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Are you struggling to get your toddler, preschooler, or big kid into bed on time without losing your mind? Does this back and forth leave you routinely dreading bedtime? Well, for the next two episodes, I'm showing you how to make bedtime smooth, easy, and dare I say, delightful.
Tune in this week to discover some simple ways to make bedtime easier. This isn't about reinventing the wheel, it's about the small adjustments you can make as you move toward bedtime in your household. I discuss the common bedtime mistakes parents make that you've probably never heard about, and you'll learn practical tips you can implement right away.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/8
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New and expecting parents live in constant fear of one thing: dealing with a baby that just won't stop crying… like ever. They have this looming worry that there will be a time when their baby is going to be crying loudly, feeling miserable, and the biggest concern is that there will be nothing they can do to fix it. So what do you do if this actually happens to you?
Well, while it's not actually a guarantee that this will happen to you, if you have a plan, you can at least stop worrying about it. Discover why your baby is crying and learn some practical strategies you can keep in your back pocket, so you don't have to worry about feeling helpless if and when you do find yourself in this scenario.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/7
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Whether it's a feeding or a sleeping schedule, having your baby on a schedule helps you know exactly what they want when they want it. Scheduling gets a bad rap, but when you do it in a way that works, you'll love the positive impact scheduling can have on your everyday life as a parent.
Tune in this week for some best practices when scheduling, and some scheduling mistakes you'll need to avoid. I share why having a schedule can still leave room for flexibility, the reasons that babies love a schedule, and my tips for creating a routine and structure that works for both you and your kids.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/6
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I’m bringing you one of my favorite topics this week: how to ask for and get the exact help you need as a parent. Whether you’re currently struggling with childcare, cooking, laundry, or any other aspect of your life as a parent, you don’t have to go on this journey alone.
Tune in to discover some practical tips and strategies to help you ask for and receive the support you need to take care of yourself, your kids, and live a smoother life overall. I share some places you can find help that you might never have considered, how to strategize with other parents to lighten everybody’s parenting load, and I give you my tips for finding extra help when you’re on a budget.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/5
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How do you make your overall day, life, and experience smoother and happier when you’re dealing with a baby or a young child? In this episode, I introduce you to a concept that I’m calling: treat your kid like a video game character. Sounds strange, but stick with me here. This is the secret to making your time with your child more enjoyable and stopping tantrums before they happen.
Learn how to make your time with your baby or toddler more enjoyable in this week's episode. I’ve got a bunch of ideas for how to make your day-to-day more smooth and straightforward with a small child by giving them what they need when they actually need it.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/4
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When you have a new baby, how do you manage your time so you can get more stuff done, and even have some time for yourself to do the things you really want? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it isn’t. But you need to learn how to do it.
Tune in today to discover what you need to know about managing your time with a new baby in the house. I share some of the most common challenges parents face when it comes to managing their time and give you some simple but valuable tips to help you manage your time and decide on exactly what you want to get out of your free time.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/3
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Deciding to breastfeed or not can feel like an overwhelming decision, and it isn’t something that every parent wants or is able to do. So it's time to unpack some reasons you shouldn’t breastfeed, chest-feed, or body-feed, and why not breastfeeding is absolutely a choice that is available to you.
The benefits of breastfeeding are well known, but what about the other side of the argument? Tune in this week to discover why having to breastfeed your baby isn’t the no-brainer you might currently think it is, some of the most important reasons for you not to breastfeed, and some reasons that shouldn’t hold you back from breastfeeding if it’s what you want to do.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/2
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Are you tired of the endless sleep deprivation since becoming a parent? Or are you an expecting parent and feeling terrified of the sleep deprivation everyone warns you about? If so, I have some simple tips and strategies to help you get more sleep with a new baby, and I’m sharing them with you this week, on the first episode of my brand-new podcast Parenthood Prep.
Discover how to get more sleep when you have a brand-new baby. I give you some simple, practical tips that you can use right now so you can start to see a world where you can get to bed earlier, sleep later into the morning, and get better-quality sleep during the night.
For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.happyfamilyafter.com/1
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As a brand-new parent or a parent-to-be, you want to be sure that you have ALL the knowledge and information you need to care for your baby.
But with so much guidance out there, it can feel exhausting to dig through it all to get to the most important stuff.
What are the essentials?
What exactly do you need to know for those early days of parenthood, and what can be tossed aside?
And how on earth do you find this information when you are BEYOND EXHAUSTED, and severely lacking sleep?
Preparing for your baby’s arrival, or desperately seeking guidance as a sleep-deprived parent can add an unprecedented layer of stress to your life. Your plate is already full, you do NOT have time or capacity to take on more, yet here you are spending day after day frantically trying to consume everything you need to know to be the best parent you can be.
The emotional stakes are a lot higher than a job or grad school program, so you want to get it right. I hear you, I get it.
I’m Devon Clement. I’m a baby and parenting expert with more than 20 years of experience. I have worked with thousands of frazzled parents and families, and my depth of experience with babies and children is what led me to create Parenthood Prep. I cut through the overwhelming range of information out there, and get to what you really need to know, so you can maintain your sanity, approach parenting with peace and confidence, and most importantly, access sound sleep for you and your baby.
Sleep deprivation does NOT have to be your reality, and no matter your beliefs, background, or family structure, I’m here to help. I offer non-judgmental, non-dogmatic support for whatever style of parenting works for you, and I help you figure out YOUR way of doing things.
Each week, I’ll share practical tips, tools, and strategies to help you navigate those all-important early years with your baby, and celebrate the joys of new parenthood, without the sleepless nights.
You can’t be prepared for everything, but you CAN be ready. And I can help. If you’re ready to start getting the rest, nourishment, and most importantly - SLEEP - that you deserve, be sure to follow the show wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.
