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Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonI'm Obsessed With My Baby's Sleep - HELP!In this episode, Amanda shares some tips for dealing with that well-intentioned but unfortunately, unhealthy, obsession with your little ones sleep. Because just when you thought sleep itself was difficult, you find yourself adding in constant monitoring, never wanting to step outside to avoid disrupting their routine and every little change throws you into a panic. Instead of second guessing your decisions up to this point, grab your headphones. It happens to the best of us, and you're not alone!
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2023-07-2432 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonToddler Sleep Training: 2-5 YearsLast week we talked about our little toddlers, and today we're tackling the big ones. They wriggle, run, and they say the dreaded word: NO. So what do we do about sleep training? Sleep is a crucial component in any healthy child's development, and Amanda is giving you her tips for navigating Sleep Training between the ages of 2 and 5 years!
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
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2023-07-1734 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonToddler Sleep Training: 12 - 24 MonthsToddlers. Toddlers. Toddlers. They wriggle, run, and they say the dreaded word: NO. So what do we do about sleep training? Sleep is a crucial component in any healthy child's development, and Amanda is giving you her tips for navigating Sleep Training between the ages of 12 and 24 months.
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
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2023-07-1032 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonWhy Your Baby Wakes 100 Times At NightIn this episode, Amanda is taking us all the way back to the very start of her podcast with a rerelease of her first full length podcast episode, all about the four month regression and why your baby wakes 100 times at night - because we all know you're asking!!Let's Talk Regressions Blog Post
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
2023-07-0318 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonTop 3 Sleep Training Mistakes (And What To Do Instead!)When it comes to sleep training, in the last 5 years I like to think I've seen just about everything... And there are some mistakes that I see more frequently than others! In this episode of the Slumber Party Podcast, Amanda and Liza chat about the most common sleep training mistakes Amanda and her team see in their practise and what you should be doing instead for an effective, efficient and safe sleep training experience for the whole family!
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/b...
2023-06-2630 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonLate Bedtimes? Early bedtime? What's the BEST time to put your baby down to sleep?Bedtimes can be a battle at the best of times - but how much of that battle could be avoided by putting your babes to bed at THE BEST time for them? Amanda and Liza chat about putting babies down early, late and everywhere in between and the results that come from good bedtime calculations!
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
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2023-06-1930 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonDrowsy But Awake: The Unicorn Of Baby SleepPicture this: Mom feeds, rocks, and bounces her baby to get them ‘drowsy’ and puts them into the crib and they fall asleep! Yay! They did it on their own... or that's what we've all been told. Too many times, babies who were drowsy but awake are up just 20 minutes later after an hour of the above. It's an exhausting pattern and one that stops with this podcast. Enough is enough, and Amanda and Liza are here to put you on the right path!
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2023-06-1230 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonIs it too late to sleep train? Older kids, highly spirited, high needs babies and sleep work.Well, is it? Sleep training can be a lifeline to so many tired families, but at what point have you missed the boat? Amanda and Liza give you all the important things to consider when considering sleep training and how to know if it's worth it in your unique situation.
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
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2023-06-0528 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonCrack of Dawn Cries: How The Summer Months Impact Your Child's SleepSpring and summer brings warmer weather, more time outside with friends and loved ones and unfortunately. it also brings with it pesky early morning wakings. But WHY? Our kids are sunlight seeking machines and even the best sleepers are susceptible to an early morning without the right tools in place. Lucky for you, you have this episode. Amanda shares what makes those early mornings happen as well as what you can do to prevent them!
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2023-05-3130 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonTo cosleep or not? Tis the question!That is the ultimate question, isn't it? For some families, cosleeping is the answer - and if it works, that is absolutely your prerogative! But it isn't always the way forward that honours the needs of everyone involved. How are you supposed to know whether it will work for you or not? This episode covers the myths, the realities and the risks involved in cosleeping and why it has such a bad rep!
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
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2023-05-2230 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonMy 3 Year Old Is Suddenly Up All Night! Why?!Toddlers and PreSchoolers... they're a handful! And once you've made that transition from crib to bed, it can present a whole host of new opportunities for learning that aren't always our most favourite - like getting out of bed 13 times a night?! On today's episode, Amanda and Liza chat about some of the common struggles that parents have with toddler and preschooler sleep and what you can do to navigate those well to save your sanity and keep your child safe.
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2023-05-1533 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonSleep Training Is Safe. Here's WhyIn this, the first episode of Season 7 (!!!) of the Slumber Party Podcast, we're settling the age old debate: Is sleep training safe? YES! Your resident sleep expert Amanda and her bestie Liza chat through the ins and outs of sleep training, why the internet is divided and how parents can see through the BS to make the best decision for themselves.
