[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6253347/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Parenting can be overwhelming so you must learn to give yourself permission to take breaks and not feel guilty about it. #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning entertainment journalist, Leslie Anne Bruce, joins us today to share what she has learned over the years as a mother and author of the Unpacified parenting blog. What We Cover in This Episode: You can have a bad day and still be a good parent Parenthood is about trial and error and that's ok. Nobody comes with a manual on how to be a parent. Should there always be so much guilt if moms choose to go back to work? How can you find the balance between taking care of yourself and taking care of your child? What are "Wellness Breaks" and how can taking them make you a better parent? Why some women choose to breastfeed and [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6228993/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Potty training is a huge step for kids. It can also be a frustrating time for kid and parents. So what's the secret to success with potty training? That's what my guest, Megan Pierson, joins us to talk about in this episode. Megan has a Master's degree in Special Education as well as many years of experience in Childhood Development specializing in children with Autism. She uses her knowledge and experience to help other parents who find it challenging to do the little "jobs" we all have to do as parents, like sleep training and potty training. She created the sleep training/potty training manual, "Yes, You Can! A Potty Training/Toddler Sleep Manual," which offers greater insight into potty training your child and helping your toddler sleep.   Megan was previously a guest on this show in Episode 3 ? Decoding Toddler Sleep, where we talked [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6179162/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] I'm joined by fashion and lifestyle blogger Kara from Kara Loves Coco and she has some questions from her readers and social media followers. Questions I Answer in This Episode: How do I get my 3.5 year old to sleep past 6:00 am? How do you know when it is the appropriate age to drop nap time? How do I shorten bedtime, especially when it often takes around 2 hours to get baby down to sleep? How do I get my 6 month old to sleep through the night and/or go longer than 2 hour stretches? How can I get baby to stay fuller for longer? I pulled the pacifier and now bedtime is a complete battle. Help! How do I combat the 4 month sleep developmental interruption without crying it out? How do I establish a routine for newborns? What are best practices [...]