Gently sleep training my two year old - Interview with Georgie from The Tambourine Social

Rest is Best - Rewind

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes every other week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

On today's episode we rewind all the way back to November 2021 to talk about Teaching Independent Sleep.

It may sounds strange but did you know babies aren’t born with the skill of being able to fall asleep independently as they get older? They are born with a biological drive to sleep, but often we need to show them how.

Today I discuss what teaching independent sleep is, why it can be beneficial for you and your family, what is involved and how by working with a sleep coach you can have your family sleeping more peacefully through loving sleep coaching support.

Reminder, teaching independent sleep is not something we look to do before 4 months of age. It is important to speak with your paediatrician to confirm your baby is ready.

New Sleep Guide! Transitioning to a toddler bed is now available for £9.99 here
This guide will give you the confidence to make the change with no long term sleep problems that you can't get around swiftly!

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

Summer is nearly over (or nearly here if you're in the Southern Hemisphere!) so shop the ultimate travel buddy - SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's paediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes every other week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

In today's episode I speak with Dr Sujay Kansagra aka @thatsleepdoc on Instagram. Dr Kansagra is a Paediatric neurologist, the director of Duke's Paediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program, author of My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent  and father or 2.

Some the questions I had for Dr Kansagra include:

• How do you define a sleep ‘problem’? We often hear the phrase ‘its not a problem if it is working for you" (the parents) but when does it actually become a problem for the child?
• Off the back of discussing the science behind sleep, what are your thoughts on sleep training?
• Given all the science and what we know about sleep, why do you think addressing sleep concerns is such a debated topic?
• What are you thoughts on the sentiment “every baby is different” when it comes to sleep?
• What advice would you give parents who feel like there is not way to improve their baby’s sleep?

In his book Dr. Kansagra presents ALL of the sleep solutions that have actual scientific data to back them. If it isn't proven to work, it's not in this book. The solutions are straight-forward, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that get to the point and get there quick. (2 of the methods I use in my sleep courses are in there too!)

This is a great conversation for anyone wanting a bit more reassurance and guidance on seeking sleep support and the benefits it can give to your family.

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

Summer is nearly over (or nearly here if you're in the Southern Hemisphere!) so shop the ultimate travel buddy - SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome to the second bite-sized episode of the Rest is Best podcast!

With a focus on quick, step by step actions and advice that you can listen to on the 10 minute walk to the coffee shop, you’ll come away from these bite-sized episodes feeling more equipped and ready to get you and your baby a little more rest! 

In this episode I chat to Lydia from Natural Baby Shower and we answer all of your baby sleep questions. We cover newborn sleep, early rising, naps, sleep coaching, and more! We also discuss the amazing features and benefits of ergoPouch sleepwear and how their amazing products can help your baby sleep safely and comfortably.

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)


Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!


Summer is nearly over (or nearly here if you're in the Southern Hemisphere!) so shop the ultimate travel buddy - SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes each week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

In today's episode I speak with Anna and Ben who I met in the local coffee shop and who were desperate for sleep support. They were working with a gentle sleep coach at the time of meeting them however they weren't seeing any progress. If anything they felt things were getting worse. After deciding that I was the right fit for their family after our initial meeting, I worked with Anna and Ben over the space of 2 weeks to get baby Sebastian feeling confident and content falling asleep on his own, for the first time in his life.

They share a real and raw take on what it was like to invite me into their home and go through the experience together. You can also read their review here

If you feel overwhelmed with your baby's sleep, please don't wait until you hit rock bottom to reach out for help. I feel like Sebastian is proof that if he can learn to sleep through the night with the loving support of his parents, then your baby can too.

Find out more about working one to one with me at www.halcyonsleep.uk/services

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

Summer is nearly over (or nearly here if you're in the Southern Hemisphere!) so shop the ultimate travel buddy - SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome to the second bite-sized episode of the Rest is Best podcast!

With a focus on quick, step by step actions and advice that you can listen to on the 10 minute walk to the coffee shop, you’ll come away from these bite-sized episodes feeling more equipped and ready to get you and your baby a little more rest! 

In this episode I talk about getting back on track after teething/illness - a conundrum I get asked about daily! I share tips to prevent going off track but also how to get back on track if things go south during these tough times.

Check out the @thedentistmom on Instagram
More info on fevers: https://www.afterhourspediatrics.com/resources/fever-fear-and-facts/

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

And don't forget you ultimate travel buddy the SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEPor HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes each week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

In today's episode I speak with Alice Bloomfield, from Cozy Baby Sleep who a friend, mother and fellow sleep consultant. After going on the sleep training journey together and meeting randomly on Instagram, Alice and I ended up doing our paediatric sleep certification together and have been friends ever since.

We share a very similar philosophy on sleep and in today's episode I interview Alice about all things motherhood, baby sleep, sleep consulting and more. You can check out all of her amazing resources via her website here and follow her incredible newborn content on Instagram for more info!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

And don't forget you ultimate travel buddy the SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes each week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

In today's episode I speak with Kiersten Brooke, the Travel Mama who has a huge following on Instagram and TiK Tok where she shares all of her tips for making travel stress-free with babies and toddlers. 

From beach hacks to free packing essential guides, Kiersten has thought of it all. You can check out all of her hacks and resources via her blog here and if you want a 1:1 consultation you can DM her on Instagram for more info!

I also make a very exciting announcement about a huge brand collaboration with ergoPouch and have a special 48 hour only discount for you at the end of today's episode!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch (for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

And don't forget you ultimate travel buddy the SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes each week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

In today's episode I speak with Georgie from the Tambourine Social who I worked 1:1 with, gently transitioning her co-sleeping almost 2 year old to her own big girl bed. 

At 20 months Hazel was needing mum or dad to lie down with her for up to 2 hours to go to sleep ad bedtime and for her lunch nap. This had become quite inconvenient for Georgie and her husband Guy, but they were worried that it was too late to change anything.

With the help and support of my gentle 1:1 sleep coaching we had Hazel falling asleep completely independently and sleeping through the night within a week! Georgie is here to give you a raw and honest take on the experience and share how much sleep coaching has changed their lives.

You can do all of this and more through my Halcyon Sleep Online Courses: 4 Months - 4 Years or working 1:1 with me.

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome to the second bite-sized episode of the Rest is Best podcast!

With a focus on quick, step by step actions and advice that you can listen to on the 10 minute walk to the coffee shop, you’ll come away from these bite-sized episodes feeling more equipped and ready to get you and your baby a little more rest! 

In this episode I talk about Nap Transitions - a very popular series I've been running on instagram recently! I talk about the signs and how to know if your baby is ready and some of the other things to consider and watch out for during the transition.

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.