The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast

So, to share a little about these awards, they are being held in London in May and they are being presented by Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York! And there are some incredible speakers at the event, including: Guest Speaker and Dr Tererai Trent who was named Oprah’s fave guest of all time. She is an author and along with Oprah helped to build primary schools and enhance education opportunities to cre...

Looking after babies and toddlers is EXHAUSTING! And it is definitely the way that we prioritize them (as we should) but we so often let our wellbeing drop to the bottom of the pile of things to do in our busy lives. Supporting our nutrition is one of the biggest areas which we as parents dont support ourselves. Yet, it is crucial that we do prioritize ourselves and eat well so we as mothers 1) ha...

Ellen is a qualified Naturopath, living on the Sunshine Coast in QLD and running an online clinic offering personalised support to women with hormonal issues and couples wanting to fall pregnant through 1 on 1 consultations and comprehensive online courses. Ellen's holistic approach to fertility has facilitated numerous success stories worldwide, helping couples who have faced multiple miscar...

This 5 min Express Episode is an awesome sleep AND nutrition tip! If your child is struggling to eat at dinner this tip will change that for you! So often parents complain to me about their little one's being fussy, going to bed without any dinner, being hungry when they wake up in the morning, or parents are actually wondering if their child is actually hungry overnight and that's why t...

In this 5 min Express Episode we talk about the number 1 element to introduce into your child's bedtime routine to ensure an awesome night's sleep for them and in turn you! This crucial element is from the 3rd Stage to my Holistic process of the 5 Stages to Successful Sleep which I work through with all my 1:1 and families within my membership-The Sleep Collective, and it is commonly ove...

In this 5 minute express nutrition and sleep tip ep, we explore the one food that you definitely want to incorporate into your bedtime routine or nap on the go with your older baby or toddler to help induce sleep. I share with you the neurotransmitters which that food induces to encourage sleep and how this will help overcome a stressed child at bedtime. Listen and incorporate this awesome tip tod...

This is Lisa's second time on the Podcast. This time we discuss all things food Allergies and Intolerances for children. -What is the prevalence of these in Australia for babies and toddlers? -What are the tests available for allergies and intolerances? -What are the symptoms we can look out? -What kind of Naturopathic treatment is available for these issues? -We address the biggest myths aro...

Wondering why your friend’s baby is sleeping and yours is not? Wondering why the download, sleep plan or approaches you have tried in the past didn’t give you more sleep?   Wondering why it wasn’t successful and you're still struggling with your child’s sleep?    This is because generic approaches don’t work ! All the individualized variables listed in this podcast episode need to be consider...

Bedtime with your toddler or baby can be one of the most, if not THE most stressful time in the day for parents. Children are tired from a busy day, from missing the last feed or having adequate dinner, high emotion from children at this time, little ones are looking for connection and sometimes we are just looking for quiet time after a hectic day of parenting and working. It is a hard time for p...

If you suspect your baby has reflux, colic or an allergy or has been given one of those diagnosis this episode is for YOU! If you feel that despite the professional advice you have been given, something is just not right with your baby, listen to this incredible episode created just for you.. Aine Homer is “ The Baby Reflux Lady!” Áine is the mum of two girls who between them had diagnoses of coli...

Stephanie Woodhouse is a physiotherapist based in Melbourne, Australia.  She completed her undergraduate study in 2010 and immediately started work in private practice. From there she went on to complete her Post Graduate Certificate and then Masters in Sports Physiotherapy. She has worked in various elite sports since 2013, many of which have taken her around the world traveling with Australian t...

Travelling with kids is HARD with a capital H! New environments, new climates, different sleeping spaces, weird foods, sitting for long periods…the list is endless!   This is one of the most common anxieties parents have while raising young children. How can they have an awesome trip AND get some sleep as well?  This bonus podcast episode gives you 3 key tips to a successful family holiday while s...

