The Mama Coach - Tia Heinrichs RN, BSN

01/19/2026

This is probably my most vulnerable blog post to date.

Looking back, it’s hard to admit just how much I struggled in my first year of motherhood, especially knowing that, in many ways, I was making an unconscious decision every day not to seek support. Not because I didn’t need it, and not because I wasn’t capable, but because asking for help felt uncomfortable and unfamiliar. It was so deeply tied to my sense of identity as a new mom.

I hold that version of myself with so much love and grace. She was doing the best she could with the tools she had at the time. And still, the truth is… that first year of motherhood could have looked very different if I had understood how essential support really is.

This blog isn’t written from a place of regret, it’s written from reflection. From learning that knowing when to ask for help is a skill, and one that so many of us were never taught. A skill that can quietly change everything when we finally allow ourselves to build it.

If you’re in a season of motherhood that feels heavier than you expected, I hope this reminds you that you are not alone and that support is not a failure, it’s a foundation.

You can read the full blog here: https://tia-heinrichs.themamacoach.com/learning-to-ask-for-help-the-most-underrated-skill-in-motherhood/

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I carried my overwhelm like a badge of honour, believing that doing it all on my own made me strong. It wasn’t until much later that I learned the truth: knowing when to ask for help is one of the most essential skills and the one I initially lacked the most in motherhood.

01/07/2026

✨ Behind the scenes at Bumbleboo ✨

Our January 17th prenatal class is officially full for in-person spots, but we’re excited to offer a livestream option so you can still join us from the comfort of your own home.

You’ll receive the same prenatal education, along with all class resources and our detailed prenatal eBook, which will be sent to you after the class.

We hope this livestream option provides families with another flexible and supportive way to access prenatal education 🤍

👉 To register, simply click the link in our bios.

We’re also planning a March prenatal class, so be sure to follow both of us on social media so you don’t miss your chance to join us!

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01/03/2026

We’re incredibly proud to continue running our clinic at , where our mission is to provide timely, thorough, and compassionate support for families navigating their feeding and sleep journeys.

👶 Lactation Supportsarah.clarke has officially earned her IBCLC credential! This certification requires 1,000 clinical breastfeeding hours, 90 hours of specialized lactation education, and successful completion of the IBCLC exam.
Tia is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and is currently preparing to write her IBCLC exam this April. Together, we offer individualized, evidence-based support to help families confidently reach their feeding goals.

🍼 Bottle Feeding Support
Our tailored feeding assessments help families find the best bottle fit for their baby. As NICU nurses, we bring extensive experience supporting even the most fragile babies through their feeding journeys.

💤 Sleep Support
In-clinic sleep assessments are available for local families and those travelling from out of town. We create customized, realistic sleep plans to support your little one—and your whole family—in getting the restorative sleep needed for growth and everyday life.

💖 Ongoing Support
Free latch assessments and fl**ge fittings will continue throughout 2026! These quick weekday appointments are designed to help moms feel confident, comfortable, and supported with feeding and pumping.

We are so grateful for our community and can’t wait to support even more families this year 🤍

➡️ Book any of our services through the link in our bios or send us a DM to inquire

12/26/2025

This past year, with both my kids now in school, it felt so right to lean into expanding my work life outside the home. I had put my nursing career on pause for 7 years after having my first-born, needing to accommodate the unpredictability of my husband’s training and erratic schedule.

Now that our family is settled, the opportunity to explore my own nursing practice alongside .sarah.clarke (this woman is the best, I truly couldn’t do any of this without her 🥹) has been one of the greatest gifts. It’s taught me lessons I didn’t even know I needed.

Every workshop, client consultation, phone call, or virtual appointment still leaves me so nervous that my heart is literally racing. This role still feels very new, and being able to support families in this way, with the proper education and guidance, is something I am deeply grateful for. The unfamiliarity, discomfort, and excitement of this work has been exactly what I needed.

This post won’t resonate with everyone, and it shouldn’t. Motherhood has taught me that life comes in seasons, and it’s important to lean into what serves you and creates balance. This is a very different season for me, and the discomfort of learning, reflecting, and stepping into new skills has been exactly what I needed to grow.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this last year ❤️ It has been the best 🙂

12/20/2025

🚽 Potty Training — Without the Pressure

Potty training can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling everything else. That’s exactly why I created my online potty training workshop — to give parents clear, realistic guidance without stress, bribes, or power struggles.

