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22.01.2022 Have you given up on sleep because you feel you've 'tried it all?' The reality is, your baby or toddler is JUST as capable of sleeping just like all those babes and toddlers you hear about who sleep big blocks overnight, uninterrupted, or who nap for hours during the day BY themselves! Now, you might be thinking’ Jen, I’ve tried it all. I’ve tried to follow SO many different programs, and nothing works for us. ... I have so many Mum's, just like Andrea emailing to tell me about their successes with the course, even when they've tried so many other sleep programs or courses. Imagine being able to support your baby or toddler to self-settle, WITHOUT leaving them to cry alone? This is likely the very ingredient that has been missing in your settling change attempts that has derailed your success ( can relate over here!) But take it from someone who couldn't conform to the 'cry-it-out' culture, you CAN still have a self-settling and sound sleeper, you just need the right approach So if you're ready to learn from me what I personally followed and what I've taught 100's of other families, come just us in the Sound Sleeper eCourse! The price is increasing for the Sound Sleeper on November 23rd, so if you'd like to save $100, join before then! Head to https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/the-sound-sleeper to learn more and join!

21.01.2022 Well hello friends, and hi 2021 I’ve just spent the past 2 weeks doing EXACTLY what my body and mind needed, a complete switch off and relaxation By the end of 2020, I didn’t have much left in the tank, and to be honest, I felt in a bit of a rut! ... It’s incredible what a break can do, because I’m BURSTING with creativity, excitement and motivation, ready to support ya’ll through what I know will be a fab year (*madly touches wood*) I’m officially back up and running next week, but will be easing my way back into work this week so you can expect to see me on here a bit more now, and I’ll be popping into my emails and DMs too (I know there’s a billion in there ). 2021 has some BIG things in store, some of which I’ll be revealing very, VERY soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, scroll through some of the amazing memories my family and I made during our Chrissy break Happy New Year from my fam to yours

21.01.2022 Is white noise the magical cure for more sleep? White noise often gets glorified as THE solution to a full nights sleep... The thing is, white noise often plays a part in promoting sleep, but it's not going to be the saviour for sleep if the cause of your night wakes has nothing to do with how white noise benefits sleep ... There are two benefits for white noise: 1 It acts as a positive sleep cue for your baby or toddler or child 2 It helps PROTECT sleep (rather than induce it) as it will help to block out sudden environmental noises that may wake your babe. I see some big bucks spent on fancy white noise machines that promise you that elusive full night sleep when realistically, a free app on your tablet or mobile is completely fine to use white noise from I spoke all about using white noise over on @theearlyparentingpodcast recently so you can get a feel for whether using it will help your little one find sleep! Hit the link in my bio to take a listen to episode 85 on @theearlyparentingpodcast plus all the other episodes on the poddy!

21.01.2022 HAPPY WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK! I'm re-hashing some of my old videos to share some breastfeeding hints and tips! (these were done pre-podcast!) Enjoy!

21.01.2022 Your baby isn't 'just a bad sleeper' The minute you label your baby or toddler as just innately being crappy at sleeping means you've given up helping your babe get the sleep they need I get so many messages and emails just like these each week from the students inside my Sound Sleeper eCourse excitedly telling me the transformation their baby or toddlers have had with their sleep. ... And so many of them tell me "I had already tried so many sleep guides and books, but none of them helped!" What if you could find a sleep solution that actually felt "good" to you? One that put you in the drivers seat for choosing a settling method that suited your parenting style? One that offered you options other than the harsh forms of "controlled crying", "controlled comforting" or whatever fancy word you want to use that basically leaves your baby to cry and work out falling sleep themselves. Here's the thing right. Your baby or toddler is JUST as capable of being a GREAT sleeper, just like all the other babe's you hear about. You just haven't found the right fit.....YET! Head to https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/the-sound-sleeper to join the Sound Sleeper eCourse and learn how your "bad sleeper" can be a happy, well slept bub too! See more

