163. How to Hear a Smile

When Kristen's son was 5 weeks old, she got an email from BabyCenter saying that all of her hard work would soon be repaid: she'd get to see her baby's first smile. Problem is, Kristen can't see. Tune in to hear Kristen's creative solution to seeing a smile through blindness. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. This episode is brought to you by the CDC's Child Development Milestone App, SAS Shoes (code: LONGSHORT), Third Love and StoryWorth. Also, Hillary Frank's Weird Parenting Wins book is coming! Many of you are in it. Pre-order here.

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