"Oh my God what a great sleeper, you're so LUCKY!" Ever been triggered by that one?! Or maybe you're the Mom with a toddler who seems to tantrum 24/7, and are convinced you did something wrong and have singlehandedly created a monster.

Today I will disabuse you of these theories - both through my own experience as a Mom of 3 (who are all sometimes easy and sometimes not so much) and as a professional who has worked with thousands of "hard" babies and toddlers.

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Got a stage 5 clinger on your hands? If you're a parent of a pre-toddler, the answer is probably yes. Is it totally age appropriate and developmental? Yes. Is it exhausting as a parent? Also yes. Are there things you can do to help facilitate independent play at this age? Great news - very much YES! Today we'll break this down into two parts:

1. Tools to set your child up for success with playing independently, even if they resist it now.
2. Tips for creating a play environment that makes it conducive to happy, independent pre-toddler fun!

I talked about open-ended play in this episode - you can find some good examples here!

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First time parent with a new baby? You might be doing one of these two things: 1) Feeling bored AF. Baby is just laying there, you are staring at them, wondering when they will be old enough to form an opinion about socioeconomic issues or 2) Feeling overwhelmed. You have your color contract cards, your baby toy subscription, your prescribed exact numbers of minute to allocate for tummy time each day. What if I told you neither was the answer? That it could actually be way more simple? That's what we'll discuss today - the straightforward, simple things to "do" with a young baby - you will both be much happier!

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Have you ever stared blankly into your fridge at 5 PM, trying to conjure up a dinner plan for your family? Have you ever felt the gentle parenting levetate out of your body when your child begs you for the 35th snack of the day? Recipe guru & cookbook author Rachel Mansfield is here, and she is going to solve all your family food problems (seriously - I was literally taking notes as we spoke). Rachel shares all the expert tea & tips with us, Mom to Mom to save you time and stress. You'll learn how to stock the pantry so everything is fair game, how to explain to kids why we might limit or avoid certain foods, what to always have on hand in your kitchen to make dinner easy to throw together, recipe ideas that won't take more than 10-15 minutes to prep, and of course - her POV on why there's no such thing as too many snacks!

You can learn more about Rachel on her website, follow along on Instagram at Rachel Mansfield and Cadootz, pre-order her new cookbook, More Please!, check out your child's new favorite snack, Cadootz, and read her Substack!

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I cannot pretend that I am excited to turn 40 tomorrow, but here we are! To ease my birthday scaries, I'm sending a message to little 30 year old Brittany, who is newly pregnant with her first baby. Some of my lessons are cliche (but real) and some, maybe, will give you some food for thought, if you're still in your 30s!

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Spoiler! The list of reasons why it's a good idea is very, very short (and rarely the reasons I see clients coming to me using them, without success). So today we'll get into it - when not to use one, why I don't suggest it, and in which (rare) scenarios it might be a worthwhile idea!

Looking for more of my hot takes on gadgets that you don't need to help with sleep? Check out this previous episode: Things You Don't Need To Buy (And Why) To Help Your Baby or Toddler Sleep

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Yes, I found a way to make Heated Rivalry the topic of a baby & toddler sleep podcast episode, you are welcome! Because mentally, we are all still at the cottage *this episode contains show spoilers*

In today's episode, I'm going to discuss some a-ha moments I had about how I want to raise my sons (and my daughters), after watching Heated Rivalry, a show about two professional hockey rivals who share a decade long secret (spoiler - it's that they're falling in love). Yes, turns out I had a lot to learn from two really hot closeted gay guys - and I hope this episode gives you some food for parenting thought too!

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Whether you're annoyed by judgey comments, disappointed your feeding journey looks different than you imagined, or just overwhelmed by all the options available, formula feeding comes with it's own sets of challenges. And in 2026, it comes with new concerns - safety, recalls, did someone say seed oils?!

Well great news, Mallory Whitmore of the popular IG account The Formula Mom, is here to put your mind at ease. Mallory, a veteran Mom, infant feeding tech, and advocate, is here to share her wisdom with you. We talk about everything from recalls and safety to common misconceptions and how to pick the right one for your baby. Even if you're not formula feeding, I think you'll find this episode incredibly interesting (and entertaining - Mallory is a gem!)

Looking for more from Formula Mom? Mallory's new book, BOTTLE SERVICE: Education and Encouragement for Guilt-Free and Successful Formula Feeding is available to pre-order now! You can also follow her along on Instagram at The Formula Mom.

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