Why Do You Parent Like That?
Why Do You Parent Like That?
Podcast Description
Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it's easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we're here to show you that that's not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!
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The podcast explores themes of varied parenting styles, personal experiences, and overcoming challenges. Episodes cover topics such as releasing expectations, trusting instincts in parenting, and navigating surprise pregnancies, with guests sharing their unique journeys and insights.
Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it’s easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we’re here to show you that that’s not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!
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.
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If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected]
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