Restful Parenting - All Things Sleep and Parenting
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Restful Parenting - All Things Sleep and Parenting Nov 13, 2019
E.113 Creating Strong Family Values - an interview with the Hashey's.
Join us as we interview Mell from the Strong Family Co all about their 7 Elements of the Strong Family Path. We zone into a couple of the 7 elements with Mell and can't wait for you to listen and hear all about them!
Joe & Mell have been married for 16 years and are raising 3 boys, ages 5, 11 and 13. Joe was a teacher turned entrepreneur who realized he was spending more time on his work than on his family life. Mell was a social worker turned stay at home mom. In 2020, they decided to move 2000 miles from home to a place better aligned with their family values in order to refocus on the most important organization in their lives: family!
It was an inspiring conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Be sure to follow Mell and Joe on all of their social media
As always join Elisa and Pam in the FB group for Q&A's and support.
Until next time,
Restful Parenting:)
E.112 Supporting Perinatal Loss with Andréanne Charbonneau
Join Elisa and Pam as they chat with Andréanne Charbonneau about supporting a friend, family, loved one through perinatal loss. It can be really hard to know what to say or how to help. We hope you are able to take the information Andréanne discusses with us and share with those in your circle. Please reach out to us or Andréanne with additional questions or for support.
To reach out or to follow Andréanne;
Email: acharbonneau.sadp@gmail.com
Facebook page: Andréanne Charbonneau: SADP – PBSS https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088603777740
Website: Coming soon!
To touch base with Pam or Elisa
Pam and Elisa: info@restfulparenting.com
As always, thank you for listening!
E.111 PT: 2 Triggered by your Child? What to do When Parenting Sets Us Off.
Part 2 is here! In part 1 we chatted about the window of tolerance and when we are feeling triggered when parenting, now in part 2 we are chatting through what we can do to help ourselves come back into our window.
Self regulation can be tough for all of us, especially when parenting. Join us in this super informative episode to learn about all the windows and how to get back on track when you find yourself slipping.
As always, we'd love to see you in the FB group for our Q&A's and more tips and strategies for our day to day parenting!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting/
The Polyvagal Theory (Window of Tolerance)
https://themovementparadigm.com/how-to-map-your-own-nervous-sytem-the-polyvagal-theory/?fbclid=IwAR2fdnWEH-NdpbQYQBelc18xHVU9s7LYYmbgQtrIppx-ercND9EVy7yz1VI
Pam and Elisa
E.110 PT: 1 Triggered by your Child? What to do When Parenting Sets Us Off.
Another exciting episode with our friend Jennifer Taun chatting in this Part 1 of 2 all about when we are feeling 'triggered' when parenting. When our children are having a rough go and we leave our 'window of tolerance' where do we go? How do we recognize it and how do we come back into our window.
Self regulation can be tough for all of us, especially when parenting. Join us in this super informative episode to learn about all the windows, where you identify and be sure to join us next week for some great tips to help us get back on track when we do go off.
As always, we'd love to see you in the FB group for our Q&A's and more tips and strategies for our day to day parenting!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting/
The Polyvagal Theory (Window of Tolerance)
https://themovementparadigm.com/how-to-map-your-own-nervous-sytem-the-polyvagal-theory/?fbclid=IwAR2fdnWEH-NdpbQYQBelc18xHVU9s7LYYmbgQtrIppx-ercND9EVy7yz1VI
Thanks for joining us,
Elisa and Pam
E.109 Is it Too Late to Work on Sleep? NEVER!!
Have you been thinking about working on your child's sleep but feel like it is too late? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed because you feel like working on sleep when your child is a little older than a baby will be impossible?
In this episode, we talk all about how it is never too late to work on sleep. We also give you some tips on some things that you can do to get started.
Podcast episodes we tagged in this podcast:
Talk time before bed:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6ZycHlIcDAb
Fears and Anxieties:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/7qd2yXLcDAb
We would love to work with you! Reach out at info@restfulparenting.com or www.restfulparenting.com to chat with us and if you have any questions! You can book a FREE 15 minute call here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/schedule.php
***Our Sleep and Parenting programs may be covered under your benefits if you have benefits for Social Worker and are in Ontario!!*** Reach out for a quote.
E.108 How our Children's Moods can Affect Us and What We Can Do
E.107 Creating Flexibility with your Child's Sleep
Or perhaps you have anxiety about throwing them off of their schedule because you have worked so hard on establishing healthy sleep and don't want to go back to the beginning!
One of the reasons why we work on sleep is so that we CAN enjoy some of life's fun moments. Going on a day trip. going to a cottage, going to birthday parties, playdates and more.
At the beginning of this off track sleep, your little one may not be flexible to the changes and it may not go well. Pam and I want to share how we can build that flexibility in our children.
Other helpful podcast episodes that can also help with this topic:
E26. Travelling and sleep anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E26--Travelling-and-sleep-e97pnh
E.87 Leaving the house with baby! anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/
If you want to work on sleep and get the support to help your little learn independent sleep skills, we can help! Reach out to us at info@restfulparenting.com and we can set up a FREE 15 minute consultation.
*Our programs may be covered under benefits through Social Worker
E. 106 Parenting Through Values vs Fears
Join Elisa and Pam with special guest Jennifer Taun RSW, MSW for this week's episode on parenting through our values vs through fears. What guides our parenting? Are we managing situations the way we want to be with our children? Are we parenting and reacting out of fear of what this behaviour may bring in the future?
Parenting out of fear can sometimes trigger us and create a situation where we over react. It happens.. but what can we do so it doesn't happen as often, how do come back from with our children? Most importantly, how do we parent in the present through our values and what we want to extend to our children vs through fear of the future and the what if's?
As always, we'd love to see you in the FB group for our Q&A's and more tips and strategies for our day to day parenting!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting/
Thanks for joining us,
Elisa and Pam
E. 105 Creating a Special Place for Anxiety
Helping our children through anxious times, regardless if it's school, sleep, travel etc... that's causing their big feelings, this little strategy can be a great tool!
Join Pam and Elisa as they chat through what you can do to help your child calm themselves by finding their 'calm space' in their own head.
Be sure to join the FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting/
And follow us on all social media for more great tips!
Thanks for joining us!
Elisa and Pam
E.104 Cat Naps in Between Scheduled Naps
E. 103 Is Anger Always a Bad Thing?
Jenn has been an instrumental part of our team and we know you'll love what she has to say about this topic as much as we did. Parenting is hard and anger is a natural human emotion. Yes we may strive for being the most patient parent and always be open to listening and being present but sometimes, it just doesn't happen. What happens then when we lose our cool or flip our lids?
Have a listen and join our FB group to keep the conversation going! And be sure to stay tuned as we have some great upcoming topics with Jenn!
To find out more about Jenn and her services visit her website and of course if you need any sleep and parenting support, reach out to Elisa and Pam for your free 15 minute consultation and let's get started!
Thanks for listening!
Pam, Elisa and Jenn
E.102 Night Lights!
One of the questions that we receive often is about whether using a night light with your baby or child is okay when working on sleep. We talk all about it in the episode as well as offer some guidelines if you choose to use a nightlight! If your toddler or older child is having fears, we have a podcast for you here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AuPqVqJJXub
We also offer one on one support to help you give your little one the tools to work through their fears and overcome them!
Reach out to us at info@restfulparenting.com to book a FREE 15 minute call with us!
E. 101 Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling - with France Tailleur, Conscious Parenting Coach
Join us on this week's episode where we speak with France Tailleur, Conscious Parenting Coach and mom. In this episode, we discuss some strategies that you can use to get your children to listen without yelling! We will give you a hint, it all starts with us. Listen to the episode to find out some of the strategies that France talks about so that you can start making changes today!
France Tailleur is a mom & Certified Conscious Parenting Coach
She has an innate gift at finding unconventional & practical solutions to parenting challenges that arise.
She uses her 20 years of experience with children, combined with her unique training as a Certified Conscious Parenting coach, Human Design Facilitator & inner child healing.
She guides & challenges you to raise your parenting standards, challenges everything that takes away your freedom, to raise your standards for how your child experiences their childhood & how you reparent yourself, while you are parenting your child.
You will soon begin to understand yourself and your child at a really deep (core, authentic) level, live a life that blows your mind & create an environment that both you & your child can thrive in.
France is also a #1 Amazon Best selling author with her Journal Sparkle Time. Link here: Sparkle Time: The Connected Parent/Child Journal: Tailleur, France: 9781989716182: Books - Amazon.ca
She is also the host of the Motherhood Unshackled Podcast.
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E.100 Do I have to Teach Independent Sleep for Childcare?
One of the biggest questions that we get when it comes to the transition into childcare is...Do I have to Sleep Coach before my baby begins?
This can cause a lot of extra stress and anxiety for parents if they do not want to do this. Having an open discussion with your childcare provider is the first step to find out what they suggest and what they will be doing in care to teach independent sleep. (Which methods they will use.) You can then decide if you would like to help your child learn this skill beforehand. In this podcast, we chat about your options and some of our experiences in the childcare field.
If you are ready for sleep coaching and don't want to tackle it on your own, we are here! We have a few different programs to help you teach this skill with confidence and consistency. You need to find a method that you are most comfortable and that is exactly what we help with!
