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I used to be a tired, overwhelmed, and anxious parent because my children were not sleeping. But, then I taught my children how to sleep and now I’m a calm, confident, and rested parent due to my training as a Gentle Sleep Coach, Educator, Postpartum Doula, Infant Feeding Specialist, and Parent Mentor. What's important to know…In our most sleep deprived moments our children will teach us exactly what we need about love and life, in order to learn and grow into who we were created to be. Thes ...
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In this episode of Loving Lessons Learned, we’re joined by infant care professional Kelly Settipani, who shares her journey from nanny to certified newborn care specialist. We dive deep into the fourth trimester, exploring what it takes to support parents and newborns during these critical early months. Kelly discusses the differences between a pos…
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In this episode, Stephanie Llorente, founder of the Restored community for working moms, shares her journey of building a support network for mothers balancing careers and family life. Stephanie and Irene explore themes of self-care, setting priorities, and finding peace through faith. This episode offers practical tips for busy moms on prioritizin…
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Ep. 32 Your Pelvic Floor Sucks: How Early Movement Patterns Shape Core Strength, Pelvic Health, and Better Sleep
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How can your child’s early movement patterns impact their lifelong health? Join us as we talk with Lindsay Mumma, a rehabilitative chiropractor, who sheds light on how essential early-year movements support our bodies in ways that affect core strength, posture, and even pelvic health in adulthood. Lindsay explains why exercises like bear crawls may…
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In this episode, we explore how building a supportive community can transform your family's overall well-being. Chrissy Fishbane and Cindy Michelson from Her Health Collective share powerful insights on the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships. One pivotal moment comes when a powerful question is asked, "If you had to go to the hospit…
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Feeling overwhelmed by your toddler’s tantrums? You’re not alone! In this episode, I sit down with Sara Whaley, a behavior analyst and parent coach from Joyful Toddler Parenting. who’s helped countless parents turn chaos into calm. Sara dives into the ups and downs of toddlerhood, sharing real-life tips for understanding your child’s behavior and s…
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In this episode of Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions, host Irene Gouge welcomes Dr. Rachel, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, particularly for women during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Rachel shares her personal journey with pelvic floor dysfunction and offers expert advice on recognizing symptoms, p…
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In this episode of the "Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions" podcast, we explore the common problem of children waking up every two hours during the night. Using the SLEEP principles, we share simple, practical strategies to help your child fall asleep independently and sleep longer. Learn how creating secure, comforting bedtime routines and understandi…
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There is a profound impact that chiropractic care can have on infant and child sleep. Dr. Renee Schneeman with Verve Holistic, shares her insights on how birth trauma and chronic stress can affect a child's nervous system, leading to sleep disturbances. We explore the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and how gentle, tar…
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In this episode, Irene Gouge sits down with licensed psychologist Vanessa Roddenberry with Breyta Psychological Services to explore the connection between trauma and sleep. Vanessa shares her expert insights into how unresolved trauma, including birth trauma, can disrupt sleep and affect parenting. She provides practical grounding techniques to man…
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In this episode we explore the powerful impact of YES spaces on your child’s sleep and overall development. Discover how creating intentional wake windows filled with independent play can simplify parenting and help your child sleep better at night. By fostering healthy play habits, you’ll not only improve your child’s ability to sleep peacefully i…
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In this week’s podcast interview, Claudia Rickard, the English Hypnotist, delves into the essence of building emotional intelligence within families. Emotional intelligence, the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others, plays a crucial role in creating harmonious family dynamics. Claudia emphas…
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Are you truly aware of the subtle nuances of movement and how they might be affecting your body? How we feed, move, and notice sensations in our bodies can pave the way for remarkable whole-body wellness. Today, we have Lauren Mages from Mind and Body Vitality guiding us through an exploration of the pelvic floor. She'll reveal how movement influen…
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Meal times should be a time of enjoyment and connection. But if you have a picky eater, then the power struggle is real. Today, on our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Kerry Lett from Milestones Nutrition, who shares valuable tips to help families overcome picky eating in early childhood. 💤The Sleep Connection💤 Over the…
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Nourishing your body after giving birth can be a challenge. Asking for what you need to recover and heal is a skill and process. Today I’m connecting with Stephanie who is a postpartum doula from Au Petit Jour and she shares some tips and ways you can make nourishing meals a priority for your family. It's crucial to understand that nourishing your …
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Sleep needs vary in each season of parenting. As our children grow and develop, their wake windows also expand. As these wakeful windows lengthen, it can create some stress for parents trying to figure out what to do next while their child is awake. My guest on today’s podcast, Ashley Borromeo with Tap Fit Fam, is a seasoned dance instructor, homes…
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What do you do during the wakeful windows with your little one? That play window can feel like a daunting task and can sometimes make parents feel like they can’t wait for the next sleep window. In this encouraging episode, we tackle a pressing concern for many parents: fostering resilience in their children. Yes, in the wakeful window we can do so…
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Parenting is a journey filled with expectations and realities that rarely align perfectly. As a parent, I've experienced overwhelmed emotions, sleepless nights, and the constant struggle between how I thought things would be and how they actually turned out. But you don't have to do parenting this way. It's possible to transform your parenting jour…
