Being pregnant with your second child is a uniquely difficult and beautiful place to be. Your firstborn seems so big suddenly, the moments alone with them so fleeting. The pregnancy both feels harder (you have to waddle chase a toddler) and easier (time flies when you are busy waddle chasing said toddler). You both can't wait to love this new person and watch your firstborn love them too, but you also wonder if it's possible to love anyone as much as said firstborn...and you worry that they'll feel less of your love as a result. This week's episode is my love letter to this Mom, and to all future Moms who are pregnant with their second!

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Someone had to say it! So I guess it will be me. I'll cut right to the chase - it's not working because those things don't actually help a child who is struggling. They help YOU feel like you're doing something, and doing something that has been packaged as nicer and "gentler" for your child, even though it's not.

So we'll unpack it today - What these terms really mean, why (from my perspective) parents gravitate towards them even without data to support their efficacy, and where you can turn your attention instead. If you're feeling bad, sad, guilty or confused about why these concepts don't seem to be working, I want this episode to be a weight off your shoulders.

In this episode I mentioned another Snooze Button episode, as well as a book, they are both linked below:

The Truth About "Gentle Sleep Training" and "Cry It Out"

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completey Fine

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I mean I can't say for sure but kind of? I'm like 97% sure. Stay with me here. In today's episode I'll explain why I'm so sure, what the data tells us about our ability, as caregivers, to accurately predict teething, when teeth are most likely to emerge, how to *actually* tell if your baby is teething, and what to definitely not do if they are. Teeth, I'm so sorry you get blamed for everything - this episode is for you!!

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You want the tea? I'm pouring it today! The highlights of my job FAR outshine the lowlights, which I am endlessly grateful for. Thank you all for being the reason I love my job - this episode is about you! I seem to attract almost exclusively wonderful families (and I'm giving you the tea on the rare pain points, and how I manage when things get tough).

I mentioned the episode I did with NYC-based stylist Lindsey Cooperman, you can find a link to that here: Quality of Quantity: How To Invest In Looking Your Best

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One thing about me - I love asking "how'd you do that?" to successful people. Especially successful parents. If you have a kind, interesting, emotionally intelligent child, teen or adult, I want to know what you did to help them get there. My latest target was my wonderful Aunt who joined me for dinner a few nights ago.

In today's episode, I'll share each of the strategies she shared with me, that she used with her daughter from a very young age to each her life skills, planning, problem solving, manners, confidence, trust, and most of all - that her voice matters in any room.

Looking for more parenting inspo? Check out a few of my most popular parenting episodes of The Snooze Button, below!

House Rules, Family Values, And How They've Made Me A Better Mom

Everything My Dad Did Right

Less Flashcards, More Field Trips: The Science of Reading with Literacy Expert Katie Eckelmann

Why You Need To Take A Solo Trip With Your Kids

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Safe sleep ain't just for babies! Our bigger, stronger, faster, chattier toddlers and preschoolers need a safe sleep environment too! In today's episode I'll break down toddler safe sleep into 3 categories - safe sleep in a crib, safe sleep in a bed, and safe sleep for ALL little people, regardless of where they're sleeping.

In today's episode, I mentioned several past episodes, which are linked below:

Help! My Toddler Jumped Out Of The Crib!

#LockedUpRaw, Toddler Edition

When (And How) Should I Stop Securing My Toddler's Door?

Melatonin + Kids: When (And When Not) To Use It, And What To Do Instead

If you're looking for safe toddler sleep items, you can find my favorites in my Amazon Storefront list, Toddler Sleep Essentials.

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Oh God you guys, where do I begin?! This episode is inspired by a request I got from a news outlet yesterday. They wanted a quote from me on a new trend where parents offer kids butter in order to help them sleep at night. Oye. No? No, no that's not the answer.

So today, I'm sharing my top 10 things you do NOT need to buy to help with sleep, and why. Butter (and all other foods) are on the list! You guys submitted some great ones yesterday on Instagram, which I've included as well. I hope this episode saves you some time, money, and shoe leather, walking to the store to buy things that will do nothing but stress you out. And when you're ready to try something that will actually work? You know where to find me ;)

In this episode, I mentioned two other Snooze Button episodes you may want to check out, they're listed below:

A Deep Dive Into Safe Baby Sleep & Preventing SUIDs

Everything You Need To Know About The SNOO & The FDA

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Permission to ignore anyone telling you to "just wait" until your great sleeper is destroyed by a dreaded sleep regression. Why? I'm so glad you asked. Today I'll explain what sleep regressions actually are, the most common times in a baby and pre-toddlers life they may occur, why they seem to impact some babies so much more than others, and what you can do NOW to make it very unlikely they ever impact your babe.

In this episode, I mention two other Snooze Button eps that may be of interest to you, they're linked below:

The Con Of "The 4 Month Sleep Regression"

The Spookiest Nap Transition: 2 to 1 Nap

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