The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast

Georgina Windebank
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The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast will provide you with tips and tricks to solve your current sleep issues. It will also give you plenty of education and knowledge so you feel equipped, empowered and confident to handle any baby and toddler sleep challenge that comes your way in the future. Naturopathy and Holistic Sleep is the ideal mix to provide your family with a Holistic approach to your child's sleep challenges, insights into your parenting and nutritional obstacles. I am your host Georgina Windebank, a Holistic Sleep Consultant, qualified Naturopath & Nutritionist and Mumma. Join me as we discuss child sleep in a unique way that will make your think about the status quo and provide a new and holistic way of approaching parenting, child sleep and health. Find out more about my unique Holistic approach at http://www.theholisticsleepproject.com and Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepproject 

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 50-5 min Express Episode. "What is the 1 thing which will help your child's sleep today!"

    * Correction the Podcast of the Year award was won in 2024!  “What is the 1 thing that will improve my child’s sleep?” I get asked this ALL the time from strangers when they ask me what I do! They say "So what is the secret to getting a child to sleep or improving my child’s sleep?" There are so many elements which need to align perfectly to get great lengthy and quality sleep for your child. And because it is so complex..parents are confused about where to start and how to pivot when the online , sleep school, friend or other SC advice doesnt work! However, if i had to choose 1 thing that will help you TODAY! The answer is…DO NOT let your child get overtired! Thats right, if you can prevent this on a daily basis with your baby or toddler you will see many benefits. These benefits are: -they will go to sleep more easily for naps -there will be less or no bedtime resistance and bedtime will be enjoyable and smooth -you will experience less night wakes -you will say goodbye to Early Rising How amazing does this sound!? Easy, stress free bedtimes, more sleep, easy settles, no early rising! Hooray.. Now the next question you would be thinking is…how do i actually prevent overtiredness Georgina?? Listen to the episode to learn more about preventing overtiredness for your child and you will get 6 practical tips that will help prevent your child from getting overtired and ultimately get more sleep!  Still struggling? Check out the show notes for more support options  Show Notes: To grab your Ultimate Feeding and Sleep Guide to crack the code of routines and optimal sleep durations for your child which will solve their night wakening and early rising head to Ultimate Sleep & Feeding Guide — The Holistic Sleep Project/Still can’t solve your child’s sleep challenges? Let’s chat! Discovery Calls are an incredible way to get to know each other and see if my work is for you. Book your Complimentary 30 minute Discovery Call by emailing georgina@theholisticsleepproject.comWe are now posting more videos of sleep support on Tik Tok! Follow us @theholisticsleepproject and we have been on Instagram a long time. That's where you will find heaps of videos and resources and you can reach out to me there www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepproject

    21 min

  2. FEB 9

    Episode 49-"Is there ever a time I should wake my sleeping child?"

    I am sure you have heard the term, “never wake a sleeping baby”. However, this my friends is not correct! If we allow a child to sleep as long as they want to for some nap/s it can affect other elements to a successful 24 hour sleep cycle. A child can only sleep a certain amount (depending on their age and their own sleep needs), and just because we may enjoy the 2 hour break in the middle of the day it doesnt mean they are capable of sleeping that duration of nap AND a full 12 hours over night. If your child is above 4 months old and you are wanting to start establishing a regular feeding and sleep routine OR if you are having issues with night waking, early rising or long naps…listen up! Too much day sleep can result in:  -difficulty settling your child at bedtime -experiencing night wakes -or early rising  But how do you fix these issues?! This can be the tricky part.  You may not know the optimal and correct nap times, nap durations, awake times, bedtime for your child's age.  Dont worry! I have an epic download designed just for you and for these problems which so many parents experience. Its in my affordable guide Ultimate Feeding and Sleep Guide!   Show Notes To grab your Ultimate Feeding and Sleep Guide to crack the code of routines and optimal sleep durations for your child which will solve their night wakening and early rising head to Ultimate Sleep & Feeding Guide — The Holistic Sleep Project/ Podcast Episode referred to during this episode which is useful if you have a child on 1 nap or you think needs to be transferred to 1 nap. Listen to Episode 5 "7 common mistakes to avoid during the 2-1 Nap Transition" is  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1b8ZINDjzRXkY6NSUd95n6?si=HnbN8JD8R-6KG55emLWLTg  Still can’t solve your child’s sleep challenges? Let’s chat! Discovery Calls are an incredible way to get to know each other and see if my work is for you. Book your Complimentary 30 minute Discovery Call by emailing georgina@theholisticsleepproject.com

    18 min

  3. 07/15/2025

    Ep 48 Why is nap placement so important to my child’s sleep?

