In this episode, I am joined by the fabulous Lucy (the Children's Dietitian) for an honest and informative conversation about your baby, toddler or child's diet and feeding. 

In this episode, we discuss big topics that are hugely important and contribute to sleep, behaviour and overall temperament, including:

-Baby Gut Health 

-Milk Intolerances and Allergies 

-Sensitive Tummies & Weaning

-Getting Support from the right Professional

-Probiotics and the Research behind them

-Diets and Eating Habits of School aged Children

Lucy gives a brilliant insight into how to get help and support by professionals when you feel like you have been passed around and not listened to with your baby's symptoms, as well as some brilliant conversation around feeding our school aged children too. 

For more information on Lucy's services, head to @childrensdietitian on Instagram or her website Infant & child feeding & nutrition services | The Children’s Dietitian — The Children's Dietitian | Lucy Upton

In this podcast episode, Heidi tackles the HUGE topic of listening, or rather lack of. 

So many parents struggle with how to get their child(ren) to listen more. If this is you, you are not alone! It can feel exhausting when you have to ask a child to do something ten times, then end up shouting. It happens to us all, but here Heidi shares her very best tips on how to encourage your child to listen without needing to resort to threats or consequences.

For more information on Heidi's Parent Coaching services, visit parentingwithheidi.com 

In this episode, "Saying Yes to Play" hosted by Heidi, she explores the transformative power of play in children's lives. Heidi dives into what play really means—not just as a fun activity, but as a crucial means of creativity, problem-solving, and emotional growth for children. 

Heidi discusses the science behind play, explaining how it helps children build cognitive abilities, enhance social skills, and strengthen their emotional resilience. By allowing children the freedom to explore, imagine, and create, they can experience greater joy and curiosity, which directly contributes to their overall development.

The podcast also explores the profound benefits of outdoor play, highlighting how time spent outside can nurture a child’s sense of adventure and wonder while improving their physical health. Heidi provides practical tips for parents on how to incorporate more playtime into their daily routines, focusing on the importance of slowing down and connecting with nature.

This episode of the podcast is a collaboration with Microscooters, to celebrate the launch of their new 4 in 1 ride on trike to scooter... a versatile ride-on, trike, toddler scooter, and grown-up scooter. Each stage is carefully designed to match your child's developmental milestones, ensuring that this product will be a companion from their first steps to their first year at school and beyond.

Scooters for Babies & Toddlers to 3 yrs old | Micro Scooters 
 
 

In this episode of Heidi's podcast, we explore the topic that so often comes up in those early months and that is "Why can't I put my baby down?"...

The early newborn days are incredible but also extremely intense and full on, especially with so little postnatal support around these days. During this episode, Heidi covers the main reasons why you might struggle to be able to put your baby down and points you towards how you might be able to help them.

 For this weeks interview, we are joined by Vern from Carifit, a Daddy of two and a very successful business owner, Vern is king of baby wearing and gives us an insight into his experience as a father as well as a few baby wearing tips too. Find vern @carifit and https://www.getcarifit.com/

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/

In this episode of the podcast, Heidi covers a topic that comes up a huge amount in Q&A's and that is the topic of toddler bedtimes!

We all know that toddlers are unpredicatble in nature and can start to become really quite challenging, especially as they hit the 2+ age.

Heidi takes you through some of the key ingredients of a smooth and easier toddler bedtime for you as a parent and looks at which areas to focus on. This episode will give you confidence and power to take on bedtimes that feel right for you and your family and work for your toddler.

Towards the end of the episode, we are joined by Heidi's husband Rowan. As a daddy of three but also a husband to Heidi, Rowan gives his really quite honest take on parenting challenges, his sensory overwhelm at times and also how he deals with having a parenting coach as a wife!

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/

In this episode, Heidi tackles the VERY BIG topic that is those very SHORT naps! So many clients and followers are looking to achieve longer naps for their baby and toddler, yet so often we are told that short naps are just biologically normal. With her extensive experience once again, Heidi is able to troubleshoot those little ones who are not able to nap for longer than 20, 30 or 40 minutes?

Are short naps really just normal?
What can you do about them?
And most importantly, what causes them....

To conclude this episode, Heidi is joined by Will from Waterbabies, a content creator and Daddy to his four week old son. Will shares his story of early parenthood and how he has been supporting his wife during the life changing transition that comes with bringing a baby home in a very honest and refreshing way (find out more at @waterbabieswill on Instagram and @rddigital_uk.

Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at 1:1 Consultations - Positively Parenthood

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

Join Heidi as she delves into her number one favourite topic area that is...baby sleep!

With tons of advice and support now available online for new parents when it comes to baby sleep, it can be hard to work out the wood from the trees. What ACTUALLY matters when it comes to your baby's sleep?

