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Positively ParenthoodTransition to 3 Children: Magic or Madness with Charlie LaunderThe 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 childWe both share why we chose to have a third babyThe (many!) challenges that come with managing three little onesAnd how we juggle motherhood and running our own businessesIf you’re currently on the...2025-07-1755 minPositively ParenthoodSolving your Baby's RefluxIf 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. 2025-07-1509 minPositively ParenthoodSleep Tips for Summer HolidaysIn 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 holidayPromoting sound sleep whilst away Flying with toddlers - tips and tricks Getting back into a routine whe...2025-07-1033 minPositively ParenthoodFeeding Better: Sleep & Behaviour tips for Families with LucindaIn 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...2025-07-0356 min
Brummie MummiesIf your child is struggling to sleep, try this - advice from sleep expert Heidi SkudderIt’s exhausting when your child is struggling to sleep. You’ve tweaked their daytime nap, you’ve given them an early tea and a relaxing bath and made sure they haven’t got colic or reflux.
And still they won’t sleep. Don’t despair! My guest today is sleep expert Heidi Skudder from Positively Parenthood.
I chatted to her ahead of her appearance at The Baby Show at Birmingham NEC where she shared some brilliant advice on helping your little one drift off to the land of nod. Learn more about you...2025-06-0327 min
Brummie MummiesThe one piece of parenting advice that trumps everything you’ve ever been told - with parenting expert Heidi SkudderWhat if there was one piece of parenting advice that probably trumps everything you’ve ever been told? I feel like today’s guest shared that with me when we met ahead of her appearing at The Baby Show at Birmingham NEC.As one of the UK’s leading early years parent coaches and a former nanny who studied psychology, Heidi Skudder uses her hands-on experience to empower parents via her Positively Parenthood platform.She offers tips on everything from sleep and weaning to potty training and toddler tantrums. Learn more about...2025-04-2919 minPositively ParenthoodEps 11: Sleep during Illness - SOSDuring 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 ho...2024-12-1647 minPositively ParenthoodEps 10: When Sleep Feels DifficultIn 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...2024-12-0936 minPositively ParenthoodEps 9: Saying YES to Play!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 exp...2024-11-2927 minPositively ParenthoodEps 8: Why Can't I Put my Baby Down?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 D...2024-11-2237 minPositively ParenthoodEps 7: Tricky Toddler BedtimesIn 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...2024-11-1443 minPositively ParenthoodEps 6. Tackling Short Day Time NapsIn 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...2024-11-0747 min
Midwife Pip PodcastE178. Why You Need To Plan For Your PostpartumWhy you need to plan for your postpartumHeidi SkudderPregnancy can feel like information overwhelm at times and naturally there is a big focus on pregnancy and birth and then in an instant you find yourself in the fourth trimester and time and time again I hear women say they wish they’d learnt more about the postpartum before they slam dunked into it. This week I am joined by the wonderful Heidi Skudder, founder of @positivleyparenthood is an expert when it comes to the fourth trimester and p...2024-09-1628 minPositively ParenthoodEps 5: Optimising Baby SleepJoin 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...2024-09-1141 minPositively ParenthoodEps 4: Mouth Breathing & SleepJoin 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. 2024-09-0436 minPositively ParenthoodEps 3: Sleep "On the Go" Travel SpecialJoin 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...2024-08-1540 minPositively ParenthoodEps 2: Taming Toddler TantrumsJoin 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 b...2024-08-0840 min
Positively ParenthoodEps 1: Early Waking UncoveredJoin 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 a...2024-07-3147 min
Now We're Talking Baby9. Will we ever sleep again?!Hey Loveliessss,Em and Cam are hot off the plane from Dubai, bronzed and bursting with tales to spill! From *THAT* Instagram photo, Emily’s first baby craving and Cam reveals he might be ready to put a ring on it 👀Also join us for the guest Cam's been most excited about: SLEEP EXPERT Heidi Skudder from Positively Parenthood, here to share her top tips for turning those sleepless nights into sweet dreams for your baby AND you!Lot’s of loveCam and Em xxEmail: n...2024-05-0242 min
The Netmums PodcastHeidi Skudder: Unravelling the Mysteries of Baby Sleep
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry delve into the often-exhausting world of baby sleep with the award-winning parenting and baby sleep expert, Heidi Skudder. With a wealth of experience as a former nanny, maternity nurse, and mother, Heidi has been the guiding light for countless parents, including celebrities like Perry Edwards and Stacey Solomon. She brings her expertise to the podcast, discussing the often-misunderstood topics of colic, tongue-tie, silent ref...2024-04-1630 min
NewlyDads18: How to get your baby to sleep! Ft. sleep expert Heidi SkudderThe NewlyDads are running on fumes... it's been sleepless nights with Cosima and Apollo, so they have turned to sleep expert Heidi Skudder from Positively Parenthood to find out how they can get their twins to fall asleep. Heidi explains how she got to the bottom of Ollie and Gareth's babies' sleeping issues, and shares her golden tips for getting your children to drift off peacefully. If you're a tired, exhausted, stressed out parent, then this episode is definitely one for you.Any experts online caught your eye? Let us know if you'd...2024-02-0631 min
southsidebroadcastingThe Midweek Drive LIVE Wed Nov 8th 2023Jessica Burtis, William Coles, Cathy Manso, Victoria Simmonds, Tosin Soyemi, Heidi Skudder, Sam Renouf, Justine Hexhall, Graeme Harper, Taryn Kay, Gavin Giulia, Sarah Louise Ryan & Alex Lewczuk cover topics from Malta to Skincare and parenthood in the latest TMDL
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Midwife Pip PodcastE130. Preparing for the 4th Trimester with Heidi SkudderPreparing for the fourth trimester With Heidi SkudderYou may have spent hours, weeks and months planning and researching pregnancy and birth but what about your plan for when your baby arrives? What hurdles may crop up? How can you prepare to make it as smooth as possible? And what are the realities of that extra, and often forgotten, fourth trimester? I am super excited for this week’s guest to fill our mummy toolkits. Heidi from Positively Parenthood @heidi.positivleyparenthood is an expert of little people, babies and toddlers and has just been through the f...2023-10-1635 min
southsidebroadcastingThe Midweek Drive LIVE July 5th 2023Cathy Manso, Oliver Stanley, Chrisben Daniels and Alex Lewczuk are studio based and proceed to address topics ranging from avoiding holiday influencers to baby care , the season and new kittens with William Coles in Edinburgh, Fia Van Den Bogert in the Netherlands, Jessica Burtis in North Carolina, Victoria Simmonds in Shepperton, Maisie Adam, Anna Lewis,& Liz Brewer in London, Malcolm Tomlinson in Yorkshire, Sara Bullimore in Newark, Heidi Skudder and Hannah O`Brien in Gloucestershire & Phil Hurd-wood in Little London.
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