Parent Connection

Parent Connection

By: Broward Healthy Start Coalition

Language: en

Categories: Kids, Family, Parenting

The Parent Connection Podcast is a fun and helpful place for parents to listen and learn as they go through parenting. Episodes come out every 4th Friday of the month and cover lots of cool topics.

Episodes

Episode 5 | Maintaining Healthy Relationships During the Parenting Journey
Jan 09, 2026

In this episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies chat with Progress E. Thomas, an entrepreneur and devoted husband to Tashia, and Angel Galvan, a pool subcontractor and fiancé to Ashley. As they prepare for fatherhood, this dynamic duo shares invaluable insights on maintaining healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of parenting and careers. Whether you're a new parent or expecting, this episode delivers practical advice to enhance your family life.

Duration: 01:06:31
Episode 4 | Postpartum Care After Childbirth
Dec 05, 2025

Join hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies as they sit down with Dr. Katina Brown-Burgess, DO, MBA, FACOOG, for an insightful conversation about the critical early weeks of postpartum recovery. In this episode, Dr. Brown-Burgess breaks down what new parents need to know about maternal health after childbirth—from recognizing common warning signs and symptoms to practical strategies for monitoring well-being. You’ll also learn best practices for supporting physical and emotional recovery during this pivotal period. Whether you’re a new parent, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about postpartum care, this episode offers expert guidance you won’t...

Duration: 00:41:11
Episode 3 | Developmental Delays, Navigating the System
Oct 24, 2025

In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Alicia-Ann Samual, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. On this episode, they will discuss developmental delays and how to navigate the system.

Alicia-Ann Samuel is a Caribbean-American, proudly neurodivergent “boy mom” to two toddlers, a devoted aunty, older sister, and daughter. As a licensed mental health counselor practicing in both Florida and New Jersey with over 10 years of experience, she’s the visionary behind Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. She serves as executive director of her newly launched nonprof...

Duration: 00:33:12
Episode 2 | Milestones, The Plan After the Birth Plan
Sep 23, 2025

In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Dr. Julie Hurtado, a board-certified pediatrician at Broward Health Medical Center, to explore the critical developmental milestones that occur after birth.

With over 15 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, Dr. Hurtado brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. She is certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and is recognized for her leadership in hospital-based pediatrics, medical education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Her dedication to quality improvement, patient safety, and academic medicine shines through as she shares practical guidance for parents and caregivers...

Duration: 00:33:58
Episode 1 | Adjusting to Parenting
Aug 29, 2025

🎧 Life After Baby with Tashia and Ashley 
In this episode, Tashia Richards—a Maternity Nurse, Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Certified Lactation Consultant—talks with special guest Ashley Davies, a Maternity Nurse. They chat about what life is like after having a baby, how moms can feel like themselves again, and what it’s like to bring a new baby home when you already have a child. It’s a great talk for parents who want support and real advice.

Duration: 00:22:04