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25.01.2022 If you have a toddler or older child and have been having some difficulties with bedtime for a while you might have found yourself telling your little one to go to sleep. Pretty normal right? But for our children the concept of falling a sleep is very abstract. They just dont quite understand what actually happens in the process of falling asleep and in turn might start to develop insecurities around bedtime because they feel the expectation but dont know how to live up t...o it. This is very commonly communicated by our children in forms of protest and big feelings. We can help our children through this by doing a few things. Shift our language : Instead of asking them to go to sleep, try instead to encourage them to stay in bed and close their eyes. This can be further encouraged with role play and maybe even some rewards. Positive language around bedtime and sleep will help lay to ground positive feelings about it. See more
24.01.2022 Have you heard the term age appropriate awake times and wonder what it actually means? Basically it means that from when your baby is born until they no longer require a day sleep their little bodies have a sleep requirement during the day. Meaning that they cant stay awake for too long until they will need a certain amount of sleep otherwise they will get overtired. When babies and children get overtired it affects their hormone productions and throws out their internal bod...y clock and thats when we can get a child that is struggling to feed, eat solids, learn and generally displays feelings of irritation and discomfort. I have listed age appropriate example routines in my highlights for you to screen shot and use as you please. Now remember these are example routines and not strict schedules. Work it around your home and way of life and just keep an eye on how much sleep your child is getting through the day. Also always here to answer questions See more
23.01.2022 Have you watched my IGTV on bedtime struggles yet? Press the middle button on my profile page for my IGTV library.
23.01.2022 Let's chat all things sleep and learn how to flow better with our little one's natural sleep systems. During this webinar we will chat all things sleep and development from 3 months to 4 years. What affects our natural rhythm and how we can achieve better quality sleep for our children. There will also be an open Q and A at the end to allow for individualised advice for attendees.... Monday 9th November at noon 22AUD Book via link in bio PS. If you want to hear from a previous client what it looks like to approach sleep issues at home using my holistic approach jump on @it_takes_a_village_podcast and listen to my episode with Kallie from @slowly.salty xx
23.01.2022 As I am slowly reaching a few more people with this page, I thought it was time to introduce myself. This is me with my first born Ellida when she was 8 weeks old. She is now a beautiful 4.5 year old. I spent the fourth trimester keeping her close. If she wasn't on my boob I had her in the carrier. Days were slow and easy and I still treasure that time as the most special time in my life. I had just brought a little person in to the world and I had also just been reborn as a... mother myself. When Ellida was 5 months old I engaged a sleep therapist to teach me more about infant sleep as I knew nothing. And she rocked my world. With a simple and loving approach Jed and I were able to lay to ground some happy and healthy sleep habits that changed Ellida's and our lives. I am still so grateful that we made the decision to do so as I was also so much more equipped when my second daughter arrived earth side and it led me to where I am today. Here to help others. It sparked a passion in me. I wanted to learn more in depth about child development and sleep science so that I could help change lives just like that woman changed mine. See more
21.01.2022 We often have expectations of our children that are beyond what they can understand. Like for example wanting a toddler to stay in bed and fall asleep. Falling asleep is a typical example of something that is just a little bit too abstract for a toddler to understand. This is where a few minutes of role play each day to allow them to play out with you what will happen at bed time can be very effective. It will also create a safe space for them to communicate how they feel about it. It can be great for other situations like toilet training or taking the edge of new situations as well
