In this episode, Trish (mum of James, 16 months old) candidly shares what sleep was like for her and her family up until her child was 16 months old. Her intuition told her this wasn’t the way it was supposed to be, and that she should be getting more sleep now that her child was getting older. Her mental health was suffering, as well as her connection with her beautiful baby boy and her relationship.

She explains the final straw that led her to reach out, why she connected with The Holistic Sleep Project’s philosophy, and how the entire process was for her and her child. In Trish’s own words, this sleep transformation has completely changed her life!

Listen to her story here.

Your links:

• Resonate with Trish’s story and how she was feeling before she sought support? Book your 30-minute Discovery Call here and let’s chat! https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10
  
  
• Have early rising on your hands? This download will help! https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/early-risers-optin
  
  
• Need more self-care, just like Trish did? Here is your FREE Self-Care Download, https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses
  
  
• Check out the episode mentioned in the podcast relating to milk feeds, solids, and sleep, and how they all need to be working together for optimal development: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-9-how-can-the-timing-and-content-of-your/id1639830880?i=1000598083637

Feel like you're being consistent with your child’s bedtime? Feel like you respond the same way every single time your child wakes? Feel like you put them down for naps at the same time every day and they sleep for the same duration each time?

In this episode, I pose some key questions to determine if you’re truly being consistent with your child's sleep, or how consistent. If we aren’t consistent with our child’s sleep (and everything related to it!), we can create confusion and often overstimulation, which isn’t helpful for fostering more sleep.

This episode explores at least three ways to start building more consistency, improve your child's day and night sleep through routine, and offers several methods of support if you’re struggling to achieve this on your own!

Listen and learn how to become more consistent here!

Your Links:

• Grab your Ultimate Sleep and Feeding Guide: Routines from birth to 3 years old here! Discussed in the episode: www.theholisticsleepproject.com/offers/CszVZozT/checkout
  
  
• Still struggling to build consistency and improve sleep? Book a personalised 30 min Discovery Call here and let’s talk about your child's sleep and HOW you can both get more rest. https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10
  
  
• Check out our series of On Demand Masterclasses and Downloads on topics such as Toddler Sleep Solutions, Conquering Catnapping, Overcoming Bedtime Resistance and ensuring you have an awesome Travel experience while still getting sleep here! https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses
  
  
• Want more sleep and nutrition tips from a qualified sleep consultant and Naturopath? Follow me on Instagram to continue learning www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepproject
  
  
  

In this episode, we explore the notion of putting a baby gate on your child’s bedroom door in an attempt to get more sleep as we prevent them from getting out of their bedroom. 

Parents often make big bold and sometimes drastic changes in an attempt to have their child sleep for longer or in this case not leave their room overnight. 

However, I see putting a baby gate on as a last result. Why? This is broken down for you in this episode as I explain what else needs to come first to fix the issue of your child leaving their bedroom overnight and why you are experiencing this in your home. 

In addition, a few scenarios are explained through the episode so you can see how to present this bold move and still get the sleep you and your child are looking for! 

Your Links and Resources:

• Looking for sleep solutions and to be part of a supportive and non-judgmental group? This long-standing membership, The Sleep Collective is for you! www.theholisticsleepproject.com/the-sleep-collective
  
  
• Still can't keep your child in their room overnight and need support? Start with a 30-minute complimentary Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10
  
  
• Want to be part of our FREE The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Community? Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1531715154437920
  
  
• Our latest Guide is here! Grab The Ultimate Sleep and Feeding Guide which will support your child’s sleep and feeding routine from Birth to 3 years old. https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/offers/CszVZozT/checkout

As parents we all need self care and we need to practice self preservation sometimes as well. These tips are a reminder WHY you need to implement some small actions of self care each day for the benefit of your family and child. It is particularly difficult if you are a solo parent, have a partner that works a lot or have no family support. This ep, dives into how you can switch your mindset to ensure you feel like you are getting pockets of time to look after your emotional, mental and physical health as a parent of a small child.

Listen and get more Self Care today!

If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject 

Your Resources:

• Grab the FREE download on Self Care Download to help you further to get more self-care with small children
  https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses
  
  
• Check out the series of On-demand Masterclasses and Downloads on the website to help you address common babies and sleep challenges (link to page)
  https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses
  
  
• Looking for sleep support with a smaller price tag? The Sleep Collective Membership is for you! Group coaching, Live FB Q and A sessions and a massive Library of sleep solutions
  https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/the-sleep-collective
  
  
• Don't want to do it yourself and just want someone to hold your hand as you get more sleep? Book a Complimentary 30 min Discovery Call HERE!
  https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10

This is the most commonly asked question from families when we complete a 2 week Sleep Transformation Package together. This episode highlights the signs that indicate that your child needs more awake time and move onto the next routine so their sleep can stay on track!

We also introduce an epic resource for you to help you work out what is the best routine for your baby or toddler to be following when it comes to feeding and sleep.

Feeding, solids AND sleep all work together within our unique holistic sleep methods and this guide will help you correct your child's sleep so you can get more sleep for your little one and YOU! Listen to this episode here!

If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject 

Your Resources:

• The Ultimate Sleep and Feeding Guide - Routines from Birth to 3 years - Purchase Here: www.theholisticsleepproject.com/offers/CszVZozT/checkout
  
  
• Do you have an Early Riser? Grab our Free Download “Learn 5 secrets to Keep Your Child Sleeping until 7 am” - Download Freebie Here: www.theholisticsleepproject.com/early-rising-guide
  
  
• Still struggling? Book a 30-minute complimentary Discovery Call and let's chat about your family and your little one’s sleep issues! Book Here: https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call
  
  
• Still need more sleep?  Explore all sleep packages here: www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleep-solutions 

Have you been or thinking of going to sleep school? You have probably heard about many experiences of parents who have been. There are many successful stories but on a daily basis we hear traumatic and unsuccessful experiences which leads us to question why this may be the case. 

