Episode 49- "A Fresh Look at Sleep Training Through the Lens of Temperament"

The Sweet Slumber Podcast: Baby-Centered Sleep

In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough, a sleep consultant and coaching expert, explores the critical role of temperament in sleep training. She challenges common myths and one-size-fits-all approaches, emphasizing the need for personalized strategies that consider each infant and child's unique needs.
Addressing both professionals and parents, Meredith aims to empower her audience with knowledge to help little ones achieve better sleep while supporting their needs and long-term well-being. She advocates for a compassionate, empathetic approach to sleep coaching that responds to the individuality of every child and family.
Topics

• Importance of understanding temperament in sleep training
• Debunking myths about sleep training methods
• Goal of teaching a baby-centered solution for exhausted parents
• Challenges faced by parents when traditional sleep training methods do not work
• The concept of "drowsy but awake"
• Misconceptions about responding to a crying baby and spoiling them
• The differences in babies when it comes to falling asleep and waking up
• Which rules or guidelines should change for certain temperament types and why
• Limitations of sleep shaping methods
• How to personalize an empathetic approach to support families in their sleep training journey

Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE. (More info below)

Comment below or send a DM or email to Meredith at [e-mail] with feedback about this show!

Don't forget to leave a rating or review and share your favorite episodes!
Keywords
sleep consultant, sleep coaching, understanding temperament, sleep training methods, exhausted parents, children's well-being, birth world workers, isolated parents, traditional sleep training, drowsy but awake, reflux, sensitive temperaments, responding to a baby's needs, individual differences, empathetic approach, sleep training journey, spirited babies, spirited children, baby waking, baby falling asleep, newborns, fourth trimester, baby wearing, nap-trapped, transferring baby, independent sleep, fostering independence, supporting the well-being of babies, optimal child development, optimal growth for babies, optimal health for babies, secure attachment, emotional health for babies, responsive parenting, intuitive parenting, newborn care specialist, mothers intuition, self-settling, self-soothing, breastfeeding to sleep, crib hour, sleep associations, textbook babies, angel babies

The Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program Launched on May 27th, 2024!
Check out the links below & sign up before June 8th so you don't have to wait until fall 2024.
Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE.
Learn about our Baby-Centered Sleep approach, methods and principles, hear from a few of our graduates, and get to know Meredith HERE.

Chapters

1. Georgina's Experience: Georgina's realization of the importance of sleep after becoming a mother and how it changed her life. (00:01:57)

2. Impact on Motherhood: The positive transformation in Georgina's experience of motherhood after learning about sleep coaching. (00:03:42)

3. Mentoring and Support: Georgina's journey from being shy and scared to helping people, and the impact of mentoring and support. (00:06:26)

4. Preparation and Passion: How Georgina's background and passion, along with the guidance from the course, prepared her for her career. (00:11:01)

5. Course Appreciation: Georgina's appreciation for the course content, including medical issues, realistic expectations, and personalized solutions. (00:13:14)

6. Favorite Part of the Work: The energy and connections created in helping mothers, and the joy of bringing peace and hope to others. (00:17:56)

7. Importance of Attunement: Discussion on the value of attunement and trusting instincts in parenting. (00:19:47)

8. Self-Care and Affirmations: The importance of self-care and the impact of affirmations from the course. (00:22:17)

9. Affirmations and Self-Application: Discussion on the importance of self-application and affirmations in becoming a sleep consultant. (00:22:36)

10. Working with Georgina: Information on how to work with Georgina, including her programs and contact details. (00:23:28)

11. Programs and Support: Details about the programs offered by Georgina, including face-to-face and Zoom support. (00:24:05)

12. Words of Wisdom for Moms: Georgina's advice for mothers to trust their intuition and prioritize self-care. (00:24:56)

13. Closing Remarks: Expressing gratitude and friendship between Meredith and Georgina, and a call to connect with Georgina. (00:26:29)