The Nurture Network
Do you ever feel stuck in the overwhelm of parenting while trying to break free from the patterns you grew up with? The Nurture Network Podcast is a parenting podcast for moms seeking practical tools to raise kids with intention while breaking generational cycles. Hosted by Certified Parent Coach Jess Baldenhofer of Mother Nurture Coaching, each episode offers expert advice, heartfelt conversations, and a supportive space to help moms feel empowered, connected, and confident in their parenting journey. Subscribe now and leave a review to help more moms find this supportive community!
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The Nurture Network
S1 Ep13: The Boundaries Behind Bedtime — with Ella Hanover
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In this episode of The Nurture Network, Jess talks with pediatric sleep coach Ella Hanover about why sleep is one of the first—and hardest—boundaries parents set. Together, they explore how sleep challenges go deeper than bedtime routines, often triggering guilt, self-doubt, and identity shifts in early motherhood.
Ella shares her expert insights on how sleep is a turning point in the parent-child relationship, how to confidently lead with love and boundaries, and why prioritizing your own rest is essential—not selfish. Whether you’re navigating newborn sleep or toddler transitions, this conversation offers both emotional validation and practical tools.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why sleep is often the first parenting “hard no”
- How to hold boundaries with love and confidence
- What sleep reveals about your evolving identity as a parent
- Why your needs matter—and how to honor them
- Encouragement for parents feeling exhausted or unsure
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