Positively Parenthood

Heidi Skudder
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Join parenting coach Heidi from Positively Parenthood for Season 2 of her empowering podcast series. With over 15 years of experience supporting families, Heidi dives into the most important topics in early childhood – from infant sleep and reflux to colic, toddler behaviour, and potty training. Each episode features expert insights and practical advice to help you feel confident, calm, and connected as a parent. Whether you're navigating sleepless nights or tricky toddler moments, Heidi’s guidance is grounded, compassionate, and truly one of a kind.  

  1. 27/11/2025

    Gut Health, Dairy, Sensitive Tummies & Big Kids Eating with Lucy the Dietician

    In this episode, I am joined by the fabulous Lucy (the Children's Dietitian) for an honest and informative conversation about your baby, toddler or child's diet and feeding.  In this episode, we discuss big topics that are hugely important and contribute to sleep, behaviour and overall temperament, including: -Baby Gut Health  -Milk Intolerances and Allergies  -Sensitive Tummies & Weaning -Getting Support from the right Professional -Probiotics and the Research behind them -Diets and Eating Habits of School aged Children Lucy gives a brilliant insight into how to get help and support by professionals when you feel like you have been passed around and not listened to with your baby's symptoms, as well as some brilliant conversation around feeding our school aged children too.  For more information on Lucy's services, head to @childrensdietitian on Instagram or her website Infant & child feeding & nutrition services | The Children’s Dietitian — The Children's Dietitian | Lucy Upton

    52 min

  2. 23/10/2025 · BONUS

    Helping Your Child to Listen

    In this podcast episode, Heidi tackles the HUGE topic of listening, or rather lack of.  So many parents struggle with how to get their child(ren) to listen more. If this is you, you are not alone! It can feel exhausting when you have to ask a child to do something ten times, then end up shouting. It happens to us all, but here Heidi shares her very best tips on how to encourage your child to listen without needing to resort to threats or consequences. For more information on Heidi's Parent Coaching services, visit parentingwithheidi.com

    14 min

  3. 07/08/2025

    Helping Busy Mum's to Support their Health with Alice Mackintosh

    In this episode Heidi is joined by the wonderful Alice Mackintosh, a registered nutritional therapist and co-founder of Equi London.  It is no secret to anyone who follows her, that Heidi has struggled to look after herself since baby number three arriving now nearly two and a half years ago. We know that being in the early throws of motherhood can mean that often, our needs are put to the bottom of the pile. In this episode, Alice gives us some really solid and sound ideas for keeping on top of our own health, including topics such as:  Iron postpatrumHaving regular blood testsWhether electrolytes are useful Eating a Mediterranean diet Perimenopause This episode is a brilliant way of reducing the overwhelm surrounding health and well being right now and getting to the basics of what exactly we need to do as parents, to look after ourselves.  To book an appointment or ask a question: Visit www.alicemackintosh.com or email info@alicemackintosh.com Explore Equi London supplements: Head to www.equilondon.com and fill out the quick questionnaire on the homepage to discover which products are best suited to your needs. Exclusive 20% discount for Positively Parenthood listeners: Use code 'HEIDIPP20' at checkout (excludes bundles and subscriptions)

    42 min

  4. 24/07/2025

    Potty Training & Dry Nights

    In this episode, Heidi and Mel explore the topic of potty training and helping our children to be "dry" at night time. This episode covers:  When to startHow to startDealing with accidents Poo fear Becoming dry at night...and lots more! From honest chat as mothers to two toddlers who are also at potty training age, to admitting defeat on night time training, Heidi and Mel share both their advice and their personal stories to help reassure any other parent who is about to embark on potty training, struggling with wet beds at night or those who just want a raw and honest parenting chat. Out Potty Training Course is available here.  Positively Parenthood also offers a monthly parenting membership for only £20/month where you can access online courses, webinars, 24/7 parenting support and live group sessions with Heidi and Mel.

    37 min

  5. 17/07/2025

    Transition to 3 Children: Magic or Madness with Charlie Launder

    The episode you’ve all been waiting for! This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Charlie Launder of Bumps & Burpees to talk about a topic I get asked about all the time - the jump from two to three children. We get honest about what that transition really looks like: Charlie opens up about her fertility journey before having her first childWe both share why we chose to have a third babyThe (many!) challenges that come with managing three little onesAnd how we juggle motherhood and running our own businessesIf you’re currently on the fence about growing your family, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re seeking reassurance, real talk, or just a sense of solidarity, you’ll find it here.

    55 min

  6. 15/07/2025 · BONUS

    Solving your Baby's Reflux

    If your little one seems to not sleep out of discomfort, or spits up and has signs of reflux, then this episode is for you!  In this super short and sweet bonus episode, Heidi takes you through the main causes of baby reflux and discusses how you might then be able to go about finding support for your baby.  To download the Positively Parenthood reflux checklist, click here.

    10 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    Sleep Tips for Summer Holidays

    In this episode, Heidi is joined by Melanie, sleep coach at Positively Parenthood and Mum of two, to discuss sleep and routines whilst away on holiday. Over the years, Heidi and Mel have travelled to many a destination with their young families as well as Heidi travelling as a nanny for many years too. This episode shares some super useful and implementable advice on big topics such as: Dealing with jet lag How to go out for dinner on holidayPromoting sound sleep whilst away Flying with toddlers - tips and tricks Getting back into a routine when home And much more...  If you are looking for help with your baby or toddlers sleep, don't forget to check out our new membership: access to all of our online parenting courses, resources and 24/7 chat bot ParentGuide. We hope to see you in our next members session!

    34 min

  8. 03/07/2025

    Feeding Better: Sleep & Behaviour tips for Families with Lucinda

    In this episode Heidi is joined by the incredible Lucinda Miller of NatureDoc. Lucinda is a well known naturopath in the UK and specialises in working with parents of neurodiverse children, in order to help improve their sleep, behaviour and all round calm. In this episode we cover:  Why our babies guts are struggling...How pregnancy impacts our babies gut Can we avoid reflux in our babies? The impact of Covid on our children's health & wellbeing How temperament is linked to the gut Boosting immunity in the winter months Magnesium and sleep How dairy impacts sleep Improving focus with supplements  Find Lucinda Miller on Instagram @naturedockids. Subscribe to her Healthy Bites weekly email here. Buy Lucinda's books and her supplement pick ⁠here   For more help and support with parenting or to work with Heidi and her team, find us ⁠here

    57 min
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Join parenting coach Heidi from Positively Parenthood for Season 2 of her empowering podcast series. With over 15 years of experience supporting families, Heidi dives into the most important topics in early childhood – from infant sleep and reflux to colic, toddler behaviour, and potty training. Each episode features expert insights and practical advice to help you feel confident, calm, and connected as a parent. Whether you're navigating sleepless nights or tricky toddler moments, Heidi’s guidance is grounded, compassionate, and truly one of a kind.  

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  • Creator
    Heidi Skudder
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Positively Parenthood
  • Show Website
    Positively Parenthood