By Your Side
Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
Episodes
You don’t need a stack of books or a perfectly curated nursery to start your baby’s reading journey.
In this heartening and practical conversation, Katie is joined by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery — educator, early literacy advocate, and all-round story enthusiast — to explore how even the simplest moments can nurture a love of language from the very beginning.
Together, they dive into:
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How stories help shape early communication a...
What if babies are some of the best teachers we’ll ever have?
In this uplifting episode, Katie is joined by Dan Wuori — senior advisor at the Hunt Institute, early learning expert, and one of the internet’s favourite voices on baby development — to explore how young children experience the world, what great early learning really looks like, and the quiet lessons babies offer if we know how to notice.
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In this episode of By Your Side, Katie sits down with Dr. Cornelia Ochola — a brilliant Kenyan paediatrician with over 15 years' experience walking alongside parents through the early years.
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the space where you can ask your questions, share your thoughts and connect with other parents that get it. Because you don't have to do this on your own.
What if something as simple as walking to a toddler group could change your whole week — or even your whole parenting journey?
In this episode of By Your Side, Katie chats with Jo Gordon, founder ...
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Sleep. It’s the thing every new parent craves — and the one thing that can feel completely out of reach. So how do babies really sleep, and what should we actually be doing about it?
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What if one of the simplest things you can do with your baby — gentle touch — is also one of the most powerful for their brain, body, and your bond?
In this first episode of By Your Side, Katie is joined by child development expert Dan Berman to explore the science and soul behind infant massage. With nearly two decades of experience in Early Years and new parent support, Dan brings a rare blend of warmth, insight, and evidence-bas...
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