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A Parent's Guide to Child Development

Annamarie von Firley
Child Development
Parenting
Language Development
Child Behavior
Breastfeeding
Gross Motor Skills
Play
Occupational Therapy
Neurodivergent Children
Secure Attachment
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Child Psychology
Neurodiversity
Postpartum Depression
Ayurveda
ADHD
Physical Play
Sensory Play
Potty Training
Primitive Reflexes

Let's face it—nobody ever went to college to learn how to raise a baby. Everyone is just making it up as they go along. "A Parent's Guide to Child Development" is your lifeline to expert wisdom. Learn about the most important information that you didn't know existed. Hosted by Annamarie von Firley from Fledglings' Flight, this podcast gathers insights from experts in child development such as pedi... more

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In this episode, Emily Roper explains the roles and development of the fear paralysis reflexes and Moro reflexes as well as its implications. Roper discusses how pregnancy, birth, and early infancy influence the stress response, sensory processing, a... more

In this episode, Lynn Ingram McFarland discusses how early screening helps identify mental health concerns, encourages honest conversations with providers, and how it can support parents throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

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In this episode, Gabreile Nicolet explains” intermittent reinforcement in children and how inconsistency encourages persistence. Nicolet also emphasizes that understanding the emotional needs behind a child's actions can improve communication and sel... more

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In this episode, Marsha Familaro Enright discusses a science-based study on how Montessori classrooms foster growth and the philosophy behind them, including the impact from early childhood through young adulthood.

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Marsha Familiaro Enright
Educational entrepreneur and Montessori advocate who founded Council Oak Montessori School; author and speaker
Council Oak Montessori School; The Reason; Reliance College
Episode: The Benefits of Montessori Education for Early Childhood Development | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Emily Roper
Neurodevelopmental delay therapist, certified midwife assistant, founder of Early Roots
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Episode: How Primitive Reflexes Shape Newborns' Coordination & Cognition Skills| A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Lois Kam Heyman
Speech-language pathologist and leading authority on auditory processing disorder
Episode: How Auditory Processing Shapes Kids’ Language Development? | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Lynn Ingram McFarland
Founder and CEO of IngramScreening, LLC; perinatal mental health professional
IngramScreening, PSI board member
Episode: Do you have postpartum depression? Listen to find out- A Parents Guide to Child Development
Sholeh Shanifer
A speech-language pathologist and founder of Valued Voices.
Valued Voices
Episode: Easy ways to support your child’s language development | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Luba Patlakh Kaplun
Speech language pathologist and founder of Kidology, Inc.
Kidology, Inc.
Episode: What If Better Breathing Could Help Your Child Thrive? - Guest - Luba Patlakh Kaplun | Parents Guide to Child Development podcast
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Episode: How to Prevent Your Kids' Public Restroom Meltdowns| A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Gabreile Nicolet
Speech therapist, parent coach, and founder of Complicated Kids
Complicated Kids
Episode: Understand What's Causing your Child's Meltdowns | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Kacee Stevens
Episode: Is DMI Therapy for your child? Guest Kacee Stevens - A Parent’s Guide to Child Development

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Annamarie von Firley
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The Benefits of Montessori Education for Early Childhood Development | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Q: Can you walk parents through what the Sensitive Periods are and what's at stake in honoring or missing them?
Sensitive periods are biologically timed windows when children are especially ready to absorb certain skills; honoring them means learning unfolds more naturally and efficiently, while missing them can make later learning harder. The early years focus on sensory and language foundations, middle years on conceptual development, and adolescence on independence and self-understanding, all supported by an environment that matches the child's developmental stage.
How Primitive Reflexes Shape Newborns' Coordination & Cognition Skills| A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Q: What are primitive reflexes and what are their purpose?
Primitive reflexes are early, automatic movement patterns regulated by the brain stem that help newborns survive, feed, regulate breathing, and later lay the groundwork for motor and cognitive skills as the brain matures; they should integrate over time as higher brain regions take over.
Why understanding your child’s behavior supports their emotional growth| A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Q: So how does understanding a child's behavior support their emotional growth and ability to regulate themselves?
The response emphasizes that consistent, validating parenting helps children learn to identify and regulate their own emotions, while inconsistency and dismissing a child's needs can train them to push boundaries and seek attention through persistent behavior; recognizing these patterns can guide caregivers to respond in ways that support healthy emotional development.
Why Auditory Processing Development Matters in Toddlers? | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Q: What are some of the earliest signs that a child may be struggling with auditory processing rather than simply being inattentive or stubborn?
Early signs include a lack of attentiveness to sound in the first year, not following auditory cues or conversations, and a failure to respond to sounds or names, which may indicate underlying auditory processing difficulties that are intertwined with language development.
Why dads also struggle with postpartum depression?| A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Q: What is the prevalence of postpartum depression among fathers and partners compared to mothers, and how does this risk change if the mother is affected?
Fathers and partners have about a one in ten prevalence overall, which rises to one in five if the mother is struggling, indicating that maternal distress elevates paternal risk and warrants attention.

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This show provides practical, expert-backed guidance on child development, parenting, and family wellbeing. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from early intervention for developmental delays to language development, feeding milestones, behavior management, and safety. The discussion style emphasizes actionable tips, collaboration with professionals, and everyday routines families can implement—often featuring specialists such as pediatric OT, speech-language pathologists, child psychologists, and lactation consultants. A standout throughline is timely, evidence-informed advice designed to empower parents and caregivers to support healthy development across infancy and early childhood while navigating common parenting challenges.

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