Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
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Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
Reading to Babies, Even Without Books — with Stephanie Montgomery
By Your Side
32 minutes
3 months ago
Reading to Babies, Even Without Books — with Stephanie Montgomery
You don’t need a stack of books or a perfectly curated nursery to start your baby’s reading journey.
In this heartening and practical conversation, Katie is joined by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery — educator, early literacy advocate, and all-round story enthusiast — to explore how even the simplest moments can nurture a love of language from the very beginning.
Together, they dive into:
How stories help shape early communication and emotional connection
Why reading isn’t about the book — it’s about the bond
Easy ways to build early literacy, even without books at home
The everyday power of rhythm, rhyme, and your baby hearing your voice
Whether you're a bookworm or just trying to keep your eyes open through nap traps and night feeds, this episode is a gentle reminder that every story you tell — even the silly ones — is building something important.
🎧 Tune in now and let’s keep the conversation going in the Podcast Lounge, inside the By Your Side app.
By Your Side
Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
