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 joined by Vern from Carifit, a Daddy of two and a very successful business owner, Vern is king of baby wearing and gives us an insight into his experience as a father as well as a few baby wearing tips too. Find vern @carifit and https://www.getcarifit.com/

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/

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 that feel right for you and your family and work for your toddler.

Towards the end of the episode, we are joined by Heidi's husband Rowan. As a daddy of three but also a husband to Heidi, Rowan gives his really quite honest take on parenting challenges, his sensory overwhelm at times and also how he deals with having a parenting coach as a wife!

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/

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 them....

To conclude this episode, Heidi is joined by Will from Waterbabies, a content creator and Daddy to his four week old son. Will shares his story of early parenthood and how he has been supporting his wife during the life changing transition that comes with bringing a baby home in a very honest and refreshing way (find out more at @waterbabieswill on Instagram and @rddigital_uk.

Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at 1:1 Consultations - Positively Parenthood

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

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 variables that you need to take into account to move towards longer naps, restful nights and less early waking for the whole family?

Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at www.positivelyparenthood.com/1-1s

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

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 nasal breathing as an end result.

In this episode, Heidi is joined by airways dentist Dr Suraj of Happy Kids Dental to discuss what to look out for, how dietary changes can reduce the likelihood of mouth breathing and what sort of treatment is available should you find that your child breathes through their mouth.

Find out more information on Dr Suraj's clinic and services at https://happykidsdental.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

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 sleep in a travel cot when you are away from home amongst other travel tips and advice too.

Heidi is also joined by Mummy of three and long time client Gillian, to discuss her motherhood challenges and how she manages the everyday juggle too.

This episodes podcast is sponsored by Glow Dreaming. For 10% off Glow Dreaming products use code HEIDI 10 and visit www.glowdreaming.co.uk For more information on Heidi's consultations and online courses visit www.positivelyparenthood.com

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 to deal with a tantrum can be overwhelming at the best of times.

In the second half of the episode, Heidi talks to Carla Freeman, well known on Instagram for her hilarious reels and content on motherhood. Heidi and Carla talk all things motherhood and Carla gives some brilliant parent to parent advice too.

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

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 Heidi urges you to come with a curious mindset as her approach includes looking into factors that really are rarely talked about when it comes to early waking.

For the second half of the podcast, join Heidi and Chloe Madeley, superstar Mummy and fitness coach to get her insights into her motherhood journey so far, as well as real talk on her recent split from James Haskell, why she won't be writing another book and how confidence in herself has helped her become a better mother.

This episodes podcast is sponsored by Glow Dreaming. For 10% off Glow Dreaming products use code HEIDI 10 and visit www.glowdreaming.co.uk For more information on Heidi's consultations and online courses visit www.positivelyparenthood.com