Sleepy Sweet Pea Sessions

On IWD and with Mother’s Day coming up I wanted to share with you something to help you get through each week feeling a little less overwhelmed and also prioritising your own wellbeing! If you try this send me a DM on Instagram, I’d love to hear from you x

In this episode I’m joined by Kelly who shares her motherhood journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskellyhurworth?_t=8jjmdW7zV1V&_r=1 and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrskellyhurworth?igsh=MW5ibWRxbmRqODFscg== from fertility to pregnancy, motherhood and beyond. I supported Kelly with Harrison’s sleep when he was 5 months old and at the time of recording Kelly was expecting baby number 2, Baby Phoebe has now arrived! We talk mum shaming, dummies, toddler challenges and more!

My top tips for extending those pesky short naps! You can download my free guide here: https://fierce-musician-7719.ck.page/40b6468b6e. Leave me a voicenote : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepysweetpea/message

In this episode I'm joined by Robyn of @robynsnestcafes and @thebusinessnest who I had the pleasure to support when her daughter Avery was 5 months old ... and now she's 2! Robyn shares her story from discovering she was pregnant, navigating maternity leave and running a business during lockdown and of course her sleep struggles turned sleep success. Robyn's Nest Cafe is located in Moss End, Warfield and runs weekly baby groups as well as holding child friendly events throughout the year. Robyn's Nest Cafes (robynsnest.co.uk) (@robynsnestcafes) Robyn also runs The Business Nest, small business networking and mentoring. The Business Nest (@thebusinessnest)

If you are ready to move baby to their own room or perhaps you’ve been bedsharing and it’s time to make a change this one is for you! Send me a voice note with your experiences or questions: https://anchor.fm/sleepysweetpea/message I’d love to share them on an upcoming episode!

Welcome back to the podcast! A super quick intro into what to expect from this season of the podcast

If you have a 3-4 year old is suddenly in and out of the bedroom umpteen times of an evening and taking forever to settle down to sleep - this episode is for you! I’m sharing practical strategies to get bedtime back on track. Leave me a voicenote sharing your experiences with this or asking your questions: https://anchor.fm/sleepysweetpea/message

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Want the free guide too? Get it here! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for more tips on all things baby and child sleep! Did you know I offer FREE SLEEP ASSESSMENT CALLS? You can book yours here

Congratulations on your new arrival! Here's what we talked about in this episode. Wake Window: 45-90 minutes Tired Signs - Stage 1: staring, losing interest, ref eyes/ eyebrows, moves head side to side Stage 2: yawning, grizzly, rubbing eyes/ears, frowns Stage 3: cries inconsolably, tight fists, arches back, wriggly What to do if you get to stage 3! How to transfer your sleeping babe from arms to cot! You can also read my newborn blog here: https://sleepysweetpea.com/blog/new-born-sleep-tips?rq=newborn Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for more sleep tips as your baby grows! instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/

Sleep Associations are not all bad! Sometimes they become unsustainable because your child needs you to recreate that 'thing' multiple times throughout the night. In this episode I talk you through how you can start to move away from the sleep associations that are no longer serving you. If you'd like to learn more about how I can help your family get more sleep: Book a complimentary sleep assessment call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20113169 DM me to chat: nstagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/ Email Me: laura@sleepysweetpea.com

Solo bedtimes with my two children is something I have been doing pretty regularly since they were born and I know will be something lots of you do too! It is a whole lot easier now they are 4 and 6 years old but I still remember those new born and toddler days and I have a few tips for helping everything run as smoothly as possible. Links mentioned: Amazon Timer (Not Aff - I just like it!): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PG1SR9C/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=1a5c23dab28ab299625a4e220a0f40ae&content-id=amzn1.sym.efc92a24-7584-4cbf-b786-4f3d4cab43a0%3Aamzn1.sym.efc92a24-7584-4cbf-b786-4f3d4cab43a0&hsa_cr_id=6623301340002&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=03b47f8a-9fb0-4316-983f-0b8dfcc6f16c&pd_rd_w=b5sBt&pd_rd_wg=S72M3&qid=1676467299&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_0_img&sr=1-1-e0fa1fdd-d857-4087-adda-5bd576b25987 Quiet Time Blog: https://sleepysweetpea.com/blog/all-about-quiet-time?rq=quiet%20 As always if you have feedback, questions or just want to chat - I would love to hear from you! Send me a DM…

If this podcast resonated and you want to find out more about how I can support you I invite you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20113169 You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/ Email : laura@sleepysweetpea.com

What are wake windows!? In this episode we chat about what they are and why they are important. I also run through average wake windows from birth - 3 years! Resources mentioned: Nap Transition Guides: https://sleepysweetpea.com/resource-shop Free Guide Including Sleep Needs Chart: https://fierce-musician-7719.ck.page/40b6468b6e Got questions? I'd love to hear from you! Email : laura@sleepysweetpea.com IG : https://www.instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/

In this episode I’m talking about how you can set up a sleep space conducive to sleep! For safe sleep advice please visit: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk To read my blog on the cot to bed transition: https://sleepysweetpea.com/blog/moving-from-cot-to-bed. Let me know your podcast requests; Email: laura@sleepysweetpea.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/

In this episode I'm talking about 3 simple changes you can make TONIGHT to start seeing a change in your child's sleep. If you try any of these things please come and let me know on either; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/ or Email - laura@sleepysweetpea.com Good Luck!

In this episode I talk about possible causes of night waking and how you can start making a plan for resolving these. 1) Hunger - Find my night feeds guide here: https://sleepysweetpea.com/shop/p/night-feeds-guide 2) Discomfort 3) Over or Under Tiredness - Find my FREE GUIDE here including sleep needs chart: https://fierce-musician-7719.ck.page/40b6468b6e 4) Sleep Associations - Find my FREE GUIDE here including settling approaches: https://fierce-musician-7719.ck.page/40b6468b6e If you would like to continue to conversation or have questions; DM me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/ Email me: laura@sleepysweetpea.com

If you're listening to this my guess is you're a tired parent!? Well, that was me too so today I'm sharing my own story with my children Jack (now nearly 6.5) and Sophia (4 years) what they taught me and why I now support parents who are where I was to get more sleep! If you are looking for sleep support right now; Download my free guide: https://fierce-musician-7719.ck.page/40b6468b6e Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepysweet_pea/ Book a free call to discuss your 1:1 support options: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20113169