
35 episodes

Dancing Into Parenthood with Dr. Divina Lopez Dr. Divina Lopez
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- Kids & Family
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Inspiring, supporting, and bring awareness to your parenthood journey.
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Entre La Familia – Episode 1 Part 2 (with Theresa Gonzalez)
In Part 2, Theresa shares more of her motherhood journey. Her son, Diego, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She shares the obstacles he overcame, navigating the school system & IEP meetings, and where Diego is now.
Listen to part 1 & Part 2 of Theresa’s story now! Stay tuned for Part 3 coming soon!
1:50 Can you share some of the thing [Diego] has overcome?3:28 Is your son good at negotiating?7:25 Was he in an integrated classroom?8:54 How did you feel in the IEP meetings?25:17 Is [college] something you thought would happen for him? -
Entre La Familia – Episode 1 Part 1 (with Theresa Gonzalez)
Listen to Theresa share the story of her motherhood journey to her son, Diego. In Part 1, she shares the initial signs and symptoms of autism she first noticed in her son, how the initial diagnosis initiated new programs, and how everything impacted her marriage.
Listen to her story now and stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!
8:38 What were the first signs & symptoms you first noticed in Diego?15:22 How old was [Diego] when the pediatrician started noticing?15:53 Did the pediatrician use the “Wait & Watch” method?18:56 Did you bring it up to your pediatrician when you first noticed the symptoms?20:13 Once he was diagnosed, did the specialist tell you about the available programs?21:41 What services did the EPI specialist provide?23:17 So, this was basically training for parents?33:25 It looks like you & your husband were on the same page with everything, how did the diagnosis make you feel?39:17 Do you think your marriage suffered in any way or was made stronger? -
S02E09 – Self-care Strategies for New Parents
Many new parents are focused on the baby and forget to prioritize their own self -care. Did you know that neglecting your own care can have significant impacts on your health, mental health—and even the well-being of your baby? This is why counselor Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and I decided that this podcast was a must to produce for you! We’ll give you the tips to taking care of yourself in this new parenthood season!
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S02E08 – What Happens To Your Baby In The Nursery After Delivery At The Hospital
Every parent wants to know what exactly happens to their baby in the nursery. In this episode of the podcast, I reveal exactly what goes on behind the scenes in the nursery. Delivery day is a day full of excitement and between labor and delivery so much goes on in the minutes’ right after birth. You’ll learn what a baby experiences in the nursery after delivering at a hospital.
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S02E07 – The Top 5 Questions Every New Dad Asks Himself
In this episode we're discussing the 5 most frequently asked questions that I get from expecting dads about pregnancy and about moms. As a matter of fact, some of them are pretty provocative! So, stay tuned because this is a pretty interesting episode, lol. If you are a dad and have questions submit them directly on my website: https://drdivinalopez.com/. I love hearing from you, and I am always at your service!
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S02E06 – 15 Things Partners Should Do To Support A Pregnant Mom
You can still be a team player when it comes to pregnancy, mama does not want to do this alone. Nothing makes a new mom happier than witnessing how excited her partner is for this new adventure. Your role is to provide support and be her cheerleader, and yes you got this! Stick to the 15 ways partners can support a pregnant mama, and she will be forever grateful to have such a great partnership with you! Remember that she is looking for validation and love from you. Her body is changing almost daily, and she no longer feels like herself, so make her transition to mamahood as seamless as possible.
To get ready for the delivery and birth of your baby I highly recommend you read The Ultimate Dad’s Guide to the Delivery Room in The Dancing Into Parenthood Program. This will be your best tool to prepare you for the wild ride of Delivery Day! Register today: https://drdivinalopez.com/digital-program/
Customer Reviews
Inspiring, Informative and Encouraging!
I love it! Dr. Divina Lopez is such a natural as a podcaster. I truly appreciate her beautiful life-affirming message for parents and parents-to-be. This podcast is perfect for expectant/new parents...and for “experienced” parents too ;)
Highly recommend it!