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Parenthood Prep
by Devon Clement
Parenthood Prep equips brand-new parents and parents-to-be with the tools and strategies they need to care for their baby, navigate sleep training, grow through the toddler and infant years, and cope with everything that comes with those overwhelming early days of new parenthood. If you are ready to feel like a better parent and the best version of yourself, while resting assured that your baby is the healthiest, most sleep-filled baby possible, you're in the right place. Join baby and parenting expert Devon Clement as she shares her supportive, non-judgmental approach to help you find peace of mind and confidence as a new parent, and figure out YOUR way of doing things. For more information on how Devon can support you to navigate the early days of parenthood and help you and your child get the rest, nourishment, and most importantly SLEEP, that you deserve, visit https://happyfamilyafter.com/ This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like:*How do I get my
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101. Balance Bikes (And Why I Hate Training Wheels)
Have you ever seen a tiny child cruising around on a bike with no pedals and wondered what on earth is happening? In this episode, I'm talking about balance bikes, why they are fantastic, and why training wheels are officially on my list of parenting things I hate. Training wheels may seem like…
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100. Baby Sleep, Baby Clothes, & Baby Tips, Oh My! A BTS 100th Episode Celebration
Parenthood Prep has hit 100 episodes, and naturally, Margaret and I are celebrating the only way that makes sense: with birthday presents, stickers, baby outfit opinions, Australian listener shoutouts, and a very serious brainstorm about "top 100" babies, baby products, baby outfits, and whatever...
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99. The Relationship Habits I Used to Judge
There are some things past me would have judged very hard, and apparently two of them are saying "thank you" when my partner does basic chores and enjoying doing basically everything together. I know. The horror. In this episode, I'm talking about the relationship habits I used to judge, starting...
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98. How to Borrow a Baby
Do you want your niece, grandbaby, friend's baby, or favorite tiny human to come stay with you, but their parents are not exactly throwing the diaper bag in your direction? In this episode, I'm talking to the grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and beloved baby-adjacent adults who want more…
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97. What 2006 Me Got Wrong About Parenting
I used to have a lot of very strong opinions about parenting. Like, 2006 message-board-level strong opinions. Sleep training was terrible, formula was suspicious, and there was definitely a "right" way to be a good parent. Cute, right? Deeply exhausting, but cute. In this episode, I'm reflecting…
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96. Parent Like You're Divorced
The secret to happier partnered parenthood is acting like you're divorced. Before you panic, this is not an episode about getting divorced. In this episode, I'm joined again by Margaret Mason Tate to talk about why so many partnered parents accidentally fall into one person becoming the default...
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95. How to Keep Your Friendships Alive After Having a Baby
What happens to your friendships after you have a baby? Spoiler alert: they change. In this episode, I'm joined by my best friend Margaret Mason Tate to talk about what happens when one person has a baby, and the friendship suddenly has a brand-new cast member nobody fully prepared for. Margaret...
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94. Sleep Training Your Pets: Yes, It's a Thing
We've talked about sleep training babies, older kids, and even yourself. But what about the other beloved family member currently ruining your sleep? Yes, I'm talking about your pet. In this episode, I'm taking a little detour into pet parenting and showing you how many of the same principles we...
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93. How to Make Bath Time Fun, Safe, & Actually Useful
Is bath time one more thing standing between you and bedtime, or could it actually become the best part of the day? In this episode, I'm making the case for bath time as more than just another chore on the endless parent to-do list. Yes, your child gets clean. But bath time can also be fun,...
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92. Tough Babies: What's Normal, What's Not, & What Helps
Do you have a tough baby, or are you currently pregnant and low-key terrified you might end up with one of those babies who seems impossible to soothe? After years of working with babies, I've learned that some babies really are harder than others. Sometimes there's something going on beneath the...
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91. Polyamorous Parenting: Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Family Life with Laura Boyle
What does it actually look like to welcome a baby in a polyamorous or multi-adult family? Spoiler alert: it involves a lot more than everyone just being "extra help." In this episode, Margaret Mason Tate fills in for Devon and sits down with Laura Boyle, author of Monogamy? In This Economy?, to...
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90. How to Set Up Your Home for Baby Without Losing Your Mind
Are you expecting a baby and staring at your beautifully curated nursery, wondering if any of it is actually going to matter once your new roommate gets here? Between Pinterest-perfect nurseries and endless baby gear recommendations, it is very easy to feel like you need a fully decked-out...
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89. Lessons from Our Favorite TV Parents: Parenthood Prep After Dark with Margaret Mason Tate
Do you ever think about which TV parents had the most influence on your own parenting journey? Whether it was the idealized world of Rugrats or the chaos of The Simpsons, TV parents have shaped how we view raising kids whether we like it or not. So, what makes these on-screen moms and dads so...
