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The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Why Is My Baby Waking Up So Damn Early?!
Baby, toddler, preschooler - they love an early wake! But Brittany WHY?!?! And the answer is less complicated than you think. You guys know my motto, it's the reason you all came to me - it's A DO LESS for me, dog! In this week's episode I'll explain WHY your nugget is up early even if they sleep well the rest of the night (and maybe even crush naps), what to NOT do (spoiler! It's all the things you already tried that didn't work), and what to do instead. Loved this episode? There is so...
2025-06-18
10 min
Mutha Life
Episode 39: Brittany Sheehan: Anything but a snooze
It can feel like nothing is more precious and elusive to parents of young kids, as sleep. Today in the closet we've got Brittany Sheehan, certified kid's sleep guru and Internet funny girl, according to me. In this hang we cover everything from the impact of limited sex ed as kids, losing a parent too soon, finding new super powers with parenthood, division of labor at home...and we also answer some listener questions on sleep. We even cover why a quick trip to California grocery store staple, Gelson's, is a slippery slope and why pre-teens make the best...
2025-05-21
1h 10
Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers
Tips for Getting Your Newborn To FALL Asleep and STAY Asleep with Sleep Consultant Brittany Sheehan | Ep. 63
a MUST LISTEN if you're struggling with your newborn sleeping either falling asleep, staying asleep, sleeping independently or getting them to sleep through the night!Brittany Sheehan shares all her knowledge giving us amazing tangible tips related to newborn sleep:Today's episode on newborn sleep covers:What does newborn sleep typically look like?Understanding how much sleep newborns needInsights into nighttime sleep patterns for newbornsThe ins and outs of newborn sleep cyclesTips for helping babies differentiate between day and night (day and night confusion)Nighttime routineSteps to encourage your baby to sleep independently...
2024-11-11
41 min
Moms Making Money
How Brittany Sheehan Built a Thriving Sleep Consulting Business
In our latest episode, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Brittany Sheehan, a phenomenal sleep and potty consultant based in Los Angeles. Brittany is not only a graduate of our program but also the founder of Brittany Sheehan Sleep, a concierge sleep consulting agency that's making waves nationwide.Brittany's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She is a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant through The Cradle Coach Academy, and for Potty Training through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting. Plus, she has a wealth of knowledge from Stanford University in child behavior, mental health, lactation...
2024-03-04
41 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
No One Is A Professional Parent
Why does parenting feel so hard? It feels hard for all of us in different ways, on different days, but hard nonetheless. In today's episode, I share an analogy between parenting and a "regular" job - to remind us all to give ourselves some grace and remember.....no one is a professional parent!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepCustom Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPot...
2024-02-14
10 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The NICU Episode
Today I'm talking all about the NICU - sharing my own (two time) experience as a NICU Mom, and offering some advice on communicating with hospital staff, advocating for yourself and your baby, accepting and asking for help, managing pumping and nursing, visitor rules, and so much more. Most of all, I hope this episode makes any NICU Mom out there listening feel a little less alone. Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends!Follow The Fun On...
2024-02-07
39 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Quality Over Quantity: How To Invest In Looking Your Best with Lindsay Cooperman of Edit By Lindsay
Tried all the new *kewl* fashion trends you see on TikTok and not loving how they make you look? Lindsay Cooperman gets you, and she wants to stop being influenced. The 25 year veteran of the fashion industry sits down with me this week to talk all this wardrobe for the modern 30 and 40 something. We get into all of it - what stable pieces to invest in, why fabric choice matter, and how to shop for things that will last and make you feel great. Interested in working with Lindsay? She is generously offering Snooze Button listeners 15% off...
2024-01-31
34 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Drop It Like It's Hot: The Swaddle
Few looming transitions feel as scary to newborn parents as dropping the swaddle, so it felt like the perfect first transition to walk you guys through in my new little mini series "Drop It Like It's Hot". In this episode, I'll talk through all of it - what exactly a swaddle is (and isn't), when to consider dropping it (and why), and of course, how! Most importantly, I hope this episode gives you some encouragement as you contemplate what *feels* like a scary transition, that often times isn't as bad as you think!Below are...
2024-01-24
16 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
A List Of Things NOT To Buy To Help Your Baby or Toddler Sleep
I've said it before and I'll say it again - don't let your reaction be to buy another contraption. There are a million products peddled to exhausted parents - some are silly, some are expensive, and some are downright dangerous. No matter what, you don't need them! What you actually need is so much simpler (and I'll talk a little bit about that too ;)Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleep
2024-01-17
17 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
A Lot To *Not* Unpack: Family Travel Made Easier with Bitty Green Co-Founder Sarah Greenfield
You overpacked. You forgot the bibs. You didn't bring enough bathing suits. You spent an hour unpacking in the kid's room while everyone else is down by the pool enjoying a cocktail. Veteran family traveler and Mom of two Sarah Greenfield experienced it, and decided to do something about it. Together she and her bestie created Bitty Green - a gorgeously designed packing system to help parents get and stay organized while they travel. In today's episode, Sarah shares her tips to make packing (NOT unpacking) and travel with kids easier - including my favorite tip - how to...
2024-01-10
28 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
You Don't Have To Solve All Your Problems At Once: 2024 Goal Setting
The power of setting and keeping small goals is the 2024 vibe, guys! Let's forget "Stop Drinking" "Save Money" and "Be A More Present Parent" - these are not true goals. In today's episode we're discussing how to get those small, consistent hits of dopamine that only come with setting small, realistic time bound goals. The more of them you stick with, the more of them you'll commit to, and low and behold, by the end of the year you will indeed have drank less, saved money and been a more present parent. Let's do this, 2024!Loved this...