**Restful Parenting has partnered with Jenn Taun of North Bay Counseling Services so we are pleased to bring a whole new level to our holistic approach. As an added bonus to this partnership, for those in Ontario, our services may now be covered under your benefits through social worker.**
https://restfulparenting.com/sleep-and-parenting-packages
Join our Facebook community for more free tips! Restful Parenting's all Things Sleep and Parenting | Facebook
Book your FREE 15 minute call here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Some other helpful podcast episodes:
Breaking the Feed to Sleep Association
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0TXi3wCkYsb
Sleep Coaching Methods:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/t7Fptn7DWsb
E.99 5 Tips for Starting Childcare-Helping to ease the transition into care
In this episode, Pam and Elisa chat through their biggest tips to help your little one adjust to childcare. This can be a very big and anxiety provoking transition for the whole family so knowing what steps you can take to make it easier is very helpful.
- What is a good integration schedule?
- How do we do the drop offs to ensure that they are smooth?
- What can we do if our child cries during drop offs?
These are some of the topics that we cover in this podcast.
Here are some other episodes that are helpful:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aDP6uPsCWsb
You do not need to fully wean to begin childcare but if you would like to wean, here is a podcast with a step by step:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GVHf1TsCWsb
**Restful Parenting has partnered with Jenn Taun of North Bay Counseling Services so we are pleased to bring a whole new level to our holistic approach. As an added bonus to this partnership, for those in Ontario, our services may now be covered under your benefits through social worker.**
Join our Facebook community for more free tips! Restful Parenting's all Things Sleep and Parenting | Facebook
Book your FREE 15 minute call here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
E. 98 Parenting & Partnering Differently From Your Past: Interview with Dr Lynyetta Willis
Join Pam and Elisa on this week's episode of the All Things Sleep and Parenting Podcast where we have a special guest Dr. Lynyetta Willis. We had such a great conversation with Dr Willis about how we parent based on the way we were parented. The information Dr Lynyetta shares about inter-generational drama makes this an episode all parents should hear.
A little more about Dr. Willis
Dr. Lynyetta Willis, psychologist, family empowerment coach, speaker, and award-winning author - helps frustrated families break free from Stable Misery® and unhelpful parenting and partnership patterns, so they can create more harmony at home.
Over 20 years of journeying with countless clients led her to design the research-supported Elemental Living® Model and P.A.T.H.S. Relationship Framework. These powerful tools help parents and partners improve communication, minimize overreactions, and transform intergenerational trauma.
Dr. Willis’ Harmony in the Home Couples Program and Triggered to Transformed® Group Parenting Program have received rave reviews from couples and parents across the globe in South Africa, Israel, New Zealand, and Australia.
A sought after speaker, media contributor, and author, Dr. Willis’s multi-award winning book, My Forgotten Self: A Story about a Girl, a Powerful Encounter, and a Universal Message, received high acclaim from individuals such as Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent and “Oprah’s Parenting Expert”; Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, author and spiritual leader of Agape International Truth Center; and Michal Berg, President and CEO of Spirituality for Kids International, Inc.
Dr. Willis lives in Georgia with her husband and their two children.
Here is where you can find her:
List of helpful resources:
Stable Misery Free Roadmap - www.healingstablemisery.com
Quiz! What’s Your Parenting Trigger Score - www.mytriggerscore.com
Social Media Links:
https://www.drlwillis.com (website)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1DFzgVPbHED4O47clhYdg
https://www.instagram.com/drlwillis/
E. 97 Baby sleeping on their stomach and the rolling in their sleep milestone
Has your baby recently learned how to roll onto their stomach while they sleep? This can bring much anxiety to a lot of parents. Is it safe? Do I need to go back and roll them over again? These are some questions we answer in this podcast.
Along with this new developmental milestone may come a baby who is rolling onto their stomach and waking up crying because they get stuck. We also go over how you can help them through this phase, help them feel confident with rolling while not creating new expectations for them.
**Restful Parenting has partnered with Jenn Taun of North Bay Counseling Services so we are pleased to bring a whole new level to our holistic approach. As an added bonus to this partnership, for those in Ontario, our services may now be covered under your benefits through social worker.**
Join our Facebook community for more free tips! Restful Parenting's all Things Sleep and Parenting | Facebook
Book your FREE 15 minute call here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
E.96 Thunderstorms and conquering fears of storms
In this episode, we talk all about how to help your child through their fear of thunderstorms so that we can take some of that anxiety away from them when the clouds get dark.
Need extra guidance and support on anything sleep or parenting? Pam and I are here to help you with our one on one support.
