1st Time Parent

Bringing her energy, positivity and ability to push the best out of you, Zakia from her Instagram ZakiasFitLife is today's guest! She started her own business to help others build the fit life they always wanted. A mother of 3, she is aware of how discipline has brought out the best in her and her children. I cannot say enough great things about this woman. A true powerhouse with a humble personality, Follow her on Instagram and TikTok to get motivatedFollow 1st Time Parent Pod on Instagram for more jokes, memes, laughs, struggles and wins. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Host of That Trophy Wife Life podcast, Dayna Pereira talks about co-parenting, raising her teenagers, her spirited 3 year old and how she keeps thinks grounded. She is the cool and calm mom friend we all need in our lives. Grab your Iced Coffee and Enjoy! You can find her on instagram @Trophy Wife Dayna or you can listen to her on her podcast That Trophy Wife LifeFollow 1st Time Parent Pod on Instagram for more jokes, memes, laughs, struggles and wins. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Mother of two and entrepreneur, Chelsea McLatcher shares her story about the process of donating her kidney to her husband. It is nothing sort of a True Love Story. While raising their newborn and 4 yo daughters they go the process of testing, kidney dialysis and post surgery challenges. Not to mention this all happened in 2020 during a pandemic. Grab your ice coffees and enjoy this beautiful reminder of the sacrifices we make for our partners and the endless amount of love in our hearts. Or in this case, our kidneys ;) You can follow Chelsea McLatcher on her Instagram to follow her family and her growing Monet BusinessFollow 1st Time Parent Pod on Instagram for more jokes, memes, laughs, struggles and wins. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

@MomComNYC - Alyce Chan is a Comedian and Writer based in NYC who is bringing her comedy daily to instagram and tiktok. She is a mother of two with a growing following and it's no surprise if you catch any of her videos. Featured on Scary Mommy, FilterFreeParents and soon live stand up comedy shows, she shares with us daily life in quarantine, her journey to NYC and finding any excuse to make other laugh. AND BOY DO WE LAUGH— That guilt free Mommy laugh. ENJOY!Follow @MomComNYC on instagram and tiktok.For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Comedian Danny Amaral shares his daily routine with his well-travelled 20 month old son. It may be a pandemic to us, but this little 20 month old is living his best life while mom and dad balance work with needed breaks. It was a great reminder of the joys and well calculated naps of a young toddler's life. We have all been there! Reminisce while you laugh through this week's episode!For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.You can follow Danny Amaral on Instagram for more comedy

1st Time Parent is back! This week we talk with a father of a 4 year old who shares his special bond with his daughter; from their first newborn walk, KISS concerts and learning Wrestlemania moves. This episode brought me to tears. It is another example of the love we have for our children, partner and the importance of soaking up the little moments of life. For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

A remarkable story about a house flooding, quarantining in a hotel with a 4 yo and turning a disaster into an opportunity. Our Guest shares the lengths he and his wife will go for their families success and benefit. And dont forget, this is a comedy podcast— so we laugh along the way.For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Happy New Year Parents! This episode a Southern California Mom shares the benefit and challenges of home schooling a middle school student and no surprise, not liking math is on the top of the list. There are less challenges than expected and we get some basic information if you were curious about the differences of virtual learning versus home schooling. Hint hint — Alli cant wait for virtual learning to be over. (safely of course) For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe

Mother of 2, Wife, and instagram influencer Jennifer Young knows that life is messy, unpredictable and nowhere close to perfect. That doesn't stop her from creating unique affordable DIY projects and creating the best home she can for her family. She showcases her affordable DIY projects on her instagram, ForeverYoungFarmhouse while also sharing her messy and normal life. Without getting too political, Alli and Jennifer discuss the things that really matter: Why our husbands get alone time? Virtual learning is not for us and more important who is having sex for 30 days?! And if you have these answers, please let us know!Follow ForeverYoungFarmhouse for DIY projectsFor more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Family, Food, and Love. This OC based mom, Laura Cahill, shares her 2020 adventure with starting her own food business: Good Eats with Laura This episode will inspire you to find your happiness, keep pushing forward and maybe adopt a puppy? And as always we find the laughter. Follow her on Instagram for more details For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Being a parent of a newborn and toddler is never easy, especially when you add a pandemic and exploring a whole new world of being a stronger advocate for your child. October is Down Syndrome Awareness month and Misty is a perfect example of not being afraid to ask questions, open to learning and sharing your experiences. Alli and her guest discuss the love they have for Down Syndrome in their families and finding the silver lining during the pandemic.For more information about Misty and her family's journey: Jed Is Mighty She also has an Instagram and Facebook for continued stories.For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Frozen 2: Movie Review! Something new to 1TP, Alli is joined by two Comedians Harris Markson and Anastasia Narinskiy and we talk about your child's favorite movie. You've probably lost count on how many times you've see this instant classic but don't worry, Alli and her guests are going to give a new perspective and you may never see Frozen 2 the same way again. It's definitely an adult conversation about a child's movie. Enjoy! Harris Markson Instagram & Ponder in the Puzzle InstagramAnastasia Narinskiy Instagram and TiktokFor more info on all 1stTP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Husband, Father and Technical Director at a University, Josh Calderon opens up with Alli in such a beautiful way. They discuss his father's recent passing, the impact on Covid to his staff and the love he has for his family. As an added treat, he goes into detail about how he proposed to his wife. No one said being a parent was going to be easy, but Josh reflects on the highs and lows of being responsible and finding the positive and cherishing our families is sometimes the best we can do in a tough situation. Enjoy!For more info on all 1stTP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Alli is joined by married couple and parents of 5, Sheree, a nurse and Seth, a stay at home dad and a Big & Tall Model. They discuss the ups and down with day to day life during maybe the craziest and yet somehow most uneventful summer of our lives. Balancing 5 kids' schedules while stay sane is no easy task, but these two share ways to forgive and laugh along the way. For more info on Seth Martino you can follow him on instagram: @FreshtoSeth or TheModelFather website.For more info on all 1stTP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Alli is joined by actress and friend, Mandi Mellen as they discuss daily life with an inquisitive toddler and a baby on the way. This is a pre-covid interview, so their only worries are earthquakes, California weather and finding a great place to jog. Mandi shares the ups and downs of pregnancy while raising a toddler and as always, they find the funny in our parenting lives. You can follow Mandi on her instagram or her youtube channel Pillowtalk (funny but probably for adults only) For more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Re-release of a past episode, Alli speaks with Dr. Rubin Khoddam about the psychology on looking inward and accepting the things we can and cant control. Since we are still in a national emergency, we focus on accepting that we are going through a traumatic time and we need compassion for ourselves.You can follow Dr Rubin on his Instagram or for more information about his practice please check out www.Dr.RubinKhoddam.comFor more info on all 1TP episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Alli is back after a long hiatus and what's a better way to restart a podcast than to start at the beginning? This is a re-release of the first episode where Alli is joined by her husband as they recount details of checking into the hospital as soon to be parents. We learn that "focus on the pain" may not be the best advice to give for a birthing mother and how splash mountain will remind Alli of epidurals for the rest of her life.For info on this and other episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Alli Ramirez goes solo to update where she is with her new normal. She describes how much she is missing Disneyland and how her once little toddlers are now 4 yo little boys. Staying positive and a new found respect for all educators, Alli hopes you enjoy this little fun episode. For info on this and other episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Amy Paffrath shared her positive spirit and welcoming personality to how she is adjusting to her new normal. She reminds me that we need to keep increasing our skills, be creative and start planning those trips that are just around the corner. follow her on instragram or on her facebook page where she is offering live streaming yoga. For info on this and other episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

My New Normal: with everyone home and adjusting to a safer at home lifestyle, I wanted to check in on how parents and self-parents are staying sane, healthy and happy. This episode I am speaking with a Mother about how her High School Senior and College Sophomore are dealing with the new change. For info on this and other episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: please rate, review and subscribe.

Accepting the world's current situation isn't easy and takes time and emotional management. Carly Weilstein, www.CarlyWielstein.com a licensed marriage and family Therapist, goes over with me the best ways to approaching how to explain the Covid-19 virus to each age group. (to ourselves, under 4 yo, 4-11 yo, 12 and above) With a potential long road ahead, I learn the strength in accepting our current emotions and how to help our children (all ages) during this extreme time. For info on this and other episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: rate, review and subscribe.

I speak with Dr. Rubin Khoddam and discuss how we can self-parent ourselves during this national emergency. With an expertise in trauma, we discuss the psychology on looking inward and accepting the things we can and cant control. www.Dr.RubinKhoddam.com This is by far the least parent episode i've done but maybe my most important as we talk about finding compassion for yourself and the steps needed to take while we are experiencing the affect of the Covid- 19 quarantine. For info on this and other episodes visit 1st Time Parent website or follow us on Instagram. As always: rate, review and subscribe.

Help Me Grow Speech youtuber, Lindsey Nitake discusses speech delay and how she is making speech therapy accesible for everyone. I admit my own mommy guilt and we explore how we can empower our children by removing the stigma of speech therapy and the idea that something is “wrong”. Help Me Grow Speech has wonderful videos to keep parents informed and great ways to engage your child. For more info on this episode www.1stTimeParentPod.com or follow us on instagram

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Veronica Freeth, mother of 3 shares with me a normal weekday for her. She reminds me that everyday are just small steps towards bigger goals. Being a parent has its ups and downs and some days are easier than others but we plan as much as we can and the rest we learn to balance.

I love a great birth story and this one takes the cake. Johana describes her no medicine natural birth for both her babies. This episode is full of all the gritty and laughable hospital details but you can handle it, your'e a parent. You have experienced worst. Enjoy!

Fellow toddler mom and Comedian Candida Rodriguez shares her healthy perspective on the mom blame game, Autism diagnosis and being vulnerable.

Everyone has their own path to parenthood; On my first episode, I recap the four days that changed my life forever. Hospitals, Giving birth and finally bringing my twin boys home. Don't worry, I spared you the messy details