Leaps, bounds & Transitions
Designed for first-time toddler parents, or those who lack a village to support them.
Suitable for parents with toddlers aged 1+, one-to-one sessions approximately 1 hour each, via Zoom or in person where possible.
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How to book Leaps, Bounds & Transitions?
You can book online, or contact me directly if you can't find a session time that suits you. I usually suggest one session a month, with WhatsApp and email support provided between sessions. Give yourself complete peace of mind with my ultimate parenting support sessions.
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Moving on from Pouches and Purees to Proper Food
Weaning is a transition of many stages, and it can be nerve-wracking to do it alone the first time around! Texture and taste preferences, portion size, timing, environment, batch cooking - I'll guide you through them all... I'll even come and watch you feed your toddler if I can! (and I have many simple recipes to share).
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The Cot to Bed Transition
Pyjamas, pillows, stair-gates, potties, nightlights - theres a lot to consider here! One of the bigger transitions logistically, and also one of the most meaningful! Let's take it step by step and support your child all the way.
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Finding Friends, Toddler Groups and Activities
Trying a variety of different toddler groups and activities is important for your child in a variety of ways - experiencing and exploring the outside world, new faces and places, sights and sounds is crucial for their development. But which ones, when and with whom?
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Shifting Naps and Wake Windows
For the first year its all about carefully scheduling and planning those wake windows and nap timings, and watching carefully for your baby's cues! With toddlers things change around a bit, and we need to start lining up the cues ourselves, and redistributing the sleep in a more effective way for a busy lifestyle!
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Dropping the Dummy
Toddlerhood can sometimes feel like such a hard time - we spend the first year giving babies things, and then in the second year we take all away - bottles, naps, dummies, sleeping bags, and even the nappies eventually go! Does your home need a visit from the Dummy Fairy? She's ready to go!
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Holidays, Celebrations and Gatherings
Holidays and gatherings with a toddler are very different to holidays and gatherings with a baby! This is a must topic for parents before their first holiday abroad with the in-laws, wedding or family gathering with a toddler! Let's do some positive prepping before the event.
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Observation session with Isobel
I will come and meet you and your toddler in person at least once if I can. An observation session can be really beneficial for all of us - let's have a chat and a coffee in a relaxed environment. (Dependant on availability and location.)
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Dropping Milk Feeds
Milk feeds aren't usually necessary after the age of one, when your toddler should be getting all the nutrition they need from their diet. But sucking is soothing, and it can be hard to break the bond with that milk prep machine! Let's take it slowly and supportively.
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The New Sibling &
The Fourth Trimester
Parents often come to me struggling with a toddler and a new baby, or whilst pregnant with their second. What to expect from your toddler (and yourself) during and after your pregnancy. Thinking mindfully about your fourth trimester and matrescence!
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Parent Self-Care & Wellbeing
Mindfulness and wellbeing is essential for toddler parents, it's such intense and rapidly changing time! You will be able to parent through this period more effectively if you can be a calm and well-regulated adult, plus you will be modelling this this life skill for your child. Monkey see, monkey do!
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Preparing for Potty Training
Potty training is all about gradual preparation and timing - when the time is right your child will essentially potty train themselves! I have a 100% potty training success record, so there's nothing to worry about!
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The Highly Sensitive Child
Some children just feel things more strongly than others, and this can result in some pretty fiery outbursts and extreme reactions. How to guide your child to thrive and understand their own superpowers of empathy, advocacy and creativity.
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Navigating the Childcare Maze
I have been the first person outside the immediate family unit to meet and care for many babies and toddlers and I understand how totally overwhelming it can be to trust another person with your child. Childminder, nanny, au pair or nursery place? What will work for you and why, and how much will it cost?
