That's Good Parenting
Hello and welcome to "That's Good Parenting". The podcast that searches for simple steps to reduce your parenting stress. Sometimes those days of feeling like a "good parent" can feel few and far between.
And like you, I personally have struggled with parenting frustration, exhaustion, and even guilt. But I also know that there are solutions out there that we could put to use today.
My name is Dori Durbin.
It's my mission to search with you to find simple steps and tools to create confident and resilient kids-- without losing ourselves in the process.
You may be wondering who I am. I'm a former teacher, coach and fitness instructor turned children's book author and illustrator, as well as a book and parenting abundance coach.
More importantly, I'm a Christian wife and mom of two amazing young adults who, have quite uniquely put me through the parenting ringer myself. I've been fortunate enough to have interviewed hundreds of experts, parents and authors who have all created parenting tools that have your family's best interest at heart.
So let's stick together to find fast and effective solutions that fit our particular parenting problems. So that we can end war of our days cheering out: Now "That's Good Parenting!"
That's Good Parenting
Beyond Sleep: Creating Safety, Connection, and Rest for Sleepless Kids with Ahna de Vena EP 120
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.
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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.
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