Join us as we interview Mell from the Strong Family Co all about their 7 Elements of the Strong Family Path. We zone into a couple of the 7 elements with Mell and can't wait for you to listen and hear all about them! Joe & Mell have been married for 16 years and are raising 3 boys, ages 5, 11 and 13. Joe was a teacher turned entrepreneur who realiz…

Join Elisa and Pam as they chat with Andréanne Charbonneau about supporting a friend, family, loved one through perinatal loss. It can be really hard to know what to say or how to help. We hope you are able to take the information Andréanne discusses with us and share with those in your circle. Please reach out to us or Andréanne with additional qu…

Part 2 is here! In part 1 we chatted about the window of tolerance and when we are feeling triggered when parenting, now in part 2 we are chatting through what we can do to help ourselves come back into our window. Self regulation can be tough for all of us, especially when parenting. Join us in this super informative episode to learn about all the…

Another exciting episode with our friend Jennifer Taun chatting in this Part 1 of 2 all about when we are feeling 'triggered' when parenting. When our children are having a rough go and we leave our 'window of tolerance' where do we go? How do we recognize it and how do we come back into our window. Self regulation can be tough for all of us, espec…

Have you been thinking about working on your child's sleep but feel like it is too late? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed because you feel like working on sleep when your child is a little older than a baby will be impossible? In this episode, we talk all about how it is never too late to work on sleep. We also give you some tips on some thing…

Is your child's grumpy mood getting to you? We can easily feel triggered by their unhappiness and when we have extra on our mind or the pressure of really wanting things to go smoothly, that off mood can really do a number on us! So what do we do? Join Elisa and Pam in this quick episode for the strategies needed to help you get through an off trac…

Do you have a child who resists change when it comes to their sleep schedule? Traveling, going off track etc...Or perhaps you have anxiety about throwing them off of their schedule because you have worked so hard on establishing healthy sleep and don't want to go back to the beginning! One of the reasons why we work on sleep is so that we CAN enjoy…

Join Elisa and Pam with special guest Jennifer Taun RSW, MSW for this week's episode on parenting through our values vs through fears. What guides our parenting?Are we managing situations the way we want to be with our children? Are we parenting and reacting out of fear of what this behaviour may bring in the future? Parenting out of fear can somet…

Helping our children through anxious times, regardless if it's school, sleep, travel etc... that's causing their big feelings, this little strategy can be a great tool! Join Pam and Elisa as they chat through what you can do to help your child calm themselves by finding their 'calm space' in their own head. Be sure to join the FB group here: https:…

Join Elisa and Pam as they chat through some quick tips for cat napping during the day and how cat naps can affect their scheduled naps. We offer FREE 15 minute phone calls so don't hesitate to reach out when you're ready to get sleep and/or parenting on track. Book your call through the link and if you don't see a time that works for you, be sure …

We are so excited to have Jenn Taun RSW back and joining us for this episode where we talk all about Anger and Parenting. Is anger always a bad thing? Have a listen and find out, you may be surprised! Jenn has been an instrumental part of our team and we know you'll love what she has to say about this topic as much as we did. Parenting is hard and …

One of the questions that we receive often is about whether using a night light with your baby or child is okay when working on sleep. We talk all about it in the episode as well as offer some guidelines if you choose to use a nightlight! If your toddler or older child is having fears, we have a podcast for you here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.l…

Join us on this week's episode where we speak with France Tailleur, Conscious Parenting Coach and mom. In this episode, we discuss some strategies that you can use to get your children to listen without yelling! We will give you a hint, it all starts with us. Listen to the episode to find out some of the strategies that France talks about so that y…

One of the biggest questions that we get when it comes to the transition into childcare is...Do I have to Sleep Coach before my baby begins? This can cause a lot of extra stress and anxiety for parents if they do not want to do this. Having an open discussion with your childcare provider is the first step to find out what they suggest and what they…

In this episode, Pam and Elisa chat through their biggest tips to help your little one adjust to childcare. This can be a very big and anxiety provoking transition for the whole family so knowing what steps you can take to make it easier is very helpful. What is a good integration schedule? How do we do the drop offs to ensure that they are smooth?…

Join Pam and Elisa on this week's episode of the All Things Sleep and Parenting Podcast where we have a special guest Dr. Lynyetta Willis. We had such a great conversation with Dr Willis about how we parent based on the way we were parented. The information Dr Lynyetta shares about inter-generational drama makes this an episode all parents should h…

