Erin critiques a Motherly article on gentle parenting and questions if a gentle parenting backlash is on the horizon.

Like most fads and trends, gentle parenting can be taken to the extreme and be so distorted it no longer resembles its original form.

She provides 3 tips to decide if parenting advice is a good fit for you, and when to see additional help.

Next, she discusses how to apply gentle parenting techniques when your toddler hits, and how to look at their hitting through a new lens (spoiler: they're not mad, they're scared).

Q&A of the Day

Cassandra asks, "I've done a little research on this but can't seem to find any information for toddler aged breastfeeders. Does my hormonal cycle impact my child through my breast milk? I have noticed that on my really difficult hormonal days my toddler also really struggles. It's like she has PMS too! Of course this could be from her picking up on my mood, but I have long wondered if she's receiving hormones through my milk?"

Wins & Whines

Powdered vitamins, homework, feminism

Resources/Links

The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - HERE

Read the Motherly Article - HERE

My go-to Gentle Parenting Book - HERE

Kids powdered vitamins - HERE

Adult powdered vitamins - HERE

Let's connect!

IG: @erin.nursingmamas (DM me and say hello!)

Take the Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - HERE

Join the Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE

Book a 15 minute consult - HERE

In this conversation, Ciera Greene discusses her experience as a toddler nursing mom and her role as the owner of Fit4Mom South Orange County, a fitness program for pre and postnatal moms.

She shares her thoughts on extended nursing, the emotional connection it creates, and the privilege of being able to provide nourishment and care for her child.

Ciera also talks about the benefits of Fit4Mom, including the opportunity to connect with other moms, the focus on mind-body connection, and the specialized training for prenatal and postpartum fitness.

She emphasizes that it's never too late to start prioritizing self-care and strengthening the body after childbirth.

Resources

• Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE
• Follow Ciera Greene on Instagram - HERE
• Find a Fit4Mom class near you - HERE
• Follow Erin on Instagram - HERE
• Questions? Email Erin at erin@nursingmamas.com

Ever feel lonely in your extended breastfeeding journey?

I polled my audience on Instagram, and here were the results:

- 53% of respondents feel lonely in toddler nursing all the time

- 34% sometimes

- 13% don't really feel lonely

Sadly, it is extremely common, especially as an extended nurser to feel isolated and alone. Some of you may not know another toddler nursing mom, and others may be navigating judgement from others for your decision to continue nursing.

In today's episode, Erin deep dives the latest Surgeon General's Warning that being a parent is bad for your mental health - including feelings of loneliness.

She reviews the suggested solutions and provides her own thoughts about which are a good idea, and which will just add more work on our mom plates.

Ultimately, the key to loneliness is community. Listen in as Erin discusses the latest Nursing Mamas resource - The Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - A monthly based subscription community with:

- 2 monthly group zoom sessions

- A private community off social media to share your wins, questions and cheer each other on

- Perfect for moms in any stage of extended nursing; from newbie looking for advice, burnt out mama struggling with breastfeeding boundaries, or moms nearing the end and needing support to land the plane.

- Starting at only $19/mo, this is the most cost effective way to get in-person support with Erin while also meeting fellow toddler nursing moms!

-Go to ⁠www.nursingmamas.com/socialcircle⁠ to register.

Episode Links

- The Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠HERE⁠

- The Surgeon General's Warning about Parental Mental Health - ⁠HERE⁠

- Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠HERE⁠

- Only Murders in the Building - ⁠HERE⁠

- The New Menopause - ⁠HERE⁠

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Contact Info

www.nursingmamas.com

erin@nursingmamas.com

IG: @erin.nursingmamas