Bedtime Tea with Paula McDowell

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Formerly the co-host of The Way We Parent Podcast, Infant and Toddler Sleep Specialist Paula McDowell serves Bedtime Tea: a podcast examining parenting and sleep from a socio-political lens. Alongside some of the sharpest minds in the parenting space, Paula unpacks the driving forces behind the decisions we make for our families while inspiring you to live your values. This tea is a blend of rants, practical advice, and vulnerable stories- and it's always spicy.

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Infant & Toddler Sleep Myths

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