Positively Parenthood

Heidi Skudder
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Each week join Heidi, infant sleep coach, parenting expert and Mummy of 3, for an in depth dive into some of the most commonly asked questions within the early years. From colic and unsettled newborns, to tantruming toddlers refusing to go to bed - Heidi has over 20 years experience in caring for small children and has tons of useful experience and advice to share.  

Episodes

  1. 12/16/2024

    Eps 11: Sleep during Illness - SOS

    During this (very festive) episode, Heidi discusses the seasonal topic of illness and how that impacts sleep - all very topical given her daughter was in the early throws of bronchiolitis when recording this episode! Depending on the illness, Heidi gives her top tips on dealing with sleep during illness including; how to make your little ones more comfortable, boosting their immune systems and also ensuring their sleep is as easy as possible during these hard times. In addition ...

    48 min

  2. 12/09/2024

    Eps 10: When Sleep Feels Difficult

    In this episode, Heidi runs through all of the main reasons as to why sleep might just feel difficult for you and your little one... Why do the normal sleep approaches not work for your baby? Why do awake windows not make a difference to your baby's sleep? Why is your toddler still not sleeping well during the night time? As sleep specialist's often working to uncover why parents sleep situations are not going to plan, Heidi attempts to give you clarity and confidence as to why the main str...

    37 min

  3. 11/29/2024

    Eps 9: Saying YES to Play!

    In this episode, "Saying Yes to Play" hosted by Heidi, she explores the transformative power of play in children's lives. Heidi dives into what play really means—not just as a fun activity, but as a crucial means of creativity, problem-solving, and emotional growth for children. Heidi discusses the science behind play, explaining how it helps children build cognitive abilities, enhance social skills, and strengthen their emotional resilience. By allowing children the freedom to explore,...

    27 min

  4. 11/22/2024

    Eps 8: Why Can't I Put my Baby Down?

    In this episode of Heidi's podcast, we explore the topic that so often comes up in those early months and that is "Why can't I put my baby down?"... The early newborn days are incredible but also extremely intense and full on, especially with so little postnatal support around these days. During this episode, Heidi covers the main reasons why you might struggle to be able to put your baby down and points you towards how you might be able to help them. For this weeks interview, we are...

    37 min

  5. 11/14/2024

    Eps 7: Tricky Toddler Bedtimes

    In this episode of the podcast, Heidi covers a topic that comes up a huge amount in Q&A's and that is the topic of toddler bedtimes! We all know that toddlers are unpredicatble in nature and can start to become really quite challenging, especially as they hit the 2+ age. Heidi takes you through some of the key ingredients of a smooth and easier toddler bedtime for you as a parent and looks at which areas to focus on. This episode will give you confidence and power to take on bedtimes ...

    43 min

  6. 11/07/2024

    Eps 6. Tackling Short Day Time Naps

    In this episode, Heidi tackles the VERY BIG topic that is those very SHORT naps! So many clients and followers are looking to achieve longer naps for their baby and toddler, yet so often we are told that short naps are just biologically normal. With her extensive experience once again, Heidi is able to troubleshoot those little ones who are not able to nap for longer than 20, 30 or 40 minutes? Are short naps really just normal? What can you do about them? And most importantly, what causes...

    47 min

  7. 09/11/2024

    Eps 5: Optimising Baby Sleep

    Join Heidi as she delves into her number one favourite topic area that is...baby sleep! With tons of advice and support now available online for new parents when it comes to baby sleep, it can be hard to work out the wood from the trees. What ACTUALLY matters when it comes to your baby's sleep? Are there any obvious variables that perhaps aren't talked about very often? And if you were a sleep consultant with over 15 years experience (clue: Heidi is!), then what are the really big variabl...

    42 min

  8. 09/04/2024

    Eps 4: Mouth Breathing & Sleep

    Join Heidi as she discusses a topic that has been a focus of her own motherhood journey in the last few years and has been of much interest to her social media followers too and that is the topic of mouth breathing... Find out what is meant by mouth breathing, the possible impact mouth breathing can have on health and well being and a discussion of the potential root causes of mouth breathing that can be worked on to help aid your baby or child's long term heath outcomes, including optimal ...

    36 min

  9. 08/15/2024

    Eps 3: Sleep "On the Go" Travel Special

    Join Heidi as she helps reassure you and give you all the confidence that "off routine" days are always a good idea! With another few weeks of summer to go at the very least, if you're off on holiday, hoping to head to friends for a BBQ or wondering about taking your baby out for dinner then this episode is for you! Heidi talks through how best to juggle naps when you don't have a pram napper, whether or not to keep your baby awake in the evenings if you go out, and also how to maximise sle...

    41 min

  10. 08/08/2024

    Eps 2: Taming Toddler Tantrums

    Join Heidi, founder of Positively Parenthood, parenting expert and sleep coach as she takes you through her top tips, advice and understanding of the science behind what exactly is going on with your toddler when they are having a tantrums! Tantrums are a somewhat rite of passage for most parents and their little ones, but this does not make it any easier! In fact so many parents often say that the toddler stage can be harder than the baby stage for this exact reason. Not knowing how t...

    41 min
  11. Eps 1: Early Waking Uncovered

    07/31/2024

    Eps 1: Early Waking Uncovered

    Join Heidi, founder of Positively Parenthood, parenting expert and sleep coach as she delves into the most popular topic requested for her very first podcast back - early morning waking! If your baby or toddler is waking from 4 or 5am onwards and you are desperate for a few more hours sleep then listen up. Heidi runs through the most important variables that contribute to a little one waking early and gives ideas and advice on how best to counteract these early wakes. Not only that but...

    48 min
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    Each week join Heidi, infant sleep coach, parenting expert and Mummy of 3, for an in depth dive into some of the most commonly asked questions within the early years. From colic and unsettled newborns, to tantruming toddlers refusing to go to bed - Heidi has over 20 years experience in caring for small children and has tons of useful experience and advice to share.  

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    • Creator
      Heidi Skudder
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    • Episodes
      11
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      © 2024 Positively Parenthood
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