20.01.2022 Has anyone ever told you to H.A.L.T when dealing with a toddler meltdown? Figuring out the source of your toddler's meltdowns isn't always easy, especially when you feel like they're rolling in endless times a day. But figuring out where your toddler tears are coming from can be as easy as applying the H.A.L.T framework! ... H.A.L.T is a simplified way of figuring out the source of your toddler's emotions. Broken down, H.A.L.T stands for: H- Hungry A- Angry L- Lonely T- Tired I popped up this video of Ted (circa 2019) as the perfect example of applying the H.A.L.T framework to understand where his emotion is coming from (I give the answer away in the video ). We’d unintentionally missed a day nap, and this was the result, a very tired Teddy, feeling ALLL the feels! I recently covered exactly what the H.A.L.T acronym stands for on @theearlyparentingpodcast and how you can use this simple framework to figure out the cause of your toddler’s tantrum, and of course, how to support them! To listen to the episode, click the link in my bio!

20.01.2022 I'm answering one of my most FAQs today, "why does my baby (or toddler) cry when we start getting ready for bed?" Short answer, they're communicating something! But it's understanding what this communication means that has parents scratching their head My top 3 reasons for why your baby (or toddler) cries at nap or bedtime:... 1 They simply know what's coming next! Our babes are smart and when they know sleep is coming, they may protest bedtime (even when you know they need it!) They can also just be letting off steam, which leads me to my next point... 2 They're letting off that last bit of tension and emotion! Let your baby or toddler have a cry! It's great for them to let off this steam and tension in a supported environment to help them fall asleep! 3 Sleep is mistimed. If your baby is overtired, it's hard for them to wind down without crying. If they're under tired, they'll be wondering why the hell they're in there! If you're wondering which of these apply to your babe, then come join my Sound Sleeper e-course! This is one of the many lessons I teach you inside the course so you know when to prepare your baby or toddler for sleep, how to help them wind down and how to ensure you're getting sleep timing right! Once you know this , crying at sleep time won't leave you scratching your head anymore Stay tuned for a post later in the week diving deeper into understanding crying (one of my favourite topics to talk about!) See more

19.01.2022 Pacifying your baby or toddlers cry isn't the answer I KNOW it feels uncomfortable to sit with your baby or toddler emotions, and I KNOW it's easier to do the thing that gets them to calm down the quickest. But remember that behind every cry is an underlying meaning that requires us to support instead of stop ... Our children needs us to know we're okay with all the emotions they have to share, ‘cause just like adults, they feel all the feels! Every single day my boys go through the whole spectrum of emotions that we experience: happiness, anger, frustration, fear, sadness and more. Some of those feelings are easy for me to sit with, others test me and push MY emotions. But I don't try to shut down or pacify the emotions that make me feel crap. Instead, I choose to support those emotions, name those emotions and teach the boys appropriate ways to deal with those emotions Now don't get me wrong, I don't get this right all the time.... ....And I'm also all for choosing your battles and not having to be teaching emotional intelligence at every given scenario (cause as we know, these babes of ours throw many challenges at us each day!) It's about doing the best we can and trying our best to offer this support so we raise resilient and emotionally intelligent adults! I would love to hear from you, is this something you struggle with doing? Pop me a DM and let me know if you do, let's chat x See more

18.01.2022 So it’s 8.10 pm and you’ve finally sat down on the coach after a 1 hour battle getting your babe down for bed. Let me guess, You’re on edge because you know you’ll probably only get an hour before your babe is awake again. And heavens know what the night holds for you! Last night you lost count of how many times you fed! ... And after all the wakings your babe has woken bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5.45 am ready to start the day! I get it, I was you too! I remember trying to relax and finally spend some time with my husband only to hear a cry ring out over the monitor signalling the start of the process again! Looking back, I realise that I just didn't 'get' sleep. But a lot has changed since then! And now this is what I get to teach mums every day! In case you didn’t know, I’ve turned my unique 3-step process to improve your baby and toddlers sleep into an online program! The Sound Sleeper e-course is going to let you get your evenings back so instead of spending the evening on edge waiting for the next cry, you can kick back with your partner and watch Big Brother finale (or is that just my ideal night ). If you want to learn more about my online course the Sound Sleeper, pop me a message and I can send you a link to learn more x See more

