sleep matters: an interview with Heather, a woman supporting tired parents

send us a text via Fan Mail!If you have children, you need to hear this.  Heather Boyd is an occupational therapist, specializing in... sleep. She is on a mission to help families navigate their baby’s sleep and development through family-centred therapy, evidence, attachment theory, and empathy.  She provides the information and tools you need to help your baby thrive, increase your confidence, and help parents thrive!00:14 - Welcome and about Heather 5:48 - How does lack of sleep affect us?12:50 - Are there safe ways to bedshare? 19:32 - How do we navigate all the conflicting advice around baby sleep?  24:41 -Sleep training and leading baby towards sleep  34:27 - What are your thoughts on baby crying himself to sleep? 39:32 - Accepting the challenges and parent wellness   45:19 - Package sessions and free resources available 53:47 - Are there things that people can do prior to having children to help prepare? Heather Boyd - Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development             6 Stages to Understand Your Baby's Sleep from Birth to 5 Years              Discipline - Five Ways to Use Connection To Get Cooperation  Safe Co-sleeping Guidelines by Dr. James McKennaThursday Tip: Breastfeeding and Bed Sharing | La Leche League Canada Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive by Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Part 1 of 3)Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive (Part 2 of 3) Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive (Part 3 of 3) why attachment (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177ContactOn Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.caShop my recommended resourcesThanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!