21.01.2022 These past couple of months I have been deep into creating. Creating for you guys and hopefully many more. If I have to pinpoint one thing that has become abundantly clear to me after I started working with mums and bubs its that the loss of the village is still one of the biggest contributors to parental struggles. As we move forward we need to create something in its place. I believe this will need to be many things, community groups, access to support through the health c...are system, new belief systems and education around birth and post partum care, access to online resources and SO much more. I wish I could turn a page and it was all done but as I am just me I will start where I can. So I am creating an online space for parents, a member ship hub with a cheap as chips membership fee and filling it with pod casts from professionals and experts, concrete advice and tips, free online courses, downloadable PDFs, free one on one sessions, and everything else I can think of that I wish I had access to as a new and isolated mum. I am in a space where I cant work fast enough because I am so excited to bring this to you! But as with anything- one foot in front of the other. if anyone wants to reach out I love chatting to parents about their needs and wishes so dont hesitate to send me a DM See more
20.01.2022 THE NEWBORN INFORMATION PACK Perfect for parents to be or if you just had a little Bub. This package includes 1 week text support and lots of education and handy tips on: - Newborn sleep biology - Feeding ... - Settling - Cat napping and how to change it - Colic - Calming a fussy or crying baby + much more All for $35 AUD This one is to help you get through those first few weeks and lay to ground long-lasting, healthy sleep patterns for your new baby https://www.marterovik-babysleep.com/newborn-services
20.01.2022 Its time to have your say! As Ive mentioned I am in the process of building something amazing for all you parents out there which Ive been calling THE VILLAGE. In this space you will find resources and advice from professionals on all things wellness for pregnancy, baby, mama, papa and beyond along with relatable stories from parents. I am currently chatting, recording and scheduling episodes for the podcast which will be available as part of The Village and I want to kn...ow what you WANT TO KNOW. Where do you feel we lack in resources and support for parents? Where do we need to build? What questions are you sitting on as a new, expectant or seasoned parent? Tell me and I will do my best to seek out the right people to talk to and and record concrete advice on my podcast email, DM, reach out here or any of my other accounts. Look forward to hearing from you #ittakesavillage See more
20.01.2022 Perfectly imperfect There is no such thing as a perfect parent, a perfect life or a perfect childhood. Life is imperfect. It goes in ups and downs, ebbs and flows. Be there for your little one, be present and responsive. Believe it or not but its the most important thing you can do. Dont let the world of social media make you feel like there is a standard you need to fit to be a good enough parent. That you need to live under a label. The world seems to expect a lot from us parents these days so if youre feeling overwhelmed try to peel it back. Love, presence and responsiveness. Simple, free and powerful
19.01.2022 I am learning a lot about running a small business as I fumble my way through Instagram and the web but the biggest lesson I am learning is who I want to be for you. I dream of creating a safe space for parents where they can find accurate information and helpful tools to use in their journey as new parents. To empower mums and dads with a little extra knowledge so they can parent the way that is right for their family and feel armed with answers to why some things work and some things dont. I will start by setting up a monthly newsletter whereby I will provide you with articles, info and tools and my free resource library remains open and growing as well. Sign up by clicking the link to my website in the bio. M xx
19.01.2022 Did you know that I have a free resource library on my website? Its growing bit by bit and my dream is to team up with some likeminded women in nutrition, lactation consultancy and postpartum care so we can together create a space where new and seasoned mums and dads can access safe advice and support. The link to my website is in my bio.