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
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2023-05-0434 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAnonymous Caller: Do I Need To Wake My Baby Up?Join Amanda and Liza as they answer another BBS Voicemail Question about how much interference you need to have in your child's sleep, and more specifically, whether you need to wake them up on those dark fall/winter mornings! Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3XQnnOmz5Cg
2022-11-2532 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonDr. Anya McLaren Wants You To Know THIS About Your Child's Sleep!Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is joined by Dr. Anya McLaren, a children's respirologist and sleep doctor to discuss their shared passion for sleep. Dr Anya is a mom, wife, author, assistant professor and sleep health advocate, and she sees first hand just how widespread poor sleep health is and knows all too well how crucial sleep is to overall health (especially mental health). Dr Anya is on a mission to close the gap between the detection of sleep problems in children and the appropriate management of these issues in order to optimise overall health.
To learn more...
2022-11-1840 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBBS Consultant Zahra Haroon Talks Knowing How YOU ThinkAmanda and her co-host Liza are joined by Baby's Best Sleep consultant and RSW, Zahra to chat about becoming a sleep consultant, knowing how you think and how she supports her clients in her own unique way!
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfiWg-F6rEs
2022-11-1033 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBBS Consultant Diana Gonzalez talks YOUR baby's sleep!Your resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson and her co-host Liza Ramnarine chat with Registered Social Worker and BBS Sleep Consultant Diana Gonzalez about her full-circle journey to becoming a sleep consultant and what makes her passionate about helping families sleep.
Leave an anonymous voicemail for Amanda to share her advice on the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleep
Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hv43BBmn8g8
2022-11-0430 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAnonymous Caller: I Went On Vacation And We Need to Get Back On Track!Going on vacation can mean throwing your bedtime routines out the window a little. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! But, if you're ready to get things back under control, this is your episode. Amanda and Liza answer an anonymous voicemail from a tired mama who has been spending an hour each night putting their kids to sleep and is ready for some rest.
Leave an anonymous voicemail of your own: https://www.speakpipe.com/babysbestsleepLearn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http...
2022-10-2828 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonWhat's It Like Being a Sleep Consultant with Baby's Best Sleep Certification Grad Phoebe!What's it really like to become a sleep consultant? Amanda and co-host Liza chat with BBS Certification Graduate Phoebe Olszewski about her experience as a mom who sleep trained her own child with Amanda, fell in love with the results and decided to become BBS certified sleep consultant in her own right! Check out more from Phoebe Olszewski at https://slumberandshine.ca/
Become a Sleep Consultant with the Baby's Best Sleep Certification Program https://babysbestsleep.com/training-certification-qa-landing-page/
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2022-10-2131 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBoobs, Bottles & Back To Work with Michelle AgneloBrought to you by Philips Avent Join full-time Content Creator Michelle Agnelo and Amanda Jewson as they share their back to work stories in another honest, incredibly relatable episode of the Slumber Party Podcast. Packed full of tips, tricks and recommendations including separation anxiety, pacifiers and soothers, pumping and so much more, this episode is sure to make you feel seen, and totally understood during what can be a tough transition.
Check out more from Michelle Agnelo at https://www.peachyvida.ca/
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2022-10-1328 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonMandy Asks: New baby on the way with a toddler who won't sleep! Help!Toddlers can be a handful at the best of times, but add in a new baby on the way and stress is naturally at an all time high for listener Mandy. Thankfully, Amanda shares her tips and tricks for turning those toddler woes around in time to take on the new challenges of a newborn!
Got your own sleep struggles? Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/ Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/ Download Our ‘How Long Can My Baby Be Awake?’ Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62a83280...
2022-07-2131 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonRachel asks: Moving to NO nap? When? How?Join Amanda Jewson and co-host Liza Ramnarine as they chat to Slumber Party listener Rachel about transitioning away from naps, what signs you should look for that your child is ready, and how to tackle that transition without losing your sh*t!
Got your own sleep struggles? Learn More About Working 1:1 With Us: https://babysbestsleep.com/i-have-the-best-sleeper-ca/Book A Discovery Call: http://babysbestsleep.as.me/Download Our ‘How Long Can My Baby Be Awake?’ Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62a832803a02db9ba31a176f
2022-07-1425 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBestie Chat: Mama EnergyIf you've ever had a sleep-deprived mom tell you how much energy she has, you know that it's probably not true. Despite what people think, mama's don't have endless amounts of energy. It can be tough keeping up with the kids! In today's podcast, Amanda and Liza talk about how they're really feeling. Hint: run down, a little overwhelmed, but taking it minute by minute! Listen in to hear the ladies open up about the little things that help them feel better—and how not to lose your sh*t!
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2022-07-0726 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonCamping & Sleeping?! BBS Consultant Bria gives the tips!Whether it's your first time camping with your kids, or you're just looking to improve your annual trip, the experts from Baby's Best Sleep are ready to share their honest truth about the ins-and-outs of camping and sleep. On this episode of the Slumber Party Podcast, Baby's Best Sleep Founder Amanda Jewson and co-host Liza Ramnarine team up with BBS Certified Sleep Consultant Bria MacCallum to fill us in on their sleep successes (and not so successful moments) when taking to the camp ground. As a parent, we all know that trying to get our little ones to fall...
