In this episode I talk about why establishing a bedtime routine early on in your cutie's treatment can have long term benefits. I give details about how we established our own cutie's bedtime routine from the onset of her 23 hour BnB wear and how we have adapted it as she grew. I credit a lot of our cutie's compliance with the BnB to the routine we have created because she knows what to expect every time. I encourage you to help create your own routine with your cutie in the hopes that it aid to successful compliance as well. I will post some content correlating with this topic on IG throughout the week, and if you are listening this well after I posted, hopefully you can go back to find the information.

In this episode I talk about why establishing a bedtime routine early on in your cutie's treatment can have long term benefits. I give details about how we established our own cutie's bedtime routine from the onset of her 23 hour BnB wear and how we have adapted it as she grew. I credit a lot of our cutie's compliance with the BnB to the routine we have created because she knows what to expect every time. I encourage you to help create your own routine with your cutie in the hopes that it aid to successful compliance as well. I will post some content correlating with this topic on IG throughout the week, and if you are listening this well after I posted, hopefully you can go back to find the information.

Importance of a Bedtime Routine

This episode features a conversation with Julie Rose is the Co-Chair for the Family Centered Care Advisory Council at The Hospital for Sick Children. When I heard Julie on a different podcast telling her personal story and talking about her experience with Family Centered Care, I knew I had to hear more. Thankfully, Julie agreed to talk to us about the importance of including the parents in any pediatric care, including clubfoot, and how that can be achieved through education, confidence, mental health check ins and care, and advocacy. We talk about how these concepts can be adapted into clubfoot care. A huge thank you to Julie for being a guest and I am so excited for you hear this episode.

This episode features a conversation with Julie Rose is the Co-Chair for the Family Centered Care Advisory Council at The Hospital for Sick Children. When I heard Julie on a different podcast telling her personal story and talking about her experience with Family Centered Care, I knew I had to hear more. Thankfully, Julie agreed to talk to us about the importance of including the parents in any pediatric care, including clubfoot, and how that can be achieved through education, confidence, mental health check ins and care, and advocacy. We talk about how these concepts can be adapted into clubfoot care. A huge thank you to Julie for being a guest and I am so excited for you hear this episode.

Julie Rose: Family Centered Care and Clubfoot

In this episode I talk about how we handled the nighttime challenges of potty training with the BnB. This wasn't a huge challenge for us with our daughter, so I talk about the things I thought made in successful in the hopes that it will help you find your own path to success with your cutie.

In this episode I talk about how we handled the nighttime challenges of potty training with the BnB. This wasn't a huge challenge for us with our daughter, so I talk about the things I thought made in successful in the hopes that it will help you find your own path to success with your cutie.

Potty Training Tips for BnB

Dr. Steven Frick, Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford, Professor and Vice Chair of Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, talks about his personal experience of having a child born with clubfoot and how that lead to a passion for treating clubfoot as an surgeon. Dr. Frick discusses how he manages parent's expectations of clubfoot treatment from the very first visit and the common misconceptions that parents can have about clubfoot. He also discusses common signs of relapse (residual deformity) and how they can be treated. A huge thank you to Dr. Frick for being a guest and I know you will learn a lot from this episode.

Dr. Steven Frick, Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford, Professor and Vice Chair of Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, talks about his personal experience of having a child born with clubfoot and how that lead to a passion for treating clubfoot as an surgeon. Dr. Frick discusses how he manages parent's expectations of clubfoot treatment from the very first visit and the common misconceptions that parents can have about clubfoot. He also discusses common signs of relapse (residual deformity) and how they can be treated. A huge thank you to Dr. Frick for being a guest and I know you will learn a lot from this episode.

Dr. Steven Frick: Managing Parent Expectations and Providing Education

In this extra special episode, I talk with my oldest daughter, Addie, about her experience having a little sister with clubfoot. Addie is a very special kid, who is supremely kind, and has an incredible ability to speak about her experience at the young age of 9. Addie loves to perform and speak in front of others and is super excited to share her story with you. We talk about what it is like to have a sister with clubfoot the positives, like being able to help with treatment, and negatives, mom and dad having to give so much attention to the her sister. I am certain you will fall in love with Addie and what we call her "magic" when you listen to this episode.

