{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Toddler Toolkit","title":"End Bedtime Battles: One Shift to Reclaim Your Evenings w/ Jonathan Martinez","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2914,"description":"In this heartwarming episode of The Toddler Toolkit, Heather sits down with Jonathan Martinez—dad of two, former special education teacher, registered nurse, and creator of Yawnimals, a soothing bedtime audiobook series helping families find calm at the end of the day.\n🎧Listen to Yawnimals on Spotify\nJonathan shares how his unique path—from caring for patients on their hardest days to leading classrooms with compassion—inspired him to create stories that are more than bedtime entertainment. They’re a way for parents to be the emotional anchor, the steady mountain children can lean on.\nTogether, they explore why rest is about more than sleep, how setting clear expectations creates security, and why helping kids wind down isn’t a battle—it’s a bridge to connection. You’ll hear Jonathan’s perspective on bringing entrepreneurship into parenting, thinking creatively to serve others, and modeling resilience and presence for your kids.\nWhether you’re struggling with bedtime meltdowns or simply want to make evenings more peaceful, this conversation will inspire you to approach bedtime as a time to connect, restore, and show up as your child’s safe place—even on the toughest days.\n\n Tune in to hear about his innovative bedtime strategies, his children's involvement in the project, and insights about maintaining compassion and regulation as both a parent and professional caregiver.\n00:00 Welcome to Toddler Toolkit Podcast\n01:03 Meet Jonathan Martinez: A Multifaceted Journey\n02:35 Lessons from Special Education\n06:51 From Teaching to Nursing\n08:09 The Birth of Yawn Animals\n12:07 Creative Entrepreneurship with Kids\n16:46 Bedtime Challenges and Solutions\n22:35 The Power of Imagination in Children's Bedtime\n23:51 Transitioning Through Toddler Years\n25:01 Engaging Bedtime Routines\n26:21 Parental Strategies for Bedtime\n30:30 The Importance of Rest for Parents\n36:58 Emotional Regulation and Compassion\n40:44 New Projects and Social Media\n45:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nListen...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CNBeZkfYZ4gDlyE04BT0_xz-qWiZz2KtNqqjx7c7S1I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YmFl/ZWY5YmMwYTk0MjM2/NWNlOGMxMmRmOGEw/ZTM0Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}