18.01.2022 A parental pause is a beautiful and very effective tool. It is a simple concept of which we take a break before reacting. Take 3 deep breaths and go on to address the situation. It allows us to react in a more conscious manner and avoid being led by triggers that are there from perhaps our own childhood in which makes us auto-react in a way that doesnt align with the way we wish to parent. - from my toddler eBook
17.01.2022 Beautiful Milestone Cards with a difference I created these cards with sleep tips for each month on the back. These are printable and come in Dusty Pink, Charcoal and Olive all in the same download. Purchase once and print as many times as you like! Give them to all of your friends with new bubs or gift at a baby shower. Available on my website shop for 11.95 AUD all inclusive - link in bio
16.01.2022 Have you given @it_takes_a_village_podast a follow yet? This podcast is a series of interviews aimed to provide concrete and simple advice for new and seasoned parents. We will be talking all things pregnancy, baby, breastfeeding, solids, sleep, postpartum care and holistic wellness stay tuned
16.01.2022 GIVEAWAY I have teamed up with mama and oil goddess Luna from @aplantifulllife for a really exciting giveaway . .... we will be giving away 3 sets of my beautiful milestone cards with sleep tips on the back of each month up to 12 months . . PLUS a calming/sleep support essential oil roller blend by Luna to support your little ones sleep. . . so yes there will be 3 winners!! . . to enter head over to @aplantifulllife and follow instructions on the post. . . Open worldwide and winner will be announced on the 31st July @ Byron Bay, New South Wales
15.01.2022 Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become - Brooke Hampton via @eloeil
15.01.2022 For the last 3 months I have been giving birth to what currently feels like my third child. In the form of a podcast @it_takes_a_village_podcast and the connected online web space called The Village. In the last 6 years of matrescence, birth and motherhood I have grown in to who I am today and been led to what I honestly feel is my souls true path. Diving in to sleep study and becoming certified in this field wasn't the entirety of what I had to give, to serve. It felt like i...t brought me to the cusp of understanding what I was meant to be giving back. In a completely non-linear way my path has lead me to understand that what I am here to do is to connect people, bring services, education and guidance to you the parent and make it available for everyone. To serve by delving into this major question of "how are we going to move forward now that we don't have the village?". I can tell you from the bottom of my heart this podcast and its connected webspace comes from a deep place of love and urge to serve and bring people together. It is launching in September and I hope to see you there. See more
15.01.2022 Significant research tells us that the cornerstone of emotional health is the attachment between children and their parents. A connected child is one that feels safe, have a high sense of self esteem and well-being and feels secure to venture forth on their own within safe boundaries. But we are only human and some days are harder than others and it might feel like just keeping your children fed and alive is the only thing you can provide. So what can we do in times like th...ese keep this attachment and connection healthy? - Spend a few moments first thing in the morning and last thing before bed giving your child undivided attention, make eye contact and put technology away for a little while. - Hugs, tickles and play helps produce both love and happy- hormones so a few minutes a day can flip the whole day on its head. - Stop and listen. When we take a moment and get down on our childrens level and look them in the eye they feel heard. Remember that for them pretty much anything they have to say is the most important thing in the world Its amazing how spending a few moments each day connecting to our children helps make those hard days flow easier too. When children feel heard and seen its much more likely that they respect the boundaries we set as parents See more
14.01.2022 COMING IN SEPTEMBER! I am so excited about this space and sharing all the wonderful conversations I have had with people over the last few weeks and also all the resources available for you beautiful mamas and papas out there! https://www.marterovik-babysleep.com/post/the-village
12.01.2022 Sleep tip In the latter part of the fourth trimester our little ones start to develop the ability to produce their own sleep hormones This hormone is called melatonin and plays a big part in a healthy circadian rhythm. Offering a nice and dark place to sleep will be really helpful from now on as exposure to light makes it hard for their little bodies to produce this hormone. Their sleep systems are still so new and immature so laying to ground a good sleep environment from as early as 6 weeks can mean a world of difference if baby naps in a room make it nice and dark, if in a pram or carrier you can do this by safely blocking some of the light with a muslin wrap. Make sure baby is in a safe sleep environment and has plenty of airflow.
11.01.2022 I have just uploaded my third Ebook to the website. Sleep for 6 to 12 month olds. This one is part of the sleep and development series and is perfect if you dont have much time to research and investigate as its short and sweet (30 pages) of advice and tips around sleep and challenges in this age gap. It is $12.99 on my website but will be FREE with a membership to the Village when that opens
11.01.2022 What do I mean when I say that I work with a holistic approach? Working holistically means taking all aspects of the person and their circumstances in to consideration when looking for answers. So how does this transfer to my work and how can it help you when looking at your childs sleep? Sleep is a fundamental need, we simply have to sleep to thrive and survive. It is regulated by our Circadian Rhythm which is one of our naturally occurring biological systems and is set by food, light/dark cycles, sleep and social interaction. These factors are called zeitgibers and are very helpful tools in setting a healthy rhythm. I wrote an article on this last week that contains a really helpful list of things to look at if your little one is having issues with their sleep. You can read it by clicking the link in my bio.
