Hey there! Welcome to the Sleep Talking Moms Podcast! I'm Carianna, pediatric sleep consultant and founder of All The Sleeps. Together with my BFF and fellow boy mom, Kayla, we are talking all things baby & toddler sleep and spilling our sleep secrets! Through our collective experiences, expertise, and friendship we put a fun spin on pediatric sleep so you'll feel like you're hanging out with a couple of old friends. With this podcast, our aim is to give you practical (and honest!) sleep advice that you can take and apply right away.
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In this premiere episode you will meet your co-hosts, Carianna Gibb and Kayla Hotze. Get a feel for us, our friendship, and what we plan to bring to the baby sleep conversation. Let's dive in and talk 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.
#3 Thoughts on the anti-sleep training movement
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.
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 that you feel a little more prepared and a little less alone next time you hit a nap transition.
#5 Troubleshooting bedtime routine issues
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 associations, screen usage before bedtime.
#6 Coaching call: 8 month old with night wakings
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when I'm giving specific sleep advice to moms? If so, now's your chance! Tune in as I walk Kay through her 8 month old son's night wakings. We talk about how to cut those pesky night feeds so she walks away with a plan of action.
#7 Navigating new skills and sleep
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, crawling, standing, walking.
#8 How to handle separation anxiety like a boss
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 solid tips for handling separation anxiety like a boss without compromising sleep in the process.
#9 Why we're obsessed with sleep environments
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 as Kayla and I break down the science behind our obsession with room temperature, darkness levels, and white noise.
In this latest episode Carianna answers your baby sleep questions! We cover everything from dropping night feeds and the swaddle to tackling early wakings!
Have you ever wondered why babes 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!
#12 Top 5 things you need to know about newborn sleep
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!
#13 Do's and don'ts of dealing with nighttime fears
It seems like so many 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. Let's chat big dos and don'ts so you are prepared!
#14 Six misconceptions about safe sleep
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.
#15 Coaching call: 7 month old with short naps
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when I'm giving specific sleep advice to moms? If so, now's your chance! Tune in as I walk Honor through her 7 month old son's short naps and scheduling issues. We talk about next steps so she can walk away with a plan of action.
#16 Four questions to ponder before sleep training
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.
#17 Daylight savings time: how to fall back
It's time for the dreaded time change! Are you prepared? If not, don't worry- I've got you! In this episode I walk you through the basics with 2 different plans you can choose from. Don't forget to head to the blog link below and get your screen grabs for easy referencing!
#18 How to keep your child in their room at bedtime
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 options and mental shifts you can make so that you can cut out the drama at bedtime.
#19 What our moms have to say about sleep
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 own children, their advice for talking to your own mom about your child's sleep situation. It was definitely a unique episode and one we enjoyed thoroughly! We hope you enjoy it too!
#20 How to have a life with naps
... you might be surprised by our advice! We chat about managing expectations for naps on the go, the 80/20 rule, and we give you permission to do whatever works best for you and your family!
#21 Daylight savings time: how to spring forward
Parents tend to get very stressed out about Daylight Saving Time each year. But the good news is that springing forward is much easier on families than falling back! Yay! In this quick episode I walk you through the basics with 3 different approaches you can choose from depending on your unique situation.
In this latest episode, Carianna answers your baby and toddler sleep questions! She covers everything from newborns, to dropping early morning feeds, to syncing sibling schedules up!
#23 What we'd do differently if we had a newborn
While we are done having kids, we thought it'd be fun to talk about what we'd do differently if we have another baby in the future. Drawing on our parenting experience thus far, we share any changes we'd make as well as what things we did that we think set us up for success early on! We had a great time this episode talking things through and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed chatting!
#24 Let's chat sleepwear for your littles!
Today's talk is all about sleepwear. Whether you've got a newborn, baby, toddler, or preschooler- we've got you covered! Kayla and I get into the details of what your child should wear to sleep, when your child should wear special sleepwear, and why! I also offer all my product recommendations depending on what stage of life you're currently in.
#25 How to prep for travel sleep with a toddler
It can be tricky figuring out sleep while traveling with a toddler! In this episode we take you behind the scenes of Kayla's recent trip and we talk through everything she plans for ahead of time. Then, in the second half of the episode, you get to hear an update from Kayla on how her trip traveling with a 2.5 year old went!
#26 Sleep props are bad... or are they?
Sometimes sleep props can get a bad rap! I'm here to set the record straight. Sleep props are not inherently bad- it's all in the eye of the beholder. Listen in as Kayla and I bring some nuance to this topic and talk you through what you need to know about sleep props.
That's right, today's podcast is to help YOU sleep better! You know we love talking baby & toddler sleep but it's also important that us moms take care of ourselves too. In today's episode, Kayla and I talk through 10 simple tips to get you sleeping better at night. Happy sleeping!
