What Your Child Actually Needs Before Kindergarten

What Your Child Actually Needs Before Kindergarten

Starting kindergarten can feel like a huge milestone for both kids and parents. In this episode, Liz and Abby are joined by veteran kindergarten teacher Jennifer MacDonald to talk about what kindergarten readiness really means. Together, they explore the differences between kindergarten in Ontario and Florida, the social and emotional skills that matter most, common parent worries, toileting expectations, sleep and school success, and simple ways to help children feel confident heading into the classroom. Whether your child is starting school this fall or you're just beginning to think about it, this conversation offers practical tips, reassurance, and an inside look at what educators wish every parent knew.

From 3 Naps to None: Navigating Every Transition

In this episode of The Things No One Told Us, we chat all about nap transitions, from dropping the third nap to navigating toddler nap struggles. We break down the signs your child is truly ready for a schedule change, common mistakes parents make during transitions, daycare challenges, and practical ways to handle overtired little ones without turning sleep into a battle. A relatable, supportive conversation for parents trying to make sense of changing sleep patterns.

Toddlers Gone Wild

Toddlers are wild. And bedtime? Even wilder.  In this episode, we’re sharing the funniest, most unbelievable toddler sleep stories you can imagine, from stripping naked and destroying closets to building wildly specific bedtime routines and outlasting their parents at every turn.  If you’ve ever thought “my toddler is the most stubborn child ever,” you’re not alone. We break down why these behaviors happen, what’s really going on in their brains, and how boundaries and consistency actually turn things around.  Come laugh with us, feel seen, and remember, there is a way through the chaos.

The Feeding and Sleep Connection No One Talks About

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest missing pieces in the early months… the connection between feeding and sleep. We’re joined by feeding specialist Kimberly Wand to talk about why babies who aren’t feeding well often aren’t sleeping well, and what to actually look for. We cover  • Why frequent night wakes can be feeding related  • What it really means when babies fall asleep during feeds  • Signs your baby may not be feeding efficiently If you’ve been stuck in short naps, constant wake ups, or all day snacking, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.

This Was Not the Plan: The Birth That Happened at Home

This episode is one you truly cannot make up.  We are sharing the story of the time Abby went to a client’s home to begin support before they planned to head to the hospital… and ended up delivering the baby there.  Completely unintentionally.  What was supposed to be the start of a normal support visit quickly turned into an unforgettable, high intensity moment where instinct, experience, and staying calm under pressure took over.  We walk through exactly what happened, what led up to it, and what it felt like in real time as things shifted fast and plans changed in an instant.  This was never the plan. No one expected it to unfold this way. But sometimes birth has its own timeline.  It is raw, a little wild, and a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable labour and delivery can be.  You are going to want to hear this one.