2022-06-3032 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBBF Chat with Amanda & Liza: Sibling Rivalry and New Baby JealousyJoin your co-hosts and BFF's Amanda Jewson and Liza Ramnarine as they share about their experiences navigating Sibling Rivalry and New Baby Jealousy within their own families
2022-06-0228 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBFF Chat with Amanda & Liza: What is Separation Anxiety?Join your co-hosts Amanda Jewson and Liza Ramnarine as they have an honest BFF chat about what separation anxiety actually looks like both as an adult and as a child, big feelings and the challenges that come with navigating big emotions, anxiety and sleep
2022-05-2632 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonIn Conversation with Anne Matthews from Energy Tree StudiosJoin your host Amanda Jewson as she chats with Anne Matthews, the heart and soul behind Energy Tree Studios, an Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine studio in the heart of Toronto. Supporting clients with deep rooted health concerns, fertility issues, chronic disorders and even simply health maintenance, Anne is a well respected member of the holistic health community. https://www.instagram.com/energytreestudios/
2022-05-1935 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonIn Conversation w/ Marlie Cohen on Bouncing Forward PostpartumJoin host and resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with Marlie Cohen, a certified wellness professional, influencer and mom to two beautiful girls. Marlie's online health coaching platform, Bounce Forward, is revolutionising the way that women embrace their wellness and bodies after kids. The conversation today is honest, and relatable and is sure to have you nodding along in your car!Bounceforwardco.com Kaleandkrunches.com Instagram.com/kale_and_krunches
2022-05-1227 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBFF Chat with Amanda & Liza: What We Wish We Knew About NewbornsJoin Baby's Best Sleep Founder Amanda Jewson and her BFF Liza as they share from their own personal experiences what they wish they'd known about newborns!
2022-05-0530 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonIn conversation Pelvic Floor Therapist Aliya Dhalla from Box Wellness CoOn today's episode, resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is joined by Aliya Dhalla, Founder of Box Wellness Co: a pelvic health physiotherapist, mother to a 6 year old boy, and self-confessed popcorn addict. Aliya and Amanda talk all things sanity - pelvic floor, mental health and so much more!
Learn more about your Pelvic Floor and Aliya at Box Wellness Co: Box Wellness Co. Follow her on Instagram: @BoxWellnessCo
2022-04-2832 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonA Slumber Party with 'The Honest Mom' Libby!Join Amanda Jewson, founder of Baby's Best Sleep and her co-host Liza Ramnarine, as they fan-girl and chat all things relatable motherhood with Libby, more commonly known by her handle, Diary of An Honest Mom! You can find more about Libby on her website: www.diaryofanhonestmom.com or over on Instagram @diaryofanhonestmom
2022-04-2235 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonFreyah Asks "I have a baby and a toddler--how do I make this work?"Having a new member of the family is a big change, but when suddenly you find yourself with two little ones, that's a whole other story! Join your hosts Amanda Jewson and Liza Ramnarine as they chat with listener Freyah about life (and sleep!) with two littles in tow!
2022-04-0734 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonMargot asks "I feed to sleep and don't want to stop. Do I have to?"Join Amanda Jewson and her Co-Host Liza Ramarine as they chat with Slumber Party listener Margot about navigating help to sleep, feeding to sleep and keeping the entire family sane!
2022-03-2434 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda's BFF and Slumber Party's New Co-Host: LIZA!Because what's a slumber party without your bestie?! This episode of Slumber Party, you'll meet Amanda's lifelong bestie (and your newest mom-friend) Liza!
2022-01-2629 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonThe Holly Jolly Christmas Party of 2021Drop into the Q+A Portion of last years Holly Jolly Christmas Party with Amanda and some of her BBS consultants!
2022-01-2036 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonLizzy Goddard and the adoption processJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she speaks with Lizzy Goddard, an online business strategist, course creator, email marketing nerd, tech geek, lover of trashy tv, loving wife and mom of two adopted daughters about her experience with the adoption process and what made her and her wife choose adoption for growing their family. ElizabethGoddard.co.uk
2021-07-0935 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonRima Asks: Sick, Teething and Overwhelmed - Help!!Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she answers listener Rima's questions about managing sickness, teething and maintaining your sleep schedule!
2021-06-2530 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAzura Goodman: Breast/Chest feeding, sleep and your sanity!Join Amanda as she speaks with Azura Goodman, a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. With years of experience and thousands of hours working with feeding families day in and day out at public lactation clinics, feeding support groups and hospitals throughout the GTA, she considers her role to be encouraging her clients to trust their instincts while arming then with as many evidence based skills and as much knowledge as needed to feel safe and confident in their feeding journeys. Azura Infant Feeding SupportAzura Lactation Consultant (@azurainfantfeeding)
2021-06-1834 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonKatelyn Asks: Help me do the 2-1 Nap Transition!Navigating those transitional stages where you drop a nap can be TOUGH! Thankfully, resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is a bit of a pro when it comes to navigating nap time. Join us on this episode of The Slumber Party Podcast as listener Katelyn asks Amanda for some of that sanity-saving advice!
