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Hi Reader,

I know I've been in your inbox a lot the past week, so I'll keep this one brief!

A couple years ago, I came across Danielle Bettmann on Instagram and asked her to do an IG live with me about how to handle a toddler while nursing a newborn using gentle parenting tips.

That encounter ultimately led to me working one on one with Danielle with my husband to learn new strategies on how to handle our two very strong-willed children.

I now bring those lessons to you, packaged in a way that speaks specifically to the toddler nursing experience!

Can you relate to these questions?

Does your toddler seem to desperately seek your attention, and will get it through any means necessary?

Do they NEED to be in charge and hate being told what to do?

Do you find yourself in power battles, and often feel that you're on the losing end of the fight?

If you're nodding your head, then the latest episode of Weaning It is for you!

Danielle is my guest for the day, and she discusses her personal experiences navigating nursing (and crying when she realized she was going to have 2 under 2).

We deep dive how you can tell if your toddler is strong-willed, how your parenting style may unintentionally be making their behavior worse, and of course, we discuss creative gentle parenting strategies that allow you to meet your child where they are, in a cooperative way, without the boob being your only solution.

Click the link below to listen now!

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And that sums up this week's newsletter!

If you prefer to listen to podcasts on a different platform, just search for Weaning It in any major app. Can't find it? Just reply to the email and I'll send you the link to the app of your choice!

Happy Nursing,

Erin

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