The Nurture Duo

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Hayley Chenard & Erin Ryan
A village for mothers 🤍
Infant sleep rooted in biology & development
Sleep support • Workshops • Nurture Circles
↓ Our offerings
www.thenurtureduo.com

10/02/2026

There is SO much sleep advice online that it can be easy to start second-guessing yourself.

Is this normal?
Should I be doing something differently?
Am I creating a bad habit?
Why does everyone else’s baby sleep better than mine?

When you understand what’s developmentally normal, why your baby may be sleeping the way they do, and what their unique needs might be, it becomes a whole lot easier to trust yourself.

Our free Sleep Foundations course, “Is My Baby’s Sleep Normal?”, is an empowering place to start.

DM ‘NORMAL’ and we’ll send you the course

Welcome to our cozy corner of the internet. 🍂We’re Erin & Hayley—holistic sleep consultants, ECEs and fellow mamas. We’r...
10/01/2026

Welcome to our cozy corner of the internet. 🍂

We’re Erin & Hayley—holistic sleep consultants, ECEs and fellow mamas. We’re here to help you ditch the outside noise, snuggle your babies without guilt, and truly enjoy these early years.

Ways to connect with us this October:
🤍 Nurture Circles | Tuesday mornings
👟 Free Community Walk | Wed, Oct 14th
🌙 1:1 Sleep Consults | 10% off with code THANKYOU

Grab your spot or book your consult through the link in our bio.

www.thenurtureduo.com

09/30/2026

✨ Nurture Village update!

Watch the video to learn about your included 15-minute sleep support chat — a chance to connect with us one-on-one, share what’s happening with your little one’s sleep, and get guidance on where to start. 🤍

Want to try the Village?

Start your free 14-day trial through the link!

Www.thenurtureduo.com/sleep-support

Motherhood is better together. 🤍We’ve been gathering mamas in Stratford for the past year and a half — and we’ve now fac...
09/29/2026

Motherhood is better together. 🤍

We’ve been gathering mamas in Stratford for the past year and a half — and we’ve now facilitated 100+ circles and supported 50+ mamas.

Curious about what our Mother Nurture Circles are all about? We’ve answered some of the questions we hear most often.

Still have questions? Send us a DM.
We’d love to connect. 🫂

You don’t have to pick between being responsive and feeling rested. It is completely valid to look for ways to protect ...
09/27/2026

You don’t have to pick between being responsive and feeling rested.

It is completely valid to look for ways to protect your sleep without resorting to sleep training. Every family’s rhythm looks different, whether that’s shift sleeping, asking for backup, or setting up a safe sleep space.

Swipe through for realistic ways to add rest into your routine.

Which of these strategies has helped you the most, or which one are you trying next?

Tell us below! 👇

09/26/2026

Infancy is an investment.

Every time you soothe your crying baby, hold them close during a tough moment, or respond to their nighttime wakes with empathy, you are investing in their future. You are practicing coregulation.

As The Nurture Duo, we want to remind you that babies aren’t born with the ability to calm their own nervous systems. They learn how to regulate their emotions and stress by soaking in your calm.

Here is how coregulation directly impacts their sleep and overall wellness:

🤍 Better Sleep: A calm nervous system is a prerequisite for sleep. When you help your baby coregulate, their cortisol (stress hormone) drops, making it easier for them to drift off and stay asleep.

🤍 Overall Wellness: This consistent responsiveness builds secure attachment. It physically shapes their developing brain to handle stress better later in life.
All of your responsiveness, empathy, and attention right now will pay off. You are laying the foundation that will eventually turn them into a resilient, emotionally healthy, and beautiful human being.

Take a deep breath, parents. You are doing an incredible job. 🤍

👉 Save this post for the next time someone questions your responsive parenting.

09/24/2026

From chaos to calm…

Our Mother Nurture Circles are designed to be a calm space to quiet your mind. A dedicated 90 minutes to slow down, connect deeply, and restore your nervous system.

🗓️ When: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Starting next week!)
📍 Where: Stratford, ON

Give yourself permission to transition from the loud to the calm.

✨ Click the link in our bio to save your floor chair

09/23/2026

Come take a walk with us this fall 🍂

Our next FREE Nurture Walk is happening Monday, September 28 at 10 AM and we’re so excited to have join us!

Dr. Cass is a local chiropractor who specializes in supporting infants and mothers, and we’re so grateful to have her along for this morning of connection, fresh air, and community.

Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or a seasoned mama — you’re welcome here.

Bring your little ones (older kiddos are welcome too!), meet other caregivers, and take a little time for yourself.

No pressure. No expectations. Just a walk and a chance to connect. 🤍

🗓️ Monday, September 28
⏰ 10 AM
🤍 FREE

New here? DM us “WALK” and we’ll send you the details.

09/22/2026

If you’re still rocking, nursing, cuddling, or snuggling your baby to sleep — you’re not doing anything wrong. 🤍

Your calm presence helps your baby feel safe enough to relax, settle, and fall asleep with your support.

Needing you, waking overnight, and wanting closeness are all normal parts of infant sleep.

Your baby is SO lucky. 🤍

Want to learn more about what’s really normal when it comes to your baby’s sleep? Dm us NORMAL and we’ll send you our free mini-course.

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Stratford, ON
N4Z, N5A

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