Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding

The hardest part about night weaning?  The BIG emotions!  In this episode, I break down:  The 2 types of toddler "mis"-behavior (what to do for each kind)  6 Big picture considerations for less-stress night weaning 4 steps to navigate night time tantrumss (and when to change course) My best "tip" for night weaning your toddler If you want to read this podcast as a blog - head o...

Ever wished you could decode the enigma of infant and toddler sleep? As your guide through this labyrinth, I’m excited to bring you my engaging conversation with Kim Hawley, an expert in holistic sleep coaching, lactation consulting, and peaceful parenting education – a rare combination indeed! Drawing on Kim’s years of experience, we delve into the winding path of sleep in a child’s early years,...

Engorgement, clogged ducts & mastitis are words all breastfeeding moms are familiar with. They can be scary & overwhelming, particularly at the beginning of your breastfeeding journey, but can pop up throughout the duration of time that you are breastfeeding - mainly when significant changes are happening in your life, including night weaning & complete weaning. To further complicate t...

Labour and deliver impact breastfeeding - and Beau Wilson is here to share all about it. Whether you are pregnant with your first, or planning for your third, this episode will leave you inspired & empowered. Learn about how you can set yourself up for success in both your birthing & breastfeeding, regardless of the external factors that you encounter - and how the power of your intuition...

Ever wondered why your little one wakes up frequently throughout the night, leaving you both exhausted? Could it be something more than just regular feeding needs? This episode illuminates how certain overlooked medical issues might be the hidden culprits affecting sleep patterns.  Learn about the unexpected connection between low iron levels, thyroid imbalances, and sleep disturbances. Discover h...

What happens when we start taking care of our bodies and minds during pregnancy and after childbirth? Kath Baquie, a women's physiotherapist and the founder of FitNest Mama, joins us to share her unique insights. In this enlightening conversation, we discuss the real post-birth challenges and how they can affect your breastfeeding journey.  Kath also shares some practical strategies for breas...

Ever felt drained, tired, and even resentful while going through the demanding process of breastfeeding and weaning your toddler? Join me as I sit down with Katie, a recent graduate of Own Your Breastfeeding Story, who courageously takes us through her night weaning journey. Katie’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring, especially considering she had recently moved to a new province and go...

Have you ever felt judged for your choices around breastfeeding? Are you looking for strategies to confidently navigate these pressures and judgments? We tackle these sensitive topics head-on, offering grounded ways to manage societal pressures surrounding extended breastfeeding. From your intimate relationships to healthcare professionals, we delve into the dynamics of this area that is often fra...

Does the word 'boundaries' make you flinch? Are you riddled with guilt about setting limits when it comes to breastfeeding your toddler? Release that guilt and hold your head high as this episode tackles the often-contentious subject of breastfeeding boundaries head-on.  In this episode you'll get:  A fresh take on boundaries and a (probably) new-to-you definition. Insight into how...

Teeth, and all the issues that come with them , seem to pop up alongside breastfeeding concerns throughout the breastfeeding journey. It's hard not to worry when these are things you hear day-to-day:  "You'll be ready to wean once they have teeth!" "You need to stop breastfeeding at night or you will rot their teeth" "They have teeth now, they are supposed to be...

Your tongue posture (or your child's!) could be sabotaging all of your attempts at making breastfeeding & weaning an enjoyable experience. Continuing last week's interview - Jenna and Jenny discuss the importance of orofacial myofunctional therapy for children and adults. In this partition of the interview, we go over various symptoms that may indicate the need for "tongue physi...

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of orofacial myofunctional therapy with our special guest, Jenny, a registered dental hygienist. Jenny shares her personal journey and how she discovered the transformative effects of this therapy. We explore the core principles of myofunctional therapy and how it can impact so many areas of your life (and your child's) including night waki...

Immune system support is something we think about when we're talking about breastfeeding newborns, but did you know that the immune support in your breastmilk increases when your child reaches toddlerhood? You might think that breastfeeding your toddler is a helpful way to comfort them when they are sick, but the reality is that even a few drops of your breastmilk is providing sooo much more...