2024-01-03
09 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Less Flashcards, More Field Trips: The Science of Reading with Literacy Expert Katie Eckelmann
Forget everything you thought you need about teaching your kids to read.For starters....it's not really your job, parents! What a relief! This week on The Snooze Button, I sit down with literacy expert Katie Eckelmann, who has dedicated her career to supporting teachers and schools as they teach our kids to read! We talk about everything from how often you should read to your toddler to how to naturally expand you kids vocabulary, and everything in between. I learned a TON in this episode, and it's one every parent will want to hear! ...
2023-12-27
47 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Doom Scrolling & Deceptive Design: The Social Media Convo All Millennial Parents Need To Have, with Tech Entrepreneur Juliette Blake
Whether we like it or not, our babies will become kids....who are on social media. So how do we prepare for it, and keep them safe? This week, tech entrepreneur Juliette Blake offers up hope that our kids just may be the generation who uses social media more responsibly than the rest of us.Juliette shares with us the important conversation all millennial parents need to be having with their kids before social media is even on the table, and shares more about Moxies, her latest venture. Combining the best elements of entertainment, gaming and community...
2023-12-13
38 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Holiday Happiness Hacks For Harried Parents
The holiday season is stressful, no way around it. So we can either complain about (totally valid) or try to make it a little less stressful (an even better idea!)Today I'm sharing with you several hacks (and mindset shifts) to help make the holiday season more magical and less manic.Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepCustom Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPot...
2023-12-06
18 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Maternity Leave Made Easier with Career Contessa's Lauren McGoodwin
When should you tell your boss you're pregnant? Is it ok to job hunt while you're expecting? And when do you tell THEM? How do you prep for maternity leave so you're not super stressed while you're away? How do you handle coming back, and what rights do you have around being paid while you're out? Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa founder and author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose is joining us today to give us ALL the deets we need to make mat leave as seamless as possible (and we...
2023-11-29
39 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Introducing......The B Hive
Today I launched a BRAND NEW INCREDIBLE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM called The B Hive. It's just for my sleep besties (families who have worked with me one on one or taken a sleep course) and on this episode I'm going to share:What the B Hive IsWhy I created itWhat hot fire content & experience you can expect when you joinWho it's for (and why I designed it to be private)AND - as a Snooze Button listener, you can get 15% off a B Hive annual membership using code SNOOZEHIVE - valid now through Dec 31, 2023Loved...
2023-11-22
26 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Monkey See, Monkey Do: The Power Of Modeling
Want your kids to behave? You gotta behave. Want your kids to sleep? You gotta sleep? Want your kids to read a book? Humble suggestion - pick up a book!Today I'm talking all about MODELING. How we can influence our kids behavior much less with what we tell them to do, and much more with SHOWING them through our own behavior. Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleep...
2023-11-08
22 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Purees, Picky Eating & Parenting Hard Truths with Little Spoon Co-Founder Michelle Muller
Baby food is big business, and no one is more of an expert on how to do the right way than Michelle Muller. Today, the co-founder of Little Spoon is sitting down with me to talk through all things feeding, business building, and life as a Mom in our fast-based world. Whether you're confused about when to start solids, struggling with a dinner plate tosser, or looking for some entrepreneurial inspiration, this is an episode you'll want to hear!Little Spoon is very generously offering Snooze Button listeners 50% off (up to $40 off) off their first purchase using...
2023-11-01
48 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Am I Traumatizing My Kids With Timeout?! A Research-Based Response
"Time out is ineffective and shaming. Your child is making a bid for attention and you are isolating them and traumatizing them during their time of need."We're all heard it. We're all read and watched the reels. We've been talked down to via a TikTok influencer who wants us to "co-regulate" and have "time in". So what gives? Is time out effective? Is in harmful? Is there a middle ground? As always, lets let the research guide us! Today I'm sharing that research with you, and how I've interpreted it to help parent my...
2023-10-25
25 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
When (And How) Should I Stop Securing My Toddler's Door?
If you haven't listened to the episode on WHY and WHEN to secure your toddler's door, listen to this first!So your toddler is sleeping great in their bed with the door secured, but you can't help but wonder....when should we stop doing this? And HOW? What if they start running out of the room again once they're able to?! I got this question not once but twice this week from returning clients, and I thought it would make the perfect podcast episode. So we'll get into it right here!In this episode, I...
2023-10-18
14 min
A Day In Her Life
Episode 24 - A Day In Her Life with Brittany Sheehan
Tell us what you think!!!On today’s episode, Brittany Sheehan is joining me to discuss a day in her life. Brittany is a sleep consultant and mom of three kiddos, living in Manhattan Beach, CA. Brittany shares how she’s prioritizing her “Vitamin D and Me” time between work and pickup to give her the transition she needs to get into the home portion of her day. Brittany also shares how she structures her days and weeks to prevent too much context shifting, and how she uses Monday mornings to get stuff done around the house and comp...
2023-10-10
47 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Screen Time Tell-all: The Good, The Bad, and The Fear Mongering
Do I think you should have your TV on 24/7 and put an ipad in your baby's crib? Believe it or no, not I do not. However, screens can get a bad rap, and I wish parents weren't so stressed about it.So today we're getting into it - why screen time studies feel scary, understanding causation v correlation in those studies, how screens impact sleep (and what I recommend as they relate to bedtime), and why some screen time is a-okay. I'll also share exactly what my screen time policies are for my kids, and why they...
2023-10-04
17 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
5 Most Common Baby Sleep Environment Mistakes
Each week brings a new batch of adorable babies at my virtaul doorstep ready to learn to sleep! So many things about them differ greatly, but a few things that almost always have in common? Their sleep environments. More specifically, things I want to CHANGE about their sleep environments.Today I'm peeling back the curtain to give you the top five issues I frequently flag in my baby clients intake forms, why they're problematic, and what I recommend doing instead!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....an...
