Parenting Matters: Why This Podcast?

Parenting Matters is a brand-new podcast from Early Childhood Matters, hosted by parenting educators Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto. Each episode tackles real questions from real parents—covering everything from toddler tantrums to teen boundaries with warmth, insight, and zero judgment. Whether you’re in the thick of sleepless nights or navigating screen time battles, Parenting Matters is here to support you with practical advice and honest conversation. Listen, share, and join the community - because your parenting matters. For more info visit earlychildhoodmatters.org/podcastInstagram: @EarlyChildhoodMattersSFFacebook facebook.com/ecmsf Got a question for a future episode? List it in the comments, comment on our web site, or email [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! If you enjoyed this episode:Please follow or subscribe wherever you listen.Leave us a rating or review—it really helps other parents find the showShare this episode with a friend or parent group! It’s by word of mouth that our small business grows best!   Chapters (00:00:00) - Parenting Matters(00:00:50) - Parenting Matters: The Very First Podcast(00:07:11) - Early Childhood Matters: A Joy of Parenting(00:14:07) - Inspiring Scientists: Early Childhood Inspiration(00:15:27) - The Joy of Parenting Adolescents(00:17:00) - Parenting Matters: From Mothers to Kids