18.01.2022 Mummas, do you ever wonder what support you actually need to feel 'you' again? Like, you know you aren't feeling yourself in some way, but you can't pinpoint where to turn to first and what needs to be priorities... Let me tell you, I’ve been there too...... As a Mumma of two beautiful boys, and a registered Maternal and Child Health Nurse, I’ve either seen or experienced it all. I *know* what we Mumma's need and when we need it. I also know that when you're in the thick of it, you don't always have the brain capacity to step back and know where you can find THE solution to your woes! So to help you, I’ve put together a quick Mummy Support Index, so you know exactly where to go the next time you feel like you need a little extra support. If you're feeling flat, unmotivated, anxious or just like that 'spark' in you, this could be a tell-tale sign that you need to nurture your mental health. Consider calling a service like @pandanational to seek some advice and support! If you're feeling like your body is falling apart, it just doesn't seem 'right', it's time to chat to a Women's Health Physio! Check out @physiolaura who provides so much support around all things postnatal recovery! If your baby or toddler has you stumped with their sleep, feeding or behaviour (or a combo!) and you feeling overwhelmed and underprepared for this phase of this parenting gig, you need support from an early parenting consultant. Pop me a DM! I exist to help new parents get to know, understand and support their baby and toddler in all facets of your parenting world (sleep, feeding and behaviour) and have support for you Where there is a problem, there is always a solution. I hope this helps guide you to yours! See more

18.01.2022 Hey, guess what? You’re not a bad mum if you find it a daily struggle to put your baby or toddler to sleep. So many first (even second or third!) time Mumma's feel like putting their babe down to sleep is the ultimate test of motherhood. They feel like they should automatically know what to do and when to do it. ... When parents first join the Sound Sleeper eCourse, they are blown away by how much (non-judgemental) support they receive within the program In fact, so many mums end up binging the entire course in just a few hours so they can begin implementing my tried and tested sleep strategies instantly! Once they learn about all the different elements that affect their babe’s sleep, that dreaded bedtime becomes so. much. easier! Their babes end up sleeping through the night. Which mean parents ALSO get to sleep through the night. Mum feels more confident and equipped to deal with ALL the toddler things. Both babe and mum are feeling fresh and ready to go the next morning. Now, the question is, are you ready to feel confident as a mum and freakin’ rock at it? Because we both know you deserve it! If you’re nodding along to this entire post like Yes, this is me! Just tell me what I gotta do! then you need to enrol into the Sound Sleeper eCourse. Just head to https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/the-sound-sleeper See more

16.01.2022 Do your days look different when you're sleep-deprived, Mumma? Last week I had the opportunity to talk to Jocelyn from @wildflowerparenting 'Little People Big Love' tribe about the Sleep and Mood Connection, and it was a pretty insightful reminder for why I do what I do! Sleep isn't a luxury, it's a biological need, and the negative impact of sleep deprivation is well researched and has profound impacts on a part of the brain involved in emotion regulation, concentrat...ion and memory. The research tells us that both acute and chronic sleep deprivation can lead to: Mood disorders like anxiety and depression Loss of concentration An impact on storing short and long term memory Weight gain And this is for adults and children alike! Knowing this, it's important to focus on why it's worthwhile working on improving how much sleep you and your babe gets... One of the questions Jocelyn asked me was what kind of changes happened to families after working with me, and this was a fun one to answer... From a sleep point of view, after families work with me, they find their babies or toddlers: Can fall asleep without the battles and endless settling They have longer naps They can put themselves to sleep, and, They have fewer wakings at night (or even start sleeping through the night!) But the effects run MUCH deeper than this. When their baby or toddlers are sleeping: They have better relationships with their partners They have more time for themselves, which makes them more patient parents They report an improvement in their enjoyment of their children and parenting! And more motivation to do more things that make them happy! After sharing this with Jocelyn's tribe, I knew I had to share the same learnings to my own tribe! In case you've missed my memo the last week, my Sound Sleeper eCourse, which is the program I use to support families to improve their baby or toddler's sleep, is going up in the price TOMORROW NIGHT (9 pm Monday). If you're keen to learn about what this course is all about, and SAVE $100, head to https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/the-sound-sleeper to learn more about the course and enrol!

