Weaning It: A podcast for toddler nursing moms Erin Harris, Certified Lactation Educator

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 journey is unique and requires support that is compassionate and tailored to their specific needs and goals. She uses evidence-based practices that prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of both the parent and the child. Her work is focused on promoting justice, health equity, and community well-being. She lives in Sacramento, California with her husband and 4 kids.

You can learn more about Kavisa, book a consult, or purchase her course at https://www.nourishingjustly.com



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In this episode Erin covers:

- the 3 most common mistakes parents make when trying to adjust the bedtime nursing routine

- tips on what to do instead

- Q&A of the day: Which should you do first? Wean, cut the pacifier, or potty train?

- Erin Wins & Whines of the week: Morning timers, rearranging her living room, and summer childcare



Episode Resource Links

The emotional cycle of the breastfeeding mom

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 personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience.



An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over over Zoom! Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time!



Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 14 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee.



You can find Danielle in all the following places:

www.Instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedlywww.failingmotherhood.comwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com



This episode is brought to you by the Toddler Nursing Made Easy online course.


Do you have a boob-loving child whose upsets at hearing "no" have you at a loss of what to do next?
Does your strong-willed toddler dictate where, when, and how long a nursing session is?
Do you often feel touched out and have a hard time setting breastfeeding boundaries with your toddler?
Are you and your child not ready to wean, but can't go on as you are indefinitely?



Then this is the course for you!



To learn more, head over to www.nursingmamas.com/easy



PS - Danielle is one of 3 guest experts in this course too!

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 breastfeeding toddler to help manage meltdowns and increase connection

- What to do when your child cries when you say "no" to the boob

- Q&A of the day: Ann asks, "Can I stop pumping at work and still nurse throughout the day when bub and I are together?"

- Erin's Wins & Whines of the week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and school fundraisers

Episode Resource Links

- Hand in Hand Parenting Podcast

- Free Gentle Parenting Resource Guide

- Breastfeeding Boundaries Mini Course

- The Gentle Parenting Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith

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

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 breastfeeding? Hormone imbalances and lack of vitamins making it hard to lose weight, sleep, and low libido."

- Erin's Win & Whine of the week