Unswaddled

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In honor of the holiday season, and the stress and pressure that often accompanies this time of year, Emily and Jamie discuss what it means to "let it go". Let the things that do not matter to you GO! If it matters to you, then you find a way…. if not, let it go. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Discussed in this episode: -Picking your battles -Outsourcing -Christmas cards -School outfits -What matters to you -What does not matter to you -Things you try to control -Stress -Approaching the holidays -Parenting

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The Silver Post (perfect gift for grandparents and loved ones): https://www.hello.thesilverpost.com/ code: NAPSFAMILY

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This week Emily is joined by wellness coach, mom, certified Fair Play facilitator, and yoga instructor, Julia Ludwig. The Fair Play Method is a communication system that helps to rebalance the invisible labor within the home with the goals of reducing the chaos of daily life, strengthening one's partnership with their spouse, and creating space for individual pursuits.

Discussed in this episode: - Fair Play in marriage - Investing in your family - Investing in your marriage - Household responsibilities - Helping moms - Connection - Avoiding resentment - Correcting resentment - Bonding with family - Supporting your family - Gender roles - Division of labor - Time sensitive matters - Mental load - Daily tasks - CPE - Conception, planning, execution - Letting go - Tools for wellness - Equity - Couple coaching - Maternal gatekeeping - Fair Play facilitator - Household labor - Motherhood - SAHM - equitable - NOT equal

Resources mentioned in this episode: FairPlaylife.com Documentary: FairPlay Instagram: @FairPlaylife Julia's website: https://www.julialudwigwellness.com/

Instagram:@julia_ludwig_

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TW: Infant loss. This week Emily is joined by Amanda Lauren--interior design expert, writer, podcaster, and momma to be! Amanda opens up about her fertility struggles, experience with infant loss and navigating her pregnancy.

Discussed in this episode: -Miscarriage -Terminal pregnancy -Infertility -Ivf -Infertility as a medical condition -lgbtq+ conception -Insurance limitations -Fertility medications -Basal body temp -Natural cycles -Fertility challenges -Hormones -Injections -Egg health -Finding the right provider -Switching providers -1 in 4 -Reaching out for help -Mental health support

For Nursery design articles and more interior expertise, be sure to check out Amanda on Instagram @itsamandalauren.

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After many questions regarding sibling prep and baby # 2 (and so on...), Jamie and Emily offer their wisdom on bringing home a new baby and how to best prepare your family.

Discussed in this episode: -Prepping for a sibling -2 under 2 -Older sibling prep during pregnancy -Imaginary play -Additional explanation for younger kids -Play area for toddler -Play area for baby -Jobs for older sibling -Maintaining schedules & routine -Consistency -Communication -Implementing change before baby -Uninterrupted play -One on one time -Challenging behavior -Regressions -Childcare -Postpartum support

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Kids are unpredictable… flying with kids can also be unpredictable but not to worry! This week, Jamie is joined by Kendra Koch, from Rent-a-Romper, and mom who has flown 30+ flights with her 2 years old daughter. Jamie and Kendra share all their tips, tricks, experiences, and their travel favorites.

Discussed in this episode: -Breastfeeding -Packing -Checked bags -Traveling with toddlers -Traveling with animals -Bedtime -Sleeping on planes -Time change -Cleanliness -Traveling alone with kids -Lessons learned along the way -Travel safety -Car trips -Scheduling flights -Planning/ planning for emergencies

Rent-a-Romper: www.rentaromper.com

instagram.com/rentaromper

tiktok.com/@rentaromper

Kendra Koch: instagram.com/kendrarkoch linkedin.com/in/kendrarkoch

Products Kendra Loves: -Breathable baby carrier for newborns (doesn't overheat and packs up into a tiny bag so doesn't take up space) -Convertible baby carrier for toddlers (to get through security and free up hands) -GB Pockit Air stroller or this very affordable Cosco umbrella stroller

-Stroller backpack bag for the Pockit Stroller (which fits in the overhead bin) -Lightweight Cosco "Scenera Next" car seat (can put right on the plane) -Car seat protector (if you check or gate check) -Reusable sticker house for toddlers (to keep them busy without waste) -Interactive snack container for toddlers (to keep them busy and avoid hangry meltdowns) -Magnetic drawing board for toddlers -Toddler backpack (to stash toys and snacks and give them autonomy)

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future.

With return to school and winter quickly approaching… 'tis this season of illness. Jamie and Emily share their lessons learned & advice for cold and flu season, as well as planning for staying home from school/ work.

Discussed in this episode: -Sick season -Childcare -RSV -Flu -HFM -Hand foot and mouth disease -Staying home from work -Staying home from school -Stay home -Liquid Medication -Children medication -Chewable medication -Newborns -Visitors -Sick toddlers -Asking for help -Sick visits

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This week, Jamie is joined by Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) coach and consultant, founder of Uplifting Studios, and mama of two, Annie Gichuru. Annie is dedicated to supporting online business owners in building racially equitable businesses so they can be intentionally inclusive. Annie and Jamie discuss the work they have done together as well as the parallels between business & parenting in raising anti-racist children.

Mentioned in this episode: -Diversity -Inclusion -Equity -Anti-racism -Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) -Racially conscious -Parallels between business and parenting -Representation -Privilege and advantage -Understanding unique human experiences -Learning -implicit bias -Over coming fear -Doing the work to be anti racist -Speaking up -Challenging your biases -Relearning history

Website: https://www.upliftingstudios.com.au/

Instagram: @upliftingstudiostv

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This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future.

There are two types of parents in this world— the parents that prepare for daylight savings….and the parents that don't. You can guess where Jamie and Emily stand on this topic. In honor of our LAST "fall back", the ladies of NAPS offer a few different approaches to adjusting to daylight savings and best preparing your family for the change.

Discussed in this episode: -Daylight savings -Adjusting sleep schedules -Younger kids -Older kids -Toddler sleep -Back to school schedules -Naps -Leading up to daylight savings -Early wake ups -Slow transitions -Adjustment period

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In honor of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Emily is joined by Juliet Keeler Lebien, LCSW-R & LICSW, clinical with over 10 years (almost 20 years) of experience, and specialist in pregnancy and infant loss to discuss complicated grieving.

Discussed in this episode: -Infant loss -Conceptualizing loss -Community -Uncomfortable topics -Maternal health -Bereavement services -What you shouldn't say to people who have experienced loss -Shame -Defining your story -Navigating loss -Comforting words -Spiritual beliefs -Being there for the bereaved -Bereaved parents -Trauma informed care -Living through grief -Lacking resources -Resources through grief -1 in 4 women

Resources mentioned in this episode: Juliet's email: [email protected] Juliet's website: https://lebienpsych.com/

Return to Zero

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In respect to National Bullying Prevention Month, this week's podcast's theme is Mom on Mom Bullying. Jamie and Emily discuss the challenges, comparisons, and complexities of being a parents and offer tactics for improving how we talk to ourselves and offer compassion to others.

Mentioned in this episode: -Mom bullying -Mom shame -Judgment -Inclusion -Self blame -Rejection -Social media -Exclusion -Gossip -Internet bullying -Positive feedback -Positive reinforcement -Supporting others -Women supporting women -Nurturing oneself -Challenging behaviors -Bullying prevention

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