StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

Does everyone you know give you different parenting advice? Are you overwhelmed trying to find the most credible sources for innovative parenting tips? Let us do that! StrollerCoaster is a podcast for parents that allows you to sit down with childhood development experts and parents from around the world who are answering your biggest parenting questions and providing solutions you can actually use. Created by Munchkin Inc. (The Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand in the World) and hosted by CNN and NBC news anchor Lynn Smith, we cover topics from social emotional learning, to feeding your kids, to understanding your own parenting experiences, and so much more. Plus, we even have a podcast for kids! StrollerCoaster StoryTime is a short-form podcast with a modern take on your favorite children's stories. It's full of surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns, and you can find these episodes right here in the StrollerCoaster feed. So, whether you’re a parent to be, or a parent of three, hop on board the StrollerCoaster, because raising little humans can be quite a ride.

Episodes

Feeding Without Frustration – From Breastfeeding to Solids (And Everything In Between)

April 22, 2025 • 28 mins

“Feeding my baby” is one of the top search topics on Google. On this special bonus episode, we cover the milestone stages of feeding - from baby’s first moments to the toddler years - with Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant and the founder of of PedsDocTalk. Whether it’s breastfeeding, introducing solids or food allergies…it seems like every stage of feeding our kids comes with challenges and stress....

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BONUS For Kids! The Kid Who Loved Sharing! (Except When She Had to Do It.)

March 24, 2025 • 5 mins

Samantha is having a great time at the beach building sandcastles with the shovels and seashells other kids have shared with her. But when they ask to borrow her shiny new red bucket, sharing doesn’t seem so fun. With the help of her mom, Samantha turns it around and discovers how a small act of kindness can have big rewards. StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with hu...

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Breastfeeding: Finding the Flow

March 17, 2025 • 24 mins

Breastfeeding can be a loving and bonding experience for a new mom. It can also be an emotional journey fraught with misinformation, tons of questions, frustration and guilt. One thing’s for sure - it’s not talked about enough. In this SPECIAL episode, we normalize the conversation, and separate fact from fiction with Emily Johnston, a board-certified lactation consultant and doula, who has helped hundreds of moms successfully na...

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Parental Happiness w/Dr. Laurie Santos

March 2, 2025 • 23 mins

SPECIAL GUEST! Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab, gives us her sought-after advice for finding more joy in our lives. Parents will love her fresh take and practical insights for “finding the good” even in the most challenging parenting moments. Then in our Parenting Story of the Day, you will hear from a mom of two who was searching for happiness – until she realized it was right in front of her. Spec...

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BONUS For Kids! The Great Mystery of Who Put the Candy Bars in the Shopping Cart

February 24, 2025 • 5 mins

Aaron loves going to the grocery store with his Dad. There are so many fun things to look at on the shelves… and TOUCH. On a recent trip something peculiar happens: While at checkout, Dad discovers 5 candy bars in the bottom of their shopping cart. WHO could have put them there? Can you help solve the mystery? StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Wr...

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Stressless Snack Time w/Chef Duff!

February 17, 2025 • 24 mins

Ever wonder what a professional chef gives his kids for snacks? Chef Duff, the Ace of Cakes himself, is spilling the beans. From chicken nuggets to strawberries, he talks about the foods his 3-year-old loves, and tricks to get her to try something new. Plus, Jennifer Anderson, dietician and founder of Kids Eat In Color, gives us tips for helping our kids eat better and making snack time less stressful! Special thanks to Walmart fo...

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Not Too Strict, Not Too Gentle. Respectful Parenting is Here!

February 3, 2025 • 21 mins

There’s a new parenting style in town. Not too hard, not too soft. It’s just right! It’s called “Respectful Parenting!” It’s designed to make children feel respected, loved, heard, and valued as individuals. Janet Rotter, child development expert, psychoanalyst and head of The Studio School in New York City, talks with Lynn and Justin about fostering emotional connections with our children, based on the belief that all humans - no...

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BONUS for Kids! The Kid Who Didn't Want to Get Into the Bathtub...Or Get Out of the Bathtub

January 27, 2025 • 4 mins

Every night at bath time Jackson didn’t want to get in the tub. Sometimes he was busy playing. Sometimes it was because the water was too… uh, wet. One night his mom tried something new – and it worked! But now, how would she get him out of the tub?! This original StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood ...

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Into the Woods: Our Kids & The Natural World

January 20, 2025 • 19 mins

Let’s get outside! This episode explores the positive impact that nature can have on our kids - from physical and emotional health, to sensory development, to understanding risk. We'll “dig in” with one of the foremost experts in the field, Richard Louv, author of the renowned book “Last Child in the Woods,” who shares nature’s benefits and provides practical tips for getting out into the living world no matter where you live. Plu...

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Letting Our Kids Be Kids

January 6, 2025 • 23 mins

Structured activities. Monitored playdates. Helicopter parenting. Have we lost the ability to let our kids discover the world on their own? Many believe that free play is a great solution for both child and parent, but what exactly does healthy free play look like for toddlers and young children? Lenore Skenazy, author and co-founder of Let Grow, explains how allowing children to be more independent will give them skills and confi...

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Why Do We Compare Our Kids to Others?

December 23, 2024 • 24 mins

Every parent does it – but doesn’t want to admit it. We compare our child to other children or even their siblings. We also know that our “comparing” comes from a deep place of concern. We worry: Are they hitting important developmental milestones? Is there a problem? Maybe everything will be OK eventually? Lynn and Justin explore this “secret” parenting topic with Dr. Tina Bryson, a psychotherapist, mother, and the co-author of t...

