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Parenthood Prep

Parenthood Prep

Written by: Devon Clement
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 Parenthood Prep equips brand-new parents and parents-to-be with the tools and strategies they need to care for their baby, navigate sleep training, grow through the toddler and infant years, and cope with everything that comes with those overwhelming early days of new parenthood. If you are ready to feel like a better parent and the best version of yourself, while resting assured that your baby is the healthiest, most sleep-filled baby possible, you're in the right place. Join baby and parenting expert Devon Clement as she shares her supportive, non-judgmental approach to help you find peace of mind and confidence as a new parent, and figure out YOUR way of doing things. For more information on how Devon can support you to navigate the early days of parenthood and help you and your child get the rest, nourishment, and most importantly SLEEP, that you deserve, visit https://happyfamilyafter.com/ This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *How do I get my baby to sleep? *How to cope with extreme tiredness as a new parent? *How can I get more sleep as a new parent? *What are the best ways to care for my baby? *How can I make sure I'm doing everything right for my child? *How can I prepare myself to be a new parent? *What do I need to know before becoming a parent?© Happy Family After 2026, All Rights Reserved Parenting Relationships
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  • 84. Parenting Pearls of Wisdom: Helpful or Totally Outdated?

    84. Parenting Pearls of Wisdom: Helpful or Totally Outdated?
    Feb 16 2026

    You know those phrases everyone throws at you the minute you have a baby? Sleep when the baby sleeps. Never wake a sleeping baby. Keep them up so they'll sleep better tonight. Some of them sound wise. Some of them sound vaguely threatening. And some of them make you want to scream into a pillow at 3 a.m.

    In this episode, I'm breaking down the most common pieces of baby advice and telling you which ones are actually helpful, which ones depend on the situation, and which ones need to retire immediately.

    Join me this week as I get into parenting pearls of wisdom: when you should wake a sleeping baby (yes, sometimes you should), why keeping babies awake does not help them sleep better at night, why "drowsy but awake" is basically a unicorn, and what I actually mean when I say "sleep when the baby sleeps." If you've ever felt confused by conflicting advice, this episode will help you filter the noise and trust your instincts a little more.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/84

    Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!).

    Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/

    Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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    19 mins
  • 83. Breastfeeding Isn't Mandatory (And You're Not a Bad Parent If You Don't)

    83. Breastfeeding Isn't Mandatory (And You're Not a Bad Parent If You Don't)
    Feb 2 2026

    If you're pregnant, someone has almost certainly asked you whether you plan to breastfeed (usually before you've even had time to process the fact that you're growing an entire human). And while breastfeeding can be a wonderful option for many families, it's not a no-brainer, a requirement, or a measure of your worth as a parent.

    This episode is about choice, relief, and removing unnecessary pressure during an already intense season. Whether you breastfeed, formula-feed, combo-feed, pump, or decide early on that feeding from your body isn't for you, your baby can thrive - and so can you. The goal is a fed baby and a parent who is supported, stable, and not drowning in guilt.

    Join me this week as I dive into why breastfeeding, chest-feeding, or body-feeding might not be the right choice for you, and why that's completely okay. There are very real, valid reasons someone might decide not to breastfeed, from mental health and medication needs to personality, pain, and simply not wanting to. I also unpack a few reasons people are often told they shouldn't breastfeed that actually aren't true, because the noise around feeding decisions can be overwhelming in both directions.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/83

    Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!).

    Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/

    Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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    15 mins
  • 82. Parent Your First Baby Like They're Your Fourth

    82. Parent Your First Baby Like They're Your Fourth
    Jan 19 2026

    First-time parents tend to white-knuckle everything. The germs. The wobbling. The crying. The feeling that if you look away for two seconds, something catastrophic will happen. And I get it. When everything is brand new and you haven't spent much time around babies before, your nervous system is doing its absolute best to keep this tiny human alive.

    In this episode, I share why I wish I could help every first-time parent treat their first baby like they're already on baby number four. After years of newborn care, 24/7 live-in work, and caring for twins, I've seen how dramatically parenting changes once you've built comfort and perspective. Not because you love your baby less, but because you finally understand what actually matters and what really doesn't.

    Join me this week as I dive into germs, bumps, babysitters, screen time, feeding pressure, and why second-time parents seem so much more relaxed. You'll learn how to let go of perfectionism earlier, protect your own identity, and parent in a way that's calmer, more sustainable, and honestly more enjoyable.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/82

    Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!).

    Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/

    Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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    22 mins
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