2023-09-27
12 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
You Don't Need A Diagnosis To Need Help: PPD & PPA Explained with Jessica Schachter, PsyD, PMH-C
The postpartum struggle can be real, and Jessica Schacher knows it. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with the licensed clinical psychologist, who specializes in perinatal mental health, and is a Mom herself.Jessica opens up about what drove her into this line of work, what new Moms should look for when selecting a therapist to work with, and what qualifies as "needing" help - spoiler - you need it if you want it, regardless of what your symptoms say. Jessica also takes your questions about postpartum mental health!If you listen to this episode...
2023-09-20
41 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
What's A Dad To Do? New Dad 101
Baby is coming! Mom sure knows it (er, feels it) but does Dad?In today's episode, I'm sharing some tips for new Dads - how to best support your partner, prepare for baby's arrival, and make life in your home as easy as possible for all parties in those early weeks (this may include telling your Mom that your wife does not, in fact, want you in the delivery room while she's crowning.)In this episode, I refer to the parents as Mom & Dad, husband & wife, respecting that each family has it's own structure, and...
2023-09-13
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Trouble With Growth Charts
If you write down one single thing coming out of a doctor's apt for your baby, I bet I can guess what it is. WHERE THEY ARE ON THE GROWTH CHART. I can think of nothing that gives parents more stress, anxiety (and sometimes bragging rights) than that freakin' chart! And for the most part, you should be feeling none of these things (I know, I'm sorry. But baby Hunter being in the 95% percentile for height at his 2 month apt does not in fact mean he is destined for the NBA). So what were growth charts created...
2023-09-06
26 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Behind The Curtain: Becoming & Being A Sleep Consultant
Today I'm going to share my story (that sounds so cringe) of becoming & being a sleep consultant! What led me to make this choice, how I did it, and what some of the biggest lessons have been for me in the years since. I'll also share my honest opinion on what skills you need to possess to be great at this job.If you're looking to become a sleep consultant, are currently in training, or are an established sleep consulting business and looking for support from someone whose seen and survived it all, I offer Sleep Mentorship...
2023-08-30
21 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Course Confidential with Gemma Gaisano Ng of No Reception Club
You know when you meet someone at work at think "Wow, this kid is smart - they're going places." Well that's exactly what I thought back in 2009 when I met Gemma Gaisano, who at the time was interning at the fashion house where I worked in New York. Fast forward 14 years (!!) and Gemma is now the married Mom of 2 who co-founded a company built to make travel easier for parents....a kickstarter campaign that blew away expectations and now can barely keep their iconic Getaway Bag in stock. Gemma joins me as reminisce about the glory days, how she...
2023-08-23
34 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Antiquated Sleep Advice, Explained
Put rice cereal in your baby's bottle so they sleep longer? Give them whiskey or orajel for teething pain? Put their crib on an incline to help with reflux? Never wake a sleeping baby?We've all heard this antiquated sleep advice (often from doctors, unfortunately). Today I'm giving you context and clarity to these suggestions. Spoiler - not only do they not help, in many cases they are straight up dangerous.I hope this episode gives you the confidence to push back and question advice that doesn't make sense to you, or contradicts what you...
2023-08-16
23 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Sleep Q & A: Vacation Room Sharing, Solids, Potty Training, Crib Transitions & More!
Today I'm taking your questions from IG! We talk about everything from early AM wakes and staggering bedtimes to sibling fighting and starting solids. I was even asked what's the best Taylor Swift friendship bracelet making kit (sadly, I don't know).Don't forget! We are only ONE WEEK AWAY from the next Sip & Sleep Event! Join me live to learn about how to make bedtime smooth, fun, and sweet, instead of stressful and never-ending. Tickets to Banishing Bedtime Battles are only $39 and you will receive the video whether or not you can virtually attend live. Tickets are...
2023-08-09
23 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Course Confidential with Emily Tucker Design
How do you design a house that's beautiful but childproof? How can you remodel a fugly kitchen on a budget? Rugs: Should they be washable? Vintage? If you own your own business, how do you manage maternity leave?!Emily Tucker of Emily Tucker Design has the answers and then some in today's funny and engaging episode. Emily is not only an exceptional, sought-after interior designer, but a Mom of THREE kids who have graduated from my sleep programs!Whether you're in the throwing of renovation, dreaming of updating your home, or already living in the...
2023-08-02
46 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
What's The Best Time For Sleep Guidance?
"Should we wait until after the 4 month sleep regression? Should we wait until he goes up on the growth chart? Should we wait until we get back from vacation?" I get asked alllll the time what the perfect time (or age) is to begin the sleep guidance process. The truth is - there is no perfect time. But I'm going to share some good metrics for you - the earliest you can do it, the hardest age to do it, what *not* to wait for, and when to consider waiting. No matter what - the only thing that really...
2023-07-26
19 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
ENCORE: Stop! (Don't) Drop That Toddler's Nap
It's time for this month's summer encore! This week I'm sharing an encore of my most downloaded TODDLER episode. The most common mistake I see with my toddler clients? Dropping the nap too soon. This week I'm diving into toddler naps - why they matter, how long (and when) they should happen, what the signs are that your toddler is read to drop them, and most importantly, what NOT to do. Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Frie...
2023-07-19
23 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Good Help, Not So Hard To Find with Pier To Pier Placement Founders Jenny Peterson & Laura McMackin
Today I'm sitting down with two pros who make it their business to find busy families perfect nanny, assistant, night nurse, house manager, chef...and more! Jenny & Laura of Pier To Pier Placements.Pier to Pier is a premier family concierge service in the South Bay of Los Angeles, and they're giving us the lowdown on how to find the perfect support for your family (and some great insights into how the turned a great idea into a booming business). We get into all of it, including hot topics like:Best questions to ask when...