Has your baby recently learned how to roll onto their stomach while they sleep? This can bring much anxiety to a lot of parents. Is it safe? Do I need to go back and roll them over again? These are some questions we answer in this podcast. Along with this new developmental milestone may come a baby who is rolling onto their stomach and waking up cr…

Tis the season for thunderstorms! I love watching them but our children don't always appreciate a good storm. In this episode, we talk all about how to help your child through their fear of thunderstorms so that we can take some of that anxiety away from them when the clouds get dark. Need extra guidance and support on anything sleep or parenting? …

Join Restful Parenting this week for a very special episode with Parenting Coach Allana Robinson where we discuss the The Role Of Outdoor Play In Development And Why It Needs To Be Without Parents. With the weather warming up and summer being as beautiful as ever, this is a perfect time for parents to learn straight from a parenting expert about un…

Join Elisa and Pam as they introduce a special guest and announce their biggest, most exciting news ever! Keep scrolling if you can't wait to listen and needs details now:) Restful Parenting has PARTNERED with Jennifer Taun MSW RSW of North Bay Counseling Services and we are beyond excited to announce that we are bringing our holistic approach to e…

Last episode, we spoke all about swaddling. How to, as well as our favourite products. This week, we are chatting about unswaddling! Pam and Elisa discuss when to stop swaddling as well as how you can go about helping your little one through this big transition. Join us in our FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparentin…

When it comes to whether or not you should swaddle your baby, that is a personal choice that can be overwhelming to make with all of the information out there! Pam and Elisa chat through some of their best tips and strategies on making swaddling an effective solution for some babies when it comes to sleep and fussiness. Join us in our FB group here…

Do you have a little one who holds on for dear life when you go to lower them into bed to go to sleep? Babies and toddlers tend to go through phases where they may have previously been going into bed just fine and now all of a sudden, they are clinging on when you lower them into bed. How can you handle this without creating new expectations for th…

Trying to leave the house when a little one is really upset or going through some separation anxiety can cause a lot of extra challenges for parents. Join Elisa and Pam as they chat through some strategies and tips for helping you and your little one adjust to being separated. Come join us in the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingsslee…

In this week's episode, Pam and Elisa talk all about night weaning and share some of the different ways of going about it when you are ready. We cover topics such as: What age you can consider night weaning at How many feeds your baby needs for each age Some of the different ways of night weaning Partial night weaning or full night weaning Strategi…

In this episode, Pam and Elisa discuss the importance of investigating where a certain behaviour your toddler may be exhibiting is coming from and how determining the root cause can help you determine the best course of action to work through it. They use toddlers hitting as an example and give some strategies to start working on helping your toddl…

Class right in the middle of nap time, family dinner planned for after little one's bed time, settling a fussy baby in public. These are just some of the topics Elisa and Pam chat about in this week's episode. They share strategies to help you manage the sleep schedule and lots of tips for getting out and feeling confident around others as a new pa…

You may have been thinking about sleep coaching but you just don't know what it means, what it entails or what methods are out there. In this episode, Pam and Elisa chat through the different sleep coaching methods and our methods as well as when you can start sleep coaching, when or why sleep coaching might be right for you and how long it should …

Elisa and Pam offer tips and strategies for helping little ones adjust to sleeping in the crib or bassinet instead of always in arms. Newborns love that closeness for sleep and this is a great first step to making that move out of arms when everyone is ready. For more with Elisa and Pam be sure to join the FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups…

We would love to wave a magic wand and prevent each and every baby or child from getting sick at any point but especially after you have worked so hard on sleep coaching! Pam and Elisa have many powers but unfortunately, that is not one of them. It is inevitable that your child will get sick at some point and it can be so overwhelming and dishearte…

Join Elisa and Pam as they chat through some of their best tips for navigating the holidays while still protecting your little ones sleep - for their benefit and yours! We love to hear from our audience - send us an email with any comments, questions or topics you'd like us to cover! info@restfulparenting.com To book your FREE 15 minute consultatio…

Join Elisa and Pam in this week's Q&A episode, answering questions from the FB group - All things Sleep and Parenting Topics covered in this episode 1- A 2 month odld who used to be able to sleep anywhere is now stuggling 2- Little one fights bedtime but sleeps well for naps 3- A toddler who demands only one parent put them to bed Setting up a gera…

Elisa and Pam have taken their years (and years) of experiene working with children of all ages and are talking through one of their golden pieces to working through various behaviours. Whether it's bedtime battles, transitions through routines, getting out the door in the morning, bath time.. etc, we have a chart that can help! In this episode we …

