The Baby Playbook

When I was pregnant with my second - remember asking myself ‘Will I have enough love for both my baby and my toddler?’. The answer to that question is of course YES! But another question that popped up which was a little harder to answer was how my toddler felt about the new baby. First-borns can have a lot of mixed feelings about the new baby. Both pre and post arrival! Navigating their new relationship as well as your changed relationship with both, is a lot to handle. In this episode I speak to Toddler Expert Jenna Nathan about how your first can feel about the new baby, understanding their emotions, dealing with their needs and tips and tricks on what to do before the baby arrives. LINKS: Follow Jenna Nathan here: https://www.instagram.com/toddlers.by.jenna/?hl=en Jenna’s toddler blog: https://jennaknathan.wixsite.com/toddlersbyjenna/post/screen-time-guide?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY_KARQ3IEsKE28IKTRz-3-Z7eTAQWrfUB2TJh5eSYcC-GG3ILSG3dyURU_aem_3-_Uds3VFk2Kizf3iVDnDABooks to introduce your toddler to the baby: https://amzn.to/4gpElf9 Book and 1-on-1 consult with Jenna (which includes her PDF guide) here: https://calendly.com/jennaknathan/1-1-consultFollow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

Baby Sleep!?!? What in the world is that all about. It’s all good and well when your baby comes home from the hospital and is sleeping like all the time… It’s seems so easy and relaxing. But eventually this changes - and figuring out how to give your baby good settled rest (and a chance for yourself to get some as well) becomes the main part of your being. This week I sat down with Baby Sleep Guru and writer of Save Our Sleep, Tizzie Hall to breakdown what ‘Sleep Training’ means and the common terms you come across when you start to research your baby’s sleep needs. From ‘sleep associations’, to ‘sleep routines’ - what does it all mean and where can you start. LINKS: Enter our giveaway here: https://heynikolinak.co/For 25% off Save Our Sleep products use the special code ‘PLAYBOOKS25’ - https://www.saveoursleep.com/Follow Tizzie Hall and all she does here: https://www.instagram.com/saveoursleep/?hl=enGrab a copy of her famous book Save Our Sleep here: https://www.saveoursleep.com/product-category/books-app-advice/books/ Save Our Sleep FB Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F214124816009003%2F Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

The newborn phase is such a rollercoaster - but just when you think you have a slight grip on sleep, milk and settling… your little one is about to kick off their solids journey. Introducing food to your little one can be a little daunting. At what age do you start? How often? Do you try purees or baby led weaning? And what’s the best high chair around? To tackle these questions and so much more, I speak to Olivia Bates the Founder of Nourishing Bubs. Olivia is a paediatric dietitian with years of hands-on experience caring for young children as a nanny and babysitter. This is PART ONE of our chat talking all things solids, as next week’s episode is dedicated to the introduction of allergens which is another important part of this journey. So make sure you tune in!LINKS: Enter our incredible giveaway with Nourishing Bubs here: https://heynikolinak.co/ Follow Nourishing Bubs here: https://www.instagram.com/nourishingbubs/?hl=en Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

On this episode of The Baby Playbook Podcast, I sit down with psychologist Stephanie Alexander to explore the often-overlooked signs that you might be struggling with your mental wellbeing during the peri and postnatal period. Stephanie shares practical guidance on what to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed, how to ask for support, and actionable ways friends and family can provide meaningful help. Whether you’re a parent navigating the early days of babyhood or a loved one looking to support someone you care about, this episode offers insights, reassurance, and expert advice to help you navigate this crucial period with confidence and care.#PerinatalMentalHealth #PostnatalMentalHealth #NewMomSupport #MentalHealthMatters #ParentingJourneyLINKS: Connect with Stephanie: www.feelgoodpsych.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/thefeelgoodpsychologist/Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

In this episode of The Baby Playbook, we’re joined by Eimear Colleran, co-founder of the Maggie App — a brilliant new tool helping parents discover free, local, community-based activities for babies and young children.Eimear shares the story behind Maggie, how it’s making life easier for new parents, and why getting out and about with your baby is so valuable — not just for little ones, but for parents too. We chat about the power of community, the benefits of social play, and the kinds of activities that help nurture early development and connection.Whether you’re a new parent looking for inspiration or simply curious about building your village, this episode is full of practical tips, encouragement, and insights on how to make the most of those early days with your baby.#TheBabyPlaybook #ParentingPodcast #NewParentLife #MomLife #DadLife #ParentingTipsLINKS: Download on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/maggie/id6744465756Join Android waitlist: https://maggie-app.com/androidFollow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge