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Emily and Jamie introduce this episode by sharing humorous anecdotes about parenting, including a time when Jamie peed her pants after a parenting struggle. They discuss their experiences with kids' electronic devices and set the stage for their conversation with dedicated NAPS clients, Alyssa and Eric Scruggs. The couple has utilized various NAPS services throughout their parenting journey. The episode covers their parenting struggles and successes, getting support from NAPS programs, and how they navigate toddler issues while expecting their second child.\xa0

Eric and Alyssa provide insights into the unpredictable nature of parenting, stressing the importance of adaptability in handling unforeseen situations. Emily touches on societal expectations surrounding parenting roles, acknowledging the contributions of both partners. The couple appreciates NAPS\u2019s emphasis on preparing both parents for the challenges ahead, fostering teamwork, and mutual support and treating fathers as active participants in parenting rather than mere observers.

The conversation covers various aspects of parenting, with a focus on recognizing the challenges of feeding and exploring diverse feeding options. Particularly Alyssa\u2019s experience exclusively pumping after breastfeeding difficulties. Emily acknowledges the emotional toll feeding challenges can take on parents and underscores the significance of seeking professional help, including lactation consultants. The discussion concludes with the couple expressing gratitude for the community and resources provided by NAPS, which have played a vital role in their parenting journey.

In the "Live Ask a NAPS Nurse" segment, Emily and Jamie respond to a question from a parent with a two-and-a-half-month-old baby who sleeps for long stretches at night and wonders if they should wake the baby to feed. The hosts agree that there's no need to wake the baby and explain why. For those who do not have a newborn sleeping like this overnight, they suggest checking out the Nurture webinar How to Get Your Newborn to Sleep Longer Stretches Overnight

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