use and joined me to discuss the use of CBD oil in both children and dogs. Find out more about Dr. Rieder and contact him here: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/paediatrics/about_us/people/bios/Rieder_Michael.html Drug Interaction checker: https://reference.medscape.com/drug-interactionchecker Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I chat with registered early childhood educator, Emily Wesson about the similarities and differences between baby and doggie daycare. Find Emily on Facebook under Emily Wesson or contact me for her personal contact info. Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, self-proclaimed Culture Hustler, Kaleb Robertson aka Fluffy Soufflé joins me to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusivity in children’s books and media. Kaleb’s “Protect Trans Kids” project is currently donating profits to Black Lives’ Matter’s Freedom School. Support them by purchasing a screen-printed T-shirt here: https://www.secretagentkr.com/screen-prints/protect-trans-kids Kaleb’s Favorite Books: Anything by Todd Parr Not Quite Narwhal Harriet Gets Carried Away Mary Wears What She Wants All Are Welcome Me and My Fear Lovely Find Kaleb at: Fay & Fluffy’s CBC doc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj3XOXvsyVI Websites: http://kalebrobertson.ca/ https://fayandfluffy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaleb_fluffy/ https://www.instagram.com/fayandfluffy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluffySouffle/ https://www.facebook.com/FayandFluffy/ Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, Wellness Guru Kaili Ets joins us to discuss the benefits of aromatherapy, the best essential oils for your home tool kit and the importance of quality and purity when selecting oils for your children and pets. Download Kaili’s Essential Oils Cheat Sheet here! Find Kaili at: www.kailiets.com/ Instagram: @kailietswellness Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook: @MeetYourMutt Instagram: @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, Registered Dietician and online course creator, Ahuva Magder Hershkop, joins me to discuss the importance of creating a routine around food, picky toddlers, intuitive eating and diet trends. Find Ahuva at: Facebook community :"The Busy Mom's Guide to Feeding your Family" Instagram @AhuvaRD Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook @MeetYourMutt Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, I chat with sexuality educator and speaker, Nadine Thornhill. Nadine is the creator of #SaveSexEd, a YouTube series covering every sex education module in Ontario’s 2015 Health and Physical Education Curriculum and is also a writer and co-host for the acclaimed web series, Sex Ed School. We delve into the topic of consent, both as it pertains to dogs and children at various stages of development. Find Nadine Thornhill at: www.nadinethornhill.com Youtube: NadineThornhill Instagram @NadineThornhill Twitter @NadineThornhill Find me at: www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt

Welcome to Baby ≈Puppy, the parenting podcast for anyone raising a human or furbaby. On this episode, we speak with Peaceful Parenting Coach and Globe and Mail columnist, Sarah Rosensweet about the importance of consistency, boundary setting, open communication, empathy and self-reflection. Find Sarah Rosensweet at www.sarahrosensweet.com www.meetyourmutt.com Facebook and Instagram @MeetYourMutt