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Kavisa Cyprian Wood is an extended nursing mom of two boys. Her parenting journey though started with adopting two young girls, followed quickly by her first biological child the next year. Can you imagine having your first nursing experience include two young toddlers running around? Professionally, Kavisa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Prenatal Yoga teacher, and the business owner of Nourishing Justly. Kavisa believes that every family's breastfeeding...
Published 05/09/24
This episode is brought to you by the Abiie Beyond Junior High Chair. Do you have a toddler that is too big for your old high chair, but wiggles around in the adult chair because they are now too low for the table? Do you struggle with daily spills that leave stains on your furniture? Then this toddler chair is perfect for you. The seat and foot rest are fully adjustable, the tray can be removed so it converts into an extra seat at your table, and it is the nicest looking high chair around....
Published 05/02/24
Strong-willed children have a deeply rooted need to feel connected and in control. In the toddler breastfeeding relationship, this can create a recipe for burnout as you try to meet your child's demands for milk. Learning strategies that can help you stay connected while also keeping loving boundaries is key to finding a balance in the relationship. Danielle Bettmann is a Positive-Discipline certified parenting coach who empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's...
Published 04/18/24
This episode is brought to you by live The Gentle Toddler Weaning Seminar. This live session covers everything in Erin's Gentle Toddler Weaning Course, but with the engagement of fellow toddler breastfeeding moms, and a special Q&A session with Erin following the seminar. The webinar will be on Wednesday April 17th, 2024 @ 10am PT // 1pm ET via Zoom. In this episode Erin covers: - What gentle parenting is (and isn't) - Concrete gentle parenting strategies to use with your...
Published 04/04/24
Nicasha Martin is a single mom of 3 including identical 3 y/o twin girls and an 11 month old baby boy! She nursed the twins beyond 2 years, and is currently breastfeeding her baby with no end in sight. Nicasha has a Master's degree in Public Health, is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and social media mama sharing her life and all the things she's found helpful in motherhood and breastfeeding. You can find Nicasha on Instagram @nicashaplusthree
Published 03/21/24
This episode is brought to you by The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course. Use Promo code "PODCAST" for $10 off. Welcome to episode 3! Erin covers the following: - How to think beyond time and length of breastfeeding as a measurement of success. Download the free guide to assess your REAL breastfeeding goal HERE. - Q&A question of the day: Nikki asks, "Anyone still breastfeeding at 3 years and struggling to get your energy and body back without taking supplements that are not safe while...
Published 03/07/24
Erin Spahr is an extended breastfeeding mom of 2 boys - the first nursed for 3 years, and the second for 5, for a combined total of 8 years of breastfeeding! We dive into her experiences, including strategies for night weaning, handling public nursing a toddler, the perks of toddler nursing, and what she used to help guide her sons to the finish line to successfully wean on their terms. Professionally, Erin is a licensed therapist, mother, intersectional feminist, podcast host, and maternal...
Published 02/27/24
Welcome to the first episode of Weaning It! To get started, Erin breaks down the difference between on-demand breastfeeding, gentle toddler breastfeeding, and gentle weaning. She also answers listener Joanna's question about dealing with all or nothing kids. How do you commit to giving up a feed when you're still on the fence about weaning yourself? Want to learn more about what stage of extended nursing you are in now (and steps to get where you want to be)? Go to...
Published 02/17/24
New free episodes of Weaning It drop every 1st and 3rd Thursday on all podcasting platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. If you like what you hear, please click that Follow/Subscribe button so you'll be the first to see new episodes. And also, please leave a rating/review! It will help other extended nursing moms find the show. You can also head to www.nursingmamas.com/podcasts to listen to all episodes and get the show notes. Do you have a unique...
Published 02/13/24