✨ Made for busy parents:
You can listen to the 2-hour recording like a podcast while driving, cooking, or folding laundry. If you don’t have time to watch the slides, don’t worry — every single slide is fully covered in the included potty training eBook, so nothing is missed.

🗣️ Scripts included
One of the biggest struggles parents tell me is not knowing what to say. This course includes practical scripts so you feel confident responding to accidents, resistance, regressions, and potty wins — calmly and consistently.

📞 Personal support included
When you purchase the workshop, you’ll receive a 15–30 minute phone call with me, available at any point in your potty training journey — for troubleshooting, reassurance, or just having someone talk it through with you.

This is a parent-led, developmentally appropriate approach designed to support both you and your child.

🔗 Link on my website to get started!

12/18/2025

Holiday gatherings + baby sleep can feel like A LOT.
Managing naps, bedtime, and routines at other people’s homes is no small task—especially when everyone has an opinion. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone 🤍

Here are some gentle, realistic tips to help you navigate baby sleep over the holidays:

Tip #1: Manage expectations—especially other people’s reactions to your sleep routine. You don’t need to convince or over-explain why you do what you do with your baby.

Tip #2: If you’re spending the whole day at another home, bring a travel crib and your usual sleep items. Having familiar sleep tools gives you options and flexibility.

Tip #3: Lean into contact naps. Sometimes they’re the perfect excuse to step away and enjoy a quiet moment. If they’re working for you, enjoy them without guilt or apology.

Tip #4: Present your plan confidently. This helps avoid long, exhausting conversations that drain your energy. You know what works best for your family.

Tip #5: If your baby is refusing that last nap, commit to an earlier bedtime and try not to spiral about it (easier said than done, I know). A nap-resisting baby is tough—move forward and trust your instincts.

Tip #6: If baby falls asleep at another location, transfer them back to their crib at home however you can manage. It may go better than you expect.

Having a baby and navigating sleep is a huge mental load, and it’s easy for others to forget that. Do what works for your family, filter out the opinions, and give yourself grace.

And if sleep completely falls off the rails over the holidays—reach out after. With the right support, you can get things back on track 💛

Book a free Discovery Call through the link in my bio to connect!

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12/11/2025

🚽✨ Holiday Potty Training Crash Course! ✨🚽

If you’re hoping to start potty training over the holidays, this workshop is perfect for you! The holidays are such a great time to begin, especially if you’ll be home for a few stretches with your little one.

Join me on Tuesday, Dec 16th from 8–9pm MST on Zoom for a 1-hour workshop designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and supported.

We’ll cover:
➡️ How to know your child is truly ready
➡️ Mindset + expectations for a smoother experience
➡️ A step-by-step guide to building momentum with potty training over the holidays

PLUS — the best part:
Every family gets a 30-minute phone call to use anytime during your potty training journey. Bring your questions, troubleshoot challenges, and get personalized support when you need it most.

I’m keeping spots limited so I can fully support each family, especially with the additional phone appointments during the holiday season.

Your registration includes:
📘 A mini potty training eBook
🧠 A clear, actionable, holiday-friendly plan
📞 A 30-minute phone call with me
💲 All for just $39

Have private insurance? This workshop may be covered! Just let me know if you need a detailed invoice after registering.

Can’t attend live?
No problem! The class will be recorded, and you’ll receive a summary of all the key points.

Let’s make potty training feel calm, clear, and totally doable this holiday season. 🎄✨

Link to register in my bio!

12/06/2025

✨ NEW BLOG POST! ✨
“A Secret to Better Sleep: Getting your partner on the same page”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing nights and nap battles on your own, or you and your partner have very different ideas about how to approach sleep… this one is for you. ❤️

In this post, I break down:
👉 why partner alignment matters way more than most parents realize
👉 the conversations you need to have during the day (not at 3 a.m.)
👉 how to validate each other’s experiences
👉 how to become a sleep team—even if one parent can’t always help overnight
👉 when to know it’s time to seek extra support

Sleep is truly a team sport, and when both parents feel heard and supported, everything changes.

Read the full post here 👇

Getting your partner on the same page about your child’s sleep is one of the biggest game changers for creating consistency, reducing stress, and finally getting the rest your family needs. When both parents feel heard, supported, and aligned, everything about navigating sleep becomes easier and f...

