Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding
Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding by Jenna Wolfe is dedicated to supporting moms breastfeeding and weaning their older babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and those who are hoping to make it that far and want to set themselves up for success.
You wanted to breastfeed for years, not months, but I bet you didn’t expect gymnurstrics, skin crawling with every latch, nipple twiddling, meltdowns, and still having sleepless nights. In this podcast you will find everything you need to extended breastfeed, full-term wean and even tandem feed without losing your mind (or your toddler’s trust). We will also cover nutrition, supporting healthy emotional and social development in your child, and so much more.
You will find fireside chats with incredible experts like Krystyn Parks of Feeding Made Easy, Samantha Radford of Evidence-Based Mommy, and more. You will leave every episode feeling like you have found your people and have a new-found confidence in your breastfeeding and parenting.
If you are looking to make some changes in your breastfeeding relationship with your older baby or child, make sure to download the free “Making Changes” communication guide & cheat sheet so that you can say “no” to the feed while saying “yes” to the need.
Episodes
57 episodes
52: The powerful role the skill of greiving plays in boundaries & weaning
Hey friends, I'm back behind the mic and easing into a new season with a heartfelt episode on a topic that might seem a little odd - how grief is an important part of breastfeeding boundaries. In this episode, I open up about the emoti...
51: Myth Busting Facts on Toddler Breastfeeding (empowerment for your next family holiday gathering)
Are you nervous about your next holiday get-together, worrying about unsolicited comments about your breastfeeding toddler? Myths and misconceptions abound when it comes to breastfeeding - and for some reason, there are people who ...
50 - Natasha's Story - Boundaries and Tandem Feeding
Natasha was rocked when the breastfeeding relationship she loved so much became something she felt she had to white knuckle to endure. Using compassion, curiosity, and creativity Natasha transformed her breastfeeding relationship w...
49 - What is "Gentle" Weaning & Boundaries?
The word "Gentle" can be really divisive in the parenting world these days. I've used that word a LOT to describe the way that I approach and support breastfeeding families to set boundaries and even wean. But I don't mean it in t...
48 - An Action Plan for the Stressed Out Breastfeeding Mom
If you are feeling at the end of your rope with your breastfeeding toddler - this episode is for you. I break down 4 steps to creating your own action plan to find ease in your breastfeeding relationship that WILL help to:
47 - 5 Body Safety Rules for Toddlers with Sex Education Coach Alisha Lunsford of Sexpert Parenting
In this episode, Sex Educator, Alisha Lunsford, and I explore the crucial body safety rules every child should know by age five so that you can feel equipped with the tools needed to foster confidence and autonomy in your kids. We cover modelin...
46: How "Felt Safety" makes a difference when breastfeeding (and generally adulting!)
I'm back! It's been a hot minute since I've posted a new episode, but I am here!I'm also working on new content and resources - let me know what you want to hear about here....
45: "Help! I'm going on a work trip" 3 ways to prep dad & breastfed toddler for their first night alone together
This week I'm answering a coaching call question from an extended breastfeeding mom:"My toddler often doesn't accept dad at night when she wakes up crying. I am and have always been the preferred parent. I have just fo...
44 - HELP! My toddler is struggling to listen first thing in the morning (and a quick personal update!)
**SUBMIT YOUR Q FOR ME TO ANSWER IN FUTURE EPISODES**In this week's episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding, I'm answering a question I received from a student in Own Your Breastfeeding Story. "How can I encourage...
43: *UPDATED* Tandem breastfeeding: Life with 2 booby-monsters (part 3 of the tandem feeding series)*
**AUDIO FIXED**Breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn... at the same time -> most people in the Western world think this is crazy. And yet, I breastfed 2 kids (of different ages) for 3.5 years, and I hear from listeners all t...
42 - Breastfeeding a toddler while pregnant (part 2 of the tandem feeding series)
Finding out you are pregnant is a complex at the best of times. Having concerns about safety for you and your growing baby, finding your life impacted in ways you never would have expected, and feeling emotions you didn't k...
41: Getting pregnant (or not!) while breastfeeding a toddler (part 1 of the tandem feeding series)
Trying to understand your fertility while you are breastfeeding your toddler is an uphill battle. Sure - Google abounds with tips & information about conception and contraception, but less so about conception and contraception ...
(Toddler) Breastfeeding Goals - Do they really matter? (BTS Bonus Episode 4)
Have you ever felt the pressure of setting specific breastfeeding goals? I know I have! In the beginning, I felt like I had to have these concrete goals because, let's face it, everyone asks! But guess what? Once you are actually "in it" ...
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My Nursing Aversion & Mental Health Struggles (BTS Bonus Episode 3)
Welcome to episode three of this Behind the Scenes series! In this candid conversation, I'm opening up about my mental health journey, embracing the highs and lows of anxiety, and depression, and sharing how it all ties into my experie...
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What it's like breastfeeding my 4 yo - a day in the life (BTS Bonus Episode 2)
Tune into this episode to hear about sleep, boundaries, and more in my home right now. Ever wonder what life might look like if you were breastfeeding a 4 year old? Apparently, a lot of you have! Hundreds of you ...
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Survival Mode Motherhood (Ep. 1 of Behind the Scenes Series)
If you have longed for a "me too," or an "I get it" for the times when parenting feels like you are just doing what you can to survive the day - this is the episode for you.2023 was a crazy ride for me. Launching this podcast was ...
40: Breastfeeding Manners - what to do with demanding older babies, toddlers & preschoolers
The shirt-pulling, screaming, and demands to breastfeed have gotten to the point that you find yourself dreading them before your toddler has even thought about breastfeeding again. When they do, inevitably "ask" to breastfeed, the fear...
39: a massive cultural barrier to natural term breastfeeding & toddler weaning with confidence and calm
Breastfeeding & weaning your toddler with confidence and connection isn't impossible. But the reason it feels that way (at least some of the time) isn't your fault. In today's podcast episode I break down the first of 3 ...
38 - My toddler only wants me for my milk - confessions of a milk machine
"They swarm me whenever I sit down and will SCREAM until I breastfeed them - and then they are off to play. They never want snuggle without breastfeeding. I feel like all I am is a milk machine." <- Have you ever had these ...
37 - My Supporting Toddler Breastfeeding Moms Evolution - (Aka the birth of my 3rd "child" Own Your Breastfeeding Story")
Lactation support for newborns is hard enough to come by - but when I decided to focus on toddler breastfeeding there was NO one to look too and say "ah, that's how it's done!" So, there was (a lot of) trial & error as I worked...
36: To wean or not to wean (for the unsure toddler breastfeeding momma)
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...
35: How to wean a clingy toddler from breastfeeding
In this episode, I discuss the challenges of weaning your booby-obsessed toddler when they're not quite ready to stop breastfeeding. I explore the role of internal experiences, stress, and co-regulation in this process.Key Po...
34: Why (almost) all the toddler breastfeeding advice is WRONG (and why there is still hope!)
Who knew you would be longing for the early days of breastfeeding again a year or two don't the road? It seems to get MORE complicated the further along you go - and the big reason for this? Really terrible advice, from...
33: When to stop breastfeeding on demand (and what to do instead)
Breastfeeding on demand is recommended by leading health & breastfeeding organizations around the world, but what happens when your little one isn't so little anymore? Is there an age where you should stop offering breastmilk anytime...