10.01.2022 If you feel like you need a little bit of help to get on track with sleep but can’t afford to pay for someone to help I offer free consultations through @the_village_holistic_parenting link in bio Also keep your ear out for Tuesday’s episode of @it_takes_a_village_podcast where I chat to a previous client on how we approached the sleep issues they were experiencing
10.01.2022 Review time it makes me so happy to make parents and bubbas happy
09.01.2022 What is ancestral and intuitive wisdom? Its the knowing that the choices you are making are right for you because its coming from a deep sense of knowing in the gut. Its knowing and trusting who you are, your path and your choices because you are surrounded by those who are are part of you and who you are. Most of us no longer live in communities and villages where wisdom is passed down in generations and where we are held by each other. We have formed a society where we... have built walls between each other and many parents live far away from their own parents and other family. We rely heavily on google and the health and medical system to tell us what parenting choices to make and as a result there is much doubt and fear amongst parents. On the podcast we will talk about this in many forms and how we can work toward a more connected future. With community, resources and education readily available for parents PODCAST COMING SOON See more
09.01.2022 Why do we say that all sleep is connected? You might even have heard the phrase Sleep promotes sleep. Our bodies have a biological system called the circadian rhythm. Its responsible for a lot of things related to our well being, one of them being to prepare our bodies for sleep. Babies and young children have several sleep windows in a day where the body sends sleep signals and readies itself for rest. If we miss these sleep windows our babies get what we call over-tired ...meaning that by the time the next window comes around they will have a hard time falling asleep and sleep will most likely be of poor quality. However if we are able to meet these windows the circadian rhythm will be well balanced which in turn makes it easier to fall asleep and it will be of better quality. We can help our children with this simply by being aware of their age appropriate sleep requirements and help them meet them. See more
09.01.2022 Do you know how to calm your nervous system? Is this the first thing you think of doing when you, your baby, toddler or older child is upset or feeling stressed? I often talk about consciously calming yours and babys nervous system when baby is crying in those first precious few weeks but this is also a helpful skill to bring with us into everyday life as parents. It is completely normal to have feelings of stress and frustration as parents and especially if our children ar...e having big feelings as well. The first port of call in these situations should be to calm our nervous systems. Its important to know how to do this and it will model to our children how to cope with stressful situations too. It can also help with adrenal fatigue which many parents have these days from having to be constantly switched on. There are many ways of doing this but some simple tips ban be to take 8 deep breaths and count your breath on the inhale from 1 -4. Youd be surprised how much of a reset this provides. Sit down and have a warm cup of tea. Lay down and close your eyes. If you need to release anger let yourself do so. Scream into a pillow. Go for a run. If this is in relation to bedtime, dim the lights, include touch and skin to skin with your baby. A warm bath. Nurture and reset. A healthy nervous system is essential for our wellness and our wellness is essential for our childrens wellness See more
07.01.2022 I feel a STRONG urge to talk about SAFE SLEEP today after reading some heartbreaking news. What is safe sleep? The American Academy of Pediatrics have provided us with a really strong set of international guidelines. These are based on years and years of research and decreasing numbers of SIDS. These guidelines include sleeping your baby on their back for ALL sleeps, on a firm surface, no loose items in the cot, sleeping them in same room as you but not in the same bed for ...the first few months, no smoking around the baby or during pregnancy + more. If you have an infant please read. What causes SIDS? It is now believed after thousands of studies that this occurs when 3 factors overlap. 1. You have a vulnerable infant which is one with an immature cardiorespiratory or arousal system. This actually cant be screened for and it basically means that these babies dont have the same level of protective response to their airways being compromised. They grow out of it but we simply cant know if an infant is vulnerable or not. 2. Critical development period which is 0- 6 months. 3. Outside stressors like loose items in cot, tummy sleeping, smoking etc. If you have an infant and are not familiar with these guidelines please read them. If ANYONE tells you (paid advice or not) to break any of these guidelines please do not. Always listen to your gut and dont let anyone tell you to do anything that is not safe for your baby. The guidelines are not here to make you feel scared, they are here to make you feel safe. M See more
