Surviving a Toddler and a Newborn
Parenthood is hard. Different stages have different challenges. But there\u2019s one particular phase that is of legendary, Kilimanjaro-climbing difficulty: surviving the first few months as the parent of two children, a toddler and a newborn.\xa0\nThis episode was suggested by Raya, who says:\xa0\n"At one point I had a newborn and newly-turned-two-year-old. With my husband working seven days a week, I found myself alone the majority of the time with both kids. My kids are now one and three and it is getting easier, but those first eight months where probably the hardest thing I have experienced.\u201d\nWe agree on both counts: it gets easier. It may also be one of the hardest things we ever experienced. But here\u2019s how to get through it!\xa0We asked our listeners to tell us their best advice for the toddler/newborn stage, and in this episode we discussthe best gear to have on handthe sanity saversthe things to do ahead of time in the moments you have one or both hands freehow to let people helpthe singular importance of consistent napping (for you too Mom)why Moana is apparently the movie to have on repeatIf you survived this stage and lived to tell the tale, take a bow (seriously, you deserve it). If you\u2019re in it now: we see you, and you got this. If you\u2019re about to enter this stage: okay, yes, it\u2019s really hard. But you\u2019ll get through it as long as you-\xa0in our listener Rachel\u2019s words-\xa0\u201cgive yourself so much grace.\u201d\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices