Thriving Parent-ing

By Jen Cuttriss - Sleep Thrive Grow - Baby & Parent Sleep Coach & Mindset Mentor

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Welcome to Thriving Parent-ing with Jen, your compassionate godmother (the cool, modern version…) who’s here to help you unlock your full parenting potential by exploring the dynamic duality of personal growth and parenting strategies, empowering you to break free from the grips of survival mode and embrace the joys of thriving parenting. If you’re looking to level up and make sense of your parenting reality, feel confident in your parenting ability, nurture your self-growth and begin to thrive alongside your children, this is the podcast for you. Thriving Parent-ing is your go-to resource where we consider your growth journey as equally important, evolving into the person and parent you aspire to be. A happy, healthy child starts with a happy, healthy you so consider this podcast your permission to place your oxygen mask on first, to show up in a way you are proud of and your child benefits from. We’re here to support, encourage and inspire you every step of the way. As a baby and parent sleep coach and mentor, mind-body practitioner, RN and mother-of-three, Jen brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to the table. Join her every week as she explores the art of thriving in parenthood - bringing you practical sleep support, tangible parenting tools, positive mindset coaching, insightful guest interviews and expert advice, equipping you with the knowledge and perspectives, that will assist you in navigating the challenges of raising happy, healthy children while prioritising your own well-being too. Thriving Parent-ing is here to empower you to have your cake and eat it too! Kick survival mode to the curb and step confidently into thriving mode - see you there Thrivers! You can find out more about Jen and her work supporting parents on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow and www.sleepthrivegrow.com.

Episode Date
What If Self-Care Wasn’t Optional in Motherhood?
May 11, 2026
Baby Bitesize | When One Becomes Two: The Real, Raw Transition
May 04, 2026
Why Oral Function Matters More Than You Think (For Sleep, Feeding & Development) with Mel Van Schelven
Apr 27, 2026
Baby Bitesize | My Baby Always Wakes Crying… What’s Actually in Your Control?
Apr 20, 2026
Why Your Baby Still Fights Sleep Even When You’ve Changed Everything
Apr 13, 2026
Building Connection Before Correction (Especially When Your Child’s Wiring Is Different) with Leanne Tran
Mar 30, 2026
Baby Bitesize | When Your Baby Gets Overwhelmed (What’s Really Happening)
Mar 23, 2026
Do I Need to Co-Sleep? Why This Isn’t a Yes or No Question
Mar 16, 2026
You Were Never Meant to Be the Perfect Mum. Diving into Perfectionism in Parenting with Dr. Bianca Mastromanno
Mar 09, 2026
Baby Bitesize | Sleep Habits, Attachment & Letting Go of Control
Mar 02, 2026
When Their Big Feelings Trigger Yours: What Your Child Actually Needs in That Moment
Feb 23, 2026
When Control Slips Away: Understanding the Type A Transition into Motherhood with Sarah Hart.
Feb 16, 2026
Baby Bitesize | "Catnapping Is Normal”… But Is It Sustainable?
Feb 09, 2026
100 Episdoes! The Story Behind Thriving Parent-ing _The motherhood moments that shaped my passion, my work, and this community.
Feb 02, 2026
Postpartum Rage Isn’t a Failure: One Mum’s Story and the Tools That Helped
Jan 26, 2026
Baby Bitesize | Choosing Your Response in Parenting — The Power of the Pause
Jan 19, 2026
Is This Normal? Postpartum Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts with Dr Bianca Mastromanno
Jan 12, 2026
Laughing Again in Parenthood (Even If It Doesn’t Come Naturally Right Now)
Jan 05, 2026
Baby Bitesize | Presence More Than Presents – Five Intentional Moments of Connection When Life Gets Busy
Dec 29, 2025
Airway-First Parenting: Supporting Breathing, Feeding & Sleep from Day One with Dr Shereen Lim
Dec 22, 2025
Baby Bitesize | The Quiet Shame of Babies Who Sleep Better With Distance
Dec 15, 2025
Co-Regulation Shouldn’t Break You: 5 Ways to Support Without Losing Yourself
Dec 08, 2025
Trying to Conceive Wasn’t Supposed to Look Like This: An Honest IVF Conversation with Breanna May
Dec 01, 2025
Baby Bitesize | Did the Car Ride Count? Rethinking Naps After On-the-Go Snoozes and Dozes
Nov 24, 2025
Pram Naps 101: A Practical Guide for Busy, Responsive Parents
Nov 17, 2025
How To Help Your Child Feel Safe With Their Feelings - And Yours Too. With Dr. Bianca Mastromanno
Nov 10, 2025
Baby Bitesize | When Sleep Feels Stuck: Five Questions to Find Your Middle Ground
Nov 03, 2025
The Bedtime Clash: Why It’s Not About Sleep (and How to Shift the Energy)
Oct 27, 2025
3–4 Hours of Sleep in 30 Minutes or Less?! Breaking Down the Power of Yoga Nidra and Breathwork for Our Rest and Wellness Benefits with Kellie Blinco
Oct 20, 2025
Baby Bitesize | When to Skip the Bedtime Story: Rethinking Nighttime Routines
Oct 13, 2025
The 10:10:10 Rule: Why Doing Nothing for 10 Minutes Will Change Everything
Oct 06, 2025
Don’t Ignore the Snore: Kids, Sleep, and Hidden Health Red Flags 🚩 Sleep Disordered Breathing with David McIntosh
Sep 29, 2025
Baby Bitesize | Split Nights Explained: The Whys Behind the 2 A.M. Wake-Up + What Helps
Sep 22, 2025
Beyond Sleep: Transforming the Stories That Keep You Stuck in Your Parenting and How to Move Them
Sep 15, 2025
What Really Happens to Your Relationship When You Have Kids with Leonie Akhidenor
Sep 08, 2025
Baby BiteSize: Will a Nightlight Help My Baby Sleep?