Are there any obvious variables that perhaps aren't talked about very often? And if you were a sleep consultant with over 15 years experience (clue: Heidi is!), then what are the really big variables that you need to take into account to move towards longer naps, restful nights and less early waking for the whole family?

Heidi and her sleep team offer one to one consultations all around the world and you can book a session with Heidi or her team at www.positivelyparenthood.com/1-1s

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

Join Heidi as she discusses a topic that has been a focus of her own motherhood journey in the last few years and has been of much interest to her social media followers too and that is the topic of mouth breathing...

Find out what is meant by mouth breathing, the possible impact mouth breathing can have on health and well being and a discussion of the potential root causes of mouth breathing that can be worked on to help aid your baby or child's long term heath outcomes, including optimal nasal breathing as an end result.

In this episode, Heidi is joined by airways dentist Dr Suraj of Happy Kids Dental to discuss what to look out for, how dietary changes can reduce the likelihood of mouth breathing and what sort of treatment is available should you find that your child breathes through their mouth.

Find out more information on Dr Suraj's clinic and services at https://happykidsdental.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

Join Heidi as she helps reassure you and give you all the confidence that "off routine" days are always a good idea! With another few weeks of summer to go at the very least, if you're off on holiday, hoping to head to friends for a BBQ or wondering about taking your baby out for dinner then this episode is for you!

Heidi talks through how best to juggle naps when you don't have a pram napper, whether or not to keep your baby awake in the evenings if you go out, and also how to maximise sleep in a travel cot when you are away from home amongst other travel tips and advice too.

Heidi is also joined by Mummy of three and long time client Gillian, to discuss her motherhood challenges and how she manages the everyday juggle too.

This episodes podcast is sponsored by Glow Dreaming. For 10% off Glow Dreaming products use code HEIDI 10 and visit www.glowdreaming.co.uk For more information on Heidi's consultations and online courses visit www.positivelyparenthood.com

Join Heidi, founder of Positively Parenthood, parenting expert and sleep coach as she takes you through her top tips, advice and understanding of the science behind what exactly is going on with your toddler when they are having a tantrums! 

Tantrums are a somewhat rite of passage for most parents and their little ones, but this does not make it any easier! In fact so many parents often say that the toddler stage can be harder than the baby stage for this exact reason. Not knowing how to deal with a tantrum can be overwhelming at the best of times. 

In the second half of the episode, Heidi talks to Carla Freeman, well known on Instagram for her hilarious reels and content on motherhood. Heidi and Carla talk all things motherhood and Carla gives some brilliant parent to parent advice too. 

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, for 20% off use code PPBABY20 at the checkout https://uk.biogaia.com/

Join Heidi, founder of Positively Parenthood, parenting expert and sleep coach as she delves into the most popular topic requested for her very first podcast back - early morning waking! 

If your baby or toddler is waking from 4 or 5am onwards and you are desperate for a few more hours sleep then listen up. Heidi runs through the most important variables that contribute to a little one waking early and gives ideas and advice on how best to counteract these early wakes. Not only that but Heidi urges you to come with a curious mindset as her approach includes looking into factors that really are rarely talked about when it comes to early waking. 

For the second half of the podcast, join Heidi and Chloe Madeley, superstar Mummy and fitness coach to get her insights into her motherhood journey so far, as well as real talk on her recent split from James Haskell, why she won't be writing another book and how confidence in herself has helped her become a better mother. 

This episodes podcast is sponsored by Glow Dreaming. For 10% off Glow Dreaming products use code HEIDI 10 and visit www.glowdreaming.co.uk For more information on Heidi's consultations and online courses visit www.positivelyparenthood.com

In this episode Heidi is joined by the wonderful Alice Mackintosh, a registered nutritional therapist and co-founder of Equi London. 

It is no secret to anyone who follows her, that Heidi has struggled to look after herself since baby number three arriving now nearly two and a half years ago. We know that being in the early throws of motherhood can mean that often, our needs are put to the bottom of the pile.

In this episode, Alice gives us some really solid and sound ideas for keeping on top of our own health, including topics such as: 

• Iron postpatrum
• Having regular blood tests
• Whether electrolytes are useful 
• Eating a Mediterranean diet 
• Perimenopause 

This episode is a brilliant way of reducing the overwhelm surrounding health and well being right now and getting to the basics of what exactly we need to do as parents, to look after ourselves. 

To book an appointment or ask a question:
Visit www.alicemackintosh.com or email info@alicemackintosh.com

Explore Equi London supplements:

Head to www.equilondon.com and fill out the quick questionnaire on the homepage to discover which products are best suited to your needs.

