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If bedtime feels like a nightly battle, you're not alone—and there’s a gentler way towards real rest.

In this episode of "That's Good Parenting" Dori Durbin speaks with Ahna De Vena, the founder of the Sleep and Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global, and the creator of Holistic Sleep Therapy. Drawing from her own childhood struggles with trauma and insomnia, Ahna offers a deeply compassionate and whole-person approached suggestions when you or your children struggle with sleep.

With over two decades of experience, Ahna shares how parents can shift from stress and frustration to peace and healing—both for themselves and their children—through simple, practical changes that nurture calm and connection.

Ahna discusses:

• Why calming your own nervous system is the first step to helping your child sleep
• The surprising impact of artificial light on children’s sleep patterns
• How to create a nurturing, sleep-friendly environment at home
• Gentle breathing techniques (like the "bubble breath") that empower kids to relax
• Why focusing on rest and emotional regulation—not just "getting to sleep"—builds lifelong habits of resilience and well-being
• Age specific sleep strategies

About Ahna:

Ahna De Vena is the founder of the Sleep and Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global. After healing from her own struggles with trauma and sleep, she developed Holistic Sleep Therapy to help children and adults create lasting, healthy relationships with rest. Ahna works internationally with families, organizations, and corporations to foster healthier sleep habits and emotional wellness.

Learn more about Ahna:

• https://sleepanddreamfoundation.org
• https://www.reviveglobal.com

About Dori Durbin:

Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children’s book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.

Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.com

Follow Dori:

https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book?
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In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Azja Pryor, a certified baby wearing educator and senior marketing manager for brands like LILLE Baby and Moby Wrap. Azja brings a wealth of experience working with hundreds of parents, NICU hospital teams, and organizations supporting families through trauma. As a mom of two children 18 years apart, she offers a unique perspective on parenting and the transformative power of baby wearing.

Azja Discusses:

• The science-backed benefits of baby wearing for both parents and babies
• How baby wearing supports developmental milestones and emotional bonding
• Practical advice for parents struggling with their first baby wearing attempts
• Supporting children with special needs through baby wearing
• Tips for using carriers as part of self-care routines for new parents

About Azja:

Azja Pryor, a Certified Babywearing Educator (CBWS), former fitness coach, and mom of two (a teenage son and a grade-school daughter) who is passionate about helping parents feel more confident and connected to their children.

Azja has worked with leading babywearing brands and educated hundreds of parents, caregivers, and NICU healthcare teams on the positive aspects of babywearing.

Follow LILLE Baby and Moby Wrap:

https://www.instagram.com/loveazja/
https://www.lillebaby.com/
https://mobywrap.com/

One-on-one fit checks are available through customer service

About Dori Durbin:

Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori:

https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book?
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Do you find your kids trapped in negative thoughts like "No one likes me" or "I'm just not good at that"? In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Ginny Ellsworth, the founder of Mindful Kids, who brings a unique and powerful blend of neuroscience training, coaching skills, and brain health expertise to her work with children. Ginny shares advice and practical tools for parents to help their kids understand themselves better, manage their feelings, and thrive as people. She emphasizes the importance of helping children notice and shift their thought patterns and even train their brains to work for them.

Ginny Discusses:

• Introducing Mindful Kids
• When Do Kids Feel Out of Control?
• The Power of Curiosity in Parenting
• Unpacking Negative Thought Patterns
• Choices and Conversations for Mindful Parenting

About Ginny:

Ginny has always had a passion for working with children. At Mindful Kids, she merges her neuroscience training with coaching skills and brain-health expertise to help kids recognize and shift their thought patterns, behavior, and beliefs. Her methods include asking powerful questions, the use of art and creativity to understand emotions, and equipping children with easy to use mindfulness skills to regulate their nervous systems.

Ginny is also the author of multiple children’s books, and a ​former preschool teacher and children’s ministry program leader. She’s ​affectionately known as the Queen of Fun to her three nephews.

Follow Ginny:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulkids30a
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulkids30a
• Website: https://www.mindfulkids.me/
• Free Teach Kids How to Meditate course and Sleepy Time meditation: https://www.mindfulkids.me/
• You can also find links to Ginny's children's books on her social media.

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book?
Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chat

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