16.01.2022 I use role-play a lot in my practice in helping support families with their babies and toddlers. Children learn and process things through play . Case in point....I was cooking tea the other night while the boys played. They had out a Fisher-Price fire station that they had made into a hospital because everyone was sick. ... Another time recently, Ted told me I was sick and he had to check my temperature and make me better. Had I not stopped to think, I may not have linked the fact that the boys had upped the ante on playing out 'sick people' because of everything they are consuming (whether direct or vicariously) due to COVID-19. A child's play can tell us SO much. And the wonderful thing is we can help children understand things through playing with them . This is why role play is one of my favourite strategies to include in families plans when we work 1:1 together! So, I have some homework for you! I want you to start to take notice of what your toddler does when they play. What do they say while they're playing (if they're verbal)? Who are they pretending to be if they dress up or are doing pretend play? Have you noticed your child managing things in their world through play? I would love to hear your experiences! See more

16.01.2022 Can you imagine a time when you put your baby or toddler down for the night and confidently know they’ll sleep until the morning? Before I worked with this Mum, she definitely didn’t think it was possible When this Mumma contacted me, she was breastfeeding her son to sleep for his nap, bedtime and throughout the night. ... She’d been doing this for 18-months and had adored her co-sleeping and breastfeeding relationship up to this point. Mum had hit a point where she was sick of the frequent night wakes and the jumping into bed with her. She was over how long it took him to fall asleep at night and how much it ate into her time to herself and time with her husband. And she had had enough of never knowing if day care educators or baby sitters would be able to settle him, because they didn’t have boobs! The only way this little boy knew how to settle was by breastfeeding, and if Mum tried to do anything else, he would have an absolute meltdown! This Mumma’s goals weren’t for her babe to sleep through the night, but that’s exactly what happened when we worked together! I taught this Mum new ways of supporting her son to fall asleep without having to feed, and the result was that this little boy was able to start playing a part in falling asleep himself. This grew to him falling asleep on his own, and sleeping through the night, in his own bed, without any wakes! And this happened all within two weeks, without leaving him to cry it out, and leaving Mum with a whole new skill set, way of thinking and confidence to move through motherhood Pop me a DM if you want to make changes to your baby or toddlers sleep but you don’t know how See more

16.01.2022 It's Day One of my FREE four-day training for all the pregnant and new parents out there I'm kicking off the training inside my pop-up Facebook group talking 'how to nurture both you and your newborns 'fourth trimester', the video is now LIVE It's not too late to join! All you need to do is register through this link: https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/parenting-workshop and all the details to join will be sent straight to your inbox

15.01.2022 Here's why you need to stop thinking crying is something you must stop If you're a parent who instantly goes into 'fix it' mode as soon as you hear even a grizzle from your babe, I have such a powerful interview to share with you! This week on @theearlyparentingpodcast I chatted with Caitlin, the Mum of Lochy who at the time of chatting was 18-months old. ... Caitlin and I worked together in supporting and changing her son's sleep habits, but the transformation and 'ah ha' moments for Caitlin were what was really incredible about Caitlin and Lochy's journey. This interview is incredibly powerful and holds so many unmissable lessons that I believe ever parent would love! AND if you want to check out the full episode, head to https://www.jenniferbutler.com.au/podcast/episode-63 See more

14.01.2022 Babies have more reasons for crying than just feeding... There is so much heated discussion in the parenting sphere around whether feeding to sleep is 'good or bad’. Well I’m here to tell you that there’s simply NOT a black and white answer (just like all things in parenting!)... You can feed your baby or toddler to sleep and it will be the best and most sensible decision for your family! On the flip side, other Mum’s will find themselves resenting the fact that feeding and settling falls solely upon them, and will look for a way to change this because it’s simply not suiting their family anymore. I received a DM from a Mumma inside my Sound Sleeper Program who shared this very insight (take a read of her story!) The moral of the story- if something is working for you, don’t feel the pressure to change it. But on the flip side, if something ISN’T working despite everyone telling you that’s the way you should do it, do something different! If you feel like feeding or rocking isn’t working anymore, come join us in the Sound Sleeper Program! You can join the self-paced version, or come join me inside the Society and have me coach you through the program (doors close for the Society on Wednesday!) Head to http://www.jenniferbutler.com.au/sound-sleeper/ to sign up!!

