Episode 119: Permission slips for tired parents

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts share three important 'permission slips' for tired parents, focusing on softer advice rather than research findings.

I was thinking about what I would tell my younger self. The version of me who had a newborn, or a six-month-old, or a toddler who had decided that 4:30am was a completely acceptable time to begin the day 🫩 And I realised that the things I’d actually want to tell her aren’t the research findings. They’re the softer things. The permission slips. The things nobody really says out loud. So that’s what this episode is. Three things I genuinely believe can help all parents, and I hope at least one of them lands for you. Plus I answer your questions ☺️ Let’s get into it. - Dr Fallon ❤️   Need support? ✅ Join our  Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs  and add on a coaching call with Dr Fallon for extra support! 🏢 Local to Melbourne?   Visit Dr Laura for an in-person appointment   at Victorian Children's Clinic, or   explore telehealth options.   Give us some love! ☕️ Love our work?  Buy us a coffee! 📲 Follow us on   instagram   |   Facebook  |   TikTok 💖 Tell your mates about us    Subscribe 🔽 ❤️ Listen on  Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Fallon Cook, Dr Laura Conway

Topics covered

• parenting
• sleep support
• self-care
• mental health
• new parents

Keywords

• tired parents
• permission slips
• parenting advice
• newborn
• toddler
• sleep
• self-care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic, Victorian Children's Clinic

Places: Melbourne

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