The Baby Sleep Connection: Holistic help for tired, responsive parents who don't want to sleep train
Heather BoydHello 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||
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Heather Boyd, Occupational Therapist and developmental infant sleep coach gets honest about the things that may be driving you mad about baby sleep. And when the reality of baby sleep conflicts with what we’ve been told, the gap between what we want ... more
If you’ve been giving yourself a hard time for not staying calm, have a listen.
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It feels so good to stay calm, but calmness doesn’t always fit the situation. It’s also simply part of the human experience to go throu... more
To start 2026, I’m joined by a guest whose story brings new perspectives around surviving and thriving in parenthood.
Stephanie Woodward is a not-for-profit CEO, attorney, proud disabled woman, and mom to six children—including triplets and children... more
Sometimes health and medical issues get in the way of how sleep development unfolds.
In this episode, Heather Boyd discusses why airway and obstructive sleep apnea are so important to understand, common signs parents may see at night and during the ... more
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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.
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Apple Podcasts | #223 |  India/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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This show centers on gentle, responsive approaches to infant and toddler sleep, aiming to demystify sleep patterns without resorting to traditional sleep training. Across episodes, topics include developmental sleep trajectories, parental well-being, attachment, and practical strategies that support routines, daytime rhythms, and safe sleep. A notable throughline is validating caregiver stress while offering evidence-informed guidance, with episodes often weaving personal anecdotes, clinical insights, and actionable tips for navigating common sleep challenges. A recurring strength is reframing sleep as a developmental signal connected to mood, environment, and family dynamics, making it useful for exhausted parents seeking compassionate, su... more
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2. Nelia DeAmaral
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4. Carrie Bennett
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7. Corrie Rose
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