Book a FREE 15 minute call with us today! restfulparenting.as.me/
**Our Sleep and Parenting Programs may be covered under benefits for Social Worker** Ask us more! info@restfulparenting.com
Join us in our Facebook community Restful Parenting's all Things Sleep and Parenting | Facebook
E. 95 The Importance of Unsupervised Outdoor Play with Allana Robinson
Join Restful Parenting this week for a very special episode with Parenting Coach Allana Robinson where we discuss the The Role Of Outdoor Play In Development And Why It Needs To Be Without Parents. With the weather warming up and summer being as beautiful as ever, this is a perfect time for parents to learn straight from a parenting expert about unsupervised outdoor play, why it is important and how you can incorporate this into your lives to improve your child's play!
About Allana:
Allana Robinson is Parenting Coach and CEO of Uncommon Sense Parenting, as well as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, Mom of two, and military wife. Allana supports parents of toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners in understanding WHY their children are misbehaving and how to fix it without yelling, shaming, or time-outs. Her mission is to empower parents as the expert on their own child and create an inclusive world full of calm, competent, confident kids.
If you would like to reach out to Allana (which we highly suggest you do!) Here is her information:
FB: facebook.com/groups/parentingposse
Insta: Instagram.com/parentingposse
Web: allanarobinson.com
Free class: allanarobinson.com/freeclass
E.94 The Most Exciting Announcement EVER!!
Join Elisa and Pam as they introduce a special guest and announce their biggest, most exciting news ever!
Keep scrolling if you can't wait to listen and needs details now:)
Restful Parenting has PARTNERED with Jennifer Taun MSW RSW of North Bay Counseling Services and we are beyond excited to announce that we are bringing our holistic approach to even more families to help with all things sleep and parenting!
This partnership means:
- Sleep, Parenting or Sleep and Parenting Packages with support of 2 weeks, 3 or 6 months!
- In home (Ottawa and North Bay) and virtual support across Ontario
- Extra support if needed with Jennifer Taun MSW RSW and associates
- Team approach and shared knowledge to be able to offer the best fit for your family
- Packages now may be covered under work insurance - in Ontario under Social Worker
This is huge and being able to help so many more families is thrilling!
Questions? Send us an email, we love chatting - info@restfulparenting.com
More information about our special packages and programs here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WVJIwhsXNA622ImHNKc8NHLvW8X_MoeNBSWLzVFNREQ/edit?usp=sharing
No better time than now to start on your journey of healthy sleep and confident parenting!
Ready to book your FREE 15 minute phone call? Click here to find a day and time that works for you:)
Until next time,
Pam and Elisa
E.93 Unswaddling-When and How?
Last episode, we spoke all about swaddling. How to, as well as our favourite products. This week, we are chatting about unswaddling! Pam and Elisa discuss when to stop swaddling as well as how you can go about helping your little one through this big transition.
Join us in our FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Connect with Elisa and Pam - info@restfulparenting.com
Book your free 15 minute consultation here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
The links below are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain our own.
Zen One Classic: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1496145&u=3150751&m=71051&urllink=&afftrack=
Zen Sleep sack: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1828678&u=3150751&m=71051&urllink=&afftrack=
Helpful Podcast Episodes:
Sleep Coaching Methods: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-86-Sleep-Coaching-Methods-Explained-e1dnq6p
Development and Sleep: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E23--Does-development-affect-sleep---rolling--crawling--standing-e8vqk9
Short Naps: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E4--Short-Naps---Why-and-how-to-fix-them-e4e7br
Thanks for taking the time to hang out with us!
Chat soon,
Pam and Elisa
E. 92 Swaddling-To Swaddle or not to Swaddle?
When it comes to whether or not you should swaddle your baby, that is a personal choice that can be overwhelming to make with all of the information out there!
Pam and Elisa chat through some of their best tips and strategies on making swaddling an effective solution for some babies when it comes to sleep and fussiness.
Join us in our FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Connect with Elisa and Pam - info@restfulparenting.com
Book your free 15 minute consultation here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
The links below are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain our own.
Zen One Classic: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1496145&u=3150751&m=71051&urllink=&afftrack=
Zen Swaddle Classic: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1319559&u=3150751&m=71051&urllink=&afftrack=
Thanks for taking the time to hang out with us!
Chat soon,
Pam and Elisa
E.91 Clinging when being put to bed-huge tip!
Do you have a little one who holds on for dear life when you go to lower them into bed to go to sleep? Babies and toddlers tend to go through phases where they may have previously been going into bed just fine and now all of a sudden, they are clinging on when you lower them into bed. How can you handle this without creating new expectations for them? How can you ensure that this phase is short and not long lived? We go through a very important tip to help your little one come through this as quickly as possible in this podcast so you are going to want to have a listen! Even if you are not there yet, save this for when you get there so that you know what you can do to make sure it does not last longer than it needs to.