#28 Why is my baby taking short naps PLUS how to lengthen them
Short naps are the pits! Seriously, does anything cause a mom to pull her hair out more than when her baby is consistently waking at that 30 minute mark? In this newest episode I'll be sharing my checklist for lengthening short naps PLUS a bonus tip at the end if you've got all my boxes checked!
#29 Baby not sleeping? Start with these tips!
There are no such things as sleep "secrets." But there are foundational puzzle pieces that are key to getting better sleep for your child. In this new video I'll be sharing 4 steps to better baby sleep! *Plus* stay tuned until the end for a discount code on my 4-24 month old sleep course!
#30 Should I sleep train? (How to know when you're ready)
Ahh the age-old question: Should I sleep train? How will I know if me and my child are ready? Look no further! In this podcast I'm breaking down the reasons WHY you might choose to sleep train as well as what questions you need to ask yourself prior to sleep training. *And just to be clear: Sleep training is a great option for some families. Other families have no desire or need to sleep train and that's okay too!
#31 Is the pacifier helping or hurting my baby's sleep?
Have you ever found yourself cursing your baby's pacifier? Or perhaps you're on the opposite end of the spectrum and you swear by its magical powers for sleep? In this new episode I'm breaking down my feelings about pacifiers as a sleep consultant. I'm not anti-pacifier but there is definitely nuance to this topic!
#32 My baby is sick, what do I do about sleep?!
So many families are dealing with sickness right now and I wanted to create this quick resource for you! In this new episode I'll be sharing the mental process I walk through when my own kids are sick and when my clients' kids are sick.
#33 Why is my baby waking so early? 4 reasons and how to solve!
How early did your child wake up this morning? If it's anytime before 6am, we've got an early waking on hands! 🤮 BUT that doesn't mean it has to be this way forever! In this episode I walk you through the main 4 reasons your child is waking early and how you can fix them and teach your child to sleep until a more reasonable time.
#34 Let's talk about crying and sleep
Crying is the single biggest reason why people are hesitant to work on improving sleep with their children. And I get it! Just because I'm a sleep consultant does not mean that I relish making children cry. BUT I do think that as a whole, our society has gone a little (or a LOT!) overboard on never letting children cry. In this newest episode I'll be sharing 4 main re-frames for how we think about crying.
#35 Baby waking out of hunger at night? Or is something else going on...
Most parents survive the newborn phase okay, with all its sleeplessness and on-demand feedings. (Don't get me wrong, it's still ROUGH but we expect that with a newborn!) However after 4+ months of interrupted sleep it can really start to wear on you! This is the time that I hear from a lot of parents because they don't feel like they can continue functioning at their current level of sleep deprivation much longer. One of the most common questions that comes my way is: *How do I know if my baby still needs a feeding overnight?* In today's episode, we will look at whether your baby still needs a night feed, and if they don't- how to remove those night feeds!
#36 4 tips to stop co-sleeping and teach baby to sleep in their crib
Are you ready to get your baby sleeping in their crib and get your bed back? If so, you've come to the right place! In this episode, I'm going to go through 4 tips to stop co sleeping and teach your child to sleep in their crib- and actually like it!
#37 How to survive the 4 month sleep regression
When I was a first time mom, I had never heard of the 4 month sleep regression and so when my baby's sleep went from bad to worse at 4 months- I was shocked! In this episode I'll be teaching you what actually happens during the 4 month sleep regression as well as some do's and don'ts for navigating your way through the 4 month sleep regression.
#38 What sleep coaching method should you use? Listen to find out!
A common concern I hear is: "How do I teach my baby to fall asleep without my help?" The answer, "Sleep coaching!" Now, there is WAY more to sleep coaching than just the sleep coaching method that you use but I thought it would be helpful to share my run down of the different options. In this episode I'll be sharing about what I call the Sleep Coaching Method Continuum. Every family has different priorities, goals, and personalities and with the variety of methods out there, we can find the right fit for you!
#39 Listen to this if you feel like you've tried everything to improve baby sleep...
I would be rich if I had a dollar for every time I heard this statement, “We’ve tried everything but nothing works. Our baby/toddler/child just won’t sleep!” Not only do I hear this a lot, I go on to work with many of these families and we are able to successfully get their child sleeping better! So I thought I would share what might be happening if you find yourself uttering the statement above. In this episode I talk about why you may be feeling this way and what you might be missing.
#40 What does the research actually say about sleep training?
Do people have opinions about sleep training being damaging? Yup. Will you find blogs and articles of people expressing that opinion if you google it? Yup. Is there solid research to back up this claim? Nope.🤷 In this new episode I'll be sharing what the research actually reveals about sleep training and its effects.