2023-07-12
42 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Answer To This One Question Tells Me If You're A "Good" Parent
Bold statement, I know! But it's true!Here's the secret - it has nothing to do with whether or not you sleep train, use time out, have your babe in daycare, with a nanny, or you stay at home. It has nothing to do with the type of school you send them to, how many activities they're in, their diet, their screen time, or a host of other things we stress about as parents.All that matters? Whether or not you are a safe base for your child. In today's episode, I'll explain exactly what...
2023-07-05
11 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Way You Pee Might Not Be Normal with Dr. Katie Peters, Pelvic Floor Therapist
"I always pee a little when I laugh." "I can't jump on a trampoline anymore!" "I always have to pee in the middle of the night." "Who wants to have sex, it hurts!" "I guess I just live with a little back pain now, it is what it is." "It's normal, I had 3 kids!"Turns out - this sh*t ain't normal. Today's Snooze Button guest, Dr. Katie Peters, a pelvic floor specialist, Mom of 3, and founder of LA based therapy clinics BeachMama Wellness and Her Integrated Wellness. Katie is dropping some hard truths - so much...
2023-06-27
32 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
ENCORE: The Truth About "Gentle Sleep Training" and "Cry It Out"
Today I'm sharing an encore of the most downloaded episode of The Snooze Button EVER - which debuted almost exactly a year ago today!Gentle Sleep Training? Cry It Out? Holy triggering Mom Facebook Group comment section, amiright?Today I'm myth busting what these words actually mean (spoiler...not much) and giving you a new framework for looking at what the different sleep guidance methods are really focused on, and the REAL way you can set your baby up for the least crying possible in this process, that has nothing to do...
2023-06-21
15 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
You Can't Make Someone Want To Change
We all have that friend. You know, the one who complains about something all the time but never puts the wheels in potion to try and fix their situation. I hear about it a lot from my clients, so today I want to address it head on. What do you do when your friend is exhausted and struggling badly with sleep....but for whatever reason won't seek help?! I'll also cover another common predicament that is brought to me - how to handle friends or family members who are practicing unsafe sleep. I hope this episode leaves you ready...
2023-06-14
12 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Why You Need To Take A Solo Trip With Your Kids
Some of my favorite memories of my entire LIFE? The solo one night trips I take with each of my three kids. Today I'm sharing with you guys when I started doing these trips, what purpose they serve, and how it's helped me deepen my bond with each child. If you have the time and means to do it, a solo one night trip with your child (especially if you have more than one) can be an incredible, unforgettable experience.Looking for more travel tips? You're in luck! Tickets to my Sip & Sleep: Easy, Breezy Summer Travel...
2023-06-07
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
A Tale Of Two Potty Trainings
Newly minted Potty Training Consultant here! And I'm ready to share my OWN potty training experiences with my two older sons - so you can learn from my mistakes.I'll walk you through exactly what I did (both right and wrong) and give you an inside look into how different the experience can be for each child. We'll talk about all the factors that went into the training experience for both kids - age, timing, method, school requirements, the pandemic, gross motor & speech development - as well as all the factors that contributed to their success (or...
2023-05-31
19 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Truth About That Cortisol Study
If you have an IG account, you've probably seen one of these triggering reels. "Babies who are sleep trained aren't actually quiet and sleeping, they are in distress, they just know their parents aren't going to come if they cry, so they don't. That cortisol study is PROOF!"I mean...what loving parent wouldn't be TERRIFIED by that thought?! I field questions about this all the time from clients, and I thought it was high time to put the theory to rest. So it today's episode, I'm giving you just straight up FACTS about the study, how...
2023-05-25
21 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
One Year Of The Snooze Button
This is the final episode of our baby season here at The Snooze Button - THANK YOU for listening, downloading, subscribing, sharing, reviewing and sending me all the encouragement to keep it going. There is so much more to come!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork With Me One On OneGrab A Sleep CourseTake The Sleep QuizSay Hi! inf...
2023-05-17
03 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Friends Worth Fighting For: Making & Keeping Great Mom Friends with Danielle Bayard Jackson, Friendship Coach & Educator
We know we have to work on our marriages, on our parenting, and at our jobs....but what about our friendships?! Shouldn't that just be automatic & easy?! Not so much, says Danielle Bayard Jackson, the preeminent expert on female friendships.In today's episode, Danielle drops truth bombs and tips on ev.er.y.thing from making new Mom friends and maintaining long distance friendships to dealing with toxic friends and managing feelings of jealousy. We also touch on finding creative ways to carve time out for friends when life with kids can feel all consuming, and how...
2023-05-10
47 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Course Confidential with OBGYN Marilee Kiernan, MD
Does birth control increase your risk of cancer? Is freezing your eggs a good idea? Do inductions really lead to more c-sections? In this week's episode, I sit down with OBGYN Marilee Kiernan to talk all things female anatomy. Marilee shares her take on everything from IVF and natural births to c-sections and IUDs. We also talk about her experience working with me as a graduate of The Baby Sleep & Schedule Course! Whether or not you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant, this is one episode every woman will want to listen to - some of the stats and...
