Cocktails and Kids: Recent Episodes
Nicole and Rebecca
“Cocktails and Kids” is a podcast by two pediatric therapists and friends with a passion for child development and a smooth margarita. This podcast covers engaging topics in a conversational format, reminiscent of friends socializing at Happy Hour. Presented by Nicole, pediatric speech language pathologist and Mom, and Rebecca, pediatric occupational therapist, “Cocktails and Kids” combines real life experience with professional expertise to provide relatable content and practical strategies for parents and professionals alike.
Nicole and Rebecca discuss setting up household systems to decrease the mental load of parenting. Setting up systems for your most valued routines can decrease decision fatigue, and provide consistency and predictability which benefits both parents and children.
Need help setting up systems in your home? Reach out to us on our website or instagram, we'd love to support you.
https://ckchilddevelopment.com/
@cocktails.and.kids
We are not psychologists. We are speaking to our personal experiences, and the information in this episode does not constitute as medical advice. If you are having difficulty with your mental health, please seek out a mental health professional.. We love ours.
Nicole and Rebecca speak to their own experiences with anxiety and discuss ways to manage anxiety as a parent.
Interested in learning more about how we can support you family?
Check out our website, we would love to support you.
https://ckchilddevelopment.com
Nicole and Rebecca discuss traveling with kids, the importance of front loading, and fun ways to prepare your kids for the travel day in advance.
Interested in learning more about how we can support you family?
Check out our website, we would love to support you.
https://ckchilddevelopment.com
Nicole and Rebecca introduce Season TWO of Cocktails and Kids with business and life updates since starting their Parent Coaching and School Consulting Business: C&K Child Development, LLC.
Interested in parent coaching services? Check out our website, we would love to support you.
https://ckchilddevelopment.com
Nicole and Rebecca discuss tips and tricks to prepare for a successful outing in the community with your toddlers. This is the last episode of Season 1.
Affiliate Links
Snacks on the go
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Stroller
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Diaper bag
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Travel Changing pad
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Disposable Bags for diapers
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Clip on Fan
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Disposable Stick on Placemats
https://amzn.to/3MHxezI
Travel Potty (Non-Affiliate)
https://www.oxo.com/oxo-tot-2-in-1-go-potty.html
Research:
Nicole's personal experience :)
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the importance of multi sensory play, which is play that involves being immersed in activities that engage all of our senses, and give tips on how parents can implement this play in daily life.
Affiliate Links:Sensory Table
https://amzn.to/3tkQLyTSensory Table Bins
https://amzn.to/38V1qJK
Outdoor Deck Boxhttps://amzn.to/394n0vx
Spray Bottles
https://amzn.to/3NYzl2P
Outdoor Child Tools
https://amzn.to/3MjUTGc
Learning Tower
https://amzn.to/3819SGk
Melissa and Doug Cleaning Set
https://amzn.to/3va6xhh
Sensory Trays
https://amzn.to/3PYN23M
Research:
Benefits of Sensory Play for Kids
https://www.oac.edu.au/news-views/sensory-play/
What is Sensory Play? The Benefits for your Child and Sensory Play Ideas
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-sensory-play-ideas/
Nicole and Rebecca finish up discussion on screen time, recommend some of their favorite children's shows, and provide tips to parents who want to make screen time changes in their home.
Research:What do we really know about kids and screens?https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screens
Babies need humans, not screens
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babies-screen-time
Nicole and Rebecca talk all about screen time, its affect on development, and strategies for parents on how to use screen time intentionally within households.
Research:What do we really know about kids and screens?https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screens
Babies need humans, not screens
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babies-screen-time
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the many benefits of a child participating in risky play, and provide concrete strategies on promoting a meaningful learning experience for all involved.
Affiliate Links:
Sun Burnt
https://amzn.to/3wgxMr1
Research:Children's Risky Play in Early Childhood Education and Carehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/275039981_CHILDREN%27S_RISKY_PLAY_IN_EARLY_CHILDHOOD_EDUCATION_AND_CARE
Nicole and Rebecca discuss fine motor skill development from birth to about age 4, and provide their best advice on how to set your child up for future fine motor success through intentional activities.