As toddlers navigate their world one of the things we can see pop up is head banging when trying to fall asleep or more specifically when trying to avoid falling asleep or frustrated! Join Elisa and Pam as we chat through some great tips to help our children through this bump in bedtime stalling while still ensuring their safety while falling aslee…

In this episode, Pam and Elisa answer a question that was asked on the Facebook group "All Things Sleep and Parenting." Today's question was a about a little one who had previously been sleeping through the night and is now waking multiple times. We chat through some of the reasons why and your response to help get everyone sleeping through the nig…

Can you believe it's that time of year again? Back to school! After more than a year of being at home Elisa and I are gearing up to send our children back to school! In this week's episode we chat about our own plans for back to school, how we think our children will adjust and our own plans to help them through. We also chat through some of our be…

Are you wondering how you can get your children through their daily transitions without as much of a fight? Are you feeling like they are asking for attention but you aren't sure how to give it to them? Elisa and Pam share one of their best tips for helping little ones get moving in the morning, be more cooperative during transitions which can make…

Join Pam and Elisa from Restful Parenting - Baby and Child Sleep Consultants and Parent Coaches as they chat about some of the main reasons families reach out for help and the feelings attached to knowing they are going to be getting the support they need. Elisa has recently went through a significant life change and shares her experiences and how …

In this episode, Pam and Elisa from Restful Parenting Baby and Child Sleep Consultants answer a question about a toddler who was previously sleeping well and has now gone way off track. We cover some of the most common reasons why toddler sleep may fall off the rails and what you can do about it! Join our Facebook group all about Sleep and Parentin…

Join Elisa and Pam as they share their top 3 tips for sleep while at the cottage. Whether you go once all summer or every weekend, we chat through it all:) In this episode we chat about Room and Crib Play: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/5--Crib-Play-e4gee2 Travelling and Sleep: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/26--Travelling…

Do you find it difficult to leave the park with your little one having meltdown after meltdown when it is time to go? In this podcast episode, Pam and Elisa share their best strategies to help you leave the park with confidence and with ease. Still struggling to handle the upset when it's time to go? Have a listen to this previous podcast all about…

Join Elisa and Pam as they chat with Ali Prevost a Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. We got to ask questions about nap and night training as well as bed wetting. Lots of great information shared by Ali to help us learn more about the ins and outs of your little one's pelvic floor. To connect with Ali (in the fall) or the staff at Symetrics in…

Do you have a thumb sucker? It can be stressful to think about a strategy to end that journey. Luckily, Elisa just went through it with her own little guy and she shares all of her tips and strategies so that you can listen, gather your plan and feel more at ease when you decide it is time for you! Share this with any friends and family because you…

Join Elisa and Pam for this week's episode as we chat through all things nightmares. We share our own experiences and tips to help you support your child through without going all the back to needing to be right beside them for them to get good sleep. Fears Podcast:https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/episodes/15--Fears-and-anxiety-e5a5l3 Night Terro…

Join Elisa and Pam as they sit down with mental health and addictions counsellor of over 20 years, Richard Carpiola. Richard is also the author of The Addicted Child (linked below). Our conversation was so insightful with to watch for, the red flags and steps to take to help your child. Knowing what to watch for can help ease your mind when it come…

In this week's episode Pam, Elisa and Heidi chat all things SOOTHERS! Whether it's introducing them, setting limits with them or eliminating them, we've got you covered!

Join Elisa and Pam on this week's episode chatting all about Night Terrors. We help you determine the difference between a nightmare and a night terror, how to support your child through night terrors and how to work on stopping them. Both Elisa and Pam have experience night terrors with their children for different reasons and although they are sc…

With another shutdown for schools upon us in Ontario, Elisa and Pam sit down to chat through all the BS of it! hahah! We share some tips, expectations, our own survival and more. Have a listen and join us in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting to chat even more! Pam and Elisa Restful Parenting www.RestfulParenting.c…

Join Elisa and Pam from Restful Parenting with this week's special guest, Danielle Binns, a certified nutritionist who specializes in picky eating and making meal times enjoyable for everyone. We even had the chance to have a couple of our group questions answered! Danielle is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to making meal times happier and hea…

Join Elisa and Pam as they answer your questions on this bonus episode of the All Things Sleep and Parenting podcast. We asked the families in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssleepandparenting/ (if you are not a part of the group already, you should really join!) These are some of the questions that we received and we ha…