2023-05-03
38 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
What 6 Years Of Parenting Has Taught Me
As we near my oldest child's 6th birthday, I wanted to share some of the (hopefully) wise wisdom that these six years of parenting (along with the years of working day in and day out with parents) as taught me. I may or may not have teared up a little bit when I was mapping out what to talk about in this episode, and I hope it leaves you feeling encouraged and excited for what's to come, regardless of how old your own kids are!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:
2023-04-26
21 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
This Is How We Roll
Everything you need to know about baby ROLLIN is here! When it happens, why it often happens DURING the sleep guidance process, what to do if you baby rolls over and freaks out in their crib....plus some bonus tips on how this relates to dropping the swaddle and babies getting "stuck" in a corner of the crib!----------------------------------------------------------------------------Loving The Snooze Button and interested in working with me to solve your sleep issues once and for all? Check out my one on one services, and for the DIY types, my Common Sense Sleep Courses...
2023-04-19
16 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Let's Stop Assuming Sick Babies Sleep Terribly, Shall We?
"What happens if he/she gets sick? We do everything differently...right?" -I'm asked some version of this question on almost a daily basis from clients and the answer is....no, not really! You probably won't have to!I'd like to shift the narrative a little bit here - why don't we assume things *won't* be a disaster if your baby or toddler gets sick? Because if they have a great sleep foundation, that's likely the case.In today's episode I'll talk a little bit about how sick babies who are great sleepers tend to...
2023-04-12
22 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Everything you need to know about the Snoo & the FDA
If you're listening to The Snooze Button, you probably know about the Snoo. You may, however, not know that it recently received a specific kind of medical device approval from the FDA.The messaging from the FDA and from Happiest Baby has been confusing at best, and misleading at worst. So today I'm breaking it down for you! We'll cover what the Snoo is, what they approached the FDA to do, what the FDA did, what the APP says, and what all of this means for you as a parent!
2023-04-05
17 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Course Confidential with Cheer & Last Chance U's Adam Leibowitz
This week's episode is one of many FIRSTS. Our first Client Confidential with a family who took one of my courses....and our first Client Confidential with a Dad! Adam Leibowitz is a film & tv documentary director and producer. You have probably binged one of his two most popular shows - Cheer and Last Chance U, both huge hits on a little streaming service called Netflix.Adam shares with us how he broke into the industry, what it's like behind the scenes filming these shows, how he balances work and home life with his wife...
2023-03-29
50 min
Mommy's on a Call | Holistic Health, Wellness & Mindfulness for Modern Moms, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Parenting
134. Sleep Training Your Babies, Toddlers and Kids (So You Can Sleep Too) with Brittany Sheehan
Many of you have followed the last 3+ years of my #OperationRoomShare journey. I’ve had my ups and downs with my kids' sleep which in turn affects us, the parents, getting a good night’s rest. We all know the importance of sleep for adults and your overall health, but sometimes those kids don’t let you get good zzzs. So today I’m bringing on a mom friend and sleep consultant, Brittany Sheehan, to chat all about getting kids to sleep! Brittany Sheehan is a Los Angeles-based sleep consultant and founder of Brittany Sheehan Sleep, a company...
2023-03-21
36 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Wading Through Social Media BS
According to Instagram, there are a LOT of things that are going to damage your child for life (Cocomelon, time outs, sleep training and formula, for starts). So - how do you separate the good advice from the baseless claims?Today I'm talking about just that. So before you screen shot the next triggering reel you see and send it in a panic to your bestie, I'm going to walk you through a few tools to help you decide what is worth your precious time and energy to absorb, and what is NOT.-------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023-03-21
17 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
#LockedUpRaw: Toddler Edition
"Lock your toddler in their ROOM?! What kind of monster would do such a thing?!"Allow me to be the bearer of bad news - it might be more monstrous not to set a clear and safe boundary for your toddler! Today I'm diving into one of my favorite controversial topics. I'm giving you all the logic to help you make an informed decision about whether or not you should secure your sleeping child's bedroom door! We'll talk about when I suggest doing this, what age it's appropriate for, and most importantly - WHY.
2023-03-15
15 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Less Stress, More Martinis: Party Planning 101 with Party People Creative's Audrey Shepard
Am I the only one who really WANTS to be a great hostess but feels eh....a BIT overwhelmed with the whole thing? If not, this episode is for you! Whether it's a one year old's birthday bash, a baby shower for your bff, or a grown-ups only holiday rager, Audrey Shepard, founder of Party People Creative has curated, easy, picture-worthy solutions for all your party needs - so you have time for happy hour.Audrey and I chat through how we met (and it does include a story about me performing Grease duets in her parent's...
2023-03-08
31 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Should You Have A Third?
Believe it or not, as a sleep expert and Mom of 3 myself, I get this question A LOT. It is obviously a very personal one, but in today's short & sweet episode, I walk through something many parents of two mull over:Which transition is typically hardest (0 to 1 kid, 1 to 2 kids, or 2 to 3 kids)Thinking through timingMy personal take on: long term v short term perspectives, diminishing returns on cost, space and time, why I wanted a 3rd (and am obviously so glad we have one!)---------------------------------------------------------------------------Loving The...
2023-03-02
13 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Optimized Kitchen (and Playroom & Nursery) with Of Space+Mind's Ashley La Fond
Free your mind by organizing your space - that's what Ashley La Fond of Of Space + Mind does full time for her clients, and on today's episode of The Snooze Button, she's letting us in on all the secrets.From where your trash can should be (spoiler - turns out mine is in the literal WORST place) to how to streamline your kids toys and make your baby's nursery double as an appealing guest room, Ashley's tips will help your space not only look better, but function better.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Interested in working with...
2023-02-22
47 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Power Of Pit & Peak
This one's for my big kids...and inspired by something I saw on Keeping Up With The Kardashians (truly).If you have a child who is 5 years or older and is struggling to fall asleep independently (or you're just looking to spruce up your bedtime routine with something more special & meaningful), I'd like to introduce you to Pit & Peak.In today's episode I'll explain what Pit & Peak is, and how I use it with my own son (and recommend it to clients) as a way to create meaningful connection with your child before bed, and...
