Feb 25 2024 62 mins
Jamie and Emily are joined by Taylor Wolfe (@thedailytay), author of Birdie & Harlow: Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn't Want Kids (...Until I Did), blogger, and Mom to two. Taylor shares her unexpected life twists and journey towards writing and launching a book, navigating grief and motherhood's complexities, finding solace in writing and sharing her experiences through her social media platform. From soul-sucking jobs to making graphic t-shirts, she illustrates the struggle and triumphs that shaped her path. Wolfe's narrative weaves the themes of pursuing passion, facing grief, and embracing motherhood, resonating with listeners who grapple with similar life transitions and aspirations.
Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of perseverance and embracing change, ultimately finding fulfillment in pursuing her lifelong love for writing. Taylor discusses the challenges of parenthood and the constant struggle with grief and time.
She shares the differences between her first and second child, Birdie and Goldie, and how she copes with the passage of time and the pressure of parenting. The trio discusses Taylor’s experiences with sleep training, breastfeeding, and seeking validation as a parent.
Despite her introverted nature, she finds solace in writing and connecting with others through her book. Taylor's candid storytelling resonates with listeners, offering humor and empathy amidst the chaos of motherhood.
In this week’s Ask a NAPS Nurse segment, Jamie and Emily discuss the challenge of getting a two-year-old to take medication when they refuse liquids and chewables due to illness. Jamie shares from personal experience that sometimes it's unnecessary to treat the fever, emphasizing the importance of reading the child's behaviors while they are sick. You can read more on this in the Navigating Childhood Fevers blog. They suggest creative methods like hiding medication in food or using flavoring options, ensuring the dosage is manageable for the child to consume.
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