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Episode #21: Ride or Die: Friends Before Business Aug 16, 2021

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There are many parallels between running a business and parenting. It is not always want it seems, half (…or 99%) of the time you have no idea what you are doing or what is coming — but you have to make it work.

On this week episode of Unswaddled, the ladies of NAPS address one of their most frequently asked questions. What is the key to a successful business partnership and how do you remain friends? For Jamie and Emily it is simple: friendship and family first.

Jamie and Emily offer a glimpse of what brought them to this part of their story and talk of the struggles that they have encountered along the way. As always, we are here for you whenever you are in need of support.

Episode #20: You Should LOVE Your Pediatrician Aug 09, 2021

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If you know Jamie and Emily, you know that they LOVE their pediatrician…so much so that she is the newest full-time addition to the NAPS & Nurture by NAPS team. Ellen is the standard of relationships families should have with their pediatrician— yet, we understand that this is not the case for everyone.

In your child's first year of life, they have 9 well-child visits (this means 9 doctor's appointments not including weight checks, illness, feeding support, etc..). You should look forward to those visits because of the relationship you have with your pediatrician. This relationship is so important because it is reflective of the relationship that your child will later have with that individual.

On this episode, Jamie and Emily provide suggestions on how to look for a pediatrician, what questions to ask, how to know if your pediatrician is a good fit, and when to move on to another provider. Remember— picking your pediatrician is not an arranged marriage. We encourage you to love your pediatrician (and that may involved some shopping around)!

Episode # 19: Return to Office Post Pandemic Aug 02, 2021

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Over the past year, the world has experienced drastic change. The way we live and the way we work (and from where) has completely shifted. On this episode, Jamie and Emily talk about one of their newest Nurture offerings that focuses on the return to work, post pandemic. Side note: this is something that women, and parents, have experienced long before the pandemic, and with no plan in place… it's called maternity leave.

Jamie and Emily talk about expectations, boundaries, tips and tricks, and easing into this transition back to work. The goal is to make meaningful change to help people transition back into the office and to also offer a permanent plan for parents to return to the office after family leave. As always, we are here to support you— you've got this!

Episode #18: Be a Good Parent 30% of the Time Jul 26, 2021

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This week on our Nurture platform, Dr. Tanya Cotler, licensed clinical psychologist, gifted us with a huge takeaway—we are supposed to mess up 70% of the time as parents. She spoke of the relationship between "Rupture and Repair" and the bogus expectation of perfection (we hope you are sensing a common theme here…parenting is NOT perfection).

What happens when we lose our cool? What happens when our anxiety shows up as impatience? How do we move on and raise resilient children who are able to recognize their feelings, acknowledge their emotions, accomplish difficult things, and adapt.

Jamie and Emily talk about separating your actions from who you are as a parent (and avoiding the vicious spiral of parental guilt). We all have worries. We all screw up. Instead of feeling guilty, work to repair it, talk about what happened, and bring it full circle. This is a lesson for you and beneficial for your children.

Episode #17: The Story of Grace Jul 19, 2021

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Trigger warning: This episode involves loss/ child loss/infant loss. If you or a loved one have recently experienced loss, this episode may be one that you want to skip, or listen to with appropriate warning and caution. We are always here for you.

Emily has previously mentioned that her sister, Grace, died from SIDS but has rarely talked about the details of her sister's death and the long lasting impact that the loss had on herself and her family. In this episode, there is no lesson. Horrible things don't happen for any particular reason— there is no blessing, no meaning. It's awful. Emily and Jamie talk about acknowledging and supporting grief while emphasizing that grief never disappears.

Thank you for this space and community that allows us to be so open, in hopes of helping others who have experienced similar traumas.

Episode # 16 Transitioning to a Family of 4 or More Jul 12, 2021

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A recent hot topic in the NAPS office, and amongst clients, has been sibling prep (hi baby Silver 3.0). On this week's episode, Emily takes the wheel to discuss the complexities of transitioning to life at home with a newborn, in addition to the rest of your family. Adjusting to being a family of 4 or more is difficult because we have nothing to truly compare it to (and this is before you factor in your baby's temperament/personality). A new family member brings along new experiences and requires resetting your expectations.

Jamie and Emily share their experiences, tips, tricks, and validate the fact that transitioning as a growing family is hard for everyone that is involved. As a reminder, this transition is only temporary and also really difficult.

Episode # 15: Family Fishing Trip From Hell Jul 05, 2021

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On the last few episodes, Jamie and Emily talked about resetting expectations and keeping cool throughout the summer… but what happens when $h*t hits the fan and you are in the middle of the ocean. Welcome to Jamie's family vacation featuring the "critter cruise".

Jamie and Emily sit down to recall the events that unfolded in the middle of the Atlantic, when Jamie's planned family excursion turned into deep sea fishing, on rocky seas. Jamie talks about what really went down during those 2 hours at sea, that seemed like forever, and the lessons learned along the way.

Episode #14: Stay "Cool" This Summer Jun 28, 2021

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Summer means a lot of excitement. School is out, and warmer weather amounts to endless activities and opportunities for fun. Sometimes saying "no" is the easy option because a "yes" requires flexibility (cue the later bedtimes and necessary adjustments for the next day). Parenting takes flexibility and it is important to reset our expectations for given circumstances like the summer bbq, fireworks, travel, etc…

Jamie and Emily talk about the lessons they have learned from losing their $h*t and recognizing (and managing) the triggers that make them feel upset. Both ladies talk strategies for resisting the urge to yell and scream and resetting the expectations to create memories and enjoy this wonderful time of year.

Episode #13: A Tribute to Our Husbands Jun 20, 2021

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Happy Father's Day! It only seems right to release a podcast on Father's Day about the unsung heroes—dads!

On this episode, Jamie and Emily give us a close look into their households and all that their partners do. Although both husbands (hi JC and AJ) have two letter names, their roles are very different in each household. The ladies of NAPS talk about meeting their partner, growing with them, starting a family, and how roles have changed during the pandemic. As much as we love to hype all the mommas up, today is for you, dad. Thank your spouse and thank them for all that they do. On behalf of NAPS, Happy Father's Day!!

You can find us on IG @NurturebyNAPS.

Episode #12: Stop Waiting to Feel Good Jun 14, 2021

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After a recent instagram post that got a lot of love, it was apparent that this topic resonated with many. As women, need to stop waiting to feel good and start taking care of ourselves. It could mean a mani/pedi, a blowout, a full night of sleep, a workout, new clothes, or taking a nap and having time to yourself. Taking care of yourself is not a reward, it is essential for you, but also the wellbeing of your family. Taking care of yourself is going to mean something different for everyone but, it does not need to be complicated or a huge investment.

Jamie and Emily talk about the lessons they have learned throughout pregnancy and continue to learn in motherhood. Remember, how much you sacrifice yourself as a mother does not determine your worth. You deserve to feel like you and you deserve to feel GOOD.

You can find us on IG @NurturebyNAPS

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