2021-06-1124 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonEllen Low: Maternity leave, returning to work and navigating your employment relationship post-babyJoin resident sleep expert and parent-sanity-advocate Amanda Jewson as she talks with friend and employment lawyer Ellen Low. Ellen is the founder of Ellen Low Employment Law, a client-centered law firm focused exclusively on employment law and HR relations. They provide individuals and small businesses with timely, practical advice in plain English. Ellen provides her clients with strategic recommendations, critical evaluations and pragmatic advocacy on all facets of employment and HR law, from initial contract reviews to complex litigation. Whether it's navigating a restructured position, maternity leave or handling the inevitable bumps of parenthood while employed, this episode has...
2021-06-0431 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonDom Asks: "Sleep Training is taking forever - what am I doing wrong?!?"Sometimes you set out to sleep train with the best of intentions and things just don't seem to be adding up! Feel like you're caught between a rock and a hard place (AKA bed time)? This is the episode for you! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she talks with listener Dom about sleep training that hasn't gone to plan!
2021-05-2825 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonNatasha Riley and Sex After Baby!Navigating your relationship with a new member in the family? Look no further - this episode was created just for you! Join Amanda Jewson as she discusses the new dimensions of intimate relationships with Sex and Intimacy Therapist Natasha Riley! Natasha, founder of Javery Wellness, is a sex-positive professional serving a diverse population that is ready to make their sexual self care a priority. Home - Javery Integrative Wellness Services (javerywellness.com)Natasha Riley MS, NCC, LPC (@javerywellness)
2021-05-2132 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonKyla Asks: Unsolicited advice is getting me down - HELP!We've all had it before... you know, that well meaning comment that just doesn't sit well? Unsolicited advice seems to be just another part of the parenting journey, but sometimes it can make even the most logical decisions impossible. How do you navigate the doubt, stress and anxiety that those comments cause? Listener Kyla joins resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson to ask her advice on navigating that well-meaning but not so friendly advice!
2021-05-1426 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAuthor Bethany Saltman talks parent-child attachment and her book Strange SituationJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she talks with Bethany Saltman, an author, editor and researcher, whose work can be seen in magazines like the New Yorker, New York Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, Parents, and many others. Her first book, Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment, published in April, 2020 by Random House, was inspired by the birth of her daughter in 2006, who although she loved dearly, she (like so many of us) feared she was failing. So she spent ten years teaching herself the science of attachment, traveling to labs, trainings, and archives, trying to...
2021-05-0731 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBTS of Sleep Training with former client, Meg!Ever heard someone say that sleep training is like childbirth? It's not as horrendous as it sounds! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she discusses the realities of sleep training with former client (and happy sleeper) Meg!
2021-04-3035 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonKelly Haller: The Tidy Rebel Gets Your OrganizedKelly Haller is an organization guru that teaches tired overwhelmed women how to get organized both in their homes and in their lives, and to specifically prioritize rest and self care. Sound familiar? Between dispelling myths and BS rules and conquering limiting beliefs that have us on the hamster wheel of exhaustion, Kelly is not about wasting time and energy on appearances, busy work and the trendiest new solutions. She's about uncovering what got you there in the first place. Join your host and resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she discusses self-care, sanity and sleep with Kelly!
2021-04-2331 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonNikki Asks: "Why is this child so different from my first?!"It's no secret that every child has their own style, but sometimes you wish they'd take after their siblings just a little bit more - especially when it comes to sleeping! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson in her conversation with listener Nikki as she walks us through managing very different children!
2021-04-1632 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonKarin Nordin PHD - A Nutrition Coach with a Feminist TwistJoin Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she welcomes Karin Nordin to the party! Karin is a PhD in Health Communication, a published researcher specializing in behavior change, an expert on curriculum design & best practices for teaching, a certified nutrition coach, and the founder of the Brain Body Alliance. The Brain Body Alliance provides intensive compassion first health coaching for women who want to learn to love the way they eat, feel and live using her expertise and gross growth, not gross, not gross growth, mindset, behaviour change and client communication. Karin helps her clients to adjust their eating pa...
2021-04-0832 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonJordana Asks: "Help me sleep in the same bed as my husband again!"Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she answers listener Jordana's questions about baby/child sleep in an attempt to regain sanity and get back into the same bed as her husband! Love your kids but miss connection with your significant other? This is the episode for you!
2021-04-0231 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonRenee Grenon (AKA 'The Mom Room') Talks Mom LifeJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she spills the real mom life tea with Renee Grenon from The Mom Room! Renee started The Mom Room shortly after giving birth to her son Milo. After gaining a large following on TikTok and Instagram, Renee started The Mom Room Podcast which has become an educational resource, source of entertainment, and inspiration for moms around the world. She also runs a YouTube channel, The Mom Room book club, The Mom Room Facebook Community, and a blog. Renee’s goal is to change the narrative of motherhood and what it means to be...