Affiliate Links:
0-1 yr
Rattle
https://amzn.to/3vvL5Uj
Carrot Sort
https://amzn.to/3y7PiiO
Blocks
https://amzn.to/3MLQOuK
1-2 yrs
Ikea Sensory Table (non-affiliate) and containers (sold separately)
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/flisat-childrens-table-50298418/
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/trofast-storage-box-white-80089239/
Fine Motor Hedgehog
https://amzn.to/3KxEBZq
Ball Tower
https://amzn.to/3vW9nG2
Piggy Bank
https://amzn.to/3F4iU1M
Magnet Animals
https://amzn.to/37VoYNW
Block Puzzles
https://amzn.to/3KB1hIe
2-3 yrs
Play Doh/Tools
https://amzn.to/3vTC7PL
https://amzn.to/3LCyT9Y
Multipurpose Tools
https://amzn.to/3MMpIDN
Kid Sized Kitchen Tools
https://amzn.to/3ksXxOf
Lacing Cars
https://amzn.to/39oSxYF
First Colors
https://amzn.to/3vxmBtD
3-4 yrs
Bristle Blocks
https://amzn.to/3vRS60C
Pipsqueak Markers
https://amzn.to/39wPLRl
Triangle Crayons
https://amzn.to/39vmEhf
Pancake Pile Up
https://amzn.to/3s3TqMK
Research:The OT's Guide to Fine Motor Skills
https://www.theottoolbox.com/fine-motor-skills/
Nicole and Rebecca discuss toddler play development, highlight tips and tricks to facilitate each stage of play, and provide their favorite toddler toys and activities.
Affiliate LinksPlay Food
https://amzn.to/36Hc3yA
Velcro Food
https://amzn.to/3rNBQMZ
Play Kitchen
https://amzn.to/3JQm1v3
Magnatiles
https://amzn.to/3jOfyGz
Cardboard Brick Blocks
https://amzn.to/3LfVkBv
Mr./Mrs. Potato Head
https://amzn.to/3vbKIy0
Doll House
https://amzn.to/38OxXk7
Wooden Blocks
https://amzn.to/36qDf4x
Stack and Sort
https://amzn.to/3xXMswq
Fat Brain Spin Toy
https://amzn.to/3xRcKAK
School Bus
https://amzn.to/3EGl2Nf
Broom/Mop Kit
https://amzn.to/3va6xhh
NON Affiliate Links:
Nugget
https://bit.ly/3Lk7RDx
Raney co.
https://www.shopraneyco.com/
Rally felt co.
https://rallyfeltco.com/
Research:The 6 Stages of How Kids Learn to Play
https://pathways.org/kids-learn-play-6-stages-play-development/
Toddlers at Play
https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/play-learning/getting-play-started/toddlers-at-play
Rebecca and Nicole continue the conversation about promoting language with your infant from birth to 12 months old, highlighting the importance of engagement, songs, and alternatives to screen time.
Research:
Birth to One Year
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/01/
Baby Sign Language: A Helpful Communication Tool
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/baby_sign_language_a_helpful_communication_tool
Screen Time Guidelines for Babies and Toddlers
https://kidshealth.org/MainLine/en/parents/screentime-baby-todd.html
Rebecca and Nicole describe how it is never too early to promote language development with your infant, and provide ideas on how to foster communication creatively within your baby's daily routine.
Affiliate Links:Favorite Infant BooksGo Away, Big Green Monster!
https://amzn.to/3rCKZbb
Dear Zoo
https://amzn.to/36p73hW
Llama Llama Red Pajama
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
https://amzn.to/3v2ZtTX
Referenced:How to Get Your Toddler to Stop Using a Pacifier
https://biglittlefeelings.com/how-to-get-your-toddler-to-stop-using-a-pacifier/
Research:Birth to One Year
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/01/
Baby Sign Language: A Helpful Communication Tool
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/baby_sign_language_a_helpful_communication_tool
Screen Time Guidelines for Babies and Toddlers
https://kidshealth.org/MainLine/en/parents/screentime-baby-todd.html
Rebecca and Nicole talk about potty training, from intensive methods to more gradual approaches, and provide strategies on how to set parents and children up for a successful potty training experience.
Favorite Products
Bike Trailer
https://www.burley.com/product/honey-bee/
Travel Potty
https://www.oxo.com/oxo-tot-2-in-1-go-potty.html
Affiliate Links:
Wooden Two Step Stool
https://amzn.to/3jTQXA9
Magnetic Toilet Seat Insert
https://amzn.to/3jTQz4F
Toilet Seat with Ladder
https://amzn.to/3vlhiw4
Potty Books:
What's a Potty for?
https://amzn.to/3JQjEbD
Once Upon a Potty
https://amzn.to/3JTOyzY
Everyone Poops
https://amzn.to/3JVgrb1
Research:Diapers Be Gone: How to Potty Train in Three Days
https://www.thebump.com/a/3-day-potty-training
How to Start Potty Training
https://www.nytimes.com/article/potty-training-guide.html
Nicole and Rebecca discuss how a child's "difficult behavior" can indicate an underlying sensory or developmental challenge, and provide practical recommendations for some common behaviors that we see in our kids.
Favorite Products
The Nugget
https://bit.ly/3Lk7RDx
The Pyramid of Learning
https://otplan.com/pyramid-of-learning/
Affiliate Links:
The Pikler Triangle
https://amzn.to/3Mi1bXk
Research:
Why Sensory vs. Behavioral Is Not Actually a Thing
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/little-house-calls/202101/why-sensory-vs-behavioral-is-not-actually-thing
Sensational Kids
https://amzn.to/3iHu1mY
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the current feeding approaches as well as their therapeutic and mom-based recommendations for when, where, and how to introduce solid foods to your baby.
Affiliate Links:
Bapron Apron:
https://amzn.to/3jOxikS
Silicone Bibs:
https://amzn.to/3MdBUgH
Drop cloth under high chair:
https://amzn.to/3rCer0N
Research:Feeding Littles Course:
https://feedinglittles.com/courses/
Solid Starts
https://solidstarts.com/
Rethinking Baby Food Pouches
https://mymunchbug.com/2018/06/rethinking-baby-food-pouches/
Baby Self Feeding
https://amzn.to/3Jzftlq
Nicole and Rebecca answer listener questions and problem solve common difficulties with mealtimes such as getting children to stay at the table, putting an end to food throwing, and encouraging children to eat what you are serving.
Affiliate Links:Child Safe Knives
https://amzn.to/3JTLxj2
Crinkle Cutter
https://amzn.to/3vsPmqf
Mortar and Pestle
https://amzn.to/3jNUDTW
Hand Chopper
https://amzn.to/3JW8emC
Research:5 Great Reasons to Cook with Your Kids
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Cooking-With-Your-Children.aspx
The Ultimate Guide to End Toddler Throwing Food
https://kidseatincolor.com/toddler-throwing-food/
Using Sand Timers with Kids
https://kidseatincolor.com/toddler-throwing-food/
Nicole and Rebecca discuss how to set up family mealtime for success and provide their favorite strategies and products along the way.
Affiliate Links:
High Chairs:
Stokke Tripp Trapp
https://amzn.to/3k8nAdD
Keekaroo
https://amzn.to/3KW3Vcu
Abiie Beyond Wooden high Chair
https://amzn.to/381KHU1
Ikea ANTILOP (MUST add footrest)
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/antilop-high-chair-with-safety-belt-white-silver-color-s59228435/
Plates/Bowls:EZPZ
https://amzn.to/37YJ6OX
Avanchy Bamboo Baby Bowl
https://amzn.to/37YJeOr
Reusable plastic plates
https://amzn.to/3EqKdTK
Utensils:GOOtensils
https://amzn.to/3EscY2r
Grabease
https://amzn.to/3KXLNPn
Stainless Steel
https://amzn.to/3voYOep
Cups:Munchkin Weighted Straw Cup
https://amzn.to/395b6kJ
Thinkbaby
https://amzn.to/3jObwhp
Contigo Tumbler with Straw
https://amzn.to/3vwlrh7
Take and Toss Straw Cups
https://amzn.to/3EqV3sW
Honey Bear Straw Cups
https://amzn.to/3JQhGrL
Dr. Brown's Baby's First Straw Cup
https://amzn.to/3uVAuSq
Research:
Creating a Lifelong Healthy, Happy Eater
https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/creating-a-lifelong-healthy-happy-eater/
Raise a Healthy, Happy Eater: Feeding Advice for Parents and Professionals
https://mymunchbug.com/picky-eater-advice-for-professionals-and-parents/
The Benefits of Family Meals
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5246
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the intent of discipline and provide strategies and language scripts that are effective when disciplining your child.
Research:
The Center for Parenting Education
https://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/discipline-topics/
No Drama Discipline
https://youtu.be/XWGaENBneE8
Nicole and Rebecca discuss the importance of crawling and highlight the main impacts crawling has on a child's overall development.
Affiliate links:
Play tunnel:
https://amzn.to/3uSr2is
Light up toys:
https://amzn.to/3rz58P6
https://amzn.to/3jO5pJQ
https://amzn.to/3JTQcSa
Research:
Baby on the Move- 5 Ways to Encourage Crawling
https://pathways.org/baby-move-5-ways-encourage-crawling/
Why Crawling is Important for your Baby
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2016/11/why-crawling-is-important-for-your-baby
Does Crawling Matter?: An Occupational Therapist Explores the Benefits of Crawling
http://mamaot.com/does-crawling-matter-occupational-therapist-explores-benefits-of-crawling/
From early bonding and interaction to meeting motor milestones, Nicole and Rebecca provide their favorite methods, toys, and strategies for you to easily implement when playing with your infant at home.
Affiliate Links:
Bath Toy Caddy
https://amzn.to/3OnI3sq
The Sakura Bloom Scout (non affiliate)
https://sakurabloom.com/collections/shop-all-baby-carriers/products/flax-basics-linen-scout-baby-carrier
Favorite baby toys:
Water mat
https://amzn.to/3JORNbL
Baby Mirror
https://amzn.to/3uS3x99
Baby Blocks
https://amzn.to/3L7XAdS
Wonder Wheel
https://amzn.to/36pj9Yn
Stacking Rings
https://amzn.to/36tITD6
Rattle
https://amzn.to/3uJQg2Y
Baby Paper
https://amzn.to/3xAO3Iw
Favorite baby containers:
Baby Bouncer
https://amzn.to/3MfMxj0
Skip Hop Activity Center
https://amzn.to/3uTHT4w
The Upseat
https://amzn.to/3vz9SFY
Research:Playing with Newbornshttps://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/play-learning/play-ideas/playing-with-newborns
Tummy Time
https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/tummy-time/
How to Give Your Baby Skin to Skin Care
https://babygooroo.com/articles/how-to-give-your-baby-skin-to-skin-care
CDC Milestones Checklist
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/FULL-LIST-CDC_LTSAE-Checklists2021_Eng_FNL2_508.pdf
Nicole and Rebecca talk setting your household up for success through discussing your parenting cornerstones, setting expectations, and providing both clear boundaries and concise communication.
Affiliate Links:
Toilet Seat Insert
https://amzn.to/3M9gdyi
Visual Schedule
https://amzn.to/3vv0J0O
Sand Timers
https://amzn.to/3MiyYj5
Time Timer
https://amzn.to/3rCxx73
Choiceworks App (non affiliate)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choiceworks/id486210964
Research:
Boundaries and Expectations are Important Parenting Tools
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/boundaries_and_expectations_are_important_parenting_tools
Working Together: The Importance of Consistency in Parenting
https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/working-together-the-importance-of-consistency-in-parenting/
Rebecca and Nicole discuss occupational therapy and the role it can have in supporting a child's development and independence.
Affiliate links:
Little Partners Kids Learning Tower
https://amzn.to/3819SGk
Munchkin Sink Extender
https://amzn.to/3Onqx7K
Wildkin Kids Wooden Two-Step Stool
https://amzn.to/3Mi46PM
Magnatiles
https://amzn.to/3jOfyGz
Wooden Blocks
https://amzn.to/36qDf4x
Play Kitchen
https://amzn.to/3JQm1v3
Doll House
https://amzn.to/38OxXk7
Research:
What is pediatric occupational therapy
https://pathways.org/what-is-a-pediatric-occupational-therapist/
Benefits of Play
https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/benefits-play-child-development
Early childhood self care milestones
https://chicagooccupationaltherapy.com/uncategorized/early-childhood-self-care-milestones/--
Rebecca and Nicole welcome listeners to Cocktails and Kids, and start off with an explanation of speech therapy and how it can benefit your child.
Affiliate links:
Moo, Baa, La La La! Board Book
https://amzn.to/3uS5RNs
Who Got the Baby in the King Cake? Hardcover
https://amzn.to/3Ep57m6
Research:
How reading books Fosters language development around the world https://downloads.hindawi.com/archive/2012/602807.pdf
Typical speech and language development: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/
What is a speech language pathologist: https://www.asha.org/public/who-are-speech-language-pathologists/
DIR/Floortime: https://www.icdl.com