In this extra special episode, I talk with my oldest daughter, Addie, about her experience having a little sister with clubfoot. Addie is a very special kid, who is supremely kind, and has an incredible ability to speak about her experience at the young age of 9. Addie loves to perform and speak in front of others and is super excited to share her story with you. We talk about what it is like to have a sister with clubfoot the positives, like being able to help with treatment, and negatives, mom and dad having to give so much attention to the her sister. I am certain you will fall in love with Addie and what we call her "magic" when you listen to this episode.

Addie: A Clubfoot Sister

In honor of World Clubfoot Day on June 3rd, this episode is dedicated to all the clubfoot moms past, present, and future. I feel so strongly about the vital role clubfoot parents played in the rise of the Ponseti Method that the afterword of Clubfoot Chronicles is all about them. I am eternally grateful to the clubfoot moms who came before me, for the clubfoot moms I have found community in, and for the all the clubfoot moms who will continue to advocate in the future. There isn't a day that goes by that I do not think of all the people who made clubfoot treatment what it is today. So this one is for all of you. Everyone who is part of the clubfoot community this episode if for you.

In honor of World Clubfoot Day on June 3rd, this episode is dedicated to all the clubfoot moms past, present, and future. I feel so strongly about the vital role clubfoot parents played in the rise of the Ponseti Method that the afterword of Clubfoot Chronicles is all about them. I am eternally grateful to the clubfoot moms who came before me, for the clubfoot moms I have found community in, and for the all the clubfoot moms who will continue to advocate in the future. There isn't a day that goes by that I do not think of all the people who made clubfoot treatment what it is today. So this one is for all of you. Everyone who is part of the clubfoot community this episode if for you.

Thank You to the Clubfoot Community

Lori Howard

Lori Howard is not only a clubfoot mom and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but she is the mother of the incomparable, and previous guest, Chloe Howard. If you listened to Chole's episode, you know that I just had to meet the mom behind this amazing clubfoot advocate and speaker. Lori and I discuss the grief and loss parents can feel when hearing a diagnosis that changes the expectations of having an "idealized child". Lori also dives into the impact having a child with special needs can have on the family unit and gives up some advice on how to manage our needs as parents. This episode is full of insightful information that really goes deep into the emotional impacts of being a medical caregiver and a parent simultaneously. A big thank you to Lori for sharing her story and expertise with us!

Lori Howard is not only a clubfoot mom and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but she is the mother of the incomparable, and previous guest, Chloe Howard. If you listened to Chole's episode, you know that I just had to meet the mom behind this amazing clubfoot advocate and speaker. Lori and I discuss the grief and loss parents can feel when hearing a diagnosis that changes the expectations of having an "idealized child". Lori also dives into the impact having a child with special needs can have on the family unit and gives up some advice on how to manage our needs as parents. This episode is full of insightful information that really goes deep into the emotional impacts of being a medical caregiver and a parent simultaneously. A big thank you to Lori for sharing her story and expertise with us!

Lori Howard: A Clubfoot Mom and Therapist

Dr. Mitzi Williams is a Pediatric Foot and Lower Extremity Surgeon and Co-director of the Pediatric and Infant Foot Deformity Clinic at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, and the author of two children's books about clubfoot, My Boots and the to be released, My Big Boots. Dr. Williams and I have a great conversation about how important the relationship between the clubfoot treatment provider and parent is to create successful outcomes. She talks about how becoming a parent impacted her approach to caring for patients and their families, and why she wanted to create a educational resource for parents with her children's books. I found so much value in what Dr. Williams shared on this episode and can not wait for you to hear it. Enjoy listening and learning!

Dr. Mitzi Williams is a Pediatric Foot and Lower Extremity Surgeon and Co-director of the Pediatric and Infant Foot Deformity Clinic at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, and the author of two children's books about clubfoot, My Boots and the to be released, My Big Boots. Dr. Williams and I have a great conversation about how important the relationship between the clubfoot treatment provider and parent is to create successful outcomes. She talks about how becoming a parent impacted her approach to caring for patients and their families, and why she wanted to create a educational resource for parents with her children's books. I found so much value in what Dr. Williams shared on this episode and can not wait for you to hear it. Enjoy listening and learning!

Dr. Mitzi Williams: Importance of Building Relationships and Creating Resources for Clubfoot Parents

Erin Norton is an inspiring clubfoot mom who talks about her journey of finding out about her son's clubfoot diagnosis one day after her husband was deployed. She talks about how challenging it was to process the diagnosis without her main support person, how she handled the casting phase of treatment on her own, and how incredible it felt when her husband returned home just in time for the transition to BnB. It was incredible to talk with Erin and I know you will enjoy listening to her story.

Erin Norton is an inspiring clubfoot mom who talks about her journey of finding out about her son's clubfoot diagnosis one day after her husband was deployed. She talks about how challenging it was to process the diagnosis without her main support person, how she handled the casting phase of treatment on her own, and how incredible it felt when her husband returned home just in time for the transition to BnB. It was incredible to talk with Erin and I know you will enjoy listening to her story.

Erin Norton: Hearing the Clubfoot Diagnosis By Yourself

You have probably noticed that I like to end my interview podcasts by asking about special moments people have experienced on the clubfoot journey. This episode is a deeper look into why I love to hear the answer to that question and how focusing on simple moments has helped me stay present and grateful in my life and my daughter's clubfoot treatment journey.

You have probably noticed that I like to end my interview podcasts by asking about special moments people have experienced on the clubfoot journey. This episode is a deeper look into why I love to hear the answer to that question and how focusing on simple moments has helped me stay present and grateful in my life and my daughter's clubfoot treatment journey.

Moments

A podcast for parents who are on the treatment journey with the clubfoot cuties. This podcast will discuss different aspects of clubfoot treatment from a parents perspective. It includes short individual podcasts about different aspects of clubfoot treatment and longer interview episodes where I speak with various parents, medical professionals, and clubfoot community members. I hope that you find something helpful from each episode.

In this episode I speak with Lindsay Easley, a clubfoot mom who has faced many challenges with her cutie throughout treatment. Lindsay talks openly about the struggles and triumphs they have faced together. She talks about the reasons that lead her to switch treatment teams, and how a Child Life Specialist at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital provided her with a safe place to express her fears and develop the trust she needed in her daughter's medical treatment team. Lindsay is an amazing mother and I can't wait for you to hear her story.

In this episode I speak with Lindsay Easley, a clubfoot mom who has faced many challenges with her cutie throughout treatment. Lindsay talks openly about the struggles and triumphs they have faced together. She talks about the reasons that lead her to switch treatment teams, and how a Child Life Specialist at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital provided her with a safe place to express her fears and develop the trust she needed in her daughter's medical treatment team. Lindsay is an amazing mother and I can't wait for you to hear her story.

Lindsay Easley: A clubfoot mom

Dr. Kenneth Noonan, Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the American Family Children’s Hospital, discusses clubfoot relapse, and explains why he prefers the term residual deformity to relapse. Dr. Noonan explains why and how residual deformities occur, how he treats them, and if it is possible for parents to help prevent it. Dr. Noonan then answers questions that came specifically from the listeners about this topic, which is a first for the podcast. With my cutie recently turning four, relapse is always on my mind, and this episode was supremely helpful in my understanding and I am certain it will for you as well.

Dr. Kenneth Noonan, Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the American Family Children’s Hospital, discusses clubfoot relapse, and explains why he prefers the term residual deformity to relapse. Dr. Noonan explains why and how residual deformities occur, how he treats them, and if it is possible for parents to help prevent it. Dr. Noonan then answers questions that came specifically from the listeners about this topic, which is a first for the podcast. With my cutie recently turning four, relapse is always on my mind, and this episode was supremely helpful in my understanding and I am certain it will for you as well.

Dr. Kenneth Noonan: Residual Deformity (Clubfoot Relapse)

I am excited to share this episode because it is something I have wanted to do from the moment my cutie was diagnosed with clubfoot, start a support group. In this episode I talk about why I wanted to start a group, why We Are Brave Together was the perfect organization to partner with, and what my hopes for the group are. I go into a bit of detail about the purpose of the group, to help create a safe place for clubfoot moms to find connection and support through shared experiences.

I am excited to share this episode because it is something I have wanted to do from the moment my cutie was diagnosed with clubfoot, start a support group. In this episode I talk about why I wanted to start a group, why We Are Brave Together was the perfect organization to partner with, and what my hopes for the group are. I go into a bit of detail about the purpose of the group, to help create a safe place for clubfoot moms to find connection and support through shared experiences.

Support Group for Clubfoot Moms

Dr. Derek Kelly, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, discusses all things clubfoot diagnosis and treatment on this episode. Dr. Kelly goes into great detail about the technical medical aspects of a a clubfoot diagnosis in a way that can be easily understood by parents. We discuss the ins and outs of how and why the Ponseti method of treatment work, and the historical information as to how it became the gold standard of clubfoot treatment. Dr. Kelly talks about the need to provide support for parents and how it important it is that parents reach out for help when they need it. This was an educational episode for me, and I know you will learn a lot of from Dr. Kelly. I am grateful for his time and for his passion for clubfoot cuties!

