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The Baby Sleep Connection: Holistic help for tired, responsive parents who don't want to sleep train

Heather Boyd
Baby Sleep
Parenting
Attachment Parenting
Attachment Theory
Holistic Parenting
Parenting Strategies
Maternal Mental Health
Child Development
Connection
Infant Sleep
Co-Regulation
Infant Development
Circadian Rhythm
Sleep Development
Breastfeeding
Emotional Regulation
Conscious Discipline
Nursing
Night Weaning
Self-Regulation

Hello tired parents! If you feel exhausted and overwhelmed about your baby’s sleep and are trying to be gentle and responsive but aren’t clear how, welcome! In this podcast, we go beyond wake windows and bedtimes to help you understand your baby’s sleep so that you can find responsive ways to support it…without sleep training! The Baby Sleep Connection also explores all the layers connected to bab... more

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Episode: Ep 47: Nightweaning with Kim Hawley, IBCIC and Holistic Sleep Coach
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Episode: Ep 44: Babywearing with Jordan Morillo, O.T.
Corrie Rose
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Episode: Ep 38: Baby Massage with Helen Thompson
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Episode: Ep 29: Mindful Approaches to Lactation with Victoria Beninger, IBCLC

Host

Heather Boyd
Host with expertise in occupational therapy and infant sleep coaching, focusing on responsive, attachment-aware guidance.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • So reassuring!

    I am so grateful to have found this and other podcasts on responsive parenting that empower me to give my child what he needs instead of withholding. The short, practical episodes are so informative and have helped us get better sleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edbrooks93
    United States3 months ago

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Short, actionable episodes that empower better sleep without blame.
Covers a wide range of topics beyond sleep training, with warmth and evidence-based tips.
So reassuring and practical for responsive parenting.
Guest mix adds credibility and real-world experience.

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Ep 51: You Ask, I Answer: How to Bridge to the Next Connection and How to Reduce 2 Hour Bedtimes
Q: Why does it take me nearly two hours to settle my 14 month old to sleep in the evening?
Long bedtimes are often due to timing issues related to total sleep needed and how long the child has been awake since their last nap, hence affecting sleep pressure.
Ep 44: Babywearing with Jordan Morillo, O.T.
Q: What even is baby wearing?
Baby wearing is the practice of putting your baby on your body using a carrier for connection and comfort.
Ep 18: The 5 Steps of Conscious Discipline (for Parents Who Want to Respond Instead of React)
Q: Do you have any recommendations for building a supportive community?
Seek out like-minded parents and engage in community care; show your authentic self to attract others with similar values.
Ep 18: The 5 Steps of Conscious Discipline (for Parents Who Want to Respond Instead of React)
Q: Do you have words of wisdom for parents feeling frustrated or guilty with their own parenting?
Avoid being a perfectionist and focus on being an improvingist; celebrate small steps and updates in growth.
Ep 18: The 5 Steps of Conscious Discipline (for Parents Who Want to Respond Instead of React)
Q: What makes it so hard to be able to rewrite the way that we're approaching parenting?
It's not just a mindset thing; it's about acknowledging generational patterns and behaviors that have been conditioned into us since childhood.

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A holistic, listener-friendly show that helps tired, responsive parents understand baby sleep without sleep training. Across episodes, it covers practical sleep strategies, developmental milestones, and the emotional and physical factors that influence sleep—maternal mental health, attachment, sensory processing, and routine planning. Guests span lactation, prenatal yoga, baby wearing, and sleep science, providing diverse angles on nurturing sleep, connection, and well‑being. The format emphasizes curiosity over guilt, actionable tips, and a supportive community for parents navigating early childhood sleep. Notable for combining clinical insight with personal storytelling and a strong emphasis on attachment and parental well‑being.

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1. Angela Sacco
2. Carrie Bennett
3. Kimberly Hawley
4. Jordan Morillo
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