13.01.2022 How would you feel to have settling skills other than just feeding to sleep? Lots of families come to me ready to learn new ways to settle their babe to sleep that doesn't rely solely on Mum whipping out the boobs. They dream of a day where their baby or toddler has the ability to fall asleep independently, or heck, at least with the support of someone other than just the lady with the ermmm.. ladies?! ... These Mum’s are usually feeling equal parts torn, because even though they’d love to share the settling responsibilities, they also fear the ‘process’ of moving away from feeding to sleep The students in my Sound Sleeper eCourse are WOWED when then they jump in and realise that teaching your baby or toddler how to settle without needing to feed to sleep for every nap and wake is completely possible, AND can be done in a gentle and progressive way that respects the values they hold as a parent! You see, you don't have to compromise your parenting value of wanting to be responsive to your baby or toddler to work towards independent sleep You just need a clear roadmap on the exact steps you need to follow to replace what you do now with new ways of falling asleep. This is where I can help you in the Sound Sleeper eCourse, you learn three of my favourite ways to settle your baby or toddler, so you can decide which routine feels the best for your parenting style. If you feel like feeding to sleep isn't serving you or your babe any more, than head to https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/the-sound-sleeper to learn about how the Sound Sleeper eCourse can help you See more

13.01.2022 PSA the Sound Sleeper eCourse price is going up Have you been umming and ahhing about joining me in the Sound Sleeper eCourse? Or maybe this is the first time you’ve heard about the course? ... Either way now is your time to take action and join me and the 100’s of other families inside the Sound Sleeper eCourse (and save yourself $100). If any of this sounds like you. You’re ready to find a gentle approach to sleep that guides their little one ALL THE WAY from 3 months to 4 years old. You want to improve the way your baby or toddler sleeps without needing to resort to using cry-it-out as everyone tells you ‘need to do’. You find yourself dreading bedtime because it takes up hours EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. You’re looking for judgement-free advice from an expert that you can access when and where it suits you. Then you are exactly who the Sound Sleeper eCourse was created for! The price for my Sound Sleeper eCourse is going up by $100 on 23rd November, so if you want to learn more and enrol, head to https://jenbutler.mykajabi.com/the-sound-sleeper

12.01.2022 How often do you ignore that feeling of ‘needing a break’? Becoming a Mum is a weird thing.... You go from being your own person who has hobbies and things they love to do for themselves, to having a little person (or a few little people!) and having expectations that you need to give them every ounce of yourself 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.... I get it! I used to waste a lot of energy feeling guilty for even ‘wanting’ time away from the boys, let alone ever taking it. But then something clicked in me one day. I realised these worries and thoughts didn’t serve me AT ALL, and was literally leading to burnout Fast forward to today...when I get to ‘that point’ where I literally feel like I’m going to break, I intentionally take time out. This was me last week. After working friggin hard behind the scenes here at Jen Butler EPS headquarters (aka, my house ), being in lockdown and being SICK of my four walls, plus feeling isolated from my friends and family, I was pretty close to breaking point And in that moment, I made a decision... 1 I could keep operating in the 20% version of myself, snapping at my husband, yelling at the boys and living in a ‘just getting through the day’ mindset... OR 2 I could choose to reset. Take a break and recharge and regather myself. I chose option 2 I closed my diary and shut my laptop. The boys still went to daycare for 3 days and I spent a few days recharging the batteries. I’m sharing this with you because I want you to know it’s okay to not be okay. We don’t have to feel all the time... But the worst thing you can do when you’re not feeling good is to ignore what your mind and body needs and soldier on because that’s just what us mums do. I came back from my mini break a better Mum. I’ve been present with the boys, I’ve enjoyed them more and I’m genuinely excited for life again! So if you’re reading this, feeling burnt out and operating at a lesser version of you, i hope that you can find the time or space to recharge your batteries too, because when you’re feeling good, the whole family benefits So tell me...how are you going Mumma? See more