Sep 01, 2025
Should You Be Your Baby’s Sleep Association? The Episode Every Parent Needs to Hear
Aug 25, 2025
When Your Body Holds the Stress: Real-Life Ways to Release It with Mel Gorry
Aug 18, 2025
Baby Bitesize: Why “Getting Your Baby to Sleep” Might Be Making It Harder
Aug 11, 2025
Sleep, Sickness & Surrender: Supporting Rest Through Illness and Temperament
Aug 04, 2025
The Birth You Deserve: Pregnancy, Pain & Postpartum Truths Empowering insights with Midwife Deyana
Jul 28, 2025
When Connection Slips: What I Got Wrong, What Helped and Why It Changed Sleep Too
Jul 21, 2025
Baby BiteSize: Bridging Naps 101 : The What, When & Why of Nap-Saving for Babies + Toddlers
Jul 14, 2025
"It Was Supposed to Be Different": Understanding Birth Trauma & Motherhood Shift with Emma
Jul 07, 2025
Coregulation Isn’t Just a Buzzword—It’s the Secret to Getting Through the Hardest Parenting Moments. Here’s How.
Jun 30, 2025
BABY BITESIZE: The Great Swaddle Debate: Swaddled, Snuggled, or Free? What’s Best for Your Newborn
Jun 23, 2025
From Survival Mode to Real Energy: The Truth About Cortisol and 5 Common Causes of Tiredness for Mums
Jun 16, 2025
Recharging Your Parenting Battery 🔋 For Real This Time! Grab What You Need—ASAP
Jun 09, 2025
You Can’t Parent on 1% Battery 🪫 (And You Shouldn’t Have To) A Fresh Perspective to Help You Get What You Actually Need
Jun 02, 2025
Baby Bitesize: Why Drowsy But Awake Doesn’t Work (for most families)
May 26, 2025
Music Theraphy Magic for Everyday Parenting: How Music Helps You & Your Kids Thrive
May 19, 2025
Before You Buy Another Sleep Program... Listen To This
May 12, 2025
BABY BITESIZE: 3 Reasons Why Your Baby’s Fighting Sleep (and 5 Ways To Shift It)
May 05, 2025
Mirror, Mentor, Mother: Nurturing Self-Love and Relationships While Raising Others
Apr 28, 2025
Baby Bitesize: Rhythm Over Routine for Smoother Sleep
Apr 21, 2025
The Trust Effect: The Missing Piece in Your Parenting Journey
Apr 14, 2025
Baby Bitesize: Nap Transition Guide & Common Signs of Readiness
Apr 06, 2025
Stop the Battles: How Your Nervous System Shapes Parenting (whether we like it or not)
Mar 31, 2025
NEW! Baby Bitesize: The Early Rising Fix Most Parents Overlook
Mar 24, 2025
FIFO Parenting is No Joke—Let’s Talk About It. With Vicky Pellowe from The FIFO Family Project.
Mar 17, 2025
Stressed Out? Why It’s Blocking Your Ability to Truly Know Your Baby Best
Mar 10, 2025
The Perfectionism Trap: How to Stop Feeling Like a ‘Bad Parent’ When Things Go Wrong
Mar 03, 2025
3 Baby Sleep Quick Win Areas That Make it all Feel Easier (No Extra Effort Required!)
Feb 24, 2025
Every Cry Makes You Question If You’re Doing It Wrong? Let’s Rewrite That Story Together
Feb 17, 2025
How to Instantly Reduce Stress as a Parent (No Extra Time Needed)
Feb 10, 2025
Is Your Baby Intense, Sensitive, Easy or Adaptable? Understanding Temperament & What It Means for You
Feb 04, 2025
Breaking Comfort Zones: How Parents Can Navigate Hard Transitions
Jan 27, 2025
Is my baby really scared of the cot?! Understanding Your Child’s Fears: The Power of Perspective vs Perception
Jan 20, 2025
How to Make Work and Motherhood Work with Loz and Lu of Ready or Not
Jan 13, 2025
Calling Out the BS: My Journey to Growth in 2025 (And Yours Too!)
