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Brand New Little People

Brand New Little People

Hosted by: Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)

Welcome to the ultimate podcast for parents navigating the early stages of parenting, with a special focus on vital aspects like sleep, settling, and crying. As passionate hosts and holders of PhD’s in early child...

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Episodes

Episode 43: 'Sleep Health' in Babies & Toddlers

Sleep is one of the three pillars of health, alongside nutrition and exercise. This is true for babies, toddlers, children, and adults. ‘Sleep health’ will look different depending on your age. In this episode of...
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Episode 42: Cot Settling, Bravely.

Are you worried, perhaps even frightened, to try settling your baby or toddler in their cot? You’re not alone, many parents struggle with this transition because they’re unsure how to manage their own, and their...
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Episode 41: ‘Failing’ Sleep School

What does it mean to ‘fail’ sleep school, and are parents being too hard on themselves? This week, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss why some babies and toddlers don’t have success at sleep school, and what parents can...
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Episode 40: Dummies & comforters

Should you ditch the dummy? And if so, what’s the best way to do it? When is the right age to introduce a comforter, or small soft toy, to your baby? This week, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss the pros and cons of...
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Episode 39: Toddler Sleep & Separation Anxiety

What can Taylor Swift teach us about parenting? According to Dr Fallon, quite a lot! Toddlers have big emotions and so do kids (and parents) who miss out on Era’s tour tickets 😆 Learning how to support your child...
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Episode 38: Split nights & cat-napping

Join Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhD’s, Sleep Practitioners) to learn strategies for managing sleep and settling difficulties in your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler, including what to do about split or ‘biphasic’ nights,...
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Episode 37: Navigating settling changes: when, how, and in what order?

Dr Fallon & Dr Laura discuss factors to consider when making changes to how and where your baby or toddler settles for sleep, and answer parent questions: Should we stop cosleeping before moving our toddler to...
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Episode 36: Preparing Your Little One For Childcare.

Tune in to hear Dr Fallon and Dr Laura’s (PhDs) top tips for helping your child adjust to their new childcare environment. They also answer questions including: Is it ok if my baby or toddler is settled differently...
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Episode 35: Common Sleep Setbacks After Making Progress

Sleep isn’t linear – there will be ups and downs, and unexpected hurdles. This is entirely normal but it doesn’t make these sleep hurdles any less distressing for tired parents! In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr...
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Episode 34: Managing Multiples & Troubleshooting Sleep Difficulties

Are you the parent of multiples or know someone who is? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn insider tips on improving sleep and settling in twins, triplets, quads, quins, and more! Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD’s)...
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Episode 33: Answers To Your Sleep & Settling Questions

Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's) as they discuss all things sleep, settling, and early parenting. In this episode they answer questions submitted by parents, including: Should I offer my baby extra day sleep...
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Episode 32: Parenting in Partnership

When parents work together in genuine partnership, parenting is easier and relationships flourish. But how can you set the groundwork for equal parenting right from those first few days? And what can you do if your...
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