After spending so much time talking about sleep, we thought it’d be fun to get our moms on the podcast and hear their perspectives! We dive into: -How they handled sleep as parents -If they faced any unwanted sleep advice when we were babies -What their perspective was regarding how we handled sleep with our […]
Once that crib is gone and you transition to a toddler bed, it can feel impossible to keep your child in their room. Hello jack-in-the-box! In this episode, Kayla and Carianna walk through 2 options and some mental shifts you can make so that you can cut out the drama at bedtime. Available on Apple […]
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 […]
It seems like so many different factors in your child’s life can cause sleep disruptions. But night time fears can leave you feeling really unprepared and unsure how to deal. Our goal with this podcast is to educate you on some big dos and don’ts so you feel slightly more prepared when those night time […]
Is there anything harder than dealing with newborn sleep? In this episode, Kayla and Carianna commiserate about their experiences with their newborns. Then Carianna shares the top 5 things you need to know about your newborn and how their sleep works. These tips will help you start off with your newborn on the right foot! […]
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) […]
We all know that feeling when sleep is going well and the BAM! You have to a drop a nap. How do you know it’s time? How do you do it? How do you avoid the anxiety that comes with nap transitions? During this episode we will commiserate and share some nap transition tips so […]
Have you been hearing and seeing the message that sleep training is basically neglect? Listen in to hear the perspective of a pediatric sleep consultant and a social worker. Oh, and we’re also moms! We have some thoughts about the lack of evidence and the dismissal of current research going on with this movement. Sleep […]
In this episode we break down the 5 common mistakes we see parents making when it comes to baby sleep: Not using wake windows Not using white noise Having a bright sleep environment Being inconsistent & Listening to too many different voices and opinions on sleep Free guide for determining proper wake windows Product recommendations […]