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The Things No One Told Us

The Things No One Told Us

Written by: Liz & Abby
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A candid podcast about parenting, postpartum, and growing up, created for the conversations that are often skipped over.


Hosted by Abby and Liz, the show blends professional experience with real life insight and conversations with trusted experts to explore the mental load, identity shifts, and emotional realities of raising children and navigating family life.

Each episode offers honest discussion, practical perspective, and reassurance that you are not alone in what you’re experiencing, and a few laughs along the way.

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Episodes
  • From 3 Naps to None: Navigating Every Transition
    May 12 2026

    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 conversation for parents trying to make sense of changing sleep patterns.

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    18 mins
  • Toddlers Gone Wild
    Apr 21 2026

    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 behaviors happen, what’s really going on in their brains, and how boundaries and consistency actually turn things around.

    Come laugh with us, feel seen, and remember, there is a way through the chaos.

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    23 mins
  • The Feeding and Sleep Connection No One Talks About
    Apr 3 2026

    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 during feeds
    • Signs your baby may not be feeding efficiently

    If you’ve been stuck in short naps, constant wake ups, or all day snacking, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.

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    14 mins
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