019 - Sleep Solutions for Intense Kids - With Meredith Brough

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!"

In this episode, we are having an insightful conversation with sleep coach, Meredith Brough, on the latest episode of Parenting the Intensity podcast. We dive deep into the challenges of sleep for parents, especially when it comes to emotionally intense children. If you're a parent struggling with sleep challenges with your emotionally intense children, this episode is a must-listen!

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Recognize that every child has unique sleep needs: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting, especially when it comes to sleep. Children have different needs and personalities, and it's crucial to understand and support their individual development. Embrace the fact that your child's sleep patterns may be different from others, and focus on finding what works best for them.

2️⃣ Foster independence with love and understanding: While different parenting approaches have their merits, it's important to find a middle ground that respects both the baby's needs and the mother's needs. Foster your child's independence in a healthy way that is tailored to their readiness, while still providing the love, comfort, and connection they need.

3️⃣ Prioritize parent and child well-being: Meredith approach is centered on the child well-being, but that also includes the parent well-being as exhausted parents will find it difficult to be their best for their children, so she's suggesting a way to reconcile the needs of everyone while sleeping better!

"But also, there's that pressure of comparing your child to another, thinking it's all on you,

thinking that you're the one responsible for their progress and for them to perform well..."

Resources referenced by Meredith

Highly sensitive Family - Natalie Brunswick

Neuro-Sensory Based Parenting - Brooke Weinstein

Where to find Meredith

Website - Code "Intensity" will give you 10% off on Meredith's offers

Podcast Sweet Lumber

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Show notes and transcript of the episode over here

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