On this episode, we dive into 7 key issues around this model and why families end up reaching out for support in a 1:1 capacity despite going to these environments as they chase better sleep for their children. 

This episode, addresses the notion that sleep school is not a holistic approach which means there are so many elements that are missed,  there is a lack of ongoing education or long term success, what working on sleep in a different environment to your own house means and that jumping to a technique instead of ticking off all the building blocks to sleep will mean your child still isn't getting the sleep they require. 

By employing a holistic approach to sleep, it means each variable is addressed and THEN when you undertake a sleep technique it is smooth and creates little distress. 

Listen here to the 7 key issues with this model and then make your own decision about how you want to tackle your child’s sleep issues!

Your Links

Want your own Complete Sleep Transformation? Start with a complimentary Discovery call
https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call

Got a toddler with fussy eating behaviour? Check out our FREE Fussy Eating download. Just click on the purple bar at the top of this landing page- https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/fussy-eaters-guide

Want to be part of our FREE online FB community? Join the Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1531715154437920


If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject 

This episode is Georgina's story of supporting her child to create excellent sleep habits which ultimately came together to create a young baby who sleeps through the night. Yes, this happened early on. How? In this episode Georgina shares why she was so focused on a proactive approach to her baby's sleep because of the traumatic events that had occurred in her pregnancy as well as concern for her  emotional and mental wellbeing as a parent with no hands on support during the long days with a newborn after these traumatic events.

She also shares this story so listeners can hear a positive story of how we can encourage babies to sleep well from the onset. There is understanding and empathy that is given to families who are struggling with sleep, equally there is negativity given to the parents that have "good sleepers". There are no good or bad sleepers! Every child has the capacity to sleep well we just need to encourage this process. So it is important we hear stories of babies who sleep beautifully and what the parents did to get their children to this place, so all of the families listening can get more sleep for their families!

Your Resources

Want your own Complete Sleep Transformation? Start with a complimentary Discovery call
https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call

Got a toddler with fussy eating behavior? Check out our FREE Fussy Eating download. Just click on the purple bar at the top of this landing page- https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/

Want to be part of our FREE online FB community? Join the Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1531715154437920


If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject 

The owner of The Breastfeeding Co joins us today sharing her business centered around her lactation tea products. Jordana Edwards shares how her business was born from a colicky baby that wouldn't sleep while she was selling teas at a local market to building to a 2 seven figure business.

But it hasn't been easy! Jordana generously shares her health, business and family story which show resilience, tenacity and how hard work led her to opening a successful tea company, but then needing to rebuild it after some unbelievable obstacles came its way. She shares the same ethos and health values that are shared commonly on this podcast and she has someone very special in her corner to help customize her the teas that are so effective to enhance the breastfeeding teas.

Listen to the story of The Breastfeeding Co here

Your Resources:

-Learn more about their products The Breastfeeding Tea Co.

-Check out Jordana’s the informative blog with more BF tips

-Still struggling with sleep? Join The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Community FB group to get tips for resources and how to get started with sleep support

-Looking for more sleep now in a 1:1 support package. Start chatting here!


-If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject 

The podcast you are listening is now an award winning podcast! Unbelievable right! 

I started this podcast because I had a lot to say! A lot about grief, sleep and nutrition. 

But it has evolved into a lot more! It is also about why The Holistic Sleep Project framework is unique and effective. It is about upholding strong business ethics and ensuring the long-term success of the families we work with. It is about breaking down the stigma attached to sleep work and showing how remarkable it can be without distress for you or you baby.  

This podcast is also about sharing different modalities of holistic health that may support yourself or your children. It is about encouraging listeners to think outside the square. 

This podcast is now recognized Nationally as the second-best podcast in Australian among mothers who are entrepreneurs. And we would love it if you shared it with someone you know. They may not have sleeping issues with their child but I am confident this podcast will help them in another way. 

Please share The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast by sharing one of the links below with another mumma. Whether she is experiencing sleep issues or not, there are so many aspects to this podcast that I know she will gain insight to her child's health, her own health, how to get more sleep for her family and more.. from listening to our episodes! 

Resources: 

Listen to our Trailer - Here

Thinking about getting support for your child's sleep? "How to choose a Sleep Consultant" - Listen Here

Want more sleep but worried about certain sleep methods? "Why Cry it out is not the solution" - Listen Here

"Rhiannon's baby hadn't slept in 18 months and she was suicidal"... Listen to Rhiannon’s very raw, vulnerable story and how she got the complete sleep transformation she needed - Listen here

Each time a family comes across a sleep challenge with their little one it is natural to make a change to try and fix it. There may be smaller changes that you make in an attempt to fix the sleep issue. But after days, weeks or months without any resolution, sometimes a family will make a bold, big change. And sometimes this isn't the right approach because it doesn’t solve the problem or makes their child’s sleep challenges worse! 

In this 5 minute Express Sleep Tip Episode, we break down the 3 elements you want to consider before dropping the nap completely. 

We also explore The Holistic Sleep Project’s perspective of gradual transitions instead of dramatic changes which can be abrupt and distressing for babies and toddlers causing unnecessary emotional upset for them. 

If your child is 2 years plus, make sure to listen to this ep! 

Your resources:

-Want a smooth transition of “Dropping the Nap” transition? Book here!

-Your child can’t get to sleep without you or something else helping them and you want to change this to have a smooth dropping the nap transition? Book in your 30 minute Discovery Call here! 

-This age group is commonly fussy with their eating. You are not alone! Grab your FREE Fussy Eating Download here” and get your child eating better! Download Here

-If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject