{"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":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e6168045\"></iframe>","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.🎧Listen to Yawnimals on SpotifyJonathan 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.Together, 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.Whether 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. 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.00:00 Welcome to Toddler Toolkit Podcast01:03 Meet Jonathan Martinez: A Multifaceted Journey02:35 Lessons from Special Education06:51 From Teaching to Nursing08:09 The Birth of Yawn Animals12:07 Creative Entrepreneurship with Kids16:46 Bedtime Challenges and Solutions22:35 The Power of Imagination in Children's Bedtime23:51 Transitioning Through Toddler Years25:01 Engaging Bedtime Routines26:21 Parental Strategies for Bedtime30:30 The Importance of Rest for Parents36:58 Emotional Regulation and Compassion40:44 New Projects and Social Media45:30 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsListen to Yawnimals:...","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}