Just Chill Parenting Podcast

In this episode Rosey Davidson interviews Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine expert. They dive into key topics like the science behind sleep training, the use of magnesium and melatonin for children’s sleep, and how to manage nighttime wakings. Dr. Kansagra also shares insights on supporting neurodivergent children with sleep challenges and explores the future of pediatric sleep research. This is THE podcast to find out the truth about sleep training and the latest research. A must-listen for parents seeking expert evidence based advice on childhood sleep!

In this episode of the Just Chill Parenting Podcast, sleep consultant Rosey Davidson interviews Hannah Croft, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). They explore the challenges of breastfeeding, sharing Hannah’s journey to becoming an IBCLC and offering support for new parents navigating this often difficult experience.Rosey shares a personal story about breastfeeding her newborn in a café, touching on the emotions tied to breastfeeding in public. Together, they delve into the importance of colostrum, managing night feeds, and offer advice on how to transition when it's time to stop breastfeeding.This episode is filled with valuable information for parents at any stage of their breastfeeding journey.Connect with Hannah: Website: IBCLC feeding support - Hannah Croft IBCLC (hannahcroft-ibclc.co.uk)Instagram:Hannah Croft (@hannahcroftibclc) • Instagram photos and videosA must-listen for anyone seeking breastfeeding support!

In this episode of the Just Chill Parenting Podcast, host Rosey Davidson opens up about her personal journey to sobriety and how cutting out alcohol has positively impacted her sleep and overall well-being. She discusses the effects of alcohol on sleep cycles and shares why she decided to go alcohol-free, especially as a parent. With the festive season approaching, Rosey also offers practical tips on navigating social situations without the pressure to drink, while still enjoying the season.Rosey also talks about staying calm while making sleep changes with children. Rosey provides insight into how regulating the nervous system, staying aligned with a partner, and managing stress are key to supporting both parents and children during the sleep process. Whether listeners are interested in sobriety, improving their own sleep, or helping their kids settle better at night, this episode offers practical advice and thoughtful reflections on making empowered choices.Tune in to hear Rosey’s personal experience and expert tips on sleep, parenting, and maintaining peace of mind.

In this episode Rosey is joined by Kate Lancaster, also known as The Dairy Free Mum. Together, they explore key topics for parents dealing with dairy allergies. Kate shares her personal experiences and offers practical advice on recognising the common signs and symptoms of an allergy, as well as how to prepare for appointments with your doctor.Listeners will also learn about Kate’s favourite dairy-free ingredients and recipes, plus her expert tips for managing travel, days out, and dining at restaurants with dietary restrictions. The episode wraps up with a discussion on navigating the milk ladder and what parents need to know.For more from Kate Lancaster, you can find her on Instagram at Kate Lancaster (@thedairyfreemum) • Instagram photos and videos Check out her new book here

In this episode sleep consultant Rosey Davidson shares essential tips for navigating sleep when sickness hits the family. From maintaining bedtime boundaries and managing illness-related wake-ups to caring for a toddler while being unwell herself, Rosey offers practical advice to help parents handle disrupted routines during illness. She also shares a personal experience of emergency bed-sharing and explains how to support your child while still protecting their sleep habits.

In this episode, Rosey speaks to Mia Hoskins, a mum of two, who shares her personal experience of how sleep deprivation took a toll on her mental health and overall well-being. Mia opens up about the exhaustion and overwhelm she felt, and how life-changing Just Chill Baby Sleep online courses and 1:1 support were in helping her reclaim her and her family's sleep. They speak about the importance of finding a sleep routine that works for your family, without having to stay stuck indoors all day or closing the door on your baby and leaving them to it. Mia’s journey is a powerful reminder that better sleep is possible, and that parents can find balance without compromising their values or their baby's needs. Whether you're struggling with sleepless nights or just looking for a way to improve your family’s sleep, this conversation offers real insights and hope.Tune in to learn how Mia transformed her family’s sleep.  Head over to our page to check out our online courses and 1:1 calls: Home - Just chill baby sleepIf you would like to follow Mia on her own page : @managethemess_withmia

In this episode Rosey chats to Tessa, also known as @mentalhealth_midwife, for an open and heartfelt discussion about maternal mental health. They explore the emotional changes that come with pregnancy and the importance of seeking support.Rosey shares her personal experience with pregnancy after loss and how therapy became a crucial part of her healing process later on. Tessa provides invaluable insights into navigating the complex emotions during pregnancy and postpartum, and why speaking openly about mental health is so important. They discuss practical steps for seeking help, where to turn for support, and the importance of asking for what you need when feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're a parent, expecting, or simply interested in mental health during pregnancy, this episode offers compassionate advice and reassurance that you are not alone. You can find Tessa on Instagram at @mentalhealth_midwife. Tune in for an empowering and honest conversation.They also signpost resources for birth trauma support, including Illiyin Morrison Birth Trauma Specialist Midwife (@mixing.up.motherhood) who offers incredible guidance in this space. If you’ve experienced birth trauma or need further support, her work is a must-see.

