Episode 54 - Learning Gross Motor Skills & Boundaries

Sense by Meg Faure is a parenting podcast that offers practical advice and insights for new parents. Hosted by Meg Faure, a well-known OT infant specialist and author of eight parenting books, each episode features conversations with real moms and dads who share their weekly wins, challenges, and questions about early parenting.

In this episode, Meg speaks with Cass, a first time mum to almost nine months old, baby Max. Cass shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of parenting, starting with the good news that Max is now a fully-fledged crawler. She describes how they had to rearrange their living space and child-proof their home to keep up with his newfound mobility. Meg and Cass discuss the importance of creating a safe and stimulating environment for babies as they learn to explore their surroundings.

Cass also shares some of what she calls 'the ugly' in the good, the bad and the ugly of parenting. Max has started biting. Cass and her husband are trying to teach him not to bite and to understand certain boundaries, such as not touching the radiator. They also mention the difficulty of disciplining a baby at such a young age. Meg explains that the baby's display of cause and effect is a positive sign of cognitive development, but also suggests distracting the baby rather than using negative consequences.

Throughout the episode, Meg and Cass offer candid and relatable insights into the joys and challenges of early parenting. Whether you're a new parent looking for advice or just curious about what it's like to navigate this exciting and challenging stage of life, Sense by Meg Faure is a must-listen podcast.