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Confessions of a Sweaty Parent: Why Less is More This Summer
A Wycombe parenting expert on why covering prams and over-layering little ones can cause overheating and disrupt sleep — and why going lighter this summer is better (and cheaper).

Jodie Brown
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Jodie Brown
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Jodie Brown is a Postnatal Facilitator with over a decade of experience supporting local families through the first moments of parenthood (previously Jenni Bean Consultancy CIC & High Wycombe Sling and Nappy Library). With training in neuro-development, attachment theory, and a love of babywearing, Jodie has worked extensively with many unique family units in the South Bucks area. She is the director of No Perfect Parent Company CIC, a new postnatal circle launching soon at Patch. These sessions will offer an inclusive, judgment-free, and supportive space for all parents and caregivers to explore evidence-based information and connect over the "Nurture Table".
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