Once your little one transitions into their big bed it is a total game changer! For many families- for the worst! Once their children realise they can get out of their own beds it can cause sleepless nights for your child as well as confusion and exhaustion for parents. If all the elements that combine to get great age appropriate sleep aren't aligned, parents may experience plenty of disrupt...

This episode explores the two most common mistakes that parents make when it comes to their little one’s night waking. If you are experiencing night waking, this is a must listen episode to see if you are falling into the trap of making these mistakes.    During a recent Masterclass I held about the topic of Night Waking, I announced the launch of my program for mummas who are experiencing night w...

Kirby was spending hours at bedtime, overnight and at nap time doing EVERYTHING to get her son Henley to sleep. She and her partner were exhausted, frustrated, resentful and overwhelmed about the situation they were dealing with in terms of Henley’s sleep.  Like most families they were doing a dance of all different tactics in the hope of trying to get more sleep. The family was feeding many bottl...

Is your little one’s catnapping making you feel confused, anxious and frustrated? This is so common and understandable. After all, you have things to do! You need some downtime!  There are many reasons for catnapping and usually more than 1 is causing your little one to do short naps.  The Episode will cover what is considered “normal” when it comes to catnapping and when we can deem short naps as...

Kelly is a Qualified Naturopath from the south coast of NSW. She has a passion for treating infants through to teens and focuses all her further education around children’s health. Having previously worked as a nanny for 15years before becoming a Naturopath, Kelly saw the impact of what stress, poor diet, poor sleep, poor immunity can have on a child’s wellbeing and has devoted her practice to pro...

Sleep Consultants are many and varied in their approach. This podcast episode will break down some key areas to consider when choosing someone to work with.  Areas like Ethics, Flexibility, Experience and Package selection are just some of the elements to investigate when selecting a SC to help you with your sleep goals.  I talk about where I sit in terms of these categories in my work, how I see...

·         Trigger warning. Themes of baby loss including miscarriage, medical termination, stillbirth, grief and loss are discussed in length in this episode.  ·         Language warning . Annabel Bower is a mother of 5 children a Food stylist with her own business and most recently an Author.  Her book Miles Apart was written after Annabel’s 4th child Miles was stillborn. Having faced the isolati...

The 3-2 nap transition c an be fraught with overtiredness, confusion and often transitioning our babies before our little one’s are ready. Often parents jump the gun as like any stage in early development of our children we are excited to take the next step. But there can be pitfalls parents experience if they transition to 2 naps to early! This episode, will highlight the key indicators as to whe...

Dr Kathryn Johns, Pelvic Floor Osteopath gives us an incredibly informative and honest interview about pelvic floor conditions that are present both before and after birth. We learn how a pelvic floor Osteopath can help us with these conditions and how birth trauma, past injuries and our anatomy all contribute to pelvic floor health.  We delve into the philosophy of this specialisation and how the...

How can the timing and content of your child’s milk feeds and solids can help them sleep better?  For babies and toddlers, the relationship between milk feeds or solids and sleep is underestimated and misunderstood. Feeding and sleep work synergistically, aka together and each can be optimised by the other.  The podcast breaks down why they have this relationship, practical tips about where solids...

Starting childcare, family care or any type of care arrangement is daunting for you and your little one. Parents worry about many aspects of starting childcare and how they will sleep is probably the greatest concern we all have! This podcast ep is practical with a capital P as it takes you through the changes you may experience in terms of your child’s day and night sleep during this time, as wel...

If you want to stay on track with your little one’s sleep during this holiday period (or any holiday period!) and have as much relaxation as POSSIBLE during these times..this is a must listen bonus ep!    In this episode, I break down my Top 5 Tips to keep on track while still letting down your hair and having fun with family and friends. If we don’t prioritise our baby’s sleep we will be dealing...

Night waking is one of the most challenging aspects to being a parent of young children. When it is excessive or repeatedly occurring over a long period of time, it might be time to make a change. In this episode we discuss what is age appropriate when it comes to the amount of night wakes you may be experiencing with your baby or toddler? What are the causes of your child’s night waking? The epis...