The Early Parenting Collective with Jayne Vidler

16/04/2026

15/04/2026

Sometimes families come in with one simple question:

“Is my baby okay?”

Weight checks are more than just a number.

They can:
• Reassure you that feeding is going well
• Help identify when extra support may be needed
• Track progress over time
• Provide clarity during uncertain periods

We look at weight in context:
• Feeding patterns
• Output (wet/dirty nappies)
• Baby’s behaviour
• Developmental stage

For some families, it’s reassurance.

For others, it’s part of a plan to support growth.

Either way, you don’t have to navigate that uncertainty alone.

14/04/2026

If you’ve been wondering what IBCLC mentoring with me looks like, here’s a simple overview:
• Monthly online mentoring sessions
• Case discussions and clinical reasoning support
• Guidance on private practice systems and structure
• Support with pricing, follow-ups, and client flow
• Access to education, resources, and real case examples
• A space to ask questions without judgment

This is designed for IBCLCs at different stages:
• New to private practice
• Building consistency
• Navigating quieter periods
• Wanting more clarity and direction

The focus is both clinical and business, because in private practice, the two are closely linked.

If this sounds like something you’ve been needing, you’re welcome to reach out.

DM me and I can send through the details.

13/04/2026

Gotta love a good glow-up moment ✨

Post-gym glow 💪
Post-tech-check glow 🎤
Mid-second-coffee glow ☕
…and okay, maybe a little Snapchat sparkle for good measure ✨😏

Monday is OFF to a kicker start.

✔️ Teenager work drop-off at 6:30am
✔️ Gym session done
✔️ Coffee + brekkie at home
✔️ Tech check with Marcus for something pretty exciting…

I’m getting ready to record my presentation for the Breastfeeding Conferences 2026 Integrated Care in Tongue Tie & Tethered Oral Tissues

📅 Online from June 1st – November 30th 2026

My session:
Supporting informed parental decisions in infant tongue-tie assessment and management

This one is close to my heart — supporting families to make truly informed, confident decisions in what can feel like a very overwhelming space.

Now it’s deep work time 👩‍💻

My BAU list is DONE (yesterday for the win 🙌), so today is all about diving into this presentation.

Want to join the conference?

Register here 👇
https://www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au/about/Integrated-Care-in-Tongue-Tie-Tethered-Oral-Tissues?ref=A3E2AT

📩 Or DM me and I’ll send you the link

📲 Or scan the QR code

13/04/2026

Mondays are admin days.

And no… I am definitely not usually smiling like I am in this photo.

But I do have something that makes a big difference to how my week runs… my BAU list (business as usual).

This is something I learnt from my amazing business mentor, .

It’s essentially a running list of all the regular admin tasks that come with running a business.

The things that need to be done every week, every month, every year… whether you feel like it or not.

And while I don’t always enjoy doing it, having a dedicated admin day and a clear list means:
• I’m far more organised
• Things don’t build up in the background
• I feel significantly less stressed going into the week

So what’s on my BAU list?
• Clearing out emails
• Replying to non-urgent emails
• Pushing receipts to Hubdoc
• Reconciling Xero
• Planning and doing social media (still working on consistency here)
• Other general admin that inevitably pops up

Plus, I’ll often catch up on client-related work if needed.

It’s not glamorous.

It’s not always fun.

But it’s one of the biggest things that helps me stay grounded in the business… so the rest of the week, I can feel a little more like the version of me in this photo.

08/04/2026

There’s something truly special about Chenae. chenaecarey

Today, we celebrate her 40 incredible years and what a gift she is to this world.

She is one of the most beautiful, talented, kind, compassionate, genuine, and all-round extraordinary humans I know.

The kind of person who doesn’t just show up when it’s easy, but stands steady, unwavering, and deeply present when life feels at its hardest.

Over the past few years, through some of the most challenging moments, she has been a constant in my life and my business. Solid. Supportive. Never once stepping back when it mattered most.

She’s my mentor, my sister from another mister, my colleague, and one of my longest and dearest friends. An honorary Vidler and Porteus through and through.

And I will proudly shout it from the rooftops - she is one of the best business mentors you will ever find.

Chenae, I couldn’t be prouder to know you, to work alongside you, and to call you my friend.

