The Sh*t No One Tells You

This audio-friendly summary walks through the early realities of having a baby—the parts that can feel surprising, intense, and even isolating. Dawn Dais names the experiences many parents quietly endure, from sleepless nights and feeding stress to postpartum mood changes and the emotional whiplash of loving your baby while also feeling overwhelmed.

With a steady, compassionate tone, the message is simple: the hard moments aren’t proof of failure. They’re often a normal part of new parenthood. By giving language to the unglamorous details, this book helps parents feel less alone, more informed, and more able to trust themselves as they find what works for their family.

• New or expecting parents who feel unprepared for the emotional and physical realities of the newborn stage
• Parents who are struggling with feeding, sleep, postpartum emotions, or self-doubt and want reassurance they’re not alone
• Friends, partners, and family members who want a more honest understanding of what early parenthood can feel like

Dawn Dais is the author of The Sh!t No One Tells You, written from lived experience and a desire to remove guilt and secrecy from early motherhood. After realizing her own postpartum reality didn’t match parenting guides—and hearing the same from friends—she created a candid, supportive resource that normalizes the messy, surprising first year.