Baby sleep and sickness… nothing can mess up a good sleep routine like a sick child! And boy do kids get sick a lot. I remember, before I had kids, how I would brag about never getting sick. Now my kids (and myself) wind up sick multiple times each winter! Getting sick is also a […]
When do baby sleep regressions happen? How long do sleep regressions last?! Why do sleep regressions suck so bad?! All questions I receive in frantic emails and DMs. If you’re stressing about baby sleep regressions, please know you are not alone. These things happens and they can be oh so frustrating to get through. Imagine […]
I talk with many families when they are in the midst of deciding whether or not to sleep train. Today I offer 4 questions you should be pondering and thinking about before you take the plunge and decide to sleep train 4 questions: 1. How do I feel about crying? 2. Am I ready to […]
October is Safe Sleep month and SIDS Awareness month so we thought it would be helpful to go over the 6 common misconceptions we hear about safe sleep. We also talk about the difference between SIDS (also known as SUID) and ASSB. 6 Misconceptions: 1. If I don’t room share, my baby is at a […]
Have you ever wondered why babies naps in the first place? In this episode I break down the 2 systems that govern our sleep and specifically the one that influences napping behavior. If you’re a science nerd or just like to learn the why behind certain things, you’ll love this episode! Nap Training Mini […]
In this latest episode Carianna answers your baby sleep questions! To leave your own question to be answered on a future episode, use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/sleeptalkingmoms We cover everything from dropping night feeds and the swaddle to tackling early wakings! Early waking mini course Sleep coaching crash course Everything page Click here for a quick […]
In case you didn’t know, we’re kind of obsessed with sleep environments around here. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I see firsthand what a difference the right environment can make. As moms, we love our sleep and have learned that an ideal sleep environment lends itself to better sleep for the whole family! Listen in […]
Nobody likes separation anxiety. Not the parent, not the child, and definitely not the person you are passing your child off too! Unfortunately it’s just one of those growing pains for children that we all go through. Listen in as Kayla and I share our own experiences with separation anxiety and leave you with some […]
Ever felt like sleep was going great… and then your child learned a brand new motor skill? It can be so frustrating but it is a normal part of that baby life unfortunately. Join us as we talk through troubleshooting for these common issues and how to handle them when they mess with sleep: •Rolling […]
Bedtime routines are KEY to healthy sleep habits. But when we start talking about establishing routines around sleep, there are several issues that pop up. Join us as we talk through troubleshooting for these common issues: Parental preference at bedtime Feeding to sleep association Screen usage before bedtime Sleep Coaching Crash Course (4-24 months) […]