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BONUS For Kids! The Day The Ice Cream Fell Off The Cone!

December 16, 2024 • 6 mins

Little Naya's favorite thing in the whole world is Fresh Raspberry Dazzleberry Ice Cream! One day at the park the unthinkable happens - after just one lick of her precious cone, the ice cream falls to the ground with a splat! Oh no! Will Naya’s day be ruined? Will she get another cone? How will Naya and her Mom handle this big, melty disappointment? Parents and kids will love this story based on an all-too real parenting moment tha...

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I Wanna Win! How To Teach Healthy Competition

December 9, 2024 • 20 mins

Winning is a big deal to kids – whether it’s on the soccer field or racing their sibling to the car door. And with big competition comes big emotions. So how best to navigate when your child loses – or wins for that matter? Sam Weinman, author of “Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains” joins Lynn and Justin with practical, healthy strategies for parents to help their little ones deal with competitio...

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Handling Opposition - What Do You Say When Your Child Says “NO!”

November 25, 2024 • 25 mins

“NO! I don’t want to!” Opposition from our kids, we experience it all the time. It makes sense they don’t want to do everything we want them to. However, when they refuse, it often creates a power struggle which we see as a reflection of bad parenting. Lynn and Justin are no strangers to this struggle. In today’s episode, Claire Lerner, a social psychotherapist, author and child development specialist, shares tips to handle those ...

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"How Was School?" & Other Questions Your Kids Don't Want to Answer

November 11, 2024 • 22 mins

Our kids are growing up fast! They are off to daycare or school and start to have their own separate experiences. We are no longer fully a part of their day-to-day lives and when they come home, we want to know everything! But sometimes it's so hard to get our kids to open up and really connect with us. Rhea Lalla, an author and certified parenting coach who has worked with the United Nations and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Sc...

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BONUS For Kids! The Day The Nuggets Touched The Peas

November 4, 2024 • 5 mins

Petunia loves dinosaurs, ladybugs and her dad’s cooking! There is one thing Petunia does not like: when the food touches on her plate. Then one day it happened! Her delicious peas rolled right into her tasty chicken nuggets! That’s right - THE PEAS TOUCHED THE NUGGETS! Petunia was not happy. Dad was in shock. The peas were confused. Would dinner time be ruined? Parents and kids will love this story based on a real parenting moment...

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Losing Your Patience? We Help You Find It

October 28, 2024 • 25 mins

Patience and parenting don’t seem to go together - one minute you have it, the next you don’t. Whether it’s patience for your child or your partner, we all want more of it. Lynn and Justin have the perfect guest to help us get our patience back! Today we talk with Dr. Jenny Woo, Harvard-trained researcher/educator, teacher of emotional intelligence and mom of three, who provides the guidance we’re looking for. In our Parenting S...

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Our Kids Are Friends, But Do We Have to Be?

October 14, 2024 • 28 mins

When you’re a parent, anytime your child makes a close friend, you do too! Whether it’s connecting with other caregivers at daycare or throwing a joint birthday party with people you barely know, it can be tricky – and rewarding – to navigate adult friendships when the only thing you have in common is that your kids are friends. Social relationships expert, author and TEDx speaker Shasta Nelson guides Lynn & Justin on how to trave...

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BONUS For Kids! The Story of Two Brothers & Only One Elevator Button!

October 7, 2024 • 5 mins

StoryTime for Kids is back! With an original episode: “The Story of Two Brothers & Only One Elevator Button!” Jayden and Cayden are brothers who compete over EVERYTHING. So the stakes are high when they both want to be THE ONE who pushes the elevator button first! How will they decide? How will mom handle the situation? Can you feel the excitement… over an ELEVATOR BUTTON?!!! Parents and kids will love this story based on a real p...

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What Really Happens If You Say "Stop Crying!"?

September 30, 2024 • 24 mins

Children cry, it's a fact. We hate to hear our kids cry but saying “stop crying” isn’t going to help. In fact, it can be harmful. Rachel Tuchman, a Mental Health Counselor with a speciality in early childhood development, explains to Lynn and Justin that demanding children “stop crying” can squash their emotions and lead to big issues later in life. Rachel provides concrete, actionable advice on what to say instead and how to react...

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Episodes

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Breastfeeding: Finding the Flow

Parental Happiness w/Dr. Laurie Santos

BONUS For Kids! The Great Mystery of Who Put the Candy Bars in the Shopping Cart

Stressless Snack Time w/Chef Duff!

Not Too Strict, Not Too Gentle. Respectful Parenting is Here!

BONUS for Kids! The Kid Who Didn't Want to Get Into the Bathtub...Or Get Out of the Bathtub

Into the Woods: Our Kids & The Natural World

Letting Our Kids Be Kids

Why Do We Compare Our Kids to Others?

BONUS For Kids! The Day The Ice Cream Fell Off The Cone!

I Wanna Win! How To Teach Healthy Competition

Handling Opposition - What Do You Say When Your Child Says “NO!”

"How Was School?" & Other Questions Your Kids Don't Want to Answer

BONUS For Kids! The Day The Nuggets Touched The Peas

Losing Your Patience? We Help You Find It

Our Kids Are Friends, But Do We Have to Be?

BONUS For Kids! The Story of Two Brothers & Only One Elevator Button!

What Really Happens If You Say "Stop Crying!"?

Popular Podcasts

Feeding Without Frustration – From Breastfeeding to Solids (And Everything In Between)

BONUS For Kids! The Kid Who Loved Sharing! (Except When She Had to Do It.)