by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 18, 2023 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Vanessa Gonzales Kraft, Owner, Que Bueno Bakery & Food Allergy Mom Food and the holidays go hand-in-hand, but when there is an allergy or restriction they can often be stressful and full of anxiety. Cottage bakery owner and food allergy mama, Vanessa...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 11, 2023 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Allison Sullivan, Special Needs Mom, TikTok Creator As we continue to share stories in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, mom of 5 (including a son with DS) Allison Sullivan shares how she uses TikTok to normalize family life. And, with more than 1.2M...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 9, 2023 | Emotional Health
The NICU is a trauma-filled environment. Any time you or an extension of yourself experience a threat of danger, there is an opportunity to experience trauma. PTSD can present itself in or after the NICU. We spoke to Dr. Tiffany Gladdis, a Licensed Clinical...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 4, 2023 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Stephanie Weinert, PICU & Special Needs Mom In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we shed some light on life with a DS child with PICU mom, Stephanie Weinert. She shares how she received the diagnosis and how Beckett’s entrance into the world changed...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 27, 2023 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Tiffany Gladdis, PsyD The NICU often leaves caregivers, and babies, with anxiety and overwhelm and sometimes something more complex, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Tiffany Gladdis shares the difference between...
