Cindy Davenport on Young Children’s Sleep and Settling

Cindy Davenport is the Founding Director of Safe Sleep Space, based in Victoria, Australia. She is a registered midwife, IBCLC and maternal and child health nurse. She is member of the Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) and the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and has worked in the early parenting field since 1998. Cindy is passionate about the health and wellbeing of families and offers a sensible, response-based approach to help babies and children with sleep problems.

In this insightful interview, Cindy offers early years professionals a deep dive into understanding toddler behaviour, sleep transitions, and communication development. Professionals will gain valuable strategies for supporting toddlers through challenging developmental stages, with a particular focus on sleep routines, emotional regulation, and helping children develop agency.

In this episode you’ll:

• Discover the fascinating neuroscience behind toddler brain development and why transitions are so challenging for young children
• Learn practical techniques for managing toddler sleep routines and reducing bedtime resistance
• Understand why toddlers yell and how to effectively ‘turn down the volume’ during emotional moments
• Explore the critical importance of removing bottles and supporting nutritional development
• Gain insights into supporting toddlers with communication challenges, including those on the autism spectrum

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of toddler development and learn fantastic strategies that will support both children and educators in early years settings.

Episode Links:

https://www.safesleepspace.com.au

Access the online courses here now: https://www.safesleepspace.com.au/pages/sleep-smart