    My baby is asleep! Phew! That's enough right?  Not really! If you are experiencing:  short naps struggling to get your child to sleep (and stay asleep sometimes) not knowing when to feed snack feeding what looks like "fussy eating" or less than optimal amounts of solids night wakes early rising grumpy moodsThe placement of naps is KEY to avoiding all of these less than desirable parts of your baby or toddler's sleep experience.  Your child's naps need to be placed at particular times of day and be for particular duration of sleep in order to have a:  -well rested child  -make feeding easy and straight forward  -to make settling easy  -to achieve long rejuvenating naps  -avoid night wakes  -say goodbye to early rising  In this episode we explore the concept of "nap placement" and why you need to know this and implement it into your child's sleep for their development and your anxiety and energy levels!  Listen here!  SHOW NOTES:  -DM me over on Instagram to book in a 30 min Discovery Call to discuss how I can get your more sleep! Or email me at georgina@theholisticsleepproject.com https://www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepproject/ -Book your 30 min or 1 hour of Power Consult here if your child can already self settle 100% of the time but you need something else remedied with your child's  sleep https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/store/p/hour-of-power-consultation -Grab the Ultimate Feeding and Sleep Guide (discussed in this ep) so you know the routine for your child from Birth to 3.5 years old. https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/store/p/ultimate-sleep-feeding-guide -Check out the other 47 episodes for this National Award Winning Podcast for more sleep, parenting, health support here!

    28 min

  4. 06/06/2025

    Ep 47 Margaret wants you to listen to this episode..she believes it’s your sign to take the first step!

    Its great to be back!  In this episode Marg speaks candidly about her shock of the conflicting information between social media/sleep school, compared to the information and experience she had at The Holistic Sleep Project as she attempted to solve her little one's sleep challenges.  Baby Lainey was awake between 5-18x a night, she was either being fed or rocked but to sleep each time. She was only having short and inconsistent naps. Margaret (despite having support) questioned how she could continue to work, start her child at child care and was filled with guilt and shame as she couldn't help her baby sleep well.  She talks at length about her experience at sleep school and how vastly different it was to the work we fulfilled together.  Margaret is transparent and articulate in this episode as she explains her experience with struggling with strong emotions, the conflicting information online, thinking her baby had low sleep needs, comparing herself to others and the prospect of being unable to continue to pursue  upcoming stages in her family (work, sickness and childcare) when she and her partner just couldn't get their child to sleep despite trying everything they thought was possible.  No matter how much youre struggling with sleep issues, this is the episode for you! You will see yourself in Margaret and Lainey and her advice about what to do next will be lifechanging. I assure you.  SHOW NOTES  Margaret's Life changing words/review she speaks about throughout the podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/DKWh6hEz717/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Send me an email georgina@theholisticsleepproject  if you are thinking about working together and let's tee up a Discovery call  Check out the guide Margaret refers to in the Episode- Ultimate Feeding and Sleeping Guide for all the routines you will need for the first 3 years of your child's life https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/store/p/ultimate-sleep-feeding-guide

    1h 6m

  5. 11/24/2024

    EPISODE 46 - “Supporting her child to get more sleep has changed Trish’s life!”

    In this episode, Trish (mum of James, 16 months old) candidly shares what sleep was like for her and her family up until her child was 16 months old. Her intuition told her this wasn’t the way it was supposed to be, and that she should be getting more sleep now that her child was getting older. Her mental health was suffering, as well as her connection with her beautiful baby boy and her relationship. She explains the final straw that led her to reach out, why she connected with The Holistic Sleep Project’s philosophy, and how the entire process was for her and her child. In Trish’s own words, this sleep transformation has completely changed her life! Listen to her story here. Your links: Resonate with Trish’s story and how she was feeling before she sought support? Book your 30-minute Discovery Call here and let’s chat! https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10 Have early rising on your hands? This download will help! https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/early-risers-optin Need more self-care, just like Trish did? Here is your FREE Self-Care Download, https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses Check out the episode mentioned in the podcast relating to milk feeds, solids, and sleep, and how they all need to be working together for optimal development: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-9-how-can-the-timing-and-content-of-your/id1639830880?i=1000598083637

    40 min

  6. 11/17/2024

    EPISODE 45 - “Consistency is the secret sauce to more sleep!””