2021-03-2632 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAshley asks “Early Wakes are killing me! Help!” Amanda talks body clocks!When baby just won't sleep.... past 5am. Cue the eye-roll, right?! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she takes a deep dive into the world of early morning wakes and body clocks with listener, Ashley.
2021-03-1929 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonDaylight Savings: Spring Forward Edition!Daylight savings can be ROUGH - but it doesn't have to be! Resident child and infant sleep expert Amanda Jewson, with the help of her very special guest (her husband!) Brad Jewson, is taking you through some of her simplest strategies for handling the spring forward sleep struggles.
2021-03-1219 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonThe baby sleeps...and then doesn't. YJ asks "why is my baby sleeping sometimes and not others?"Sometimes our kids are DREAM sleepers, and othertimes... well... that's a whole other story! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with listener YJ about the realities of baby sleep, sleep associations, help to sleep and so much more!
2020-12-1828 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonThe Rebel Mamas Talk Sleep (and their NEW BOOK!!!)Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats about all things money and motherhood with Nikita Stanley and Aleks Jassem – a pair of former party-girls turned moms who combined their talents and mutual distaste for the typical mommy rhetoric and created The Rebel Mama inc (therebelmama.com). Adored by cool moms the world over, the smart and edgy online publication creates a safe and judgement-free space that’s known for its celebration of both individuality and authenticity.Between the two of them, Aleks and Nikita are mamas to three kids, a dog, and a cat. They resi...
2020-12-1133 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBaby isn't here and I'm already nervous. Help! Meredith asks how to stay sane.The baby isn't here yet, and yet somehow the anxiety has already kicked in! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she talks with her cousin (and fellow podcast listener!) Meredith about all things pre-baby anxiety, taking each day as it comes, and setting yourself up for success!
2020-12-0433 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBreastfeeding And Sleeping with Certified Lactation Consultant Courtney ZentzKeeping your little one happy and healthy can feel like a never ending challenge, and in particular, navigating breastfeeding and sleeping can be tough. But never fear, this episode is here to help! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with certified lactation consultant Courtney Zentz all about breastfeeding and sleep - for both baby and mom! https://tinytransitions.com/
2020-11-2731 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonHoly Sh*t! I Had Twins! Hayley Asks For Help!Just when you thought one baby was hard.... Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson talks with listener Haley about the highs and lows of momming twins and of course, navigating keeping the whole house happy, healthy and sleeping!
2020-11-2037 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonCan I Work Out During Pregnancy? (Yes!) With Mighty Mom Jess SennetWorking out during pregnancy is a hot topic, but Mighty Mom Jess Sennet is here to set the record straight as she joins resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson to talk about all things fitness and taking care of your body while on the pregnancy journey! Jess has a philosophy of strong, not skinny and is growing her Mighty Mom community with the hopes of empowering more women find their inner strength and confidence through exercise. www.mightymom.ca
2020-11-1332 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonPetra Asks: "How Do I Stop Co-Sleeping?"Co-Sleeping is a personal choice, but if you've found yourself unintentionally co-sleeping to get some much needed Z's, this episode is for you! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with listener Petra about her unintentional co-sleeping arrangement and how to transition away from it in a sensitive way that keeps everyone sleeping!
2020-11-0635 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonSamantha Griffen: Postpartum Doula Talks Exhaustion and BIPOC BirthJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she speaks with Samantha Griffin, an impassioned woman who unequivocally believes in the voices of women, especially Black women, and trusts their decisions regarding their bodies, their children, and their families. As a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator, Samantha came to the realization that as one woman, she could only support one woman at any given time so she multiplied her efforts by founding DC Metro Maternity, a boutique parenting support agency staffed entirely by women of color, and became a doula trainer. Samantha is c...
2020-10-3048 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers LIVE!In her first ever Live call-in recording of the show, resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson answers those burning sleep questions you've been dying to ask! From sleep associations to pacifiers and everything in between, this episode covers it all!
2020-10-2341 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonSleep and Your Digital Devices With Digital Expert Elizabeth MilovidovJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with Elizabeth Milovidov, an internationally renown digital parenting coach, author, lawyer and law professor. She is the founder of DigitalParentingCoach.com and provides information and support to caregivers and parents who are looking for best practices when it comes to social media, internet laws and the internet at large.Elizabeth’s publications include “The Parent’s Guide to Parenting in the Digital Age,” “The Parent’s Guide to Youtube and Youtube Kids,” and “The Parent’s Guide to Digital Detox and Disconnect.” Currently, Elizabeth is a Board Trustee for The...
2020-10-1632 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonStanding, Sitting, Rolling Oh My! Melissa asks "what do I do?!"Getting your little one to sleep is one thing, but once they learn how to roll, sit or even stand, it's a whole other challenge! Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson answers listener Melissa's questions about tackling her babe's newfound skills when it comes to bedtime!
