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Dec 28, 2022

Switching your child from a crib to bed can be a big milestone! Most sleep experts recommend waiting until your child is around three years old. 

 

Jessica Rolph, your host,  is joined by Dana Obleman to discuss what factors might go into that timing. Dana is an Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and the creator of The...


Dec 14, 2022

Navigating the ups and downs of divorce looks different in each situation, but there are some universal ways to make it easier on our children. These start with better communication — rules around communicating that put your child first.

 

Here to help us establish some of these best practices is Dr. Tamara Afifi, a...


Nov 30, 2022

Birthing is a topic we all want to weigh in on, but death? Not so much. We tend to avoid the subject, and when it comes to talking to our child about death, choosing the right words is hard. Of course, there’s no “right” way to talk about death except to lead with honesty and love.

 

Jessica Rolph, your...


Nov 16, 2022

Pacifiers are so convenient… until they’re not. At some point, there can be concerns about developing teeth and interference with speech, and weaning a child off a pacifier can be challenging.

 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and speech and language therapists...


Nov 2, 2022

The stress of separation is real — it can be upsetting for both you and your child. Whether it be a child sobbing for you to stay when the babysitter shows up or clinging to your leg at drop-off, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all wrong when these raw emotions take over.

 

My New Life’s Jessica...