You've decided you want to have a night away from your breastfeeding toddler - now how do you actually make it happen?! Expanding on the conversation from last week's episode, I dig a bit deeper in both how to prepare your child for the night away from you AND the importance of having realistic expectations about your night away. Be sure to shoot me a DM on Instagram and keep the convers...

"Is it even POSSIBLE to leave your breastfed toddler for an entire night?  And if it is...  do you have to wean?"  These are thoughts that go through your mind when you have an invitation show up in the mail for an out-of-town wedding.   And let's be real, sometimes you even fantasize about a king-size bed all to yourself and a night with ZERO interruptions! But then the guilt sinks...

"Sensory Overload", feeling ashamed of the condition of your house, constantly trying to "get organized" ... maybe it's just early motherhood, or maybe it's ADHD.  As an LC working with breastfeeding moms from pregnancy through to preschool (and beyond!), I have been a little shocked to see how frequently clients come to me who have ADHD, suspect they have ADHD, or ar...

FREE Instant Access Workshop: Steal my Essential Roadmap to Toddler Wean, Tandem Feed & Extended Breastfeed ( without feeling like a human fidget toy, or pushing your kiddo away.) Your toddler's boob addiction is actually a *GOOD* thing - AND there is a really good reason why it drives you nuts.  Your toddler is still waking frequently at night to breastfeed.  You can’t leave them with an...

Dr. Samantha Radford owns Evidence-based Mommy ( evidence-basedmommy.com ), where she combines science and wellness to help moms and kids thrive. She is a mom of 4 who has breastfed for nearly 10 years straight. She has been through the highs and lows of natural term breastfeeding, including nursing while pregnant, tandem feeding, nursing aversion, and more. In this episode we deep dive the bigges...

I sit down with veteran nursing mom and virtual lactation educator, Erin Harris, to talk about her personal breastfeeding journey, the struggles that extended breastfeeding moms face, and how we can navigate them while keeping the bond and ditching the burnout. Erin is a virtual lactation educator and creator of Nursing Mamas. She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communi...

"Mama, there's no milk"  Sweet little eyes looking up at you, frustrated after unlatching from your breast, the same one they have been nursing at for years.   You feel a sense of dread and grief wash over you.  Is this it?  Have you dried up?! In this episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding, I cover everything you have ever wanted to know about milk supply after the first ye...

Have you ever worried that boundaries around breastfeeding might be wrong or inappropriate?  It can feel like you are caught between 2 worlds:  One where sleep training is the norm, and breastfeeding beyond 6 or 12 months is said to be "more for the mom than the baby"  And another where "surrendering" to your child's needs is the ONLY way to parent, and refusing a feed for...

Introducing solid foods to your breastfed baby can feel like a really exciting (and somewhat scary) milestone.  But what happens when your 12 month old, 18 month old or 3 year old prefers breastfeeding to solid foods?  Google (and your pediatrician) can have conflicting advice that only serves to confuse and frustrate you.  Where do you turn?!  To Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding,  of course! ;...

After breastfeeding for months and years, independent play and sleep can sound like winning the lottery!  Hearing that you are creating "codependency" in your child, and worrying that you have stopped your child from learning other ways to calm themselves down can feel really scary.   But what is *really* happening?  Is it realistic to expect independence? Is your child breastfeeding act...

Claudine has been breastfeeding for 13 years and is currently breastfeeding her 4 year old. In this inspiring interview, she shares what it has been like to breastfeed for over a decade.   She share wise insights she has acquired over her breastfeeding journey and vulnerably speaks about an unexpected trauma that almost stopped her breastfeeding journey in its tracks. Claudine is a postpartum doul...

Holly and I talk about the power of connecting with your body during your breastfeeding journey to understand your health and fertility.   We discuss alternatives to hormonal birth control & how to feel empowered to conceive without weaning.  Holly is the owner of Rosebud Wellness, where she practices women's holistic health as a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Yoni Steam Therapist, Ar...