Each week join Heidi, infant sleep coach, parenting expert and Mummy of 3, for an in depth dive into some of the most commonly asked questions within the early ...
In this episode, "Saying Yes to Play" hosted by Heidi, she explores the transformative power of play in children's lives. Heidi dives into what play really means—not just as a fun activity, but as a crucial means of creativity, problem-solving, and emotional growth for children. Heidi discusses the science behind play, explaining how it helps children build cognitive abilities, enhance social skills, and strengthen their emotional resilience. By allowing children the freedom to explore, imagine, and create, they can experience greater joy and curiosity, which directly contributes to their overall development.The podcast also explores the profound benefits of outdoor play, highlighting how time spent outside can nurture a child’s sense of adventure and wonder while improving their physical health. Heidi provides practical tips for parents on how to incorporate more playtime into their daily routines, focusing on the importance of slowing down and connecting with nature. This episode of the podcast is a collaboration with Microscooters, to celebrate the launch of their new 4 in 1 ride on trike to scooter... a versatile ride-on, trike, toddler scooter, and grown-up scooter. Each stage is carefully designed to match your child's developmental milestones, ensuring that this product will be a companion from their first steps to their first year at school and beyond.Scooters for Babies & Toddlers to 3 yrs old | Micro Scooters
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Eps 8: Why Can't I Put my Baby Down?
In this episode of Heidi's podcast, we explore the topic that so often comes up in those early months and that is "Why can't I put my baby down?"... The early newborn days are incredible but also extremely intense and full on, especially with so little postnatal support around these days. During this episode, Heidi covers the main reasons why you might struggle to be able to put your baby down and points you towards how you might be able to help them. For this weeks interview, we are joined by Vern from Carifit, a Daddy of two and a very successful business owner, Vern is king of baby wearing and gives us an insight into his experience as a father as well as a few baby wearing tips too. Find vern @carifit and https://www.getcarifit.com/ This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 7: Tricky Toddler Bedtimes
In this episode of the podcast, Heidi covers a topic that comes up a huge amount in Q&A's and that is the topic of toddler bedtimes! We all know that toddlers are unpredicatble in nature and can start to become really quite challenging, especially as they hit the 2+ age. Heidi takes you through some of the key ingredients of a smooth and easier toddler bedtime for you as a parent and looks at which areas to focus on. This episode will give you confidence and power to take on bedtimes that feel right for you and your family and work for your toddler. Towards the end of the episode, we are joined by Heidi's husband Rowan. As a daddy of three but also a husband to Heidi, Rowan gives his really quite honest take on parenting challenges, his sensory overwhelm at times and also how he deals with having a parenting coach as a wife! This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 6. Tackling Short Day Time Naps
In this episode, Heidi tackles the VERY BIG topic that is those very SHORT naps! So many clients and followers are looking to achieve longer naps for their baby and toddler, yet so often we are told that short naps are just biologically normal. With her extensive experience once again, Heidi is able to troubleshoot those little ones who are not able to nap for longer than 20, 30 or 40 minutes? Are short naps really just normal? What can you do about them? And most importantly, what causes them.... To conclude this episode, Heidi is joined by Will from Waterbabies, a content creator and Daddy to his four week old son. Will shares his story of early parenthood and how he has been supporting his wife during the life changing transition that comes with bringing a baby home in a very honest and refreshing way (find out more at @waterbabieswill on Instagram and @rddigital_uk. Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at 1:1 Consultations - Positively ParenthoodThis episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/
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Eps 5: Optimising Baby Sleep
Join Heidi as she delves into her number one favourite topic area that is...baby sleep! With tons of advice and support now available online for new parents when it comes to baby sleep, it can be hard to work out the wood from the trees. What ACTUALLY matters when it comes to your baby's sleep? Are there any obvious variables that perhaps aren't talked about very often? And if you were a sleep consultant with over 15 years experience (clue: Heidi is!), then what are the really big variables that you need to take into account to move towards longer naps, restful nights and less early waking for the whole family? Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at www.positivelyparenthood.com/1-1s This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/
Each week join Heidi, infant sleep coach, parenting expert and Mummy of 3, for an in depth dive into some of the most commonly asked questions within the early years. From colic and unsettled newborns, to tantruming toddlers refusing to go to bed - Heidi has over 20 years experience in caring for small children and has tons of useful experience and advice to share.
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