12.01.2022 So much time is wasted in the "should of" and "could of" of life... Did you know that when we dive into the world of parenting, we are all literally learning on the fly? No matter what field you worked in before you became a parent, or how many nieces and nephews you've looked after'--NOTHING truly teaches you or prepares you for how to parent (am I right?!) ... I went into motherhood as a Registered Midwife and a Maternal and Child Health Nurse. Now both of these *should* have seen me pretty prepared for life with a baby and toddler. But to be honest, most of it I still had to carve out the time to learn Yes, there were things that felt 'easy' for me having had the knowledge of early childhood health and development, but I would still say the majority overwhelmed and confused me. But when I knew where my knowledge gaps were, it gave me clarity on what I needed to learn! I'd be lying if I said that when I started to learn more that I didn't feel guilt or regret for not having 'done it that way' from the start But guilt is a wasted emotion. And that's why this quote is everything! Parenting is an ever-changing and role in our lives and we'll always need to learn new ways of doing things. We're all doing the best we can until we know better, and then when you do know better, you can do EVEN better Have you got any stories about 'doing better' after learning more? See more

11.01.2022 It's Day Two of my FREE four-day training for all the pregnant and new parents out there Today's pre-training inside my pop-up Facebook group is talking about 'the 3 biggest mistakes I see new parents make heading into parenthood' (and of course, how to prevent these mistakes!), the video is now LIVE It's not too late to join! All you need to do is register through the link in my bio and all the details to join will be sent straight to your inbox

09.01.2022 Do you know the difference between self-settling and self-soothing? These two terms get used interchangeably, however, they are VERY different things, so let's explain the two now SELF-SOOTHING is the ability to regulate emotions, and begins to develop from 6-months and continues to grow throughout childhood (and into adulthood!)... If you've followed me for a while, you'll know how obsessed I am with teaching our baby and toddler's how to understand their emotions and validating the way they feel to build emotional intelligence and resilience SELF SETTLING is the physiological process of falling asleep which is related to subcortical control in the brain (involved in temperature control). The process of falling asleep is a normal body process, so we're removing the emotion when we talk about the ability to fall asleep. Here's the interesting part, babies are born with these subcortical controls in the brain, meaning that they have skills of falling asleep from birth! Given the differences in these two definitions, what this tells us is self-settling biologically CAN occur before a babies ability to self-soothe (Miss Bennie, a graduate from my Sound Sleeper eCourse, is the perfect example of a little babe [5-months] who is putting herself to sleep!] But this is where things get tricky... A lot of emotion comes up at sleep time. And this, in my opinion, is where most parents get stuck! The world of baby and toddler sleep gets a lot of heat because many believe that in the quest to have a sound sleeper, your baby or toddler needs to self soothe, meaning they need to manage their own emotions, to get to sleep. TRUTH BOMB This simply isn't true. You can (and should!) respond to your baby or toddler's emotions, but responding doesn't mean you need to take over and stop the feelings It's impossible to expect your baby to self soothe and manage their emotions alone, but it IS possible for them to self-settle...you just have to know how to respond at sleep time Over to you...Did you know the difference between these two terms? Comment below with your thoughts and experiences!

07.01.2022 I have so many Mum's ask me whether having their baby or toddler cry is bad for their mental health The answer? NO! Crying is another expression of emotion, just like when your baby or toddler is happy they squeal with delight and laugh! You don't feel the urge to stop your baby or toddler feeling happy and expressing their joy, do you?... That's because happiness is a comfortable emotion for us to sit with. Everyone feels good being around happiness! But you'll never feel as good being around crying. Because crying means your baby or toddler is expressing an emotion that is usually perceived as ‘negative’, like anger, frustration or sadness. Truth bomb there’s no such thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ emotions! But here’s the thing... Your responsibility as a parent isn't to stop crying. It's your job to listen, response to any basic needs, and when met, it’s then about validating and letting your baby or toddler have their emotion without needing to stop it. NOW let me make it very clear... do I believe you should just be okay with your baby or toddler crying, walk out and let them sort it out? Hell no! You can let your babe have their emotion while simultaneously being a caring, present and supportive parent. When families work with me, this is a huge part of the work we do... I teach you how to understand your baby or toddlers cry and how you should be supporting their emotion. What this DOESN'T mean is leaving your baby or toddler to cry it out, or to even be alone when they cry. I'm not just making this stuff either- this is based on YEARS of research looking into attachment theory and is a known way to raise emotionally intelligent children (who later become emotionally intelligent adults!) I have a bit of homework. Next time your baby or toddler cries, I want you to stop and think "what is this cry saying?" rather than "how can I stop this?" Let me know how you go! See more

