5.The Myths and Marvels of Routines

01/31/24 • 18 min

In this episode of Mama Island, Sarah Norris discusses the importance of routines in a mama's life. She debunks the myths surrounding routines and emphasizes the benefits they provide. Sarah explains the difference between routines and schedules and highlights the flexibility and support that routines offer. She also explores the role of routines in the natural world and how they can be tailored to fit a mama's individual needs. Sarah concludes by encouraging listeners to prioritize themselves and seek help in establishing routines that can bring balance and ease to their baby life.
Key takeaways from this episode.

Routines are beneficial for mamas and babies, providing stability, predictability, and ease in daily life.
Routines should be flexible and tailored to fit a mama's individual needs and circumstances.
Routines can be temporary or vary based on different days or activities.
Ignoring routines can lead to chaos, confusion, and stress in a mama's life.

You can find out more about Sarah and how to work with her by clicking on the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/thebabydetective/
https://www.babydetective.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/babydetective/

Routines are beneficial for mamas and babies, providing stability, predictability, and ease in daily life.
Routines should be flexible and tailored to fit a mama's individual needs and circumstances.
Routines can be temporary or vary based on different days or activities.
Ignoring routines can lead to chaos, confusion, and stress in a mama's life.

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4. Who’s Voices Should You Be Listening To As A Mama ?

In this episode, Sarah Norris introduces Mama Island, a safe and supportive space for mothers and mothers-to-be. She discusses the challenges of decision-making during pregnancy and motherhood and the importance of listening to our own instincts. Sarah shares her strategy for recognizing and understanding our inner voices, including the vulnerable, survivor, cynical, and glorious aspects of ourselves. She emphasizes the need to create a healthy support network and surround ourselves with people who uplift and support us. Sarah concludes by encouraging listeners to live a happy and fulfilled life by making clear choices and organizing their lives according to their own desires and routines.
You can find out more about Sarah and how to work with her by clicking on the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/thebabydetective/
https://www.babydetective.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/babydetective/

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6. A six week old baby, exhausted parents and a happy ending!

Summary

In this episode, Sarah Norris, also known as The Baby Detective, shares the story of a couple with a six-week-old baby who were going through a seriously bad patch.
She explains her problem-solving approach and how she was able to turn things around for the family.
Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding the big picture and zooming in to identify the root cause of the problem. She highlights the significance of winding and swaddling in soothing the baby and improving sleep. Sarah also discusses the importance of good advice and support for new parents and provides steps to solve problems and meet the needs of babies.

Key takeaways from this episode are:

Understanding the big picture is crucial in solving parenting problems.
Winding and swaddling can help soothe babies and improve sleep.
Good advice and support are essential for new parents.
Meeting the four needs of babies (being well-fed, well-rested, comfortable, and secure) is key to keeping them happy.

Mama Island - 5.The Myths and Marvels of Routines

Transcript

Sarah Norris - The Baby Detective (00:01)
Hello and welcome to Mama Island, where we travel away from the noise and the pressure of real life to a safe and quiet place where we can spend time figuring out how to be great mamas without losing who we are and what we love doing and how to get the mama life we really want.
Mama Island episode 5, the routines that can change your mama life. Hi and welcome to Mama Island. I hope you're having a good week, but whether you are or whether you are