In this episode, Rosey covers two important topics that often leave parents feeling overwhelmed: overtiredness and navigating the sleep industry. Is overtiredness as common as we’re led to believe? Rosey breaks down the myths and explain why what many parents consider "overtiredness" might actually be something else entirely. You'll learn how to focus on creating calm in your child’s evening routine, using connection and physical or sensory activities to help them reach a "regular tired" state.Next, we’ll take a closer look at the sleep industry. With so many sleep coaches and advice out there, how do you find the right support? I talk about why it’s important to look for evidence-based methods and to trust your instincts when it comes to your child’s sleep. Not every approach works for every family, and that's okay! This episode will help ease your worries about overtiredness and empower you to make informed choices when seeking support for your family’s sleep journey.

Navigating boundaries and routines with Katie In this episode, Rosey Davidson introduces Katie, the first sleep consultant to join her team. They talk about the realities of sleep when managing a newborn and growing family. The conversation covers essential tips for staying organised and finding flexibility in your routine.They discuss what to do when babies are unwell, the importance of addressing sleep boundaries with your partner, and how some parents tend to obsess over overtiredness in a way that can be unhelpful. If you’re wondering why routines matter and how to begin establishing them, or how to maintain boundaries around sleep, this episode is packed with practical advice. Perfect for new parents or those with toddlers, this chat will help guide you through the challenging yet rewarding early months and years.If you would like to work with Katie you can find our packages via the website:Click Here

In this special episode, Rosey sits down with her husband, Dan, to dive into the world of bedtime routines and the magic of her brand-new children's book, "It's Time for Bed." Tailored for busy parents, this conversation is packed with practical tips and warm, friendly advice to help make bedtime smoother and more enjoyable for both you and your little ones. Join us as Rosey shares insights on the importance of reading to children, how to instill healthy sleep habits, and the role of comforters in creating a cozy sleep environment. They also discuss the challenges of being the default parent at bedtime and how to build a routine that works for everyone. Plus, Rosey reads an exclusive extract from her book, offering a sneak peek into the soothing bedtime story that could become your child's new favourite.Whether you're struggling with sleep challenges or just looking to refine your bedtime routine, Rosey's top 5 sleep tips will give you the confidence to make bedtime a peaceful and rewarding experience for your family. The book is out on the 12th of September. Order your copy here:Its Time for Bed: A goodnight story to help little ones fall asleep

In this episode Rosey  dives deep into the world of sleep disturbances, exploring the often-confusing phenomena of night terrors, nightmares, sleepwalking, and sleep talking. Understanding these nighttime challenges can be daunting for parents, but Rosey breaks down the differences between each parasomnia, offering expert insights and practical tips to help your child (and you!) sleep more peacefully. Tune in to learn how to manage these nighttime events, recognise when to seek professional help, and create a calm and restful environment that supports healthy sleep patterns for your little ones. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for practical tips, information, support and a little bit of humour.  Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and discounts: ⁠⁠ Click here

In this episode Rosey interviews Dr. Adam Fox, a paediatric allergist. They discuss what causes allergies, touching on how genetics and the environment play a part. Adam shares insights on introducing potential allergens like peanuts and eggs early in a child’s diet to help reduce allergy risks. They talk about eating nuts during pregnancy, and the importance of managing eczema.Adam fills Rosey in on allergy testing and diagnosis, stressing the importance of getting it right for better management and avoiding unnecessary food restrictions. This episode is all about giving parents the know-how to handle their kids’ allergies for better sleep and happier families. Professor Adam Fox read Medicine and Neuroscience at Cambridge University before completing his clinical training at University College, London. After specialist training in Paediatric Allergy in 2006, he spent 9 years as clinical lead for Allergy (Adult & Paediatric) at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals, London – obtaining recognition as an International Centre of Excellence by both the World Allergy Organisation and GALEN (European Asthma & Allergy Network). After 3 years as Clinical Director for Specialist Ambulatory Medicine, he was appointed Deputy Medical Director for Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2018. Adam is a consultant Paediatric Allergist at Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Professor of Paediatric Allergy at King’s College London. He was the founding Director of the KCL Allergy Academy, a postgraduate educational programme, which was a finalist at the BMJ Awards in 2018. Adam chaired the UK Department of Health National Care Pathway for Food Allergy in Childhood and was a member of the National Institute of Healthcare and Clinical Excellence (NICE) clinical guideline development group for the assessment and diagnosis of food allergy in children. He previously chaired the Paediatric Committee of the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) and was elected as BSACI President, the first Paediatrician to hold this position, from October 2018 until 2021. He remains a trustee and Immediate Past President of BSACI and in July 2022 was appointed at Chair of the National Allergy Strategy Group. Adam was awarded ‘Paediatric Allergist of the Year’ from Allergy UK in 2007. His doctoral thesis on peanut allergy received the Raymond Horton Smith prize from Cambridge University in 2012 and he was included in The Times ‘Britain’s 100 Best Children’s Doctors’ (2012). Adam received the William Frankland Award for Outstanding contribution to Allergy from the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology in 2015 and a National Clinical Excellence award from the UK Department of Health in 2016 and 2020. He was also listed in the most recent ‘The Tatler Doctors List’ (2013) of the best 250 UK private medical consultants. In 2024, Adam became only the second person to receive the BSACI Fellows Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to clinical allergy. Adam’s private practice is Allergy London and he posts regularly about allergy related issues on Instagram ‘@DrAdamFox.’