04.01.2022 How confident do you feel in looking after your newborn? Most of us head into motherhood expecting the motherly instincts we’re all told we have will just kick into gear and away we go! If that happened to you, you’re one of the lucky ones, because for most new parents, they find that intuitive parenting is in hibernation ... But what if I told you that the secret to feeling confident in looking after your babe comes from understanding their cues? It sound cliche, but our babies really ARE our ‘baby manual!’, we just have to take the time to learn how to read them! My top tips for preparing for the newborn days: 1 Figure out feeding! It takes more than just getting milk into your babe. The quality of the feed (whether breast OR bottle feeding matters! 2 Learn to support your newborns sleep- you need to know when your babe needs to sleep and how to get them to sleep! If only they just fell asleep when they were tired 3 Understand and discover your babies development and health- when you know your baby is thriving you feel confident. Things like colic and reflux throw of your confidence, especially when you don’t know how to help your baby! If you’re looking through this look wondering how the heck you can learn all of these things, I’m here to help! I’ve just opened doors to my online course and 6 week group coaching program The Happy Baby Code, and doors are open until Monday ONLY! If you’re ready to embrace a confident style of parenting, send a DM and I’ll send you more information on the program See more

03.01.2022 Are the holidays a good time to make some changes you all need for more sleep? I'm getting a lot of emails and DMs asking me this very question, so I thought it would be best to help you weigh up the pros and cons! Like all things in life, the answer is going to be very personal and influenced by what the Christmas period looks like for you and your fam bam. ... A few considerations: 1 Have you got more or less support? More support means it's the perfect time to get started knowing you have some extra helping hands to look after other children or help settle your baby or toddler! 2 What's the impact of poor sleep right now? If you or your babe are heavily impacted by the lack of sleep, then what are you waiting for?! 3 Can you be consistent? Sometimes over holidays we actually spend MORE time at home, and less time hustling from Monday to Friday, which can be a blessing! Only you can answer this question, but have a good think and decide how many of YES's you have to these 3 considerations If you're ready to get started, head to the link in my bio to enrol for the Sound Sleeper eCourse

03.01.2022 5 top tips to support newborn sleep [PSSST: Pregnant and new Mumma's, save this post for later and share with a new or expecting Mumma! ] Bringing home a baby is the most exciting thing in the world! ... A sure-fire way of quickly shifting from excited to overwhelmed is realising you can't figure out why your newborn baby is so unsettled! Newborn babies need a lot of sleep. But just because they need it, doesn't mean they'll always just naturally take the sleep! And tired and overstimulated babies will cry HARD. Knowing how to support your newborn sleep is just one of the many parenting skills you need to have down pat to feel confident in motherhood and have a happy and settled little babe! Make sure to swipe across to learn my top 5 tips on supporting newborn sleep PLUS I dive into all these tips deeper on my latest episode of @theearlyparentingpodcast To listen to the latest episode, check it out on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or click the link in my bio

03.01.2022 Do you find yourself quietly tip-toeing out of your babe's room once they're FINALLY asleep? Usually, your celebration on finally getting your baby to sleep is pretty short-lived. Our babies and toddlers wake around 6-7 times a night, and for a babe that had Mum or Dad close by when they fell asleep are soon going to freak out when you're no longer there!... Being truthful and purposeful at sleep time and letting our babes feel secure as they fall asleep is crucial to them feeling comfortable in linking all these sleep cycles that happen overnight. Let's think about it from an adults perspective for a bit. Could you imagine falling asleep on the couch, then having your partner scoop you up while you were sleeping and place you somewhere else? You'd be pretty alarmed, wouldn't you! So imagine how our babes feel when they wake up somewhere different to where they fell asleep, or without you nearby like you were at bedtime. SO if your goal is to have your babe sleeping in their cot or bed overnight, here are my top tips for building trust at sleep time: Put your baby or toddler down before they fall asleep so they know where they've fallen asleep, and, Let them know you won't be there in the middle of the night but that you're not far away! One of my favourite things to do is teach families how to create security around bedtime and sleep. Secure babes who know what's going down at sleep time almost always sleep well! If you would love to learn how I teach families how to create this security around sleep, I've packaged it together into an online program that you can work through at your own pace! I talk you through each lesson so you feel like it's having me, by your side, coaching you through all the must-knows for a sound sleeper If you'd love the roadmap to sleep I lay out in the Sound Sleeper e-course, pop me a DM and I'll send you the link to learn more x See more

