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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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 11: Emotion Coaching for Toddlers appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 10: What to Know About Room-Sharing appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 9: The Newborn Experience with Special Guest & Sleep Coach Vicki appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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 The post Season 3 Episode 8: Returning to Work as a New Mum with Tobi from My Bump Pay appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 7: Baby Gut Health Q&A appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 6: Transitioning from Co-Sleeping appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 5: Weaning a reflux baby appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 4: The Farmyard Hour appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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 The post Season 3 Episode 3: Illness and Sleep appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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:… Read more The post Season 3 Episode 2: Separation Anxiety and Sleep appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

I am so excited to be back for a 3rd series of The Parent and Baby Coach – The Podcast! I’ll be covering all of the topics you wanted to hear before, starting today with “normal” infant sleep. What is “normal” sleep for a little one, anyway? You might be surprised to hear I believe 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 nighttime wakings, and why you need to tackle the root causes of discomfort before you can help with sleep.  This episode is for you if you want to learn:  A SNEAK PEEK into what you will hear in this series of the podcastWhy I am frustrated by what parents hear is “normal”The difference between common and “normal” sleep habits (and why it is different for every family!)One of the MOST IMPORTANT things to help your baby sleep longer stretches at night timeHow to evaluate your baby’s crying cues—and why your gut feelings about your little ones might be spot onAnd much more! Interested in being a sleep coach? Check out the PBC Sleep School Instagram to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/pbcsleepschool/Connect with me: https://www.theparentandbabycoach.com/ The post Season 3 Episode 1: “Normal” Infant Sleep appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 20: A Live Client Consultation appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

Does it seem like months of blissful sleep have turned into waking at all hours of the night for no apparent reason? You are not alone if you are experiencing a sleep setback with your little one – but there are things you can do about it! In today’s episode, I am diving into sleep… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 19: Sleep Regressions appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

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 ©.

If your little one is struggling with sleep – whether it’s early waking, multiple night wakings, or short daytime naps – you are not alone, but there are tools to help! In today’s episode, I talk all about self-settling – what it really means, how I have used this technique to help my clients (and… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 17: Unpicking Self-Settling appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

If your little one is struggling with symptoms of reflux, don’t worry – you are not alone! As a sleep consultant and mum of 2 reflux babies, I know this struggle is real! In today’s episode, I take you through the important topic of reflux as it relates to diet – how to know if… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 16: Reflux and Milk appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

Are you thinking about returning to work? Maybe you just need a little child-free time to get some things done? In today’s episode, I give you the scoop on the three most common childcare providers – what they each provide, and the most important factors for you to consider so you can choose the best… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 15: Choosing the Best Childcare Setting for Your Little One appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

Your little one is now in a good, structured routine and their sleep is sorted, but now you’re wondering – how on earth do I maintain this lovely sleep and still have a life outside the house? In today’s episode, I take you through my top tips for helping your little one sleep while you’re… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 14: Making Sleep Flexible appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

If you have a toddler that is struggling with frequent night wakings – whether this issue has been ongoing since day dot, or is a recent issue – then tune in, because this episode is for you! On this week’s show, I talk all about toddler night waking (12 months and up) – how much… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 13: Tips for Toddler Night Waking appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.

It’s hard to balance being a busy parent with keeping our little ones entertained. But if we think outside the box, there are many opportunities to bring more play into our day – without spending more money or even leaving the house! In today’s episode, I talk with the Play Coach for Parents and playHOORAY!… Read more The post Season 2 Episode 12: Put Play in Your Day with Play Coach Claire Russell appeared first on The Parent and Baby Coach ©.