2020-10-0926 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonSleep For Grown Ups with Abby DesJardien: Adult Sleep ExpertJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she speak with Abby DesJardien, a sleep evangelist who believes sleep is an act of empowerment. Through her challenges, course, and membership, she teaches womxn entrepreneurs how to transform their businesses and lives through the power of sleep. As a recovering workaholic and insomniac, she knows the struggle is real. She helps her clients go from exhausted and burnt out to rested and on top of their game. Abby lives in Seattle with her husband, three girls, her rescue dog, Harry Pawter, and her cat, Lola (she’s not a showgirl). When she’...
2020-10-0231 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonDaycare Transitions! Oh my! Freyah asks "How Do I Transition Right?"Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she answers listener Freyah's questions about transitioning to Daycare and keeping everyone sane in the process! This episode covers sleep schedules, anxiety and big emotions, and everything in between! Watch the episode on Youtube and be sure to hit subscribe to keep up to date on all things sleep!
2020-09-2429 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonActual, Real, Non-Bullsh*t Self Care with Kelly Newsome GeorgesJoin resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she discusses genuine self-care practises with self-care educator Kelly Newsome Georges! Kelly is a mama, bonus mom, self-care educator and coach, obsessed with empowering mothers. She believes that busy, chaotic motherhood is the “perfect time to practice” self-care, and she teaches moms care rituals that help them feel ready for anything that life (or their toddler) throws at them. Kelly is the founder of ritualcare.com, an online self-care studio with programs and tools that moms can access from anywhere, anytime. Frustrated by popular, quick-fix self-care paradigms, Kelly help moms crea...
2020-09-1832 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonBONUS: Live at Par Par Boutique with Marlie CohenThis BONUS episode of Slumber Party was recorded with a wonderful audience of moms hosted by Amanda Jewson and Marlie Cohen live at Par Par Boutique in midtown Toronto. An open, raw Q+A that is packed full of info about all things motherhood and sleep, this episode really is a treat!
2020-06-2634 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonEkta Khemani - Stop The Mom Shaming!Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is joined by anesthesiologist and former client Ekta Khemani to discuss the stigma around birth, epidurals and general mom-shaming that they both agree, just needs to stop! This is an episode not to be missed.
2020-05-2231 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers Erica: What's The Deal With Night Weaning?Amanda answers listener Erica about all things Night Weaning - why it's a topic Amanda doesn't often talk about it, all the things that you need to consider along the way and what you need to talk about and think about with your doctor! Every child is different so it's important to consult your professionals!
2020-05-1531 min
Slumber Party with Amanda Jewson'Being Maman' with Alexia Maman, MSWResident Sleep expert Amanda Jewson is joined by Social Worker and Pregnancy and Postpartum Counselor, Alexia Maman, MSW to talk about all things mental health and sleep! Post Partum mental health is something close to Amanda's heart and from her work helping families sleep, she knows more than most about the links between sleep and mental health. As a former client and with her wealth of experience working with women during pregnancy, Alexia brings her perspective to the table on the importance of asking for help and getting sleep!
2020-05-0831 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers Marlena: How To Start Kindergarten And Maintain SleepSo you've gotten your little one's sleep schedule under control, and suddenly you're teetering on the edge of Kindergarten. Big changes can cause some troubles in the world of sleep, and past client Marlena knows that her little one is completely capable of killing the nap game. But daycare simply isn't the same environment at home! Tune in to this episode to hear resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson troubleshoot the kindergarten transition!
2020-05-0121 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonKristin Mundy: The Doula LifeEver wondered about what a Doula does? In this uplifting episode, resident child sleep expert Amanda Jewson speaks with Birth and Postpartum Doula Kristin Mundy about the power of having an advocate in the birthing room and beyond! https://www.instagram.com/the.doula.life/
2020-04-2424 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers Julie: Help me solve the night wakings that just won't quit!Night wakings keeping you awake at night? Literally? Amanda Jewson, resident child and infant sleep expert answers listener Julie's questions about all things stubborn night wakings!
2020-04-1728 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAhuva Magder: The Mental Load of Meal TimeOn today's episode, Amanda is joined by expert dietician Ahuva Magder to discuss the stress that comes with trying to make sure you're feeding your little ones. The mental load of meal prep and the anxiety surrounding meal times isn't fun - for anyone! And the effect it can have on sleep is quite astounding, so get ready for some practical tips and tricks to help you out with meal times!armyourselfdietetics.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ahuvard/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1683736265060869
2020-04-1029 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers Kristi: "How Do I Get Back On Track?"On this episode of Amanda Answers, listener and past client Kristi asks Amanda what her advice is for getting things back on track with her sleep trained little one after a month of early mornings, struggling to get down for naps and even bedtimes! The perfect episode if you're little one is going through a developmental leap, or you've had a change of pace in the house and need to get back on track!
