Ep.18: Understanding Your Child's Temperament and Sleep with Macall Gordon (Part 1)

In this episode of 'Mothering from Within,' host Kaili Ets chats with sleep expert and researcher Macall Gordon about how understanding your child's temperament can significantly impact their sleep patterns. 

Macall shares her journey into this field sparked by her own challenging experiences as a mother and then chats about the nuanced differences in a child's temperament, the impact these traits have on sleep, and why traditional sleep training methods may not work for all kids. 

Practical advice is given on recognizing signs of specific temperaments and understanding the importance of a consistent approach, while emphasizing the need for a deeper curiosity to identify underlying causes of sleep disturbances.

00:00 Understanding Your Child's Temperament

00:23 Introduction to the Podcast

01:30 Meet Our Expert: McCall Gordon

02:52 McCall's Journey into Temperament and Sleep

04:18 The Challenges of Parenting Spirited Children

06:43 The Impact of Temperament on Sleep

07:26 Strategies for Supporting Sleep

16:31 The Importance of Consistency and Realistic Expectations

18:44 Exploring Root Causes of Sleep Issues

23:22 Conclusion and Next Steps

23:56 Rapid Fire Questions with McCall Gordon

26:39 Where to Find More About McCall Gordon

27:26 Closing Remarks

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