Happy 40th birthday!

You are so deeply loved and celebrated 🤍

08/04/2026

Sometimes feeding challenges aren’t just about technique.

They can be linked to how your baby is using their mouth.

This may show up as:
• Clicking sounds during feeds
• Difficulty maintaining latch
• Fussiness or frustration
• Reflux-like symptoms
• Challenges with solids as babies grow

Our assessments look at:
• Tongue, lip, and oral function
• Feeding patterns
• Muscle coordination and strength
• The broader feeding picture

If a tongue tie or oral restriction is suspected, we guide you through:
• Understanding your options
• Preparing for possible treatment
• Supporting feeding before and after

Our role is not to push a decision, but to ensure you feel informed, supported, and clear on what’s right for your baby.

07/04/2026

There is a lot of noise in the online business space about how to “grow”.

Paid ads
Urgency tactics
Scarcity messaging
Pushing clients to convert

That has never been my approach.

In IBCLC private practice, growth can be:
• Ethical
• Relationship-based
• Sustainable
• Aligned with clinical integrity

In mentoring, we focus on:
• Building trust in your local network
• Creating clear, accessible booking pathways
• Supporting informed decision-making for families
• Developing consistency without pressure-based strategies

You don’t need to become someone you’re not to build a full practice.
If you’re looking for a way to grow that still feels like you, I’d love to support you.

DM to learn more.

06/04/2026

Have you met my cat Misha???

She is completely and entirely unhelpful when it comes to me doing admin or working from home.

She makes regular appearances in online calls… usually uninvited.

And if I’m trying to type? She will absolutely sit on my arm like that’s her full-time job.

She’s also very vocal.

I swear she wanders around the house meowing “mum” when she’s looking for me.

And the other day, when I got home, I’m convinced she met me at the door with a very clear “hello”.

She’d love to explore the outside world… but she is a strictly indoor cat who instead:
• Terrorises her cat sister Kira
• Keeps doggo sister Honey on her toes
• And somehow runs the house while her doggo brother Lucky remains quietly terrified of her

Honestly… pretty sure it’s a cat’s life.

04/04/2026

Don’t you just love those moments you wish you could bottle forever…

This little one had just started crawling, and her brothers had very kindly left their Easter chocolate within reach.

Safe to say… she made the most of the opportunity.

That was 14 years ago now!

Easter with little ones is often a mix of joy, curiosity, mess, and learning as they explore the world (and everything in it).

It’s also a reminder that feeding, development, and those early experiences are never just about the food. They’re about:
• Exploration
• Sensory experiences
• Independence
• Family life unfolding in real time

Whether it’s chocolate, solids, breastfeeding, or everything in between, these moments matter more than we sometimes realise.

Wishing you a calm, connected, and joy-filled Easter with your little ones.
Jayne and TEPC Team

03/04/2026

Have you been given suck training or oral motor exercises to do with your baby…

but they’re just not working?

You’re not alone.

We often use suck training and oral motor exercises to support babies with reduced suck strength or coordination, and to prepare for or follow a tongue tie release.

But here’s the important part…

Not every exercise is the right fit for every baby.

If things aren’t working, there are usually reasons why.

A few key things to consider:

• Your baby needs to be calm, regulated, and in a safe, settled state

Trying to do exercises when they’re tired, hungry, or upset is rarely effective

• You should have been shown how to do the exercise

Clear guidance matters, including what it should look and feel like when it’s working

• Sometimes it’s not the exercise… it’s the technique

Small adjustments can make a big difference, which is why watching you do it can be so helpful

• If your baby is gagging frequently, stop and reassess

Ongoing gagging can lead to oral defensiveness and make things harder, not better

• If your baby won’t suck at all, we need to look deeper

The suck reflex integrates around 6–8 weeks of age. After this, sucking becomes a more voluntary skill

So a 4, 5, or 6 month old who has never sucked on a finger before may not be interested…

and may prefer to chew or explore instead. This can be completely developmentally normal.

If suck training isn’t working, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

It means the plan may need adjusting.

Reach out, reassess, and change the approach.

We want babies to develop oral skills in a way that feels safe, positive, and achievable…

and to make things easier for you along the way.