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Dec 2024
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179: Sleep Secrets. With Katie Sullivan

Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M. Ed.
About this episode

Struggling with newborn sleep routines? Listen in and discover the secrets with my guest, Katie Sullivan.

Click here for the show notes and extra resources.

Sleep seems to be a hot topic when it comes to living with little ones. My guest today shares her secrets to having good sleep habits for the entire family. 

What We Talked About:

  • The difference between a crib and a floor bed

  • What are the benefits of a floor bed

  • How to start sleep education from birth

  • The importance of creating a sleep routine

  • Preparing your home environment for both parent and child

  • Learning to observe to adjust to the child's needs

Things to Remember

"Parenting is learning to trust yourself and your children."

"The environment has a huge effect on both sleep and parenting."

"A prepared adult is being aware of developmental research and practices."

"As your baby grows, observe and adjust your household to meet their needs and how they can be a helping part of the family."

- Katie Sullivan

 

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