Why Do You Parent Like That?

Parenting is political - and navigating baby sleep advice is a big part of it! Dr Heather Johnston of Cradled is one of the most qualified people in Aotearoa to help us deconstruct some of the messages that have dominated the world of baby sleep for the last century - and more! Heather brings to this kōrero her years of training and experience as a medical doctor, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and sleep qualifications from the Possums program specialising in Neuroprotective Developmental Care and from Lyndsey Hookway’s Holistic Sleep Coaching Program. In this episode guest host Sophie Moskowitz (@imperfectparents.nz) dives deep into the subject of baby sleep with Heather, exploring Heather’s own personal parenting and professional journeys. They look at the pressure on parents to sleep train and the social, cultural and political systems that have created an environment where so many parents are feeling more confused and overwhelmed than ever. We hope you find value, comfort and reassurance in this episode and come away remembering that there is no “one right way” of doing things. You can work with Heather 1:1 with online appointments, or access sleep workshops for various ages on her website. She also sells merch and a few feeding products. You can access Heather's work via her website here and her instagram here. If you’re in Auckland and want access to in-person support where we bust myths and normalise parenting experiences, you can join an Imperfect Parents antenatal course, postnatal support group or playgroup. Sophie’s Imperfect Parents website is here her instagram is here and her tiktok is here. Follow me (Abbey) on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ho, ho, ho MEEEEERRY CHRISTMAS! What better way to celebrate than to reflect on motherhood, the mental load, and ways that modern motherhood has been made more difficult by a few cultural events. We'd like to thank Maintenance Phase for their beautiful format of podcast episode. We are big, big fans! If you would like to keep up with Charlotte and the cool things she's doing her instagram is here. Check the link in her bio for access to some amazing lectures on motherhood! I have devoured them this year. Modern motherhood is wild, y'all. If you're a mum and you're reading this, we're right there with ya and we love ya. Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WELL, I'M ALREADY FEELING A PRE-EMPTIVE VULNERABILITY HANGOVER. Be kind with me. Hold me gently. I'm giving you my feelings here, look after them. I hope that this episode is one you are interested in, let me know if it is and you'd like more! If you are in the early days of parenthood, I see you, you're great, and I'm rooting for you! Take some time to be proud of yourself. We have one more bonus episode coming out pre-Chrissy, but this is the last main episode for the year! Feel free to go back and BINGE over the break teeeheeee. Resources mentioned in this episode: Werry Workforce Online Training Somatic Body Worker Claire Eccleston Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DECEMBER! DECK THE HALLS! LISTEN TO THIS GEM OF A HUMAN BEING! Lydia Tuaiti (@ifoundlydia) is the coolest. She's fun, she's a girls girl, she is reflective, and self-aware, and all-round just the coolest. I am so honoured that she was happy to sit down with me and talk about her experience of parenthood (including stepparenthood). This is a perspective I have wanted to share on the podcast for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I was being careful with all parties involved. Lydia is the most respectful, caring, considered lady and I love the way she talks about her role in her family. You can find her instagram here and her tiktok here! She is one of my favourite follows on the internet, so please go show her some love! Tell her we sent you! There will be one more main episode, and probably one more Parenting is Political episode, before the end of the year. The rest will be funnnnnny/silly/solo/a bit about me episodes! I hope that you like those episodes too. I guess we'll find out! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for all whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with Women's Health Action, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing. George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space. George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "Bell's Knock Knock Birthday". If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey here. Where to find Sophie/her work: Instagram Website TikTok Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.