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.

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 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.