The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers by Dawn Dais

The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers

Raw, real, and ridiculously relatable toddler truths

Written byDawn Dais
Length5h19m
Release dateNovember 10, 2015
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.2 (32 ratings)

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AuthorDawn Dais
NarratorMeredith Mitchell
Runtime5h19m
PublishedNovember 10, 2015
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (32 ratings)
CategoriesRelationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Parenting & Families, Infants & Toddlers, Relationships, Comedy & Humor, Literature & Fiction, Satire
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

This isn't your polished parenting manual with staged photos and unattainable calm. Dawn Dais cuts through the Pinterest-perfect noise with brutally honest, laugh-out-loud observations about life with toddlers—the meltdowns in grocery store aisles, the sudden aversion to all food ever made, and the baffling obsession with wearing winter coats in July. What sets this audiobook apart is its empathy; Dais doesn’t preach from a pedestal. She's been elbows-deep in sticky fingerprints and knows that surviving the day is often the win. Her advice is practical, unfiltered, and rooted in the reality that most parents are just winging it—and that’s okay. Meredith Mitchell’s narration amplifies the book’s candid charm with a conversational, almost conspiratorial tone—like a trusted friend whispering truths over coffee. Her timing is impeccable, especially during the book’s funniest moments, turning anecdotes into comedic gems. The production is crisp, with no distracting effects, which keeps the focus on the content. Ideal for sleep-deprived caregivers who need both a laugh and a lifeline, this audiobook is less about fixing your toddler and more about surviving them—with your sense of humor intact.

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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I listened to this during a week when my two-year-old decided our cat was a personal wrestling coach and refused to wear pants for three days straight—so timing-wise, it felt divinely delivered. Meredith Mitchell’s performance was a revelation. She doesn’t just read the book; she delivers it with the weary wit of someone who’s also survived the oatmeal-on-the-ceiling era. Her vocal inflections during the meltdown scenarios had me snorting into my tea—especially the section on 'Why No Means Yes and Yes Means Maybe.' The pacing is brisk but never rushed, and the chapter breakdowns make it perfect for fragmented listening between naps and snack demands. That said, the book occasionally leans too hard on humor when a deeper dive into emotional regulation (for both kid and parent) might’ve added more long-term value. A few sections feel repetitive, especially around food battles. Still, its strength lies in validation, not clinical advice. You won’t walk away with a 12-step behavioral plan, but you will feel less alone. And honestly? That’s what I needed most.

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