In this episode of Thriving Parenting, I explored effective communication strategies with toddlers, particularly around sleep times. Drawing insights from Simone Davies' Montessori approach and her toddler sleep ebook, she provides a deep dive into understanding toddler behavior and needs.

This episode's key topics include the necessity of movement and exploration for toddlers, the importance of consistent boundaries, and creating safe spaces for them to explore. The episode also covers the impact of parental emotional triggers, the importance of healthy communication, and how to foster independence in toddlers.

Practical tips are shared for managing bedtime routines, handling transitions, and encouraging toddler participation in family activities. By emphasising empathy, patience, and predictable routines, the episode aims to help parents support their toddlers' development and improve their own parenting experience.

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In this enlightening episode of the Thriving Parenting Podcast, I invited Steph Beers, a fellow motherhood coach, to explore the complex emotions that often accompany motherhood, particularly anger.

We dive deep into understanding anger as a secondary emotion, commonly masking feelings like hurt, guilt, and overwhelm. Through personal anecdotes, we discuss the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation in managing these intense feelings.

Steph shares practical strategies, including the benefits of shadow work, setting healthy boundaries, and involving self-care practices like exercise and seeking help. We also address common parenting challenges, such as balancing self-care with parenting responsibilities and overcoming societal expectations that contribute to mum guilt.

The episode highlights the critical role of communication and the positive impact of modeling emotional intelligence for children. We encouraged our Thriving Parents to adopt respectful parenting practices and to seek support when needed, ultimately aiming to create a more sustainable and joyous parenting experience.

About Steph Beers:

Steph lives in Darwin with her husband and 3 children. After a rocky road into motherhood, she landed in shadow work and motherhood coaching, helping other mums reclaim their identities as mums, cut the yelling, and heal their trauma so they can become the mother they always pictured themselves as.

Find out more about Steph’s work and her latest program Healing You 2.0 | 6-month program here:

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https://stephbeers.com.au/

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In this episode of Thriving Parenting, I discussed the importance of activity, bath time, nutrition, and sunlight in promoting better sleep for babies and toddlers. Each of the four key areas is explored in detail:

I explained the importance of physical activity for children of all ages, emphasising how it helps maintain a healthy weight, build strong bones and muscles, improve balance and coordination, enhance mental and emotional well-being, and reduce the risk of injuries. I provided age-specific activity recommendations and stressed that physical movement is crucial for raising core body temperature which aids sleep.

Bath time is highlighted as a powerful tool for promoting sleep due to its ability to raise and then lower the core body temperature, signaling the body that it’s time to sleep. I also mentioned the benefits of co-regulation during bath time, such as boosting immunity and gut health and increasing stress resilience. Using Epsom salts in baths is recommended for its magnesium content, which can further improve sleep quality.

The relationship between nutrition and sleep was discussed, with a focus on the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in key nutrients like magnesium and iron. I debunked the myth that food before one is just for fun and emphasises the importance of introducing solids at six months to meet the baby’s nutritional needs. Foods high in tryptophan and other sleep-promoting nutrients are recommended, with practical tips for integrating them into the child’s diet.

Lastly, in this episode, I highlighted the significance of sunlight exposure for resetting the circadian rhythm and boosting serotonin levels, which convert to melatonin, the sleep hormone. Practical suggestions are offered for parents to get outside and enjoy sunlight with their children, regardless of energy levels or weather conditions.

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