7 episodes
I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting Nurture the Next
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I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is a new podcast hosted by Ben Oddo and produced in partnership with Nurture the Next. Through educational and entertaining interviews, we are going to focus on some of the more challenging moments of parenthood, like stress management, nutrition, and play. Our hope is to empower better parenting, and ultimately healthier, safer homes for more resilient children.
We'll be releasing episodes on nurturethenext.org or wherever you get podcasts. Also make sure to follow us on social media @nurturethenext. Parenting is hard and we're here to help.
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You have a baby, now what?
I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is finally here! Our host, Ben, sits down with Dr. Rosemary Hunter to talk about the importance of safe sleep, the challenges of breastfeeding, and advice that she has for new parents. Dr. Hunter is a Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and a Member of the Board of Directors at Nurture the Next.
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Parenting and Intentional Eating
In Episode 2 of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben talks with Stephanie Kemp about babies' digestion, the benefits of healthy eating, and her company. Stephanie is a personal trainer, macrobiotic health coach, and founder of Macro Mama Foods.
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It’s not just noise – parenting with meaningful melodies
In Episode 3 of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben sits down with Mr. Steve the Music Man to discuss the importance of enthusiasm, his early-childhood memories of music, and to listen to his ukulele music. Mr. Steve is a writer and performer who creates high quality, socially conscious music for children.
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A Pod Mothers’ Perspective
In the fourth episode of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben talks with Ali Wolf about her early career as a television news anchor, how we are all works-in-progress, and the importance of self-care. Ali is a mother and the host of the podcast Mom's Calling, which explores the issues, challenges, sacrifices, and accomplishments of women pursuing successful and fulfilling careers.
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Navigating technology in parenting
In the fifth episode of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben meets with Pete Dunlap to talk about being together but absent, the tragic event that led to him founding his company, and why kids are going to be alright when it comes to technology. Pete is a father, software engineer, and the founder of Digital Detangler, a digital wellbeing initiative.
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Nurture the Next, Building the Village
In the sixth episode of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben sits down with Jen Vaida to discuss adverse childhood experiences, how no human is an island, and what you can do to get involved and create a better world for children. Jen is a mother and the Chief Program Officer at Nurture the Next, who works tirelessly to create a future for children and families filled with promise and prosperity.