We've talked about sleep training babies, older kids, and even yourself. But what about the other beloved family member currently ruining your sleep? Yes, I'm talking about your pet.

In this episode, I'm taking a little detour into pet parenting and showing you how many of the same principles we use with babies can also apply to cats, dogs, foster kittens, and any other creature in your house who has decided that dawn is their personal customer service hour.

I share how to think through the actual problem, get ahead of your objections, set boundaries, and stay consistent long enough for your pet to realize that the breakfast buffet does not open before you do.

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Is bath time one more thing standing between you and bedtime, or could it actually become the best part of the day?

In this episode, I'm making the case for bath time as more than just another chore on the endless parent to-do list. Yes, your child gets clean. But bath time can also be fun, calming, and a magical little reset when everyone is cranky and the day has gone fully off the rails.

I'm walking you through the different stages of bathing babies and kids, from those first newborn baths when everyone is terrified of either freezing or boiling the baby, to the glorious toddler phase when they can splash around while you sit nearby and remember what it feels like to not chase someone across the house for five minutes.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/93

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Do you have a tough baby, or are you currently pregnant and low-key terrified you might end up with one of those babies who seems impossible to soothe?

After years of working with babies, I've learned that some babies really are harder than others. Sometimes there's something going on beneath the surface, sometimes it's temperament, and sometimes you can do everything "right" and still have a baby who is just having a very loud, very committed experience of being alive.

In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned from caring for truly tough babies, what's worth paying attention to, and how to think about the moments when nothing seems to work. If you're in the thick of it, this episode will help you feel less alone, less blamed, and a little more equipped to get through the hard days without completely losing your marbles.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/92

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