Join us in the FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
or book your FREE 15 minute phone call here https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Some extra resources
Sleep Coaching methods explained:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-86-Sleep-Coaching-Methods-Explained-e1dnq6p
Feeding to Sleep episode:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E61--Feeding-to-Sleep--How-to-break-the-feed-to-sleep-association-erba9s
Crying during the sleep routine:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E47--Is-your-little-one-crying-during-their-sleep-routine-emt4qh
As always, thanks for listening!
Pam and Elisa
E.90 Separation Anxiety When a Parent Leaves
Trying to leave the house when a little one is really upset or going through some separation anxiety can cause a lot of extra challenges for parents. Join Elisa and Pam as they chat through some strategies and tips for helping you and your little one adjust to being separated.
Come join us in the group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Want to chat? Book your FREE 15 minute call here:
https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Previous podcasts you may find helpful:)
Separation Anxiety:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E24--Separation-Anxiety---strategies-to-help-your-family-e9101p
Guide to Independent Play
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E40--Our-Guide-to-Independent-Play-for-all-Ages-efp977
The Scoop on Crying
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E45--The-scoop-on-crying--Tips-for-dealing-with-your-childs-tears-ema2ij
The Power of Connection and Behaviour
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-77-How-Connection-can-Change-Behaviour-e15i
E.89 Night Weaning- When and How?
In this week's episode, Pam and Elisa talk all about night weaning and share some of the different ways of going about it when you are ready.
We cover topics such as:
- What age you can consider night weaning at
- How many feeds your baby needs for each age
- Some of the different ways of night weaning
- Partial night weaning or full night weaning
- Strategies and how to tackle it when you are ready
- Dreamfeeds and whether this might be a good fit for your family
Night weaning is a big step in your sleep journey. You want to make sure that you are ready and equipped with as much knowledge as possible so that you can feel confident about what you are implementing!
Some of the other helpful episodes that we mentioned:
Breaking the Feed to Sleep Association: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E61--Feeding-to-Sleep--How-to-break-the-feed-to-sleep-association-erba9s
Sleep Coaching Methods: Listen to this episode to find out more about sleep coaching and whether it is a good fit for your family. We talk about some of the various methods out there as well as our own! There are different ways of tackling your sleep goals and it is very important to find something that is going to fit with your family as well as knowing that there is not a one size fits all approach to sleep.
Listen here: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-86-Sleep-Coaching-Methods-Explained-e1dnq6p
Join us in our online community for more tips, discussions and Q&A's: (1) Restful Parenting's all Things Sleep and Parenting | Facebook
For more personalized and tailored sleep support, reach out to us directly at info@restfulparenting.com or visit the website to book a FREE 15 minute call! www.restfulparenting.com
We wish you the best of luck,
Pam and Elisa
E.88 Hitting and Understanding Toddler Behaviour
In this episode, Pam and Elisa discuss the importance of investigating where a certain behaviour your toddler may be exhibiting is coming from and how determining the root cause can help you determine the best course of action to work through it. They use toddlers hitting as an example and give some strategies to start working on helping your toddler (and you) through the hitting phase.
In the Tools for Parenting Toddlers workshop coming up on March 19th 2022, they will be discussing hitting in more detail as well as: In this class, they will cover what you need to help you parent your toddler confidentially with topics such as:
-Toddler emotions
-Toddler meltdowns and how to support them through while minimizing some of those tantrums.
-Setting age appropriate limits and boundaries
-Hitting, biting, not wanting to listen, throwing etc.
-Feeding Toddlers and encouraging healthy eating
-Toileting and more!
This workshop is 4 weeks on Saturdays starting March 19th at 10:30 am *Online option available Register Here: https://tockify.com/rootedfamily/detail/16/1647700200000.
Be sue to join the facebook group for weekly live's, tips and a wonderfully supportive community of parents -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Want to chat with us or better yet, work with us and get your sleep on track? Book your call here, we look forward to connecting!
https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Thanks for listening,
Elisa and Pam
E.87 Leaving the house with baby!
Class right in the middle of nap time, family dinner planned for after little one's bed time, settling a fussy baby in public. These are just some of the topics Elisa and Pam chat about in this week's episode. They share strategies to help you manage the sleep schedule and lots of tips for getting out and feeling confident around others as a new parent. Have a listen, be sure to subscribe and come say hi in the group!
Elisa and Pam - Restful Parenting
Extra Resources and how to reach out
Helping babies adjust to life after Covid: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E55--Helping-baby-adjust-to-life-after-Covid-epur88
Be sure to check out Mommy Connections Ottawa here:https://mommyconnections.ca/ottawa/
Join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Book your FREE 15 minute consultation with Pam and Elisa: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
www.restfulparenting.com for more about us and our program:)
E.86 Sleep Coaching Methods Explained
You may have been thinking about sleep coaching but you just don't know what it means, what it entails or what methods are out there. In this episode, Pam and Elisa chat through the different sleep coaching methods and our methods as well as when you can start sleep coaching, when or why sleep coaching might be right for you and how long it should take plus more:)
Book your free 15 minute consultation:
https://restfulparenting.as.me/
The scoop on crying:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E45--The-scoop-on-crying--Tips-for-dealing-with-your-childs-tears-ema2ij
What you need to know before sleep coaching video and e-book:
https://restfulparenting.com/download-our-free-ebook?fbclid=IwAR0bi-6kEGmZh7qizMouF3QFa2uYr0TEVlxvr_OLu9q-PnIFM8WOvSQSeAc
Join us in the FB group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Thanks for listening,
Elisa and Pam
E.85 Helping baby sleep in the bassinet/crib instead of in arms
Elisa and Pam offer tips and strategies for helping little ones adjust to sleeping in the crib or bassinet instead of always in arms. Newborns love that closeness for sleep and this is a great first step to making that move out of arms when everyone is ready.
For more with Elisa and Pam be sure to join the FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
To chat with them directly - book your free 15 minute call here - https://restfulparenting.as.me/?calendarID=2390316
www.restfulparenting.com for more information about our programs and our approach:)
Thanks for listening!
E.84 Illness and Sleep-How to keep sleep on track or get sleep back on track when illness strikes
We would love to wave a magic wand and prevent each and every baby or child from getting sick at any point but especially after you have worked so hard on sleep coaching! Pam and Elisa have many powers but unfortunately, that is not one of them. It is inevitable that your child will get sick at some point and it can be so overwhelming and disheartening to have worked so hard on sleep and then have to take steps back when illness strikes. We want to make sure that you know how to keep things on track as much as possible and or get things back on track if you had to do more to help your little one fall asleep when they were sick.
In this podcast episode, we talk all about:
When to keep things on track What to do with their sleep schedule when they get sick as well as How to get things back to independent sleep territory when the illness is over!
Have a listen, you will not want to miss this one.
If you would like to teach your baby or child how to fall asleep independently and just don't know where to start...Or maybe they were falling asleep on their own and got sick and now you feel stuck, we are here to help! Reach out to us at info@restfulparenting.com and we can book a FREE 15 minute call with you.
E.83 Sleep During the Holidays
Join Elisa and Pam as they chat through some of their best tips for navigating the holidays while still protecting your little ones sleep - for their benefit and yours!
We love to hear from our audience - send us an email with any comments, questions or topics you'd like us to cover!
To book your FREE 15 minute consultation to chat through your sleep and parenting challenges -
https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Travelling and Sleep podcast:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E26--Travelling-and-sleep-e97pnh
Maintaining a schedule and still getting out of the house:
https://restfulparenting.com/sleep-tips/having-a-life-while-maintaining-a-sleep-schedule
Helping Babies Adjust After Covid
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E55--Helping-baby-adjust-to-life-after-Covid-epur88
Be sure to join us in the Facebook group for regular tips and resources
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Chat soon,
Pam and Elisa
E.82 Q&A Time!
Join Elisa and Pam in this week's Q&A episode, answering questions from the FB group - All things Sleep and Parenting
Topics covered in this episode
1- A 2 month odld who used to be able to sleep anywhere is now stuggling
2- Little one fights bedtime but sleeps well for naps
3- A toddler who demands only one parent put them to bed
Setting up a gerat sleep environment:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/S1--E2---Setting-up-the-room-for-great-sleep-e47as6
Charts and Behaviour episode:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-81-Shaping-Behaviour-with-Visual-Charts-e1ahhnr
Sharing the sleep responsibility
Thanks for joining us!
Elisa and Pam
E.81 Shaping Behaviour with Visual Charts
Elisa and Pam have taken their years (and years) of experiene working with children of all ages and are talking through one of their golden pieces to working through various behaviours. Whether it's bedtime battles, transitions through routines, getting out the door in the morning, bath time.. etc, we have a chart that can help!
