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May 2023
43m 11s

50. Interview with Erica Desper, Sleep a...

Jamie Glowacki
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Erica is the founder of Confident Parenting. She’s not only a sleep expert but also a certified Oh Crap Potty Training Consultant. Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of sleep in general but also how vital it is during the potty training process. Erica’s website: www.beaconfidentparent.com Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patr ... Show More
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