The early years of a child’s life are the most important for their long-term development. Sometimes, the abundance of information out there can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. My New Life is here to support parents and help make sense of the science behind early learning.
I’m Jessica Rolph, mother of three and CEO of Lovevery. With the help of experts from all over the world, we break down all the child development science into usable nuggets of knowledge that you can put to the test in your own home.
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0 – 12 Months
How and Why Human Touch is Important for Kids
Few moments are more tender in those first weeks of life than when your baby reaches out and takes your finger while in your arms. It’s the all-important language of touch at work! Social connection is not the only connection at work in that moment; there are neural connections forming as your baby makes contact … Continued
18 – 48 Months+
Talking to Your Child About Race and Racism
We at Lovevery believe in a world where all children can fulfill their innate promise. We have much work to do to achieve that dream. Work that starts at home in the form of a conversation. For some, it’s a choice, for others, a necessity. Because we all must talk to our kids about race.
0 – 12 Months
House Tours & Other Real-Life Experiences that Build Your Baby’s Brain
While humans are continuously learning, we are born with something of an empty canvas and it’s the early experiences that we encounter as babies that form the brain architecture to support that learning. Dr. William Staso talks about the science behind his book, “Neural Foundations: What Stimulation Your Baby Needs to Become Smart.”
0 – 12 Months
Baby Talk: Learning Your Baby’s Language with Communication and Play
Ever get the feeling like you are babbling more than your baby? It turns out that going gaga over your baby actually serves a purpose. It helps them with language acquisition! Jessica Rolph welcomes Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to this episode to explore the characteristics of this early communication.
0 – 12 Months
The Untold Secret: Sometimes, Being a New Mom is Boring
Laundry, diapering, feeding, laundry… this is the work of a new parent, and much of it can feel rather tedious. In this episode, Jessica Rolph is accompanied by Erica Komisar, who suggests that one way to stay engaged is to take an interest in your baby’s brain development.
0 – 12 Months
Reading to Babies: How to Make Early Literacy Development Easy & Fun
Jessica Rolph welcomes Sami Carrick to this episode to talk about that magical moment of connection with our baby: story time. And all those who have read a book to an infant know that it doesn’t always go as planned!
0 – 12 Months
Learning Through Play: Is Free or Guided Play Better?
Dave Neale joins Jessica Rolph in this episode to explore how involved you should be in your baby’s play. Dave is a researcher in the psychology of play at the Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning at the University of Cambridge.
0 – 12 Months
The Marshmallow Test: What Executive Function Predicts About Babies
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Clearfield shares her research on executive function in babies, along with some grounding advice for parents on connecting with their babies. That connection, she explains, is the foundation for the relationships that your baby will have later on in life.
0 – 12 Months
How Soon Should Children Learn Numbers & Math?
In this episode, Jessica Rolph speaks with Gillian Starkey, a professor in neuroscience with an emphasis on children’s developing math skills. She shares some pointers that are going to score big with you and your baby, and might even make math into something you both look forward to.
0 – 12 Months
What’s the Best Type of Parenting Style of Philosophy For You?
Jessica Rolph is joined by Veronica Fernandez, who talks about how she takes advice from various parenting approaches and incorporates the best from each.
0 – 12 Months
Baby Milestones: How to Handle Skill Development Anxiety
Jessica Rolph is your host and she is joined by Rachel Coley in this episode of My New Life, a Lovevery podcast, to discuss the common anxiety parents share about their children reaching milestones and comparing to other children’s progress. Does it help? Does it really matter?