In this episode we also mention:
Our upcoming LIVE workshop "Tools for Toddlers" Saturday Nov. 27th
Learn more and register here: https://fb.me/e/2IAsmaIlZ
Our Toddler Sleep "Bedtime Battles and Routine Charts" Virtual Workshop
Bedtime Stalling episode:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/S2-E34--Bedtime-Stalling-ebsk6m
Fears and Anxieties and Helping our Children Through
Fears of the Bath blog
https://restfulparenting.com/parenting/conquering-bathtime-fears
Be sure to reach out with any questions or if you would like to work with Restful Parenting and get your family's sleep on track!
info@restfulparenting.com
Or book your FREE 15 minute call here: https://restfulparenting.com/free-consultation
Pam and Elisa
E.80 Head Banging Toddlers!
As toddlers navigate their world one of the things we can see pop up is head banging when trying to fall asleep or more specifically when trying to avoid falling asleep or frustrated!
Join Elisa and Pam as we chat through some great tips to help our children through this bump in bedtime stalling while still ensuring their safety while falling asleep.
Be sure to join our Facebook group All Things Sleep and Parenting for more tips, strategies and support.
Www.restfulparenting.com to book a call, connect with us or to learn more about the Restful Parenting approach.
E.79 Q&A - Baby waking at night when previously was sleeping through
In this episode, Pam and Elisa answer a question that was asked on the Facebook group "All Things Sleep and Parenting."
Today's question was a about a little one who had previously been sleeping through the night and is now waking multiple times. We chat through some of the reasons why and your response to help get everyone sleeping through the night again:)
To join our community find us here: All Things Sleep and Parenting on FB
Want to chat about your family's sleep? Book your free call here:
https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Elisa and Pam
E.78 Back to School 2021
Can you believe it's that time of year again? Back to school!
After more than a year of being at home Elisa and I are gearing up to send our children back to school! In this week's episode we chat about our own plans for back to school, how we think our children will adjust and our own plans to help them through. We also chat through some of our best tips for getting everyone ready before school actually starts!
Some of the other topics we chatted about and extra resources:
Back to school 2020
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E43--Back-to-school-2020-eiuhko
Getting Sleep Back on Track after Summer Holidays:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/11--Getting-sleep-back-on-track-after-the-summer-holidays-e4uhab
Preparing for Kindergarten:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/10--Ready-for-Kindergarten-e4scnk
The Power of Connection:
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-77-How-Connection-can-Change-Behaviour-e15i2mm
We would so love to see you in our Facebook group - join us for Q&A's, sleep and parenting tips and so much more
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Thanks,
Pam and Elisa
E.77 How Connection can Change Behaviour
Elisa and Pam share one of their best tips for helping little ones get moving in the morning, be more cooperative during transitions which can make your day to day that much easier.
Connecting and filling our children's 'tanks' can go so far in helping to reduce aggression, tantrums and meltdowns and so much more. Have a listen, try it out and be sure to come join us in the FB group to chat even more - www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
E.76 The Top 7 Reasons Why People Reach out to us and Why You Should Too!
Join Pam and Elisa from Restful Parenting - Baby and Child Sleep Consultants and Parent Coaches as they chat about some of the main reasons families reach out for help and the feelings attached to knowing they are going to be getting the support they need.
Elisa has recently went through a significant life change and shares her experiences and how it totally relates to the families Restful Parenting helps. Childhood sleep and raising little ones is a tough job and having the support needed not only helps the family but it helps parental mental health, relationships and so much more. If you are struggling, we are here. From newborn right through to teenagers, we can chat and help you with the sleep your family needs.
Ready for those same feelings of relief and success? Take advantage of our FREE 15 minute consultations here: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Within this episode we chat about short naps, fighting sleep, overwhelm and anxiety, night wakings, consistency and the biggest piece Restful Parenting offers their families, confidence!
Be sure to join us in our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting for even more tips and strategies!
Pam and Elisa
E.75 What Happened to My Toddler's Sleep? A question answered about a toddler's sleep regression
E.74 Top 3 Cottage Sleep Tips!
Join Elisa and Pam as they share their top 3 tips for sleep while at the cottage. Whether you go once all summer or every weekend, we chat through it all:)
In this episode we chat about
Room and Crib Play: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/5--Crib-Play-e4gee2
Travelling and Sleep: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/26--Travelling-and-your-little-ones-sleep-e97pnh
Be sure to join us in the Facebook group - we offer lots of tips, Q&A's and more in a safe space:)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
E. 73 Tips for Leaving the Park with Ease
Do you find it difficult to leave the park with your little one having meltdown after meltdown when it is time to go? In this podcast episode, Pam and Elisa share their best strategies to help you leave the park with confidence and with ease.
