Conversations from The Critical Window and Day in the Life.
17 episodes
What does preparing for motherhood really look like? Weeks before her due date, MaKenzie Ramsey joins Stephanie Montgomery for an honest conversation about pregnancy, mental health, and the support new parents need. MaKe…
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Three babies. One pregnancy. And a split-second decision that meant trusting specialists, technology, and instinct with everything on the line. Tiffany Fleck shares the unforgettable story of discovering she was pregnant…
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The most honest parenting advice usually comes from people living the chaos right now. Here, a PA, content creator, and mom of two boys under three opens up about what it really takes to hold together work, marriage, chi…
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Most parents think speech therapy starts when a child starts talking - but the biggest clues show up long before the first word. Speech-language pathologist Alita Fisher reveals what really matters in the birth-to-three…
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How This Mom of 5 Balances Business and the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood We sat down with Caitlin Kersey for a real "day in the life" conversation. She talks to us about juggling a business, five kids, and everything in…
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Student parents do not lack ambition - they lack systems built for them. This conversation with Generation Hope reveals how one organization is helping teen parents earn degrees, raise thriving children, and build a futu…
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How to Build a Supportive Community for Fathers: 5 Key Takeaways In today's fast-paced world, fatherhood can often feel isolating. Many dads struggle with their roles, and the lack of supportive networks can exacerbate t…
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Ever feel like you're raising yourself while parenting? Here’s the real deal about routines and raising kids! Tag someone who needs to hear this! Every day is a mix of chaos and blessings. Raising a child makes you reali…
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Empowering Play and Sensory Development: A Conversation with Marika Henderson In this episode, we explore the transformative work of Texture Lab, a mobile sensory and fine motor experience designed for children of all ab…
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In this episode of The Critical Window, Dr. Stephanie Montgomery and Michelle Gilbert explore the vital role of community in early childhood education. Drawing on their extensive backgrounds in the field, they discuss ho…
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Why Music Matters for Every Child Here's something extraordinary to celebrate: helping your child's brain develop for reading, language, and learning success doesn't require expensive programs or special talents. Accordi…
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In this episode of The Critical Window, we sit down with Stephanie Cohen, SLP, a nationally respected pediatric speech language pathologist, educator, and founder of Learn to Talk With Me, a social community followed by…
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In this episode of The Critical Window, Carlton Ulmer, host and co-founder of Build a Brain, Build a Life, Build a Community®, talks with Jim Hoskins, President of CogAbility, and Vernon Niven, COO of CogAbility, about h…
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In this episode of The Critical Window, we sit down with Emily and Christoph Zeller, parents of three boys under four, to talk about what it really means to raise young children with intention, curiosity, and connection.…
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In this episode of The Critical Window: Brain Building in the First Three Years, we sit down with MaryAnn Bickerstaff and Teresa Zwierzchowski from The Arc Gateway in Pensacola. They lead Help Me Grow Escambia, a free ea…
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This one is for the dads! The perfect episode to listen to if you have a baby on the way or if you’re in the thick of it with your precious newborn. Welcome to the second episode of The Critical Window—we’re joined by Jo…
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Welcome to The Critical Window, the podcast that brings support, science and guidance together to help parents and caregivers support their child’s brain development during the most important years: the first three years…
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