2023-02-15
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Client Confidential with Birchbox's Mollie Chen
She's an advisor, an investor, and a veteran of the startup world....and she was one of my first EVER clients. This week I'm introducing you to the one and only Mollie Chen!Mollie and I cover so much in this very special episode:Working together at a very unique moment in life of a startup.Making big career shifts.The biggest mistakes founders make (and what makes the good ones stand out).Balance work and parenting (spoiler - it's hard).And of course, Mollie's experience working with me in the very early days of my...
2023-02-08
45 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Is This The Baby Blues....Or Something Else?
**trigger warning: this episode discusses PPD/PPA/PPP, including mentions of self harm and child harm**So the baby arrives and you're sobbing in the shower. Every day. Is this NORMAL? Today on The Snooze Button, I'm talking about postpartum mental health. I share my (highly traumatic) birth story with my first child, answer the questions you guys submitted, and what exactly is "Baby Blues" v Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis. We also dive into how to prepare mentally for baby's arrival, and how to manage and protect your health in the early weeks and months...
2023-02-01
40 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Day Drinking & Dance Parties with Lindsay Wandzilak of The Daily With Lindsay
Before you officially give up on your New Years Resolutions, listen to this! This week's guest, Lindsay Wandzilak, is about to hit you with some realness - fitness & nutrition advice that's digestible, doable, and without all the BS & platitudes. Lindsay is a Mom of 3 & founder of The Daily With Lindsay, a personalized nutrition, exercise and accountability program that takes makes achieving your health goals less stressful and more actionable. We get into all of it:What you can do for 10 minutes each morning to jump start your metabolism (and your mood).Why you should...
2023-01-25
49 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Getting All Caretakers On Board
So you're ready to make changes (nay, LIFE CHANGING CHANGES!) to your baby or child's sleep.....but your partner (or Grandma, or nanny, or daycare) is not reallllllly on the same page. What do you DO?! That's what we're tackling this week.Looking for more comprehensive tips for nannies & daycare? Check out these episodes for more of a deep dive:The Nanny (and Night Nurse) DiariesSleep & Daycare 101Interested in working with Brittany? Check out my one on one services, and for the DIY types, my Common Sense Sleep Courses. Be...
2023-01-18
25 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Nanny (and Night Nurse) Diaries
Debating whether to hire a night nurse? Preparing to interview nannies? This is the episode for you! Today I'm diving into both. First, I'll talk about what exactly a night nurse does, why you'd choose to hire one, what to ask when interviewing, and what to do if the night nurse arrives on day one and you're NOT into it. For nannies, we'll dive into super important interview questions (some might surprise you), how to decide if your nanny is a good fit, why it's important to do a trial period, and how to set...
2023-01-11
35 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Client Confidential with Your Soul Style's Jenny Greenstein
In today's episode, we're peeling back the curtain again! My client turned style guru, Jenny Greenstein, joins me for a new Client Confidential!Jenny shares what inspired her to become a stylist (and what makes her process so unique), some tips we can all take home with us (you don't need to burn your skinny jeans after all!), and shares her perspective on raising kids in NYC, parenting in a same sex household, and her experience working with me to improve sleep for her 5 year old daughter.Whether fashion is your thing or not, this...
2023-01-04
48 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Blackout Curtains & Other Ways To Sabotage Your Sleep Environment
"What Brittany?! I can't use blackout curtains?! I thought you HAD to use blackout curtains?!" - Prob a lot of people who just read this episode title. It's true though! I don't want you to.In today's episode, I'm going to explain why blackout curtains (and lullabies, meditation apps, and many other things) could actually make it harder for your baby or toddler to sleep. Rest assured (no pun intended) I'll explain what you can do to create an environment primed for your child's sleep.Interested in working with Brittany? Check out my one on...
2022-12-28
24 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Swaddles and Sleep Sacks and Merlins, Oh My!
No one slides into my DMs harder than the Moms who have questions about swaddles and sleep sacks. Do I have to swaddle my newborn? When and how do I drop the swaddle? What sleep sacks should I use? When should I get rid of the sleep sack? Today I'm discussing all of it - from the moment your baby is born until they're a big kid in a crib, I'll walk you through exactly what they should be sleeping in, and when to make each transition!I mentioned lots of products in this episode. My favorite...
2022-12-21
30 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Room Sharing 101
"How long am I supposed to keep baby in my room?" "When should I move my kids into a room together?"Today I'm sharing my take on both - some clarity on the AAP guidelines around room sharing, as well as what to consider before deciding to have your kids share a room (spoiler - don't do it until both kids are sleeping well!)Interested in working with Brittany? Check out my one on one services, and for the DIY types, my Common Sense Sleep Courses. Be sure to follow along on Instagram too!
2022-12-14
16 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Why Is One Kid Such A Better Sleeper Than The Other?
Forget hand-me-downs and toys being snatched away, second kids can get a bad rap with their sleep too. I often hear from clients "we didn't have to do anything to help my first, he/she just figured it out on their own...why is THIS kid having such a hard time??"So today I'm going to reframe it for you - why one kid is struggling more than another, what's "normal", and why there is no downside to establishing great sleep habits right out of the gate, whether you child seems like a "good" sleeper, a "bad"...
2022-12-07
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Client Confidential with Chasing Paper's Elizabeth Rees
Today is the first in my new Snooze Button Series, Client Confidential, where I'll be introducing you to one of my amazing clients! First up is Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper, known for their beautiful, high-quality, and thoughtfully-designed wall coverings.Elizabeth takes you being the curtain to building her brand, from a footloose and fancy free 20 something in New York's West Village to the head of a profitable and wildly popular first to market design company.Elizabeth also shares about her experience working with me to improve sleep for her daughters: what make her...