2020-04-0323 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonToddler Expert Extraordinaire, Tia Slightham!Today, host Amanda Jewson is joined by best selling author, teacher, avid health food lover, fitness advocate, homebody, mama to two young boys and passionate entrepreneur Tia Slightham, who is dedicated to helping parents create a high quality of life with kids! Having spent years studying, tweaking, developing her coaching practises, Tia's tried and tested motto of “firm, fair and consistent” is no doubt a foundational tool for you and your kids to be successful. Today she's joining Amanda to discuss the wonderful (crazy) world of Toddlerhood! https://tiaslightham.com/https://tiaslightham.com/bfb/
2020-03-2732 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers Ashley on Sleep Training!One of Amanda's MOST COMMONLY ASKED questions is getting answered this week! Listener Ashley jumps on with Amanda to talk about failed sleep training attempts and gets to the bottom of why 'sleep training' doesn't always work out the first time around. If you've had sleep training struggles, this is the episode for you!
2020-03-2031 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonThe Psychology of Sleep Training with Dr. Tanya CotlerDr. Tanya Cotler, is BOTH a child and adult Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Toronto. She specializes in maternal mental health, parent-child attachment, and mindfulness. She is passionate about helping parents work through their own early hurts and traumas so that they are to empowered with self agency and can listen for what suits them and their children best- without the added noise of collective opinion. She sits down to talk with Amanda about sleep training from a psychological perspective. http://tanyacotlerphd.com/https://www.instagram.com/drcotler/
2020-03-0631 min
Slumber Party with Amanda Jewson'After Sleep' with Dara Bergeron: Exercise and Body ImageJoin your host and resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Boot Camp, about all things exercise and body image. You can always find Dara over on Instagram @mom.bod.love, or at https://www.bellybootcamp.ca/
2019-11-2932 min
Slumber Party with Amanda Jewson'After Sleep' with Chana Ross: Your vagina and sleep!Your host Amanda Jewson sits down with local pelvic floor physiotherapist Chana Ross to talk about taking care of yourself (and your neither regions) during all stages of pregnancy! Get to the bottom of what's actually going on down there, and why sleep plays such an important role in our muscular recovery postpartum!https://vitalphysiotherapy.com/
2019-11-2230 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonVanessa Giuliani: Doing it all for the MamasYour host Amanda Jewson chat with community builder Vanessa Guiliani, founder of Mommunity and the Mommunity Markets about all things mom-preneur and dealing with early risers! https://www.instagram.com/mommunity_/https://www.mommunity.ca/
2019-11-1432 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonJoanna Griffiths: KNIX Wondermom on Postpartum and SleepJoin your host Amanda Jewson as she chats to wondermom Joanna Griffiths, founder of KNIX intimate apparel, about all things postpartum, bodies and sleep!
2019-11-0829 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers feat Alicia: How to leave the house and NOT eff up!Resident Sleep queen Amanda Jewson sits down to chat with listener Alicia on this edition of Amanda Answers! When you feel like you're stuck in newborn nap jail, what is a parent to do?! Find out on this episode!
2019-11-0125 min
Slumber Party with Amanda Jewson'After Sleep' with Suzanne Colmer: How to put on clothes!Join your host and resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson on this special 'After Sleep' edition as she talks to Image Consultant Suzanne Colmer about tackling the real struggles of dressing a post-partum body! Tune in for tips and tricks for feeling like your confident self again and embracing the skin you're in. You can find more about Suzanne at yourshopgirl.com!
2019-10-2532 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonShannon Lee Simmons: Your Money and Sleep!On this edition of Slumber Party your host and resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is talking all things Money with author, financial advisor and creator of the New School of Finance Shannon Lee Simmons. When it comes to welcoming a new member into your family, impulse buys can be tricky to navigate, let alone knowing what you'll actually need!NewSchoolOfFinance.com
2019-10-1835 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers feat. Kirsten! My toddler won't stay put!Resident Sleep queen Amanda Jewson sits down to chat with listener Kirsten on this edition of Amanda Answers! When a toddler just won't stay in their big kid bed, what is a parent to do?! Find out on this episode!
2019-10-1129 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAlana Kayfetz: A CEO Talks Sleep!Your resident sleep consultant and host Amanda Jewson chats with one of her bossbabe besties Alana Kayfetz, Founder and CEO of MomsTO, a group of open minded, fun loving moms who are making our mark by ensuring no mom is left behind in the trials and tribulations of motherhood. Chatting sleep training, the realities of motherhood and everything in between, this episode is not to be missed!MomsTOMoms That Say Podcast
2019-10-0435 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAmanda Answers feat. Tasha: "Is THIS a Sleep Association?"Listening to all of our incredible guests is great, but sometimes you just need the raw, real life advice - and that's exactly what this episode is! Amanda chats to listener Tasha about her sleep situation and gives her real, actionable advice to help her little one get to sleep!
