The Sweet Slumber Podcast: Baby-Centered Sleep

Episode 49- "One-Size-Does-Not-Fit-All: Personalized Sleep Solutions for Every Child"

Meredith Brough Season 3 Episode 49
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In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough, a sleep consultant and coaching expert, explores the critical role of temperament in sleep training. She challenges common myths and one-size-fits-all approaches, emphasizing the need for personalized strategies that consider each infant and child's unique needs.

Addressing both professionals and parents, Meredith aims to empower her audience with knowledge to help little ones achieve better sleep while supporting their needs and long-term well-being. She advocates for a compassionate, empathetic approach to sleep coaching that responds to the individuality of every child and family.

Topics

  • Importance of understanding temperament in sleep training
  • Debunking myths about sleep training methods
  • Goal of teaching a baby-centered solution for exhausted parents
  • Challenges faced by parents when traditional sleep training methods do not work
  • The concept of "drowsy but awake"
  • Misconceptions about responding to a crying baby and spoiling them
  • The differences in babies when it comes to falling asleep and waking up
  • Which rules or guidelines should change for certain temperament types and why
  • Limitations of sleep shaping methods
  • How to personalize an empathetic approach to support families in their sleep training journey


If you'd like to learn about the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Program or Mastermind set up a call with Meredith HERE.

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The Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program Launches on November 11th, 2024!

Check out the links below & add your name to our waiting list so you can join our next session.


Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE.

Learn about our Baby-Centered Sleep approach, methods and principles, hear from a few of our graduates, and get to know Meredith HERE.

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