Exclusive 20% discount for Positively Parenthood listeners: Use code 'HEIDIPP20' at checkout (excludes bundles and subscriptions)

In this episode, Heidi and Mel explore the topic of potty training and helping our children to be "dry" at night time. This episode covers: 

• When to start
• How to start
• Dealing with accidents 
• Poo fear 
• Becoming dry at night

...and lots more! From honest chat as mothers to two toddlers who are also at potty training age, to admitting defeat on night time training, Heidi and Mel share both their advice and their personal stories to help reassure any other parent who is about to embark on potty training, struggling with wet beds at night or those who just want a raw and honest parenting chat.

Out Potty Training Course is available here. 

Positively Parenthood also offers a monthly parenting membership for only £20/month where you can access online courses, webinars, 24/7 parenting support and live group sessions with Heidi and Mel. 

The episode you’ve all been waiting for! This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Charlie Launder of Bumps & Burpees to talk about a topic I get asked about all the time - the jump from two to three children.

We get honest about what that transition really looks like:

• Charlie opens up about her fertility journey before having her first child
• We both share why we chose to have a third baby
• The (many!) challenges that come with managing three little ones
• And how we juggle motherhood and running our own businesses

If you’re currently on the fence about growing your family, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re seeking reassurance, real talk, or just a sense of solidarity, you’ll find it here.

If your little one seems to not sleep out of discomfort, or spits up and has signs of reflux, then this episode is for you! 

In this super short and sweet bonus episode, Heidi takes you through the main causes of baby reflux and discusses how you might then be able to go about finding support for your baby. 

To download the Positively Parenthood reflux checklist, click here. 

In this episode, Heidi is joined by Melanie, sleep coach at Positively Parenthood and Mum of two, to discuss sleep and routines whilst away on holiday.

Over the years, Heidi and Mel have travelled to many a destination with their young families as well as Heidi travelling as a nanny for many years too. This episode shares some super useful and implementable advice on big topics such as:

• Dealing with jet lag 
• How to go out for dinner on holiday
• Promoting sound sleep whilst away 
• Flying with toddlers - tips and tricks 
• Getting back into a routine when home 

And much more... 

If you are looking for help with your baby or toddlers sleep, don't forget to check out our new membership: access to all of our online parenting courses, resources and 24/7 chat bot ParentGuide. We hope to see you in our next members session!

In this episode Heidi is joined by the incredible Lucinda Miller of NatureDoc. Lucinda is a well known naturopath in the UK and specialises in working with parents of neurodiverse children, in order to help improve their sleep, behaviour and all round calm.

In this episode we cover: 

• Why our babies guts are struggling...
• How pregnancy impacts our babies gut 
• Can we avoid reflux in our babies? 
• The impact of Covid on our children's health & wellbeing 
• How temperament is linked to the gut 
• Boosting immunity in the winter months 
• Magnesium and sleep 
• How dairy impacts sleep 
• Improving focus with supplements  

Find Lucinda Miller on Instagram @naturedockids. Subscribe to her Healthy Bites weekly email here. Buy Lucinda's books and her supplement pick ⁠here  

For more help and support with parenting or to work with Heidi and her team, find us ⁠here

During this (very festive) episode, Heidi discusses the seasonal topic of illness and how that impacts sleep - all very topical given her daughter was in the early throws of bronchiolitis when recording this episode! 

Depending on the illness, Heidi gives her top tips on dealing with sleep during illness including; how to make your little ones more comfortable, boosting their immune systems and also ensuring their sleep is as easy as possible during these hard times. 

In addition to this, how best to continue with your successful sleep habits during times of illness and how to get back on track (if indeed you need to!). 

Heidi also talks to model, influencer and Mummy of two Laura Coleman about her view of motherhood so far, including dealing with sleep (or lack of) and balancing two babies.

This episode is for EVERY parent as we hit peak winter season of illness and time taken off childcare and work and is sponsored by BioGaia - our favourite probiotic supplement to help boost immunity - use code PPBABY20 for 20% off https://uk.biogaia.com/ 

In this episode, Heidi runs through all of the main reasons as to why sleep might just feel difficult for you and your little one...

Why do the normal sleep approaches not work for your baby? Why do awake windows not make a difference to your baby's sleep? Why is your toddler still not sleeping well during the night time?

As sleep specialist's often working to uncover why parents sleep situations are not going to plan, Heidi attempts to give you clarity and confidence as to why the main stream approaches to sleep might not be serving you and your child. 

From silent reflux, to sensory processing and more, this episode promises to share with you that there is SO much more to sleep than just awake windows and sleep routines.

For more information on our responsive and holistic sleep work visit www.positivelyparenthood.com/1-1s and for more information on Vicky's sensory sleep diet head to https://www.sensorysolutionsot.co.uk/home