03.01.2022 Last chance to save $100 on the Sound Sleeper eCourse Now, I know there may be some things holding you back, I hear them a lot! So let's talk about them... "I don't want to spend that money"... Now, everyone has very different financial positions, and I'm not going to argue that. But tell me, how much have you spent on fancy diffusers, oils, white noise machines or sleep gadgets that have promised the world but delivered nothing? We can waste SO much money on gizmos and gadgets when really, that money should be invested in LEARNING about sleep. When you understand what your baby and toddler needs, you won't need any more fancy gadgets because you get how the sleep puzzle works. "I've already tried so many sleep programs" Ask yourself WHY they didn't work? Was it because they were asking you to just leave your baby or toddler for timed periods while they got more upset with the promise of 'self-settling'? Or was it just a cry-it-out approach dressed up as something like "controlled comforting" (to make it sound gentle ). I shared Andrea's words a few days ago, where she said she'd tried other programs without success until she dived into the Sound Sleeper. It was the gentle and gradual approach that won out for her and her toddler. So perhaps that's precisely what you need too! "I don't have the time to read through a billion pages of a sleep guide" The Sound Sleeper isn't a written PDF guide that your tired mind needs to try and consume. It's a course delivered by bite-sized lessons taught using slides and me voiceover, so all you need to do is sit back and listen. Pop it on cooking dinner, going for a walk, or in the car and listen on the go. I know life is busy, which is why I wanted to deliver it in a way that was easy for busy fams. Plus, the course is 3.5 hours from start to finish- you can literally listen to it in a day, and then go back to and re-listen to lessons whenever you need to. My DMs are ALWAYS open, so if you've got any hesitation that you want to nut out with me, then please pop me a DM so I can tell you if we're the right fit

03.01.2022 Want to know 4 of my hottest tips to get you through the festive season? After the year we've all had, hands up who's excited to spend some much needed time with family and friends () It’s your obligation to chill out, relax, eat too much food and have fun over the next few weeks.... But as a parent, you’ll know too well that parenting doesn’t take a break our kids still need to get enough sleep and some decent food so they’re happy and can enjoy themselves too! SO to help guide you through the festive season with some knowledge and guidance, here are four of my favourite episodes on @theearlyparentingpodcast to get you through the silly season: 1 Episode 24 I dive into my top tips on travel and sleep for your babies and toddlers! 2 In episode 25, you'll learn how to enjoy an alcoholic drink or two without needing to 'pump and dump' and waste that precious breastmilk! 3 You'll learn all about how diet can impact your toddler's behaviour in episode 31 4 And check out episode 48 if you're keen to learn how to balance having a routine AND a social life (because you can have both!) Podcast update! The Early Parenting Podcast will be taking a break after next weeks episode until the end of January! I'm already planning and recording some incredible episodes for 2021, and can't wait to bring them to you in 2021! What episodes would you love to see on The Early Parenting Podcast in 2021?

01.01.2022 Even when you’ve had a good night sleep, do you find yourself waking exhausted? Do you reach mid-morning and the only way to revive yourself is another coffee? (making it your 3rd before 11 am?!) When our body is lacking in nutrients, it impacts our hormones. When our hormones are out of whack, we feel crap! ... In my latest podcast, I had the chance to interview the amazing @melfinlay_nutritionist where we explore exactly how the foods we eat (or don't eat!) impact our health and wellbeing! If you want to learn: 1 The signs of nutritional deficiencies 2 How these deficiencies can 'show up' in how we feel 3 And what to do if you're worried you're lacking! Then listen to @theearlyparentingpodcast this week to have a listen of my latest guest interview! See more

01.01.2022 Has separation anxiety hit your household lately? Every family to some degree will notice their baby or toddler go through periods of separation anxiety, it's a normal part of early childhood development. BUTTTTT that being said, it doesn't make it any easier when you're right in the thick of it! ... My latest podcast episode on @theearlyparentingpodcast dives into how to manage separation anxiety! PLUS there's another two episodes on there talking all things separation anxiety. For a cheeky sneak peek, slide across! See more