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The early years of a child’s life are the most important for their long-term development. Sometimes, the abundance of information out there can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. M...
As you may know, Lovevery now offers The Reading Skills Set . It's a phonics-based program that makes reading fun, motivating your child to...
This bonus episode features an interview with Spencer Russell, the dad behind Toddlers Can Read . Spencer struggled to learn to read as a ki...
Math is all around us. When it comes to teaching it, the challenge lies not in creating the opportunities, but in recognizing them. Counting...
The Montessori method is rooted in the idea that children can—and should—be empowered to do things on their own. On this episode of My New L...
Even if your 3-year-old can recite their ABCs like a pro, they'll need to learn that spoken words are made up of individual sounds to succee...
Empathy can be a puzzling concept for a young child. They often need adults to model it for them. When reading stories or playing with the w...
Have you ever played "hot/cold" with your child? It's good for a laugh, particularly when a child can't find something in plain sight. But i...
Success in life — that looks different for everyone. But skills like persistence, managing frustration and emotional regulation tend to scaf...
Executive functioning skills are important, because they help us achieve our goals. Children with strong executive functioning skills have t...
Our guest today is a mother of four children, ages 5 to 17. She knows well how the demands of parenting can run you into the ground. She mad...
Why can change be so unsettling for our toddlers? I mean, change up the snack crackers and you may have a major crisis on your hands. On thi...
For the most part, limits provide a framework that helps everyone move through the day more fluidly, and with less friction. But on this epi...
We welcome Dr. Billy Garvey to this episode of My New Life. He runs a clinic in Melbourne, Australia, that helps parents focus on their chil...
Bickering, fighting, jealousy, constant comparison and competition — sibling rivalry can be exhausting. Here to help us reduce the conflict...
There are lots of parenting experts talking about choosing connection over discipline, but today's guest on My New Life has a fresh take on...
When it comes to starting or growing a family, many of us come face-to-face with a painful reality: Infertility. Even if you had an easy tim...
Host Jessica Rolph breastfed all three of her children, but weaning the last has been an emotional experience. It's hard to say how many mot...
Switching your child from a crib to bed can be a big milestone! Most sleep experts recommend waiting until your child is around three years...
Navigating the ups and downs of divorce looks different in each situation, but there are some universal ways to make it easier on our childr...
Birthing is a topic we all want to weigh in on, but death? Not so much. We tend to avoid the subject, and when it comes to talking to our ch...
Pacifiers are so convenient… until they're not. At some point, there can be concerns about developing teeth and interference with speech, an...
The stress of separation is real — it can be upsetting for both you and your child. Whether it be a child sobbing for you to stay when the b...
Screens are hard to avoid in today's world, and when our children do have access, turning them off can bring on some big emotions! Have you...
Is your child refusing to sit on the toilet? Or waiting until the pull-up is on to go poop? You're not alone. For a lot of parents, the pott...
This week we are revisiting our most-downloaded episode from Dec. 1, 2021, as we prepare for our upcoming season: Transitions. In the new se...
The first years of a baby's life can feel anything but simple. While their needs are few, namely love, food, sleep, and play, parents often...
Sibling rivalry is normal. The kids usually move on quickly, but it often leaves us adults unhinged. What can we do to help diffuse those te...
We hear a lot about the first 3 years of a baby's life — how critical those years are to brain development. But today's guest, the author of...
Screens are so effective at distraction, but equally effective at causing parents angst! In today's interview, Jessica Rolph is joined by Lo...
Usually when we consider having another baby, personal preferences factor heavily into decisions around timing — things like budget or sibli...
With everything we have to worry about in today's world, it's easy to lose sight of how our children can have their own big worries too. Thi...
Young children are naturally egocentric. This is a normal part of their development, as they must first make sense of the world around them...
Independence, freedom, order, beauty. These are all elements of the Montessori play space, and who doesn't want these things for their child...
Play has so much to teach us, children and parents alike. Sometimes parents can get a little too involved in their child's play, particularl...
Any pregnant mom will tell you: Their body goes through a major transformation! And with each passing month, nutritional needs change. We he...
The so-called "Mozart effect" first entered the public conscience in the early 90s. The theory states that listening to classical music whil...
Children, like adults, lie and they can learn to do so from the young age of 2 years old, according to the researchers. In this episode, Jes...
Jessica Rolph is joined by Dr. Kate Barret and Dr. Terry Jo Bichell to bring listeners the story behind "Uncle Rob's Pizza Party," a Lovever...
Choline is a nutrient proven to have a lasting link to a baby's brain development when taken in pregnancy, but many prenatal vitamins don't...
Parent-child interaction is crucial to brain development. An important part of that interaction is what is said while we're engaging with ou...
Share the news of a baby brother or sister with a toddler, and it's likely to be met with enthusiasm. But at some point after the baby arriv...
So many parents find themselves flying through the day, constantly running through a mental to-do list. It seems there is always room to squ...
Parenting is full of trying moments. One way that parents express their frustration is by yelling — we've all been there! Feeling overwhelme...
Waldorf education has become increasingly popular in recent decades. Supporters champion the creativity and independent thinking that it fos...
Do you find yourself constantly having to nudge your toddler to stay on schedule and tick all the boxes? Let's get a move on, we'll be late!...
Language milestones are a hot topic. When should my baby be speaking? And how many words? So much is tied up in our ability to communicate w...
Some children make a lot of noise as they move through their day. They tend to like big movements: bear hugs, wrestling, getting messy. Othe...
The human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells, all of which are present at birth, but have few links between them. Those links are forme...
We all have big dreams for our little people, and there are so many ways to define success: finding purpose in life and work, reaching goals...
Many new parents struggle with decisions around learning outside of the home. When is the right age? Is daycare or preschool the answer? If...