The Things No One Told Us

Starting kindergarten can feel like a huge milestone for both kids and parents. In this episode, Liz and Abby are joined by veteran kindergarten teacher Jennifer MacDonald to talk about what kindergarten readiness really means. Together, they explore the differences between kindergarten in Ontario and Florida, the social and emotional skills that matter most, common parent worries, toileting expec...

 In this episode of The Things No One Told Us, we chat all about nap transitions, from dropping the third nap to navigating toddler nap struggles. We break down the signs your child is truly ready for a schedule change, common mistakes parents make during transitions, daycare challenges, and practical ways to handle overtired little ones without turning sleep into a battle. A relatable, supportive...

  Toddlers are wild. And bedtime? Even wilder.  In this episode, we’re sharing the funniest, most unbelievable toddler sleep stories you can imagine, from stripping naked and destroying closets to building wildly specific bedtime routines and outlasting their parents at every turn.  If you’ve ever thought “my toddler is the most stubborn child ever,” you’re not alone. We break down why these behav...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest missing pieces in the early months… the connection between feeding and sleep. We’re joined by feeding specialist Kimberly Wand to talk about why babies who aren’t feeding well often aren’t sleeping well, and what to actually look for. We cover  • Why frequent night wakes can be feeding related  • What it really means when babies fall asleep dur...

  This episode is one you truly cannot make up.  We are sharing the story of the time Abby went to a client’s home to begin support before they planned to head to the hospital… and ended up delivering the baby there.  Completely unintentionally.  What was supposed to be the start of a normal support visit quickly turned into an unforgettable, high intensity moment where instinct, experience, and s...

In this episode, Abby and Liz sit down with Dr. Crystal Corona of Grounded Wellness Chiro to talk about what chiropractic care really looks like during pregnancy and for babies. We cover how chiropractic support can help with pregnancy discomfort, breech positioning, feeding challenges, reflux, tension, and sleep, plus why these things are often more connected than parents realize. If you are preg...

In this episode, Abby and Liz talk honestly about what sleep training actually means to us.  We unpack the guilt and hesitation so many parents feel, share pieces of our own sleep deprived seasons, and clear up some of the misinformation floating around online. We explain what we mean when we say sleep training, and why it is not about leaving a baby alone to cry or following a rigid formula.  At...

 What really happens when friendship and business collide?  In this episode, we’re telling the real story.  How we met.  How we both landed in sleep training and postpartum support.  And how we work together today, even while running our own things.  It’s ambition. Burnout. CEO dreams. Toddler brains.  No hierarchy. No competition. Just trust.  This is the behind-the-scenes no one sees. 

Welcome to The Things No One Told Us . In this first episode, we’re sharing who we are, how we met, and why this podcast felt important to start. We talk about the real side of parenting, postpartum, relationships, and growing up alongside our kids. The emotional stuff, the identity shifts, and the parts that don’t always get talked about openly. You’ll hear a bit about our lives, the work we do s...