04.01.2022 You all know how much I swear by swaddling our newborns but I often talk to parents who find swaddling challenging because they simply can't find the right technique. I have therefore been looking for a product I can vouch for and recommend to all you beautiful newborn parents out there and I found it in this amazing Swaddle. Swipe to see ->Its called the BeSwaddle and has been made with so much love and care it has earnt 3 awards! It is made with a soft stretch bamboo knit and makes swaddling super easy. Its only $34.95 and you can purchase this directly from my web shop. Link in bio
04.01.2022 We launched The Village yesterday guys! Months of work finally available to you! We offer free sleep consults with a membership amongst so many other things! It’s packed full of holistic parenting resources so head over to @the_village_holistic_parenting and check it out our signature poddy @it_takes_a_village_podcast is also live and if you don’t want a membership you can check it out on Spotify
04.01.2022 I am here for free 15 minute consultations. Get in touch on DMs to book. Beautiful illustration by @elkaandokery
03.01.2022 What are the benefits of having a bedtime ritual with our babies? Children thrive on consistency and before we can pass on wisdom, learnings and comfort with our words we do so with our actions and our energy. I often speak to parents that feel anxious around bedtime because they know that it is going to be tricky or they might have a long night of settling and waking with the baby ahead of them. Parents of toddlers also report that they sometimes end up in conflict with the...ir little ones at bedtime and as a result feelings of insecurity and anxiety grows in both parent and child. Believe it or not but something as simple as a consistent bedtime ritual can help relieve anxiety and stress in both parent and child and is a really effective, gentle way of signalling to our children what they can expect around bedtime and help them learn what is coming next. Keep it short and consistent and involve things that help calm the nervous system like skin to skin, a warm bath and dim lights. It is a very nice way to connect with our children at the end of the day. Who knows it might even become your favourite part of the evening. See more
03.01.2022 A question I get often is how do I know when my baby is ready to drop from 2 to 1 nap a day? A few handy tips on this for you mamas and papas Signs your little one is ready for 1 nap a day: - Baby is around 15-18 months (some later but very few goes earlier) - Baby is sleeping through the night consistently. - Baby is taking longer and longer to fall asleep for the morning nap... - Baby is falling asleep easy for the morning nap but waking up shortly after. - Baby is sleeping for such a long time in the morning that they wont take their afternoon nap and as a result is very overtired at bedtime. - A good rule of thumb is that if baby has refused their morning nap for 7 days in a row then you can drop it. Baby might also shift between 2 and 1 nap for a little while which is ok too See more
03.01.2022 Mamma if I go to bed too late my tiredness sinks in to my heart and then it goes away. It goes down my leg and into my toes. I cant fall asleep when its in my toes. This was the words of my 4 year old when she went to bed late one night after visiting friends. I speak often about avoiding our children and babies becoming overtired. This is because when we reach a sleep window our bodies are accomodating for this by producing sleep hormones and lowering our temperature ...and if we miss this window we accidentally send our bodies mixed signals and as a result children find it really hard to fall asleep. Explained nicely by my daughter here To avoid this we need to look at how much sleep our little one need during the day and meeting their sleep windows as well as offer an appropriate bedtime x Beautiful illustration again by @elkaandokery See more
02.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what I mean when I say using a holistic approach or without using sleep training ? As human being we are whole and cyclical beings and we have a beautiful and intricate make up of systems that support our amazing bodies. When working with sleep and improving and fulfilling this fundamental need we have to look at everything that could possibly affect it. From nutrition to communication, connection and everything in between. I don’t use ‘methods’ bec...ause I believe we need to parent the way we were meant to parent and that looks different for everyone. My job is to educate, support and empower. If you want to improve some sleep issues you have been having with your little one join my 2 hour webinar on the 9th November. It’s only $22 and there will be time for individualised advice for attendees at the end link in bio See more