PRP020: Possums Sleep Intervention Part 4

PRP020: Possums Sleep Intervention Part 4

Author: Nicole Weeks: PhD/Masters Provisional Psychologist, Mum of two, Science-Practitioner June 14, 2016 Duration: 14:41
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Show Notes: Possums Sleep Intervention Part 4

Dr Koa Whittingham (A collaborator on the Possums Sleep Intervention - www.possumsonline.com) shares her thoughts on the use of dummies, and dealing with separation anxiety and sleep for young toddlers.
Summary
Dummy use

The Possums Approach is that use of the Dummy is a personal decision.
It is best to wait until breast feeding is established.
Dr Whittingham's opinion is that Dummies are a labor saving device, like baby bouncers.

By all means use labor saving devices, just be aware that you are doing it.
Use them if they allow you to regain sanity and be more responsive throughout the day.
Don't use labor-saving devices as a replacement for your attention and time with baby.
Sucking for comfort is a very natural tendency. Consider what your boundaries are - sleep time only? Up to 6 months? 12 months? 18 months? 24 months?



Separation Anxiety and Sleep for young toddlers

It is natural for children to want to be with parents at night.
It's about balancing the child's desire to be with parents and parents' needs and preferences.
This is very young to require solo sleeping.
Consider the parent's values, needs, and desires. What is it about bed-sharing that is a problem?
Experiment with a range of options. Bedsharing, room sharing, night-time visits.
It is not forever.
At the end of the day - do what works. Once they are adults, no one will be able to tell whether they coslept for 1 year or 7 years.

Links

Possums Sleep Intervention: Possums Online, and Feed your baby to sleep - The possums sleep intervention new recommendations
The Discontented Little Baby book by Dr Pamela Douglas
First step in any good sleep intervention (understanding sleep biology): www.practicalresearchparenting.com/firststeps or sign up by clicking here.
Parenting from the Heart: www.koawhittingham.com.
Becoming Mum book by Dr Koa Whittingham
Sleep Options Wizard for 0-5 year olds



For more great resources on Mindfulness and ACT for parents, check out these links:

Free Mindfulness Meditation App for pregnant couples: Mind the Bump .Org .Au
9 Tips for Mindful Mothering
ACT: Taking Hurt to Hope – Struggling with attachment with Newborns

This is the 7th Episode in the series, here are links to the rest of the series:

PRP014: Angry Parents Part 1 Acting inline with values despite anger
PRP015: Angry Parents Part 2 Acting inline with values despite anger
PRP016: Becoming a Mother
PRP017: The Possums Sleep Intervention Part 1
PRP018: The Possums Sleep Intervention Part 2
PRP019: The Possums Sleep Intervention Part 3
PRP020: The Possums Sleep Intervention Part 4

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Did you give your child a dummy? When did you (or will you) wean your child off it? Was it hard to wean off it? Was it worth it?

Ever feel like you're navigating the wild world of parenting by guesswork? You're not alone. The Practical Research Parenting Podcast is here to bridge the gap between academic journals and the day-to-day reality of raising kids. Hosted by Nicole Weeks, a provisional psychologist and a mum of two young children herself, this series digs into the evidence behind the big parenting topics without losing sight of the practical, often messy, application. Nicole brings her perspective as both a science-practitioner and a parent living through the toddler and preschooler years right alongside you. The conversation in this podcast begins with foundational issues like sleep and discipline, then evolves based on real questions-both those arising from her own family life and those sent in by the community. It’s specifically tailored for parents with children born from 2011 onward, making the discussions immediately relevant. You’ll find a thoughtful, relatable exploration of how research can inform our approaches to attachment, behaviour, and building positive, lasting connections with our little ones. It’s less about rigid rules and more about understanding the ‘why’ behind the strategies, giving you a grounded, evidence-based toolkit for your own parenting journey.
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