It isn’t always easy to understand and work through big emotions with our little ones, is it?  But how we are spoken to as small children can massively impact how we go on to embrace, show, and control our emotions! So, in today’s episode, I am taking a look at emotion coaching and breaking down some of the components you can use with your small children to teach them the tools and skills they need to begin recognizing and accepting their own emotions. And make sure you tune in until the end – I have a little surprise guest for you, and you won’t want to miss it!  This episode is for ..read more

If you have two little ones, or three (or more!) and you’re thinking about any of them sharing a room, then you have to tune in for this week’s episode! Today, I give a detailed overview of room-sharing – the basic logistics, navigating the things that aren’t so straightforward (like different sleep schedules!), and the most important things you need to know to make this a successful and fun transition for the whole family.  This episode is for you if you want to learn: The MOST IMPORTANT things to think about when deciding if room-sharing is right for your little ones Why THIS is so v ..read more

You have probably heard it before – they’ll grow out of it, newborns are just like that! The early newborn phase can often get overlooked. But if you are expecting a baby or if you have a newborn – then tune in, because we are having a chat about some real newborn experiences and the important things you want to know! This week, I invite special guest and Sleep Coach, Vicki, to share her experiences with the newborn phase and some tips around what to expect those first three months! Join us as we discuss feeding, sleep, and taking a holistic approach to your newborn’s health.  This episod ..read more

Returning to work after baby? Or maybe you’re preparing to take your maternity leave and worried about the roadblocks you’ll face when you return? My guest this week, the wonderful Tobi from My Bump Pay, is here to tackle this fascinating and important topic! In today’s episode, we discuss the most important things that can impact your journey back into the workplace after baby, how to navigate these challenges and thrive as your family grows, and finding ways to take care of yourself, juggle work, and achieve your goals – all while being a brilliant mum! This episode is for you if you want to ..read more

Has your little one had stool changes recently? Or are you wondering if it’s too late for you to start your child on probiotics and what, if any, possible downsides they might have? In today’s episode, I’m joined by the lovely Rebecca from Probio7 and together we will answer a combination of ALL the gut-related questions submitted by our Instagram followers. Rebecca is Probio7’s head Nutritionist and our go-to gut expert, her goal is to give YOU the power and knowledge to understand a little bit more about your child’s gut and WHAT you can do to help support it! This episode is for you if you ..read more

If you’re ready to move away from co-sleeping and are looking for a plan, this episode is for you. Whether you’re doing it for more attachment, it happened by accident and now you’re exhausted, or a new baby is coming, today you’ll learn how to commit with confidence and create your new plan. There’s no right or wrong way and today we will cover what you need to know to find the plan that feels best for you and how to best approach the process to make this change permanent for your family. This episode is for you if you want to learn: What it means to co-sleep and different types of scenarios ..read more

If you’re having anxiety around weaning your reflux baby, you’re not alone; especially if you’ve been told to wean baby early to help the reflux! While this can sometimes help, it’s not the magic answer for every reflux baby. Having had two reflux babies myself, I can totally relate! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my advice to empower you to get to the bottom of why the reflux is happening, what to do if you encounter a massive sleep struggle while weaning, and my top tips when introducing different food types. Towards the end of the episode, we sit down with Probio7 Gut Guru Rebecca to discu ..read more

If your newborn sounds like they’re mooing, clucking, or bleating in the early hours of the morning, then you’ve experienced the farmyard hour! Newborns are way noisier than you might expect, but this vocal period can be REALLY tiring for parents. Been there? In today’s episode, I’m sharing what the farmyard hour looks like, what you can do to help your baby (and get some sleep!), and TOP tips from our Gut Guru, Rebecca, on balancing your little one’s gut microbiome to reduce discomforts.  This episode is for you if you want to learn: Why the farmyard hour is not always an hour When you ..read more

Are you going through an extra hard sick season after a long year or so of isolating? Illness can be so exhausting for both parents and little ones, and sleep is one of the first things to take a tumble when your baby or toddler is feeling poorly. Do you want more guidance on what to do when this happens? This week, I’m sharing how to go about dealing with illness and sleep, getting back on track with good sleep habits when you’re ready, and our resident Gut Guru, Rebecca, shares the SURPRISING impact your little one’s tummy has on immunity. This episode is for you if you want to learn: Why T ..read more

Does your baby have tongue tie? This can be a frustrating topic for any parent and it can be difficult to identify if your little one is struggling with it. In today’s episode, I speak with Samantha Tanak of Baby Tongue Tie all about tongue tie – some common signs to help you identify it… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 18: Baby Tongue Tie with Samantha Tanak appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ..read more