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88. Pumping, Nursing, and Everything in Between with Tamari Jacob
Let's face it, feeding your baby can sometimes feel like an endless series of decisions - nursing or pumping? Which is better for you? How do you know when to make the switch, or do you even need to? It's a lot to consider. In this episode, I sit down with leading lactation expert and founder of...
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87. Speak Second: The Parenting Trick That Changes Everything with Margaret Mason Tate
What if one tiny parenting shift could give you more breathing room, help your child become more independent, and make your life feel a whole lot less like an endless game of emotional whack-a-mole? Let's be honest, a lot of you are answering before a question is even fully out of your child's...
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86. Baby Motor Skill Milestones: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Allison Mell
Motor skills development is one of those things parents are understandably curious about, but most people aren't actually taught much about it. You hear about tummy time, rolling, and crawling, but beyond that, it can feel really unclear what matters, what's normal, and when something is actually...
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85. Listener Q&A: Baby Routines and Big Kid Night Wakings
Listener questions are my absolute favorite because they're usually the exact thing twenty other parents are quietly wondering. Margaret is in the host seat for this one, pulling questions straight from the DMs and keeping me on track while we dig in. Today, I'm answering two big questions: when…
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84. Parenting Pearls of Wisdom: Helpful or Totally Outdated?
You know those phrases everyone throws at you the minute you have a baby? Sleep when the baby sleeps. Never wake a sleeping baby. Keep them up so they'll sleep better tonight. Some of them sound wise. Some of them sound vaguely threatening. And some of them make you want to scream into a pillow…
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83. Breastfeeding Isn't Mandatory (And You're Not a Bad Parent If You Don't)
If you're pregnant, someone has almost certainly asked you whether you plan to breastfeed (usually before you've even had time to process the fact that you're growing an entire human). And while breastfeeding can be a wonderful option for many families, it's not a no-brainer, a requirement, or a...
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82. Parent Your First Baby Like They're Your Fourth
First-time parents tend to white-knuckle everything. The germs. The wobbling. The crying. The feeling that if you look away for two seconds, something catastrophic will happen. And I get it. When everything is brand new and you haven't spent much time around babies before, your nervous system is...
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81. The Hidden Time Drains of Parenthood
The first few months with your baby often feel like a time warp, where the days pass in a blur of bottles, burps, and (unpredictable) naps. But what happens when you realize that feeding, changing, and putting your baby to sleep are just the tip of the iceberg? In this episode, I share a reality...
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80. How to Set Intentions (That Actually Stick)
If you've ever set a resolution only to watch it fade by February, it's time to try something that works. Margaret Mason Tate is back on the show, and she's guest-hosting this time! Setting New Year's intentions is a tradition she's been practicing since she was 17 (yes, she's that person). And...
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79. Want a Happier Baby? Give Them a Schedule
Do you ever look at your baby and think, "What do you need right now? Because I truly cannot tell"? If so, welcome. This episode is for you. Schedules get a bad rap thanks to people who treat them like boot camp: rigid feeding times, no flexibility, crying because "the clock said so." That is not...
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78. Your Newborn Is an Alien (And Other Delightful Truths No One Told You)
If you've never been around a newborn and you're picturing a chubby, cooing, bright-eyed baby straight from a diaper commercial… oh honey. That's not what's arriving on birth day. Not even close. This week, I'm walking you through exactly what to expect in those first minutes, hours, and weeks…
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77. Inside the Surrogacy Industry: Protect Yourself and Your Baby with Susan Baldomar
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in the surrogacy world? The truth is, surrogacy can be an incredible gift, but it's also an industry where families often have little protection between a doctor's diagnosis and an agency selling them services. When things go wrong…
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76. Your Toddler's Defiance Decoded with Devon Kuntzman
Honestly, the stuff that makes you want to climb the nearest wall: the hitting, the five-star, opera-worthy tantrums, and those delightfully defiant "NO!"s? Yeah, that's your toddler doing exactly what they're programmed to do. This week, I'm chatting with Devon Kuntzman, the author behind...
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75. How Patriarchy Shows Up in Parenting (And What to Do About It) with Margaret Mason Tate
The patriarchy isn't just a buzzword thrown around by feminists. It's a system of assumptions that shows up in your daily life, especially once you become a parent. From the moment a baby arrives, fathers get praised for basic caregiving while mothers face relentless scrutiny and impossible...
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74. Newborn Monitoring: How Much Is Too Much?
If you're drowning in a sea of baby apps, video monitors, and spreadsheets of diaper logs, this episode is your lifeline. Join me this week as I break down newborn monitoring in a way that actually makes sense. From those first few days when keeping an eye on wet diapers matters, to later months...