2022-11-30
43 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
You're A Bad B*itch And You Can Handle This 'Sitch
Let me take you back to the time I got kicked out of a nightclub at 12:07 on New Year Eve 2008. "Why are you telling me this story, Brittany?" you ask. Well, I'm not sure. But it is an example of a holiday plan gone awry, as they often do.This episode is your reminder to release, relax, and know that you're doing your best. And if sleep is one of the big things you're stressing about this season, ALL of my sleep courses are 20% off this week only using code SILENTNIGHT. Grab yours here and I can't...
2022-11-23
08 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Q & A: Being A Working Mom & Building A Biz
Shoutout to my fellow working Moms - the juggle is real. This week I'm answering your questions about building (and maintaining) a successful small business, juggling work & home life, managing Mom guilt, and sharing the work load with your partner. I also spend at least 2 minutes drawing analogies from my very blurry recollection of that ballet movie, Center Stage. So there's that. For any Mom who works outside of the home, works from home, is building a business or wants to get back into the workforce, this one is for you!Interested in working with me? You...
2022-11-16
25 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Mother In Law Episode with Special Guest: My Mother In Law!
Few dynamics are as inherently tricky for new Moms than the one with their Mother In Law. As we head into the holiday season, I thought there was no better person to bring on than my own Mother In Law, Kathy!Kathy shares her own experience being judged as a new Mom, her take on offering unsolicited advice, and together we share how we handle conflict in our own relationship, when we felt comfortable with her babysitting for the first time, and so much more.If you have a Mother In Law, you won't want...
2022-11-09
20 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Sleep Mythbusting: Feeding On Demand & Night Weaning
Would you choose to *let* your baby sleep through the night if you weren't concerned they'd be hungry, or that your supply would plummet? So many families feel held back because of one (or both) of these concerns.So today I'm doing some mythbusting around feeding & sleep!-Why you don't need to feed "on demand" (and it might even make things harder)-How and when milk supply is established-What night weaning actually means (NOT less food!)And much more! Regardless of how you feed and when you decide...
2022-11-02
16 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Making Food Fun Again with Feeding Our Toddlers' Michelle Piccolo
This week I'm joined by toddler & baby food guru (and Mom of 2) Michelle Piccolo, founder of the wildly popular blog & Instagram account "Feeding Our Toddlers'. Our episode is all about FOOD - whether you're confused about how to introduce solids, have a toddler on a vegetable strike, or just looking for advice to make mealtime more fun and less stressful at your house, Michelle has the tips you need!You can check out Michelle's delicious recipes on her website, and follow for more baby & toddler food inspo on Instagram !
2022-10-26
35 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Sleep Q & A: Daylight Savings, Growth Spurts, Air Travel, and more!
Should I introduce an ok to wake clock? Do growth spurts impact sleep? How to prepare for daylight savings? How to get kids to sleep on a long flight?Today on The Snooze Button we've got all of these and more - your sleep questions, answered!
2022-10-19
19 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Products You Actually Need Part 1: Newborns
So many newborn products, so little of them you actually need. Today on The Snooze Button I'm sharing my must-have products when you're expecting (or currently have a newborn!)Want to shop the favorites? Check out my Amazon Storefront and a few of my other picks below!Loop Baby Product Rentals - use code BRITTANYSLEEP for $50 off an annual membershipCoterie Diapers - use code COTERIEBRITTANYS for 20% off your first orderElla Ola Baby Products - use code BRITTANY10 for 10% off California Beach Co Pop Up Beach...
2022-10-12
27 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
When Should I Work With A Sleep Consultant?
If I had a dime for every DM, text and email I get saying "Here is my situation. Do I need help? What should I purchase to fix this?" Today on The Snooze Button we'll talk through this common puzzler - how to determine if you need professional support, what kind of support would work for your family, and what to think about before you choose a consultant or course, so you're set up for the most success.Interested in working with me? Head to my website to learn more about custom services & courses from...
2022-10-05
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Teeth, Sleep & Sickness: What Not To Do
I'm here to take a giant burden off your shoulders today - teething and sickness do not (and should not) derail your baby's sleep. We're getting into it on today's episode: how to know if your baby is teething and what to expect, how to set your baby up for the least amount of drama when they're under the weather, and what to do when you fall off the wagon and start reverting back to old habits.
2022-09-28
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Spookiest Sleep Transition: 2 to 1 Nap!
Few things confuse and terrify parents of newly minted one year olds more than transitioning from 2 naps to 1 nap. So today, I'm going to walk you through it, start to finish: when to transition (and when not to), how to do it, common pitfalls, and managing schedules when your baby's school requires you to make the change before your baby is fully ready.
2022-09-22
16 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Dad Perspective Episode
Special Guest this week....my husband Alex! We're taking your questions today - everything from how to "train" your husband to manage 2 kids, what to do if you're on the fence about having a third, which transition between kids was hardest for us, and so much more. This is an um.....unique episode....you won't want to miss it!
2022-09-14
22 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Managing Day to Day Logistics with 3 Kids
"I don't know how you do it with 3 kids"....is something I hear a lot. Today I'm answering your questions about logistics with multiple kids. We're talking about everything from calming morning chaos, tackling bedtime solo, balancing kid activities with baby naps, and managing end of day overstimulation!
2022-09-07
29 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Much Ado About Pee & Poo
How long can a baby go without pooping before it's a problem? What is baby is crying and I think they might have pooped in their sleep? Should I potty train day and night at the same time? How do I night train in general?Today I'm answering all your burning questions about PEE and POOP as it relates to sleep.Interested in giving Coterie diapers a try? Use code COTERIEBRITTANYS for 20% off your first purchase!Not sure what STUFF you need to begin potty training? Check out the Potty Essentials list in...