11/30/2025

Why does working on your child’s sleep feel so overwhelming and confusing?
Because most families are trying to piece together sleep support from everywhere — blogs, reels, TikToks, courses, Google, and even ChatGPT — and honestly, it’s a lot.

For some families, those resources work beautifully (and truly… yay!). My goal is always for families to feel rested and balanced in whatever way works best for them.

But if you’ve been trying all the tips and still feel stuck, here’s the real reason:

Sleep isn’t just about having information. It’s about having support.
The biggest part of my role as a sleep coach isn’t simply creating a plan — it’s being a consistent, accessible, reassuring human beside you while you help your little one build sleep skills. Someone who understands your baby, your goals, and your reality.

It’s just like hiring a personal trainer.
Sure, you can find a thousand free workouts online.
But momentum often comes from a human connection — someone validating you, guiding you, and helping you stay accountable.

And sleep is complex.
A plan for a 4–6 month old looks different than an 8–10 month old… and completely different again after age one with milestones, temperament, and big developmental leaps. That’s why generic advice can leave you feeling confused or overwhelmed.

If bouncing between social media accounts, websites, and conflicting advice is making things harder, having someone streamline the process with you can create clarity — and momentum — so much faster.

However your family finds sleep, I’ll always support what works best for YOU.
But if things are starting to feel daunting or exhausting, you don’t have to do it alone.

I have limited appointment availability over the holidays!
If you’ve been considering working together, now is a great time to reach out. 🤍✨

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11/26/2025

A good latch is truly the most important part of comfortable and effective breastfeeding — and if something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to wait it out or push through the discomfort. 💛

Here are some signs that a latch assessment could really help:
• Pain during latch or feeding
• Any ni**le trauma (cracks, scabs, bleeding)
• A “lipstick-shaped” ni**le after baby unlatches
• Baby bobbing on and off the breast
• Baby is super fussy at the breast
• Baby is unsettled after feeds
• Feeds are taking a really long time
• Baby sputtering or coughing during the latch

These are all very common, but also very fixable with the right support.

✨ Sarah and I offer FREE 20-minute latch assessments at our clinic at EmpowerMed during the week.
These short appointments are designed to help you feel confident that your little one is latching and feeding effectively.

If we feel you’d benefit from a more in-depth feeding assessment, we’ll chat about that during your appointment.

If you’d like to book in, just send us a message! We fit these free assessments into our clinic days and would love to help you feel more comfortable and supported. 🤍

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11/17/2025

✨ Our January Prenatal Class SOLD OUT… but we’ve got good news! ✨
We’re opening up more opportunities for prenatal education — and we’d love to have you join us!

👶 Not Your Average Prenatal Class
📅 January 17th
🕙 10am–3pm MST
💻 Livestream on Zoom

Join me and Sarah for a comprehensive, evidence-based, and totally relatable prenatal class that covers everything you and your partner need to feel confident and prepared — with a little light-hearted fun along the way. 💕

Every livestream participant will receive:
📘 Our full Prenatal eBook
🎥 A recording of the class to revisit anytime

📲 Reserve your spot today and join us from anywhere!
Link to register is in our bio!

11/15/2025

If you have a 7-month-old and sleep suddenly feels like it’s falling apart, you are definitely not alone.

This age brings a whirlwind of changes—introducing solids, new milestones like crawling and pulling up, AND the tricky 3→2 nap transition. It’s a lot for your baby… and for you. 💛

Over the next few slides, I’m breaking down:

✨ Why naps get shorter
✨ Why nights become more interrupted
✨ Why every day feels different right now
✨ What you can do to help things feel more predictable again

Here’s what I want you to know:

✔️ This stage is NORMAL
✔️ It’s temporary
✔️ You’re doing nothing wrong
✔️ Small tweaks can make a huge difference

Inside the carousel, you’ll find:

➡️ Sample 2-nap and 3-nap schedules
➡️ Realistic expectations during the 3→2 nap transition
➡️ Tips for reducing night wakings (if that’s your goal!)
➡️ How to keep solids simple
➡️ Reassuring reminders that contact naps, stroller naps, and flexibility are 100% okay during this stage

Parenting a 7-month-old is no joke—but it does get easier as things settle into a new rhythm.

If you have questions or want help troubleshooting your baby’s sleep, comment below or send me a message anytime.
And if you want more support and community, come join us in Simple Sleep Solutions on Facebook—we’d love to have you there! 💛✨

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