36: To wean or not to wean (for the unsure toddler breastfeeding momma)

10/25/23 • 21 min

Hands up if you have gone back & forth about whether or not you should wean your breastfeeding toddler?! 🙋‍♀️
It makes sense - and trust me, you are NOT alone. (It's one of the most common dilemmas "extended" breastfeeding moms face.)
In this episode, I offer you an alternative to the "to wean or not to wean" conundrum that will have you feeling hopeful and empowered regardless of your weaning status.

Key Takeaways:

1. Self-Aggression vs. Self-Kindness:

Understand the fundamental difference between self-aggression and self-kindness in parenting.
How self-aggression can lead to unnecessary stress and conflict.

2. Real-Life Examples of Self-Kindness:

Learn practical examples of self-kindness in action.
Setting healthy boundaries and nurturing personal needs.
Offering self-compassion when breastfeeding & weaning

3. The Impact on Parent-Child Relationships:

Discover how embracing self-kindness can lead to a more harmonious and loving parent-child relationship.
The importance of teaching self-kindness to your children.

Click here to listen to episode #7 where I share more about the biological process of weaning & readiness.

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10/25/23 • 21 min

Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding - 36: To wean or not to wean (for the unsure toddler breastfeeding momma)

Transcript

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To wean or not to wean? That is the question. It makes sense that we wrestle with this question as extended breastfeeding moms, right? You're nearing that one-year mark a lot of times. That was your goal, or maybe six months was your goal, and then you hit it, and you're like, "maybe we'll go a little longer,"

Or maybe two years was your goal, and you're headed towards that, and you're thinking, "I think we need to wean now, I'm ready to wean, I think,"

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