Dr. Derek Kelly, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, discusses all things clubfoot diagnosis and treatment on this episode. Dr. Kelly goes into great detail about the technical medical aspects of a a clubfoot diagnosis in a way that can be easily understood by parents. We discuss the ins and outs of how and why the Ponseti method of treatment work, and the historical information as to how it became the gold standard of clubfoot treatment. Dr. Kelly talks about the need to provide support for parents and how it important it is that parents reach out for help when they need it. This was an educational episode for me, and I know you will learn a lot of from Dr. Kelly. I am grateful for his time and for his passion for clubfoot cuties!

Dr. Derek Kelly: The In's and Out's of Clubfoot Diagnosis and Treatment

Chloe Howard

Chloe Howard is an author, speaker, clubfoot advocate, and Junior at Westmont College in CA and is the first guest to be on the podcast who was born with clubfoot. Chloe and I have an in depth conversation about what it was like for her growing up, the hate crime she experienced and preserved through, and how her parents supported her throughout her journey. Chole is the author of a memoir, Standing Beautiful, and a children's picture book by the same title, This has been one of my very favorite conversations to date and I know that you will be as moved by Chloe's journey as I have been. You will learn so much about how we can help support our children during their most difficult moments and how to help them embrace their differences. You can follow Chloe on Instagram @itschloehoward

Chloe Howard is an author, speaker, clubfoot advocate, and Junior at Westmont College in CA and is the first guest to be on the podcast who was born with clubfoot. Chloe and I have an in depth conversation about what it was like for her growing up, the hate crime she experienced and preserved through, and how her parents supported her throughout her journey. Chole is the author of a memoir, Standing Beautiful, and a children's picture book by the same title, This has been one of my very favorite conversations to date and I know that you will be as moved by Chloe's journey as I have been. You will learn so much about how we can help support our children during their most difficult moments and how to help them embrace their differences. You can follow Chloe on Instagram @itschloehoward

Chloe Howard: Clubfoot Warrior and Advocate

In this episode, I have a conversation with Danika Baskar, a future Orthopaedic Surgeon, about her Research Fellowship at the Stanford Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery under Dr. Steven Frick. Danika talks about the different research studies focused on congenital clubfoot during her fellowship and how the information from those studies can help clubfoot families in the future. One of those studies focuses on clubfoot within social media platforms, and I was surprised to learn just how large the online presence of clubfoot is today. We also discuss how Danika became passionate about clubfoot and where she sees clubfoot treatment going in the future. We recorded this episode before Danika matched in Orthopaedic Surgery, so a huge congratulations are in order for her. I am thrilled at the knowledge that she will be starting her Orthopaedic Surgery residency training in just a few months and can only hope she will be treating clubfoot in the future. If you would like to follow Danika on her journey, her Instagram account is @whitecoatbyday.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Danika Baskar, a future Orthopaedic Surgeon, about her Research Fellowship at the Stanford Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery under Dr. Steven Frick. Danika talks about the different research studies focused on congenital clubfoot during her fellowship and how the information from those studies can help clubfoot families in the future. One of those studies focuses on clubfoot within social media platforms, and I was surprised to learn just how large the online presence of clubfoot is today. We also discuss how Danika became passionate about clubfoot and where she sees clubfoot treatment going in the future. We recorded this episode before Danika matched in Orthopaedic Surgery, so a huge congratulations are in order for her. I am thrilled at the knowledge that she will be starting her Orthopaedic Surgery residency training in just a few months and can only hope she will be treating clubfoot in the future. If you would like to follow Danika on her journey, her Instagram account is @whitecoatbyday.

Conversation with Danika Baskar, Future Orthopaedic Surgeon

In this episode I talk about the products that we have used and loved during our Cutie's clubfoot treatment. I polled the Instagram community about what they want to hear in the podcast and product recommendations was a top suggested topic, so here it is. I talk about different products we used during the different phases of treatment, casting, BnB transition, and sleep. I go into detail about why we loved these products and how we found them useful. Theses are simply recommendations, I am not affiliated with any of the products, just found them helpful on our journey. I will be posting various products, both links to the products and pics of our cutie using them, on Instagram throughout the week, so follow along if you want more information! Follow me @clubfootchroniclesmom

