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Episode # 31 : What is the Ideal Time to Sleep Train? Oct 25, 2021

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Emily had her baby, Eloise Baylin...what is Jamie to do? Go in solo on her favorite topic these days...real talk about sleep training. Remember our 'Do Nothing" episode for the 0-3 months sleep conversation? Check back to that episode if you're in that stage.

Jamie tackles the ideal timing of sleep training (around 5-8 months), the definition of a full night's sleep, three common methods available, new skill training philosophy (i.e. math homework analogy, yay!), and much more. Try a little adult self-soothing by listening to this episode to give yourself an informed basis for sleep training decision making.

Don't forget to share this MOSTLY with your partner - same page is key! But also with friends who would find this episode beneficial.

Episode # 30: How to Mother Yourself with Sarah Harmon Oct 18, 2021

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Welcome guest, Sarah Harmon, to the podcast! Sarah is a fellow girl mom, licensed Mental Health Therapist, founder of The School of Mom, and invaluable resource when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.

Jamie and Sarah discuss "self- care" and the complexities of the term. What does self-care mean as a mom? When is there time? How do I start? This term often feels like a dagger, especially as a mom. You are not alone. Jamie and Sarah talk about their experiences and demonstrate that self-care is not one-size fits all. Follow us on IG @Nurturebynaps. Referenced in this episode: School of Mom (@the.schoolofmom)

https://www.theschoolofmom.com/mom-practice-club-self-care-membership

Episode # 29 : Why Are You Saying No? Oct 11, 2021

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Maybe yes, maybe no….

After a recent play date where all five, soon to be six, of the O'day and Silver girls got together and found all the paint and glitter (every homeowners worst enemy) Jamie and Emily thought about why we frequently default to saying "no" to the kids.

Jamie and Emily take a deep dive into why we are conditioned to respond with a "no" and how to work through making decisions for our kids… even if it involves a messy cleanup or altering your plans.

Sometimes, saying "no" is about teaching a lesson or setting a boundary but saying yes has significant meaning too.

Episode # 28: WYNTK About Pacifiers Oct 04, 2021

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Hot topic alert: THE PACIFIER. Do we introduce a paci? When is the right time to give a paci vs take away the paci? What are the implications? What does the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidance mean?

This week, Emily and Jamie discuss everything paci's— from personal experiences, dental insight, the overnight pacifier dance, to weaning from the pacifier and more.

We want to be clear that there is no judgment around your family's pacifier preferences and use. As always we are here for you and happy ta talk all things pacifiers!

Our personal favorite pacifiers: Philips Avent Soothie and WubbaNub.

Episode # 27: Emily's Postpartum Plan Sep 27, 2021

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Emily is currently 36 weeks pregnant and anxiously awaiting her due date. Emily cannot wait to deliver and has been putting an early delivery out in the universe for a while now (lol ask Jamie).

As of late, Emily has been reminiscing of her time postpartum with her two oldest daughters and thinking about her goals this time around. Major goal: being able to enjoy the newborn phase, to embrace the struggle, and not take things so seriously. With Jamie's blessing, Emily discusses her five goals (and plan for success) this time around.

We say it all the time, but the newborn phase goes by so quickly, we want you to feel supported enough to soak it in and enjoy this precious (and difficult time) because after all, it is temporary. Stay tuned— we will be checking back in to see how Emily did with her plan.

Episode # 26 : Why I Don't Parent All My Kids The Same Sep 20, 2021

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Could you imagine a world where parenting is one size fits all? This would mean ONE parenting book and a lot less trial and error. Unfortunately, nothing (that) good is one size fits all.

This week, Jamie joins the podcast for a solo episode and discusses how she parents each of her kids based on each of their unique personalities (and how her tactics are ever evolving).

Get a glimpse into Jamies household, and we hope that you are able to relate to one of the O'day girls in some way. Remember, look for ways to make things easier for your child, which in turn, will make parenting easier/more successful for you!

Episode #25: 1 Year Old Transitions Sep 13, 2021

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Often parenting seems like a never ending series of transitions and changes— but why does the 1 year old transition feel so overwhelming?

Your kid's first birthday comes with major celebration…and major angst. Right when you feel like you've got schedule "just right", everything changes (i.e. feeding, sleeping, behaviors). Jamie and Emily give you the run down (and the DO's and DON'T's) on the two hottest topics, bottles and diary, pertaining to this milestone and also share the best advice they received as mom's from their pediatrician.

In fact, the ladies of NAPS have gotten so many questions about the 1 year old transition that they have created a course available on Nurture to help guide you. Trust yourself. Trust your kid. Things get better.

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Episode # 24: Stop Overthinking Sep 06, 2021

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We love family vacations-- especially, the stories/lessons that family vacations return. On this episode, Emily shares about her recent family vacation to Maine and shares a story that sent her spiraling to think of the worst case scenario— something we frequently do as parents. Everyone has a story (or a few) where something happens and before we know it, we are thinking WORST case scenario. We worry, we research, we panic, and worry more.

Are we worrying too much? Are these overwhelming thoughts a common occurrence? How do we prevent this cycle?

Emily and Jamie talk about the practice of mindfulness, when and how to seek help, and helpful tips and tricks on how to slow down, focus on the facts, and how to prevent irrational overthinking.

By the way, we get it— it happens to all of us.

Episode #23: Ditch the boring birth class Aug 30, 2021

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Let's talk about prenatal education— the way it should be!

As our upcoming September Pre Baby Bootcamp quickly approaches, Jamie and Emily sit down to discuss what led them curate this curriculum, what differentiates it from your typical birthing class and what is useful (and more specifically, what is NOT useful) as you prepare for you newest arrival and parenthood.

Our goal at NAPS is to empower you as parents to make decisions that feel good and work for your family— your education is no different.

Episode # 22: Delta Variant Questions Aug 23, 2021

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Episode # 22: Delta Variant Questions

Every Monday night on Instagram, Jamie and Emily hold space for "Moment for Mom". This hour welcomes any and all questions involving family/ baby/ parenthood/ life. After this Monday, it was clear that there are many questions regarding the Delta variant and we are facing many of the same concerns as last summer/fall.

In regards to recent conversations with Emily Oster, Jamie and Emily discuss common questions (How can I protect my pregnancy? Are you letting family around your newborn? Should my kids attend school?) regarding the Delta variant and how to make informed decisions, when navigating unfamiliar and scary territory.

Jamie and Emily discuss the decision framework introduced by Emily Oster and how to implement that framework into these difficult decisions that we are forced to confront and combat as parents. As always, we are here to support you and your decisions.

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