Still struggling to handle the upset when it's time to go? Have a listen to this previous podcast all about managing your child's tears and upset
https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E45--The-scoop-on-crying--Tips-for-dealing-with-your-childs-tears-ema2ij
Be sure to follow us in the group to ask your own questions and connect with Pam and Elisa - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
And of course, if you need help with anything sleep or parenting, we are here! Grab the link to your free 15 minute call here and let's chat!
https://restfulparenting.as.me/
Thanks for listening,
Elisa and Pam
E.72 - Bed Wetting with Ali Prevost, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Join Elisa and Pam as they chat with Ali Prevost a Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. We got to ask questions about nap and night training as well as bed wetting. Lots of great information shared by Ali to help us learn more about the ins and outs of your little one's pelvic floor.
To connect with Ali (in the fall) or the staff at Symetrics in North Bay, Ontario - https://symetricsonline.com/
To connect with Ali directly you can email her at ali.l.prevost@gmail.com
For more information on bedwetting and Dr. Hodges - https://www.bedwettingandaccidents.com/
Be sure to join us in the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
And follow us on IG for more great tips and strategies - https://www.instagram.com/restfulparenting/?hl=en
E.71 Conquering Thumb Sucking!
Do you have a thumb sucker? It can be stressful to think about a strategy to end that journey. Luckily, Elisa just went through it with her own little guy and she shares all of her tips and strategies so that you can listen, gather your plan and feel more at ease when you decide it is time for you!
Share this with any friends and family because you never know who it will help!
Soothers podcast: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-28-Soothers-e9i7eh
Join us in our group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
Be sure to follow up on IG for even more tips: https://www.instagram.com/restfulparenting/?hl=en
E.70 Nightmares!
Join Elisa and Pam for this week's episode as we chat through all things nightmares. We share our own experiences and tips to help you support your child through without going all the back to needing to be right beside them for them to get good sleep.
Fears Podcast:https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/15--Fears-and-anxiety-e5a5l3
Night Terrors: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/E-68-Night-Terrors--What-are-they-and-how-can-you-deal-with-them-evpb5e
Come join us in the group! Ask questions, get support and connect with other moms and dads:)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
E.69 The Addicted Child with Richard Capriola
Join Elisa and Pam as they sit down with mental health and addictions counsellor of over 20 years, Richard Carpiola. Richard is also the author of The Addicted Child (linked below). Our conversation was so insightful with to watch for, the red flags and steps to take to help your child. Knowing what to watch for can help ease your mind when it comes to addictions.
Whether you are a parent to a little child, a tween or a teenager this episode is one to listen to, take it and be prepared for. Such important information to share!
http://www.helptheaddictedchild.com/
E.28 Soothers!!!!
In this week's episode Pam, Elisa and Heidi chat all things SOOTHERS! Whether it's introducing them, setting limits with them or eliminating them, we've got you covered!
E.68 Night Terrors! What are they and how can you deal with them?
Join Elisa and Pam on this week's episode chatting all about Night Terrors. We help you determine the difference between a nightmare and a night terror, how to support your child through night terrors and how to work on stopping them.
Both Elisa and Pam have experience night terrors with their children for different reasons and although they are scary, the tips shared will help you manage and eliminate them as well.
www.restfulparenting.com
Chat soon,
Pam and Elisa
E.67 Surviving Virtual Learning-School Shut Down #5 Million
With another shutdown for schools upon us in Ontario, Elisa and Pam sit down to chat through all the BS of it! hahah! We share some tips, expectations, our own survival and more. Have a listen and join us in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting to chat even more!
Pam and Elisa
Restful Parenting
www.RestfulParenting.com
E.66 Picky Eater? Danielle Binns shares tips for creating food lovers!
Join Elisa and Pam from Restful Parenting with this week's special guest, Danielle Binns, a certified nutritionist who specializes in picky eating and making meal times enjoyable for everyone. We even had the chance to have a couple of our group questions answered! Danielle is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to making meal times happier and healthier as your children grow and develop.
She has created various programs to help families one on one as well as in group and she's designed the amazing Curious Cookie Placemats (linked below) to really help your little one become a food explorer and lover! Have a listen and be sure to connect and follow Danielle as she continues to empower families with the tools needed to ensure everyone is enjoying mealtimes:)
Purchase your Curious Cookie placemat here: https://restfulparenting.krtra.com/t/UsQeD9Ir5cXc
The Picky Eater Protocol: https://restfulparenting.krtra.com/t/ytzn7ghjVWdT
Raising Adventurous Eaters Club: https://restfulparenting.krtra.com/t/86ILQj2JtOXc
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniellebinnsnutrition/?hl=en
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and come join us on FB in our private group where we chat all things sleep, parenting, development and everything in between. https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting
See you next time,
Pam and Elisa
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