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Why is your little one waking up and keeping you up at night? That is the question that so many parents ask. In this episode I’ll address the reasons why your little one, whether you have a newborn, an infant, a toddler or preschooler, might be waking up. When you understand your child’s sleep cycle and the sleep stages, active and deep sleep patte…
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Ah, sleep regressions – when good sleep goes bad, that can leave even the most seasoned parents feeling like they're back at square one. Just when you thought you had it all figured out, your little one decides to throw a curveball and suddenly, sleep becomes a distant memory. But fear not, because in the world of parenting, the so-called “sleep re…
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Today we dive into the journey of parenting, dog ownership and all the challenges life throws our way. Have you had those moments when you feel like you're at the end of your rope? Whether it's parenting struggles, dealing with a high needs pet, or any other frustrations life brings, I'm here to share insights and lessons I’ve learned along the way…
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Bedtime battles - we've all been there, right? Whether it's a newborn, an infant, a toddler, or even a preschooler, those nightly battles and protests can leave both parent and child feeling exhausted and frustrated. We're going to uncover the reasons behind these battles and explore practical strategies to make bedtime a smoother, more enjoyable e…
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Welcome to another episode where we dive into the world of parenting and sleep. I'm here to shed light on how your child's temperament and your parenting style might be influencing your sleep journey. Learn about the connection between parenting styles and sleep quality, exploring the impact of approaches like permissive and authoritative parenting…
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Use the acronym SLEEP to help you understand the 5 sleep principles to help you get a good night of sleep with your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschool child. These gentle sleep coaching ideas and principles help parents get their baby to sleep without leaving their baby to cry it out. ------------------------------------------------------------…
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Ep.11-Part 2-Raising Humans & Hounds: The Parenthood Connection- Flexibility in Parenthood & Pet Ownership
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⭐Can there be a rhythm of life? Will it always be chaotic? Are we just surviving? In today's episode, I'll be sharing the four loving lessons that I've learned in creating routines that bring flexibility of parenthood and owning a pet and letting you know that there are ways for us to THRIVE and not just survive. These four key lessons that I've be…
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Episode 10- Part 1: Raising Humans & Hounds: The Parenthood Connection- From Fears to Cheers
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Welcome to "Raising Humans & Hounds: The Parenthood Connection," where we embark on a journey from fears to cheers and the rhythms of life exploring the connection of parenting and pet ownership. In Part 1, titled "From Fears to Cheers," we delve into what it takes to overcome fears, exploring your identity that changes, and the next steps you can …
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💟Does the thought of traveling with your child and sleeping on the go create stress for you? ✅Notice the 3 things you can check for to minimize your stress when you travel with your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschool child. ✅Take action to make travel easier. 🟣➭➭➭➭FREE Guide to Breathe LOVE ➭➭➭➭ Get the free guide to help you Breathe LOVE and b…
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Today, I'm talking about how I made the switch from my Android to an iPhone. And how this is actually very similar to the sleep coaching process and any change that you're ready to make in your life. I'll share the 4 key takeaways when making change in your life, especially when it comes to sleep #sleepconsultant #babysleep #iPhone #Android #babysl…
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Episode 8: Daylight Saving Time for Baby, Toddler & Preschool Children to Fall Back Time Change Tips
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Discover practical tips to help your family smoothly transition through Daylight Saving Time. Learn how adjusting bedtime gradually, leveraging light exposure, and maintaining consistent routines can support your child’s circadian rhythm and sleep health. Whether you're a parent or caregiver, these strategies will guide you through the time change …
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⭐Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday of March. Parents delight at the springing forward as they may have a bit more time to themselves and they have hopes that their children might actually sleep later. This is typically the easier transition for younger children but I’ll share some tips to help you ease into Daylight Saving Time. 💟 ➭➭…
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📌I’ve been in awe and inspired, and encouraged to see how God has shown up in my journey to becoming a calm, confident & rested parent, and helping me transform sleep in the homes of families that I get to work with as a sleep coach and postpartum doula. Some adults will get many hours of sleep & still feel tired or sleep deprived OR some adults ma…
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📌Do you feel like you are saying NO All the time to your toddler or preschooler? In today's show we are going to talk about how to say yes AND have limits to make a win win for everyone! This can even be used with an older infant to begin reframing how you speak and communicate with your loved ones. You can try the one-finger touch right after you …
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✅Sleep training is hard for parents. When you are sleep deprived, we have a difficult time being consistent and dealing with the sleep deprivation. In part 2 of this episode learn the last 6 of 12 reasons I see sleep training be a challenge for families coaching their infant, toddler or preschooler. 🟣FREE Sleep Coaching Methods Guide https://www.lo…
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✅Sleep training is hard for parents. When you are sleep deprived, we have a difficult time being consistent and dealing with the sleep deprivation. In part 1 of this episode learn the top 6 of 12 reasons I see sleep training be a challenge for families coaching their infant, toddler or preschooler. 🟣FREE Sleep Coaching Methods Guide https://www.lov…
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📌My world was rocked when my first son was born. I had no idea what sleep deprivation looked like until I was in it. See how everything we do impacts sleep. I had no idea what loving lessons I would be learning along the way and discovering how everything is learnable! 🟣Key Idea– Everything Is Learnable ✅Learning happens: little by little ✅Learning…
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📌New year's resolutions have not worked for me. But doing a word of the year has been a game changer. Choosing one word to be my word of the year has helped me personally and professionally. It can be the one word that will change your life. ✅Prepare my heart & mind. 🟣Who do I want to become? 🟣What do I need? 🟣What’s in my way? ✅Discover the word. …
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