# Ep 60 Your Baby Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time - They’re Having a Hard Time with Monique Christidis

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Podcast: [Conversations with Kristi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253)
Published: 2026-03-18T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kristimcvee.com/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi/episodes/2149160629
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Duration seconds: 3613

## Resource

In this episode of Conversations with Kristi , Kristi is joined by Monique Christidis  - registered nurse, child health nurse of 30+ years, and founder of BaaBaa Baby  - for a grounded, compassionate conversation about infant development, sleep, regulation, and the foundational role of connection from birth. Monique brings a wealth of clinical expertise alongside deep empathy for parents navigating the often overwhelming early years. Together, Kristi and Monique explore how babies communicate through behaviour, why crying is not manipulation but communication, and how understanding brain development can radically shift the way parents respond to sleep, distress, and big emotions. This episode gently challenges outdated behaviourist approaches to parenting and sleep, unpacking why concepts like “self-soothing” and “cry it out” can be misunderstood when we don’t fully understand infant brain development. Monique explains how safety, consistency, and presence support a baby’s nervous system - and how regulation always begins with the adult. Kristi and Monique also discuss the immense pressure placed on modern parents, the loss of the “village”, and how comparison culture and unrealistic expectations can leave parents feeling isolated, guilty, and exhausted. The conversation reinforces that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting - and that learning to trust your intuition is a powerful protective factor for both parents and children. This is a reassuring, science-informed, and deeply validating episode for parents, carers, and professionals - reminding us that connection, not perfection, is what children need most. Key Themes Covered Infant brain development and why the first years are about safety and survival Why babies cry - and why it’s communica…

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