Are you having a difficult time figuring out your child's sleep needs? Listen in to find a way that just might be what you've been looking for.
Kim West, The Sleep Lady shares some important information about helping our youngest humans have healthy sleep habits from the start.
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Why she felt the need to write a specific book about newborn sleep
The baby lead approach to sleep
Sleep shaping and the elements involved
What and how a regulated wake-up will help us establish a healthy routine
Understanding that we need to help our child find their natural circadian rhythm
The 4 factors of F.A.S.T. (feeding, attachment, soothing, and temperament)
Understanding our children and our own temperament and how to navigate them
How SOAR (stop, observe, assess, respond) will help you better understand your child
"Our child is our teacher."
"We best learn in a calm state and the same is true for our babies."
"We are comforted by routines."
"Learn to love and get to know who you've been given because there really are many gifts in each of our children's personalities.
"Make the whole family the priority, not just the baby."
"Don't let anyone take away from you that you are your baby's expert."
- Kim West
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