In this episode  Rosey delves into the emotional rollercoaster of separation anxiety. Whether you’re a parent heading back to work, introducing a new caregiver, or simply trying to soothe your little one to sleep, understanding separation anxiety is key. Rosey breaks down what separation anxiety is, why it happens, and most importantly, offers top tips for managing it. Tune in to discover effective strategies for easing transitions, building trust with new caregivers, and creating a sleep-friendly environment that supports your child’s emotional well-being. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you and your child navigate this challenging phase with confidence and calm Find Rosey and the team below https://instagram.com/just_chill_mama/https://www.justchillbabysleep.co.uk/Rosey Davidson | LinkedIn

In this  episode, Rosey Davidson chats to Olivia Hinge, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), mother, and the author of The Judgement Free Guide to Feeding Your Baby: Boobs, Bottles, and All. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of starting and navigating your feeding journey with confidence and ease.Join us as Olivia shares her wisdom on preparing for your feeding journey, including tips and strategies to get ready before your baby arrives. She explains the importance of skin-to-skin contact and how this crucial step benefits both parent and baby. Learn all about pumping essentials—when, how, and why to pump—along with understanding cluster feeding and how to manage it effectively. Olivia also provides tandem feeding tips for successfully feeding more than one child and discusses combination feeding, balancing breastfeeding, and bottle feeding. She debunks myths about drugs and alcohol while breastfeeding, shedding light on the real impact on your baby. Additionally, Olivia offers advice on managing oversupply and what to do when you’re producing more milk than your baby needs. Finally, gain insights into storage capacity, understanding your body’s milk storage capacity, and how it affects feeding.Additionally, Olivia gives us an exclusive look into her new book, providing a comprehensive, judgement-free guide to all things baby feeding. Order it here:A Judgement-Free Guide to Feeding Your Baby: Boob, bottle and all: Amazon.co.uk: Hinge, Olivia: 9781399731904: BooksWhether you’re expecting your first baby or adding another to your family, this episode is packed with practical advice and expert tips to help you on your feeding journey. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and the support you need to feed your baby with confidence.Find Olivia on Instagram here:Olivia Hinge (@olivia_lactation_consultant) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode Rosey has  an intimate conversation with Zoe Blaskey on the transformative journey of motherhood. They dive deep into the new identity that comes with becoming a mother and the challenges of not comparing yourself to others. Zoe shares her personal experiences and insights on finding yourself amidst the chaos and expectations of bounce-back culture.They explore the true meaning of self-care and address the often unspoken topic of struggling to bond with your baby. Zoe also opens up about her life-changing decision to stop drinking alcohol and how it profoundly impacted her journey as a mother.Tune in for an honest, heartfelt discussion filled with practical advice and encouragement for every parent navigating their unique path. Whether you're a new mother or well into your parenting journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives on embracing your true self and thriving in motherhood. Order Zoe's new book here:https://amzn.eu/d/02iiL2uC Zoe Blaskey is a mum of two, qualified transformational coach and Founder of Motherkind. Zoe is on a mission to help mothers shift from guilt, exhaustion and comparison to confidence and calm - despite all the pressure and judgement of the modern world. Zoe hosts the critically acclaimed Motherkind podcast which is one of the UK's top family podcasts with 5 million downloads and was recently named a "top 10 podcast" by Apple