In this episode I talk about the products that we have used and loved during our Cutie's clubfoot treatment. I polled the Instagram community about what they want to hear in the podcast and product recommendations was a top suggested topic, so here it is. I talk about different products we used during the different phases of treatment, casting, BnB transition, and sleep. I go into detail about why we loved these products and how we found them useful. Theses are simply recommendations, I am not affiliated with any of the products, just found them helpful on our journey. I will be posting various products, both links to the products and pics of our cutie using them, on Instagram throughout the week, so follow along if you want more information! Follow me @clubfootchroniclesmom

Product Recommendations for Clubfoot Cuties

In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Jill Harold, a clubfoot mom, the co-author of the children's book Hip. Hop, Hooray for Brooklyn, and clubfoot advocate. Jill is an active and engaging member of the clubfoot community who was there at the beginning of the social media groups created for clubfoot support. Jill talks about her experience with her daughter, where she is now, and why she decided to write her book. I really enjoyed talking with Jill, she is so knowledgeable and passionate about clubfoot awareness and providing support to other clubfoot parents. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Jill Harold, a clubfoot mom, the co-author of the children's book Hip. Hop, Hooray for Brooklyn, and clubfoot advocate. Jill is an active and engaging member of the clubfoot community who was there at the beginning of the social media groups created for clubfoot support. Jill talks about her experience with her daughter, where she is now, and why she decided to write her book. I really enjoyed talking with Jill, she is so knowledgeable and passionate about clubfoot awareness and providing support to other clubfoot parents. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Conversation with Jill Harold, Clubfoot Mom, Author, and Advocate

In this episode I talk about how we have started to have the conversation with our cutie about her clubfoot. We have been waiting until she was developmentally ready and she started asking questions about it. Our cutie is almost 4 years old and while she knew that she had to wear her BnB every night, she never really understood why. One of my upcoming guests made me realize that she might be ready for more in depth answers to why she has to wear her BnB and see a special doctor for her feet. I talk about how we decided to start the conversation, what tools we used to help us explain in more detail, and the language we used. I then go on to talk about how our cutie has responded to our conversations and how she is now explaining her clubfoot diagnosis to others around her (including our dog). For the first time I will also be posting on my Instagram pictures that will correlate with this podcast, so if you are interested in more visual representations of how the conversation is going, please check out my IG account @clubfootchroniclesmom

In this episode I talk about how we have started to have the conversation with our cutie about her clubfoot. We have been waiting until she was developmentally ready and she started asking questions about it. Our cutie is almost 4 years old and while she knew that she had to wear her BnB every night, she never really understood why. One of my upcoming guests made me realize that she might be ready for more in depth answers to why she has to wear her BnB and see a special doctor for her feet. I talk about how we decided to start the conversation, what tools we used to help us explain in more detail, and the language we used. I then go on to talk about how our cutie has responded to our conversations and how she is now explaining her clubfoot diagnosis to others around her (including our dog). For the first time I will also be posting on my Instagram pictures that will correlate with this podcast, so if you are interested in more visual representations of how the conversation is going, please check out my IG account @clubfootchroniclesmom

Talking with My Cutie About her Clubfoot

In this episode I open up about a new diagnosis we have received for our clubfoot cutie, and how her clubfoot treatment journey has changed the way I have approached her new diagnosis. While I don't go into specifics about this new diagnosis, I talk about the impact her clubfoot diagnosis has changed the way I approach this new diagnosis. I talk about the different ways I researched the new diagnosis and it's treatment, to how I explain it to others, and how I have allowed myself more grace while I emotionally process the change this new diagnosis brings to our lives. It wasn't until we were faced with something entirely new to us again that I began to notice how much I have grown since her clubfoot diagnosis, and how this treatment journey has had a lasting impact on the way I interact with the medical world and how I allow myself time and space to process new changes.

In this episode I open up about a new diagnosis we have received for our clubfoot cutie, and how her clubfoot treatment journey has changed the way I have approached her new diagnosis. While I don't go into specifics about this new diagnosis, I talk about the impact her clubfoot diagnosis has changed the way I approach this new diagnosis. I talk about the different ways I researched the new diagnosis and it's treatment, to how I explain it to others, and how I have allowed myself more grace while I emotionally process the change this new diagnosis brings to our lives. It wasn't until we were faced with something entirely new to us again that I began to notice how much I have grown since her clubfoot diagnosis, and how this treatment journey has had a lasting impact on the way I interact with the medical world and how I allow myself time and space to process new changes.

My Approach to a New Diagnosis for My Cutie

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