The Parent and Baby Coach - The Podcast

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!

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.

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.

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… 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 process that feels best for you, and so much 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. 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.

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… Read more

Has your little one ever experienced separation anxiety? Are you experiencing it now, and looking for ways to manage it? I think parenting through separation anxiety has been one of the MOST difficult parts about being a mum—so if you’re finding it hard, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m talking all about separation anxiety: what it looks like, how to manage it when it’s impacting sleep, and some of my personal tips to help you stay calm as you work through this phase with your little one.

I am excited to be back for a 3rd series of The Parent and Baby Coach - The Podcast! I’ll be covering all new topics, starting today with “normal” infant sleep. What is “normal” sleep for a little one, anyway? You might be surprised to hear there is no such thing! In this episode, I’m sharing what “normal” ACTUALLY looks like, the TOP 3 things to look for if your little one is struggling with night wakings, and why you need to tackle the underlying discomfort before you can help with sleep.

If you’ve been trying to sort sleep with your little one, but aren’t seeing any results - then this one’s for you! For this last episode of the series, I am bringing you a live client consultation! On this week’s show, I invite Antonia to tell me all about her little one’s sleep challenges as we walk through the consultation process. Join us as I begin to help her on the road to better sleep - and show you that getting help for your child’s sleep doesn’t have to be scary.