Jan 06, 2025
Sophy and Kai’s Story: Finding Sleep and Support That Transformed Their Family
Dec 30, 2024
Parenting Made Simple: Evolving with Your Child, Stress-Free with Dr. Leon Levitt
Dec 23, 2024
Permission to Struggle: Embracing Discomfort in Parenting’s Hardest Moments
Dec 16, 2024
From Milk to Meals: Supporting Nutritional Balance and Fussy Eaters with Dr. Kyla
Dec 10, 2024
The Hidden Reasons Behind Rocking or Feeding Your Baby or Toddler to Sleep: Awareness Starts Here
Dec 02, 2024
The Shared Motherhood Experience and A Hysterectomy at 37 with Rachel Lee.
Nov 25, 2024
Flying With Little Ones at Sleep Times: How to Manage Parent Expectations and Stress
Nov 18, 2024
Parenting from the Inside Out: Overcoming Barriers to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Nov 11, 2024
The Power of Connection in Parenting: How 10 Minutes Can Transform Your Child's Behavior
Nov 04, 2024
The Will for Change: How Small Shifts Can Transform Your Parenting Journey
Oct 28, 2024
Understanding Reflux in Babies and Toddlers with Brenda Munz: Your Common Reflux Questions Answered
Oct 21, 2024
If I Could Go Back: 3 Things I Am Grateful I Knew As A First Time Mum (Part 2)
Oct 14, 2024
If I Could Go Back: 3 Lessons I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mum (Part 1)
Oct 07, 2024
Understanding Fear-Based Parenting: Navigating Baby Sleep Challenges
Sep 30, 2024
Thriving with Two: Making the New Sibling Transition Easier with Gen Muir
Sep 23, 2024
Decoding Toddler Behaviour: Gain The Clarity You Need to Understand Their World and Simplify Parenting
Sep 16, 2024
From Yelling to Healing: Understanding Anger in Modern Parenting with Steph Beers
Sep 09, 2024
The Baby Sleep Formula: 4 Essentials Every Parent Needs to Know
Sep 02, 2024
Here’s Your Parenting Pep Talk You Didn’t Know You Needed To Hear
Aug 26, 2024
Why Do I Feel So Stressed As A Parent?! Simple Breakdown For These Normal Feelings We ALL Have
Aug 19, 2024
Which Parenting Style Are You? Unpacking the Trends and Finding What Works
Aug 12, 2024
Motherhood Reflections and Simplifying Self Care Moments for Any Parent Season with Sarah Cremona
Aug 05, 2024
Making Sleep Work: Tips for Waking Babies, Multiple Children and Harmonsing Routines
Jul 29, 2024
⁠How to Transform Your Parenting Style with a Simple Pause
Jul 22, 2024
Catnapping Dilemma: What to Do When Your Baby’s Naps are Short
Jul 15, 2024
Understanding Baby Development Milestones with Nicole Pates
Jul 08, 2024
Achieving Emotional Balance in Parenting: Key Signs & Solutions (Part 2)
Jul 01, 2024
Achieving Emotional Balance in Parenting: Key Signs & Solutions (Part 1)
Jun 24, 2024
How to Transform Your Parenting with Shadow Work w/ Caitlin Hosking
Jun 17, 2024
Helping Your Child Through Separation Anxiety
Jun 10, 2024
Championing Parenting: The Middle Ground Movement
Jun 03, 2024
Raising Children Together: The Impact of a Supportive Village
May 27, 2024
Your Window of Tolerance: The Key to Thriving in Parenthood
May 20, 2024
Is your Baby’s Sleep Regressing? Help for Tired Mums (and Dads!)
May 13, 2024
7 Reasons Why Parenting Will Challenge You and a Mindset to Overcome Them
May 06, 2024
Embracing Change: Understanding the Process and Cultivating Growth
Apr 29, 2024
Does Your Baby Need a Sleep Routine?
Apr 22, 2024
Parenting Unlocked: Access Now for Stress Reduction & Stronger Bonds with Your Kids
Apr 15, 2024
The Secret To Seeing Lasting Change In Your Life And Parenting
Apr 08, 2024
Why You Don’t Need To ‘Teach’ Your Baby To Sleep – A Life-changing Mindset Reframe!
Apr 01, 2024
A Growth vs a Fixed Mindset In Parenting – How To Overcome Challenges And Boost Your Parenting ability
Mar 25, 2024
5 Areas Holding You Back In Parenting, And Actionable Steps You Can Take When Parenting Just Feels Hard
Mar 25, 2024
Why Having Self-Soothing As Your Baby’s Sleep Goal Is Your Parenting Nemesis, and What To Focus On Instead
Mar 25, 2024
Welcome to Thriving Parent-ing!
Mar 14, 2024