Parenthood Prep

The four-month sleep regression is a common source of pain for my new parent clients, causing sleepless nights, stress, and confusion. While there's plenty of information out there about it, most of it is either inaccurate or doesn't offer any solutions. So, now is the time to clear up the confusion and give you some practical tips for getting your freaking baby to sleep through the night, with th...

What is it actually like to have a newborn baby, and how can you make the first few weeks of your baby's life a delight for both you and your baby? Whether you're an expecting parent, think you'll be expecting at some point, or are just curious about what it's like to take care of something that doesn't even look like a human yet, this episode is for you.     Tune in this week for a step-by-step g...

Want to learn a simple tool that can help you understand yourself, your children, and even your partner or co-parent better? The obvious answer to this is… YES! That's why I've invited the amazing Liz Orr onto the podcast to discuss the Enneagram and how the Enneagram personality test can help make you a happier, calmer, more confident parent.     Also known as Rude Ass Enneagram, Liz Orr is Insta...

Once you're out of the newborn stage when all you do is hold and feed your baby, you might find yourself asking something like, " What should I do with my baby all day? How do I keep them busy? What TV shows should they watch? What does a baby need to be learning at this age?"       Your baby doesn't need to learn the ABC song. Your four-month-old doesn't need to watch a TV show or listen to some...

This week, I have a special guest on the show. Margaret Mason Tate is a relationship coach, consultant, and writer who specializes in helping people live a life that's aligned with what they really want. After one party in a relationship has pushed a whole human being out of their body, things change in a relationship. So, now you've got this new person in your life demanding all your attention, h...

Even if you have a partner who you split chores with, we still have to deal with a ton of mental and emotional labor because, let's be honest, there are some things our partners just can't do. So, how do you handle the mental and emotional labor of household tasks, instead of getting lost in stress and resentment?     Tune in this week for a powerful strategy to revolutionize the way you run thing...

I recently hired organizers to help me with my apartment, because I have a ton of stuff and I'm really not good at organizing my own things. I wouldn't quite use the term hoarder, but I'm definitely a little bit of a clutter collector. If I'm at your house working with you, I will have your baby clothes organized within an inch of their life, but when it comes to my own, it's a different story. So...

Sleep training is one of my favorite topics to educate parents on because, most of the time, there's a real lack of clarity around what it actually is. This isn't about rocking your child until they fall asleep. It also isn't shutting your newborn baby in a dark room for 12 hours and ignoring their cries. Sleep training is giving your kids what they need to fall asleep and get back to sleep if the...

Do you have summer travel planned with a baby, a toddler, or even a bunch of kiddos, and feel anxious that this vacation is going to turn into an absolute sh*t show from start to finish? Well, you're not alone. But don't panic! My quickfire tips in this week's episode are about to save your summer travel and make it feel smooth and easy.   Tune in this week for quick, actionable tips you can use t...

Do you ever feel like you're going to EXPLODE if you hear one more sound, or one more kid touches you? Does the sound of "Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!" make you want to run screaming in the opposite direction? Do you ever just need to step away, and be alone without being TOUCHED by somebody? You're not alone.   If you've ever felt like you just can't hear one more kiddo screech, or see one more toy in th...

In last week's episode, we laid the foundations for building a bedtime routine that works for you, but this week, the focus is on actually getting your kiddo on board with your new routine. Your child isn't just going to go along with the new routine you've mapped out, they're going to stall and drag out the process. However, I have a simple tool you can implement to make this process way smoother...

Are you struggling to get your toddler, preschooler, or big kid into bed on time without losing your mind? Does this back and forth leave you routinely dreading bedtime? Well, for the next two episodes, I'm showing you how to make bedtime smooth, easy, and dare I say, delightful.    Tune in this week to discover some simple ways to make bedtime easier. This isn't about reinventing the wheel, it's...

New and expecting parents live in constant fear of one thing: dealing with a baby that just won't stop crying… like ever . They have this looming worry that there will be a time when their baby is going to be crying loudly, feeling miserable, and the biggest concern is that there will be nothing they can do to fix it. So what do you do if this actually happens to you?   Well, while it's not actual...

Whether it's a feeding or a sleeping schedule, having your baby on a schedule helps you know exactly what they want when they want it. Scheduling gets a bad rap, but when you do it in a way that works, you'll love the positive impact scheduling can have on your everyday life as a parent.    Tune in this week for some best practices when scheduling, and some scheduling mistakes you'll need to avoid...

I'm bringing you one of my favorite topics this week: how to ask for and get the exact help you need as a parent. Whether you're currently struggling with childcare, cooking, laundry, or any other aspect of your life as a parent, you don't have to go on this journey alone.   Tune in to discover some practical tips and strategies to help you ask for and receive the support you need to take care of...

How do you make your overall day, life, and experience smoother and happier when you're dealing with a baby or a young child? In this episode, I introduce you to a concept that I'm calling: treat your kid like a video game character . Sounds strange, but stick with me here. This is the secret to making your time with your child more enjoyable and stopping tantrums before they happen.   Learn how t...

When you have a new baby, how do you manage your time so you can get more stuff done, and even have some time for yourself to do the things you really want? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it isn't. But you need to learn how to do it.   Tune in today to discover what you need to know about managing your time with a new baby in the house. I share some of the most common challenges parents...

Deciding to breastfeed or not can feel like an overwhelming decision, and it isn't something that every parent wants or is able to do. So it's time to unpack some reasons you shouldn't breastfeed, chest-feed, or body-feed, and why not breastfeeding is absolutely a choice that is available to you.    The benefits of breastfeeding are well known, but what about the other side of the argument? Tune i...

Are you tired of the endless sleep deprivation since becoming a parent? Or are you an expecting parent and feeling terrified of the sleep deprivation everyone warns you about? If so, I have some simple tips and strategies to help you get more sleep with a new baby, and I'm sharing them with you this week, on the first episode of my brand-new podcast Parenthood Prep.   Discover how to get more slee...

As a brand-new parent or a parent-to-be, you want to be sure that you have ALL the knowledge and information you need to care for your baby. But with so much guidance out there, it can feel exhausting to dig through it all to get to the most important stuff.  What are the essentials?  What exactly do you need to know for those early days of parenthood, and what can be tossed aside? And how on eart...