n this episode, Rosey is joined by parenting coach Natalie Costa to explore the complexities of childhood emotions and social challenges. Together, they delve into strategies for navigating big feelings, helping children manage tricky friendships, and addressing the sensitive issue of bullying. They also discuss the impact of smartphones on children's well-being and provide practical tips for a smooth transition into starting school. Natalie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in guiding parents through the ups and downs of raising resilient and emotionally intelligent children. Whether you're a new parent or have older kids, this episode is packed with practical advice and thoughtful reflections to help you support your child's emotional and social growth NATALIE COSTA is an award winning coach, speaker, author and founder of Power Thoughts - a coaching service designed to give children ‘power’ over their own thoughts! Through her private practice and workshops, Natalie has helped over 40,000 children worldwide discover the tools to help them feel calmer, happier and more empowered!  With a background in psychology and having spent 12 years within the educational sector as well as becoming an accredited Performance Coach, Power Thoughts was born - which blends her past experience and deep understanding of children and their needs, now providing them with the tools to cope and thrive in the modern world.  Natalie has been featured in the national press and TV, such as Stella Magazine, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and is one Super Tutors for BBC Bitesize. She is also the co-author of three activity books for children, ‘Know your feelings,’ ‘Find your Power,’ and ‘Stretch your Confidence!’  Her intention is to always be focused on helping one child at a time, to be as happy as they can be. 

In this episode, sleep expert Rosey delves into the world of swaddling babies. She discusses the pros and cons of swaddling, and offers insights and strategies drawn from both research and personal experience. Tune in to learn more about this common practice and how to make informed decisions for your baby's sleep and well-being.

Join Rosey and dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine in this episode where they delve into the topic of healthy living for the whole family.Rosey and Nichola uncover the truth about ultra-processed foods  - are they really as harmful as they seem? What about when we are breastfeeding? Is oat milk that bad? Should we rely on BMI and calorie counting? How can you make eating as a family easy and enjoyable? Tune in for answers to these questions, practical tips, and a friendly conversation that makes complex topics simple and actionable. Whether you're a parent, a health enthusiast, or just curious about improving your family's well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss! Order Nichola's new book Click Here Nichola is a Specialist Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of clinical experience working for the NHS as well as privately. Nichola has a 1st class BSc honours in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics from Leeds, an MSc in Health Science and she is a published author in the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics. Nichola has also obtained a diploma in Diabetes Management in Primary Care as well as certificate in Personal Training, with pre and postnatal specialism. Nichola has recently written ʼHow Not to Eat Ultra-Processedʼ which will be published in July by Penguin Random House and she frequently features on live as well as pre-recorded T.V. Online, Nichola is a well-known nutrition, health and fitness influencer as well as award winning (verified) food blogger (@nicsnutrition), and also mummy blogger (@mummynutrition), posting a variety of health and lifestyle content to over 100,000 followers across her social media platforms.  Nichola is a regular speaker at events, has worked with some of the biggest brands in the food industry and is frequently asked to provide quotes and articles to tabloids, magazines and health websites. Nichola passionately believes that all foods should be eaten in moderation as part of a healthy, balanced diet and that variety is the spice of life. A trusted voice in the health space, Nichola advocates that there is no such thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods and that a healthy lifestyle and delicious ingredients are to be celebrated above fad diets. As a health professional and self-confessed foodie, Nichola firmly adheres to the 80/20 rule, where as long as you are eating healthy and nutrient dense foods 80% of the time, it’s okay to indulge in what you fancy 20% of the time.

This is a special Q&A episode where we dive into your questions. In this episode Rosey covers a wide range of topics. Here’s a little of what you can expect: Audiobook Boxes for Kids: Are they a good idea to help children fall asleep? We'll explore the benefits and potential drawbacks of using audiobooks as a bedtime aid. A real life sleep challenge: If your 17-month-old wakes up at 5 am, naps at 10 am for one hour, and goes to bed at 6 pm, Rosey discusses what she would do. Newborn Tips: Essential advice for new parents, including whether 7 weeks is too early to start a routine and how to create a sleep-friendly environment for your newborn. Night Wakings: Understanding why a 22-month-old might suddenly sit up crying in the night and what steps you can take to comfort and reassure them. Swaddling: Should you swaddle your baby for daytime naps and nighttime, or just at night? Newborn Sleep Patterns: Addressing the challenge of a newborn who is awake and feeding all night but sleeps all day. Tips for gradually adjusting their sleep schedule. Toddler Tantrums: Dealing with toddler tantrums can be tough, but do they get better? Dummy Dependency: What if your 2.5-year-old relies heavily on their dummy? Teeth Grinding: What to do if your 5-year-old grinds their teeth badly in their sleep? Rosey also makes a shock confession! Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for practical tips, information, support and a little bit of humour.  Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and discounts: ⁠⁠ Click here

Join Rosey Davidson and Ruth, a women's PT and coach, as they tackle the complexities of women's wellness. Ruth shares post-pregnancy exercise strategies and practical tips for busy mums. Discover the importance of strength training and debunked fitness myths. Listen to Ruth's tips on maintaining a healthy mindset around food and exercise. Find ruth @ruth_esgfitness