Episode 54- "Understanding and Adapting to Children's Individual Personalities: Guidance from Child Development Expert Amy Webb"

In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough and guest Amy Webb, an expert on child development and temperament, delve into the dynamics of caring for children with challenging temperaments. They explore how temperament affects a child's reactions to situations and how it can influence sleep patterns. Amy emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing each child's unique personality and strengths, regardless of societal expectations.

The conversation also touches on the evolution of children's temperaments as they grow, the role of parental intuition, and the need for empathy and adaptability in parenting. Amy offers insights and encouragement to parents navigating the complexities of raising children with diverse temperamental traits.

Topics

• Amy's background, including a PHD in child development & family sciences
• Discussing children's temperaments
• Goodness of fit
• Adapting to a child's temperament as a parent
• Changes in children's temperaments over time
• Recognizing and appreciating the strengths in a child's temperament
• Dealing with clingy behavior in children
• Influence of children's temperaments on sleep patterns
• Creating a supportive and nurturing environment for children's well-being
• Encouraging parents to be patient and take care of themselves
• Providing support and guidance for parents

Check out Amy's blog or reach out and ask any questions on her website!

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Keywords
sleep education, sleep consultant education, child development, temperament, parenting, sleep patterns, children's needs, patience, nurturing, supportive parenting, emotional well-being, research, parent coaching, sleep consulting, sensitive children, societal biases, clinginess, self-regulation, co-regulation, physiology, environment, self-care, Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program

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