Each week join Heidi, infant sleep coach, parenting expert and Mummy of 3, for an in depth dive into some of the most commonly asked questions within the early ...
In this episode of the podcast, Heidi covers a topic that comes up a huge amount in Q&A's and that is the topic of toddler bedtimes! We all know that toddlers are unpredicatble in nature and can start to become really quite challenging, especially as they hit the 2+ age. Heidi takes you through some of the key ingredients of a smooth and easier toddler bedtime for you as a parent and looks at which areas to focus on. This episode will give you confidence and power to take on bedtimes that feel right for you and your family and work for your toddler. Towards the end of the episode, we are joined by Heidi's husband Rowan. As a daddy of three but also a husband to Heidi, Rowan gives his really quite honest take on parenting challenges, his sensory overwhelm at times and also how he deals with having a parenting coach as a wife! This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 6. Tackling Short Day Time Naps
In this episode, Heidi tackles the VERY BIG topic that is those very SHORT naps! So many clients and followers are looking to achieve longer naps for their baby and toddler, yet so often we are told that short naps are just biologically normal. With her extensive experience once again, Heidi is able to troubleshoot those little ones who are not able to nap for longer than 20, 30 or 40 minutes? Are short naps really just normal? What can you do about them? And most importantly, what causes them.... To conclude this episode, Heidi is joined by Will from Waterbabies, a content creator and Daddy to his four week old son. Will shares his story of early parenthood and how he has been supporting his wife during the life changing transition that comes with bringing a baby home in a very honest and refreshing way (find out more at @waterbabieswill on Instagram and @rddigital_uk. Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at 1:1 Consultations - Positively ParenthoodThis episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 5: Optimising Baby Sleep
Join Heidi as she delves into her number one favourite topic area that is...baby sleep! With tons of advice and support now available online for new parents when it comes to baby sleep, it can be hard to work out the wood from the trees. What ACTUALLY matters when it comes to your baby's sleep? Are there any obvious variables that perhaps aren't talked about very often? And if you were a sleep consultant with over 15 years experience (clue: Heidi is!), then what are the really big variables that you need to take into account to move towards longer naps, restful nights and less early waking for the whole family? Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at www.positivelyparenthood.com/1-1s This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 4: Mouth Breathing & Sleep
Join Heidi as she discusses a topic that has been a focus of her own motherhood journey in the last few years and has been of much interest to her social media followers too and that is the topic of mouth breathing... Find out what is meant by mouth breathing, the possible impact mouth breathing can have on health and well being and a discussion of the potential root causes of mouth breathing that can be worked on to help aid your baby or child's long term heath outcomes, including optimal nasal breathing as an end result. In this episode, Heidi is joined by airways dentist Dr Suraj of Happy Kids Dental to discuss what to look out for, how dietary changes can reduce the likelihood of mouth breathing and what sort of treatment is available should you find that your child breathes through their mouth. Find out more information on Dr Suraj's clinic and services at https://happykidsdental.co.uk/ This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 3: Sleep "On the Go" Travel Special
Join Heidi as she helps reassure you and give you all the confidence that "off routine" days are always a good idea! With another few weeks of summer to go at the very least, if you're off on holiday, hoping to head to friends for a BBQ or wondering about taking your baby out for dinner then this episode is for you! Heidi talks through how best to juggle naps when you don't have a pram napper, whether or not to keep your baby awake in the evenings if you go out, and also how to maximise sleep in a travel cot when you are away from home amongst other travel tips and advice too. Heidi is also joined by Mummy of three and long time client Gillian, to discuss her motherhood challenges and how she manages the everyday juggle too. This episodes podcast is sponsored by Glow Dreaming. For 10% off Glow Dreaming products use code HEIDI 10 and visit www.glowdreaming.co.uk For more information on Heidi's consultations and online courses visit www.positivelyparenthood.com
Each week join Heidi, infant sleep coach, parenting expert and Mummy of 3, for an in depth dive into some of the most commonly asked questions within the early years. From colic and unsettled newborns, to tantruming toddlers refusing to go to bed - Heidi has over 20 years experience in caring for small children and has tons of useful experience and advice to share.
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