2019-09-2729 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonNatalie Preddie: The Secrets of TravelJoin your host Amanda Jewson as she chats with travel expert Natalie Preddie @_nattyp about all things travelling with kids! In this episode, these ladies will give you the inside scoop on how to make travelling with kids not only possible, but completely enjoyable!This episode is proudly sponsored by one of Amanda's favourite products: SLUMBERPOD!http://www.nattyponline.com/
2019-09-2036 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonKale and Krunches: Newborn 101!Welcome to Season 2 of the Slumber Party podcast! Today your host Amanda Jewson, renown sleep consultant behind Babys Best Sleep, is joined by Marlie Cohen aka @kale_and_krunches, who has just had a beautiful baby girl. We chat about all things newborn sleep and how to get those Z's with a new addition in the house.
2019-09-1345 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonToddler Insanity: How to drink less wineToddlers can be crazy, is it any wonder we need wine sometimes? Grab a glass and sit down with Amanda to talk all about handling your boundary pushing, sleep needing toddler!
2019-07-1225 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonNavigating Nap TransitionsNaps can be tricky at the best of times, but when it's time to change nap schedules, it can feel like the world is crashing down around you. Never fear, Amanda is here! Tune in for advice, tips and tricks for navigating the transitions like a pro. https://babysbestsleep.com/how-many-hours-can-my-baby-be-awake/www.babysbestsleep.com/15minswww.babysbestsleep.com/gcsignup
2019-07-0525 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonAbbey Sharp: Is your baby hungry at night?Your favourite sleep queen sits down with Dietician, Author and Mom blogger Abbey Sharp to talk all about babies, food and sleep! When to start solids, the deal with breastmilk vs formula, we're covering it all! Visit Abbey's popular blog: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/And purchase her book here. You can check out Amanda's blog here on this topic as well.
2019-06-2832 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonLindsay Mundy: Travelling with a baby and making it out aliveJoin your resident sleep queen Amanda Jewson as she speaks with Lindsay Mundy about her experience travelling Europe with a small baby all the while maintaining their sanity through proper sleep!
2019-06-2141 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonThe GG Sisters: Sleep, Momming and getting your groove as an entrepreneurToday Amanda is chatting to the incredible GG sisters! Sisters, Moms and the entrepreneurs behind the Glama Gal Kids Spa, they're getting real about sleep, finding your groove, and balancing business and momming!
2019-06-1428 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonTaking the crap out of your nap!Amanda is back and here to share with you all about how to completely transform your nap time! If you can barely make it through an episode of The Slumber Party without hearing your little one waking up--this is your episode. Want to do more reading on naps? Check out these blog posts! https://babysbestsleep.com/extending-your-babys-nap-time-a-guide-to-the-dreaded-crap-nap/https://babysbestsleep.com/how-many-hours-can-my-baby-be-awake/https://babysbestsleep.com/the-real-deal-the-4-month-sleep-regression/
2019-06-0721 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonEmily Oster: The REAL facts about sleep trainingIntroducing our very first guest to the Slumber Party podcast, Professor Emily Oster!! An economist, author and mom, Emily's books are helping parents around the world make educated decisions about the best ways to parent for their own families. In this episode, your host Amanda Jewson, speaks with Emily about some of the stigma around sleep training, her books, and so much more! Find Expecting Better and Cribsheet here!
2019-05-3124 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonHow Not To Be Awake at 5AM AKA Early Mornings SUCKAmanda gives you the inside scoop on how to battle those pesky early mornings! Desperate to sleep in past 5am? This ones for you. Bringing her real life experience and as many tips and tricks as 20 minutes will allow, Amanda is here to help you make mornings as easy as A B C! Want more info about early mornings? Find more on the blog at https://babysbestsleep.com/early-wakings-its-too-insert-appropriate-expletive-here-early/
2019-05-2423 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonSibling Room Sharing (the kind where everyone actually sleeps)Amanda talks all about how to tackle room sharing in a way that means all kids (and parents) involved get the best sleep possible! If you're staring a room-sharing nightmare in the face--this is your episode. She goes into detail about the strategy she uses with her own kids, who have been successfully sharing a room for years!A room sharing guide is coming your way at the end of this month if you’re a Baby’s Best Reader! Sign up here: www.babysbestsleep.com/email
2019-05-1721 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonThe 4 Month Regression Is Shit AND Why Your Baby Isn't SleepingAmanda talks about why the hell your baby isn't sleeping and how that relates to the 4-month regression. If you need to survive this time--this is your episode. She does a deep (non-boring) dive into baby sleep that can likely explain most baby sleep problems. A MUST listen. For more information on the 4-month regression check out the blog: https://babysbestsleep.com/the-real-deal-the-4-month-sleep-regression/
2019-05-1017 min
Slumber Party with Amanda JewsonEpisode 1: Teaser and welcome!Amanda invites YOU to her slumber party...except unlike the ones you attended in the '90s, this is a slumber party that actually includes sleep, for you, your children and the entire family!Each week Amanda will focus on a listener question or a unique guest that helps parents navigate their common sleep concerns for their babies and children. Amanda is a certified infant and child sleep specialist bringing her humorous, real and unique brand of sleep advice for the modern, busy, and active mom. Bring your popcorn, your ponytail and your pil...
2019-04-2402 min