Parenthood Prep

If you’re listening to this episode now, it’s a little throwback, but the lessons still hit just as hard. I’m revisiting one of my favorite analogies from Parenthood Prep: how having a baby is a lot …

Reflux. Just hearing the word makes parents brace for months of sleepless nights, endless feedings, and a life spent holding your baby upright. It feels like exhaustion is just part of the package. B…

Sleep training. It's probably one of the most misunderstood topics in parenting, right? You get bombarded with conflicting advice on when to start, what methods to use, and whether it’s even okay to …

Watching your best friends struggle to build a family while sitting on frozen eggs you're not planning to use creates a unique kind of tension. 

After spending years in the parenting and family cre…

Nursing parents, I hear you: you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, right? You’re told that your baby won’t sleep through the night as long as you’re breastfeeding. And if you want sleep, you’…

Hiring a nanny for the first time? Yeah, it can feel like a total whirlwind. There’s the logistics: job descriptions, references, contracts, all that jazz. But there’s also the emotional part of invi…

Swaddling your newborn might feel like wrestling a tiny octopus into submission, especially when those little arms keep breaking free at 3AM. Many new parents abandon the practice entirely, convinced…

Wake windows. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably spent more time thinking about them than is healthy. You set alarms, obsess over exact minutes, and stress about whether you’re doing it “right.” But…

Do you ever look at your toddler’s plate and think, “Is this enough food?” Maybe they’ve had a string cheese stick and some air, and you’re wondering if you’re slowly raising a future picky eater. Do…

Medicine is shifting away from the patient-centered care that once defined the doctor-patient relationship. After a decade of practicing pediatrics in various settings across New York City, Dr. Danis…

Ready for a real-life sleep training story? In this episode, I’m walking you through my recent experience with a 4-month-old baby who learned to sleep independently—and yes, it was just as messy and …

What’s the best parenting advice you’ve ever heard? You know, the tips that actually make life easier instead of more complicated? In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Margaret Mason Tate for a…

Did you grow up reading Judy Blume books? If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered what the heck a maxipad belt was and whether you could be like Margaret in Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.…

Expecting twins or multiples? Or just trying to wrap your head around how anyone manages two babies at once? You’re in the right place. 

In this episode, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned over th…

Nannies and daycare and au pairs—oh my! If the world of childcare feels overwhelming and confusing, you’re not alone. Whether you’re back at work, staying home but still want a break (fair), or just …

You’ve heard of adolescence—but have you heard of matrescence? It’s the word for the massive, hormonal, emotional, physical, and identity transformation you go through from preconception to postpartu…

Ever feel like you’re doing all the things for your kids—and somehow everyone’s still melting down anyway? In this week’s episode, I’m making the case for lazy parenting (the good kind) and how doing…

Do you ever feel like if one more person touches you, whines at you, or makes a sound, you might just explode? Yeah, you’re not broken—you’re just dealing with sensory overload, and it is very real w…

Are you constantly saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? If you’re already nodding, this episode is definitely for you.

While I’m off on an epic adventure, fan favorite Margaret Mason Tate…

Tried using a reward chart with your kid and it totally flopped?

Maybe you stuck stickers on a poster, hoped for the best, and still ended up with bedtime chaos or grocery store meltdowns. I’ve see…