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73. How to Parent Without Losing Yourself with Jacqueline Gates
Trying to snap back to your pre-baby self while also transforming into a completely different version of you is… exhausting. Society tells you to be exactly who you were before kids, but also to revolve entirely around your children. The result? Many parents feel lost in the push and pull of...
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72. Parenthood Is Basically Burning Man
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 like going to Burning Man. Yep, you read that right. At first, it sounds absurd, but hear me out....
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71. "Can I Sleep Train My Baby If?": The Reflux Edition
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. But here's the thing: a lot of the conventional wisdom about reflux is actually making it harder…
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70. Sleep Training: Separating Fact from Fiction and Why You Can Start Now
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 sleep train at all. Parents end up exhausted, waiting months longer than they need to, all because...
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69. The Egg Donation Journey: How My Frozen Eggs Helped Build a Family
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 creation world, I've seen it all - surrogacy, adoption, egg donation, and everything in between. But…
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68. "Can I Sleep Train My Baby If?": The Nursing Edition
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'll have to give up the boob. Here's the truth: I work with tons of nursing parents - over half of…
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67. How to Hire a Nanny Without Losing Your Mind with Shenandoah Davis
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 inviting a stranger into your home to care for your little ones. It's a lot to navigate, and most...
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66. Why Swaddling Is Your Newborn's Best Friend
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 their baby "hates" being wrapped up, not realizing they're mistaking the process for the result....
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65. Wake Windows Explained: Stop Stressing and Start Sleeping
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 here's the deal: wake windows aren't the problem, it's how you're using them. If you're feeling...
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64. Toddler Mealtimes and Safe Sleep with Dr. Danis Copenhaver (Part 2)
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. Don't panic—when concierge pediatrician Dr. Danis Copenhaver does a breakdown of what toddlers...
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63. Tired of Rushed Doctor Visits? Let's Talk Concierge Pediatrics with Dr. Danis Copenhaver (Part 1)
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 Copenhaver witnessed firsthand how the economics of healthcare consistently undermined quality...
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62. Sleep Training Success: No Snoo, No Pacifier, Just Sweet Sleep
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 beautiful as it sounds. This little one had been relying on the Snoo's rocking motion and swaddle…
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61. Tips Roundup with Margaret Mason Tate
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 rootin' tootin' roundup of the best parenting tips from the last year of Parenthood Prep—along…
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60. What Judy Blume Taught Us About Puberty, Friendship, and Life with Rachelle Bergstein
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. From talking openly about periods to dealing with life's awkward moments and teaching kids that...
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59. Two Babies, One You: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Twins
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 the years—from babysitting twins as a kid to working with families juggling double trouble. If you're...
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58. Childcare 101: Pros, Cons, and What No One Tells You
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 trying to figure out what kind of support fits your life, this episode breaks it all down. In this...
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57. Matrescence: The Word Every New Parent Needs to Know with Dr. Ono Nseyo
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 postpartum. And yeah, it's a big effing deal. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ono Nseyo, OB/GYN and host...
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56. Lazy Parenting Isn't Failing—It's Winning
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 less can actually make everyone—your kids and you—a whole lot happier. I break down why…
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55. Touched Out & Losing It? Let's Talk About Sensory Overload
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 when you're raising tiny humans. In this episode, I break down what sensory overload actually looks...
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54. Main Character Energy People Pleasing with Margaret Mason Tate
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 is stepping in to guest host—and she's taking on a topic that hits way too close to home for a lot…
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53. Why Your Reward Chart Sucks (And How to Fix It)
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 seen it happen, and in this episode, I'm breaking down why most reward systems fail—and exactly how to...
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52. Naps Don't Have to Be a Nightmare
Feel like your entire day is just one long, exhausting attempt to get your baby to take a freaking nap? You're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong. This week on Parenthood Prep, I'm bringing you a super-practical, no-nonsense episode all about nap schedules that actually work, so…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Parenthood Prep equips brand-new parents and parents-to-be with the tools and strategies they need to care for their baby, navigate sleep training, grow through the toddler and infant years, and cope with everything that comes with those overwhelming early days of new parenthood. If you are ready to feel like a better parent and the best version of yourself, while resting assured that your baby is the healthiest, most sleep-filled baby possible, you're in the right place. Join baby and parenting expert Devon Clement as she shares her supportive, non-judgmental approach to help you find peace of mind and confidence as a new parent, and figure out YOUR way of doing things. For more information on how Devon can support you to navigate the early days of parenthood and help you and your child get the rest, nourishment, and most importantly SLEEP, that you deserve, visit https://happyfamilyafter.com/ This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like:*How do I get my
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