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 McKenna
Thursday 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)
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