    Feel like you're being consistent with your child’s bedtime? Feel like you respond the same way every single time your child wakes? Feel like you put them down for naps at the same time every day and they sleep for the same duration each time? In this episode, I pose some key questions to determine if you’re truly being consistent with your child's sleep, or how consistent. If we aren’t consistent with our child’s sleep (and everything related to it!), we can create confusion and often overstimulation, which isn’t helpful for fostering more sleep. This episode explores at least three ways to start building more consistency, improve your child's day and night sleep through routine, and offers several methods of support if you’re struggling to achieve this on your own! Listen and learn how to become more consistent here! Your Links: Grab your Ultimate Sleep and Feeding Guide: Routines from birth to 3 years old here! Discussed in the episode: www.theholisticsleepproject.com/offers/CszVZozT/checkout Still struggling to build consistency and improve sleep? Book a personalised 30 min Discovery Call here and let’s talk about your child's sleep and HOW you can both get more rest. https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10 Check out our series of On Demand Masterclasses and Downloads on topics such as Toddler Sleep Solutions, Conquering Catnapping, Overcoming Bedtime Resistance and ensuring you have an awesome Travel experience while still getting sleep here! https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses Want more sleep and nutrition tips from a qualified sleep consultant and Naturopath? Follow me on Instagram to continue learning www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepproject

    29 min

  7. 11/05/2024

    EPISODE 44 - Should I put a gate on my child’s room to get more sleep?

    In this episode, we explore the notion of putting a baby gate on your child’s bedroom door in an attempt to get more sleep as we prevent them from getting out of their bedroom.  Parents often make big bold and sometimes drastic changes in an attempt to have their child sleep for longer or in this case not leave their room overnight.  However, I see putting a baby gate on as a last result. Why? This is broken down for you in this episode as I explain what else needs to come first to fix the issue of your child leaving their bedroom overnight and why you are experiencing this in your home.  In addition, a few scenarios are explained through the episode so you can see how to present this bold move and still get the sleep you and your child are looking for!  Your Links and Resources: Looking for sleep solutions and to be part of a supportive and non-judgmental group? This long-standing membership, The Sleep Collective is for you! www.theholisticsleepproject.com/the-sleep-collective Still can't keep your child in their room overnight and need support? Start with a 30-minute complimentary Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10 Want to be part of our FREE The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Community? Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1531715154437920 Our latest Guide is here! Grab The Ultimate Sleep and Feeding Guide which will support your child’s sleep and feeding routine from Birth to 3 years old. https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/offers/CszVZozT/checkout

    27 min

  8. 10/30/2024

    EPISODE 43 - 5 minute express episode - "4 ways to create self care each day"

    As parents we all need self care and we need to practice self preservation sometimes as well. These tips are a reminder WHY you need to implement some small actions of self care each day for the benefit of your family and child. It is particularly difficult if you are a solo parent, have a partner that works a lot or have no family support. This ep, dives into how you can switch your mindset to ensure you feel like you are getting pockets of time to look after your emotional, mental and physical health as a parent of a small child. Listen and get more Self Care today! If you found value or learnt something in this podcast Episode please Buy me a Coffee! There is a lot of work and costs involved in producing this  Podcast!  https://buymeacoffee.com/theholisticsleepproject  Your Resources: Grab the FREE download on Self Care Download to help you further to get more self-care with small children https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses Check out the series of On-demand Masterclasses and Downloads on the website to help you address common babies and sleep challenges (link to page) https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/sleepmasterclasses Looking for sleep support with a smaller price tag? The Sleep Collective Membership is for you! Group coaching, Live FB Q and A sessions and a massive Library of sleep solutions https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com/the-sleep-collective Don't want to do it yourself and just want someone to hold your hand as you get more sleep? Book a Complimentary 30 min Discovery Call HERE! https://calendly.com/gwindebank/30-minute-discovery-call?month=2024-10

    20 min
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The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast will provide you with tips and tricks to solve your current sleep issues. It will also give you plenty of education and knowledge so you feel equipped, empowered and confident to handle any baby and toddler sleep challenge that comes your way in the future. Naturopathy and Holistic Sleep is the ideal mix to provide your family with a Holistic approach to your child's sleep challenges, insights into your parenting and nutritional obstacles. I am your host Georgina Windebank, a Holistic Sleep Consultant, qualified Naturopath & Nutritionist and Mumma. Join me as we discuss child sleep in a unique way that will make your think about the status quo and provide a new and holistic way of approaching parenting, child sleep and health. Find out more about my unique Holistic approach at http://www.theholisticsleepproject.com and Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepproject 

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