Positively Parenthood

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...

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 the...

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 t...

Join Heidi as she discusses a topic that has been a focus of her own motherhood journey in the last few years and has been of much interest to her social media followers too and that is the topic of mouth breathing... Find out what is meant by mouth breathing, the possible impact mouth breathing can have on health and well being and a discussion of the potential root causes of mouth breathing that can be worked on to help aid your baby or child's long term heath outcomes, including optimal na...

Join Heidi as she helps reassure you and give you all the confidence that "off routine" days are always a good idea! With another few weeks of summer to go at the very least, if you're off on holiday, hoping to head to friends for a BBQ or wondering about taking your baby out for dinner then this episode is for you! Heidi talks through how best to juggle naps when you don't have a pram napper, whether or not to keep your baby awake in the evenings if you go out, and also how to maximise sleep...

Join Heidi, founder of Positively Parenthood, parenting expert and sleep coach as she takes you through her top tips, advice and understanding of the science behind what exactly is going on with your toddler when they are having a tantrums! Tantrums are a somewhat rite of passage for most parents and their little ones, but this does not make it any easier! In fact so many parents often say that the toddler stage can be harder than the baby stage for this exact reason. Not knowing how to ...

Join Heidi, founder of Positively Parenthood, parenting expert and sleep coach as she delves into the most popular topic requested for her very first podcast back - early morning waking! If your baby or toddler is waking from 4 or 5am onwards and you are desperate for a few more hours sleep then listen up. Heidi runs through the most important variables that contribute to a little one waking early and gives ideas and advice on how best to counteract these early wakes. Not only that but H...