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Episode 20: The Emotional Toll of Sleep Deprivation on Parents
An incident triggered by sleep deprivation nearly had disastrous consequences for Sarah. Learn more about the emotional challenges parents face when dealing with prolonged periods of insufficient sleep. The...
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Episode 19: Sleep, Settling & Eingewöhnung
How can I help my baby adjust to sleeping in their cot? Why do some babies and toddlers take everything in their stride and others need a lot of support and reassurance? How can I support my very sensitive baby as...
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Episode 18: Parenting misinformation – how to spot it.
Have you heard some startling parenting advice on your social media channels? It may have caused you to feel lost, confused, angry, or upset. It’s getting harder for parents to distinguish the good advice from the...
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Episode 17: Separation anxiety & finding your village
How do I manage separation anxiety at bedtime? What tired signs should I look for? How many naps is too many? And where can I find my village?
Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these...
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Episode 16: Night Feeds, Room Sharing & Travel
Does room-sharing ruin sleep? When should you offer a night feed, and when should you resettle? Will a dream feed help? Where should you settle your baby or toddler for sleep during travel (hint: not in a...
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Episode 15: Help! My baby settles easily for my partner - but not for me!
Why does my baby settle easily for my partner but not for me? Will feeding to sleep in the daytime impact the number of times my baby wakes at night? Why does my baby struggle to resettle when waking up from a...
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Episode 14: Managing big emotions in babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers
Should you distract your crying child? Or is it better to support them to feel their emotions? Is a long lunchtime nap compulsory? What should you do if progress with cot settling starts to come undone? What should...
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Episode 13: Your sleep & settling questions
Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's Sleep Practitioners) answer questions from listeners including:
Why does my baby wake so often?
Should I wake my baby to feed them?
Why does my baby cat nap?
When should I resettle my...
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Episode 12: Toxic positivity
Social media isn't always a friendly or helpful place - especially if you are having a hard time with parenting. This week, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners) talk about a particularly unhelpful...
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Episode 11: When the wheels fall off
Major life events can make parenting a real challenge, especially at bedtime. In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners), explore the impact of major life events, including injury, illness,...
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Episode 10: Contact naps
Contact naps, where you hold your baby throughout their day naps, can be lovely and are especially nice during the first few weeks when you and your baby are figuring out feeding, and learning more about each...
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Episode 9: Help! My baby springs awake when I try a new settling approach
Have you tried to change how or where you settle your baby, only to find they spring awake and cry the moment they notice? You aren't alone!
In this episode, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) discuss...
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