Episode 70: Trauma & Parenting

Welcoming your own little baby to the fold is usually a pretty exciting and thrilling moment. Whilst the majority of new parents experience a lot of joy during this time, for some, the transition to parenthood is lined with trepidation. This is because we don’t begin parenting from a clean slate. We all arrive in parenting with our baggage – from our own experiences being parented as children, from the experiences we have birthing our children, and from the expectations set upon us by the societies and cultures we live within. In this week’s episode we’re going to explore how your experiences can shape how you approach parenting your little one. Tune in to episode 70 of Brand New Little People, to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) explain how the transition to parenthood can be influenced by our past experiences. Parent questions are also answered, including: Can my baby learn how to fall asleep in their cot when they’re so tricky to settle even with hands on support? How do I manage my toddlers nap when it falls at the same time as swimming lessons? My baby is awake for 1.5 hours overnight – is it time to try a different settling approach? Should I be worried that my baby cries very intensely for 30 seconds when put in their cot? How can I prevent sneaky car naps that are making nights tricky? ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ☎️ Lifeline: 13 11 14 👩🏼‍⚕️ Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network: https://www.antenatalandpostnatalpsychology.com.au/ 🎁 Enter the competition: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/win  ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/ & https://www.instagram.com/brand.new.little.people