2022-08-31
20 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Night Training, Poop Weaponizers, & More Potty Stuff Explained
How long can a baby go without pooping before it's a problem? What is baby is crying and I think they might have pooped in their sleep? Should I potty train day and night at the same time? How do I night train in general?Today I'm answering all your burning questions about PEE and POOP as it relates to sleep.Interested in giving Coterie diapers a try? Use code COTERIEBRITTANYS for 20% off your first purchase!
2022-08-31
20 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Sleep & Daycare 101
Today on The Snooze Button I'm digging into one of the most requested topics on my IG - daycare & sleep! What to do to set your baby up for success at daycare before they even start, what to ask when you're interviewing potential daycares, what to expect sleep-wise in the first few weeks at a new daycare, and best practices when sleep goes awry!Want to get your baby set up for sleep success before they start daycare? You're in luck, because I created a course to do just that! Check out The Baby Sleep & Schedule Course
2022-08-24
23 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Safe Sleep Q & A
You asked, I answered! This week I'm taking your questions about safe sleep for babies & toddlers - from doc a tots and pack n play mattresses to crib bumpers and car seats, I'm hitting you with all the hard truths - including a few things you DON'T have to worry about when it comes to sleep safety!
2022-08-17
23 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Quiet Time Is A Thing (And You Can Have It)
Quiet Time is something every preschool parent should be utilizing (in my super humble opinion) and so few do! Today I'm walking you through all things Quiet Time - who it's for, what it is (and what it's not), how to institute it, and why it's so important for growing little people!
2022-08-10
13 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Nipple Confusion, Paci Ping Pong, The Paci Fairy and MORE
Hard to think of a topic that comes up more often with clients of EVERY AGE than the beloved, the dreaded, the ever controversial....PACIFIER. Today I'm breaking it all down - why it's ok to use a paci from day one, how paci usage evolves as baby grows, when to be concerned about paci usage, how to drop it, and so much more.
2022-08-03
17 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Problem With Llama Llama Red Pajama
First of all - love me that little adorable Llama (and usually, the messages in this book series). So what's wrong with the message in this Llama book? What could Mama Llama do differently so both she and Little Llama have a more pleasant night? I'm getting into it on today's episode.
2022-07-26
09 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Improving Your Kid's Sleep Without Repeating Your Own Childhood
Hesitant to make changes to your child's sleep because you're worried they'll experience the same negative feelings you had as a child? You're not alone. Today I'm talking through the most common parenting pitfalls in this area (overcorrecting and overthinking), sharing how you can set firm, loving boundaries with your kids, and reminding you that your kids are people - but not your peers!
2022-07-20
14 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
What Makes My Sleep Courses So Different?
As of Monday, my tried and true process for peaceful nights and restful days will be available on-demand in a course for everyone from birth to age 7!So what exactly and these courses, and what makes them different?Today on the podcast I'm walking you through what each course will cover, why I named them The Common Sense Sleep Courses, and what makes them so different from what is already available to parents (spoiler - it's a LOT of things ;)
2022-07-13
21 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Travel & Sleep Schedules: Most Common Questions Answered
Have a fun summer trip planned, but terrified that your baby's sleep will completely unravel and ruin the trip? Today I'm sharing the most common questions I get from clients about sleep schedules & travel, and all my best tips for setting you up for the most relaxing, restful vaca possible!
2022-07-06
26 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Truth About "Gentle Sleep Training" and "Cry It Out"
Gentle Sleep Training? Cry It Out? Holy triggering Mom Facebook Group comment section, amiright?Today I'm myth busting what these words actually mean (spoiler...not much) and giving you a new framework for looking at what the different sleep guidance methods are really focused on, and the REAL way you can set your baby up for the least crying possible in this process, that has nothing to do with the method you select.
2022-06-29
15 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Starting Solids & Weaning: Your Guide For Months 4-12
Start solids at 4 months? Or wait until 6 months?Baby Led Weaning or Purees?Is Food Just For Fun Until Age One? When To Introduce Allergens?How To Transition To Whole Milk?I'm covering all of it - your step by step guide to solids & weaning from 4-12 months.
2022-06-22
19 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Stop! (Don't) Drop That Toddler's Nap!
The most common mistake I see with my toddler clients? Dropping the nap too soon. This week I'm diving into toddler naps - why they matter, how long (and when) they should happen, what the signs are that your toddler is read to drop them, and most importantly, what NOT to do.
2022-06-15
23 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Reflections From A Kid Free Vacation (And Why YOU Need One)
After 5 nights on vacation without my kids....for the first time ever...I have some thoughts. Today I'm diving into the elusive, the glamorous, the child-free vacation. What to do beforehand to set everyone up for the best possible experience, how to make the most of your time away, and most importantly - why it's so important and why you deserve to take one.
2022-06-08
21 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Solving Short Naps
Short naps got you down? In today's episode we're tackling them - what a short nap is, why it matters that we fix it, how to set your baby up for optimal nap success, and all the factors to consider when determining if you need to make a change to your baby's nap schedule!
2022-05-30
15 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Bedtime Routine, Demystified
Why does creating a "perfect" bedtime routine feel so stressful for so many families? Whether your child is a newborn, a preschooler, or any age in between, we can make that bedtime routine simpler and easier. Today Brittany is sharing her tips for every age, and taking some of the guesswork out of this daily rite of passage - from daily baths (you don't have to do it) to blasting rap music (please don't do it) to toddler stall tactics (how to get them not to do it), we cover it all!
2022-05-25
17 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Five Hits Hard
Did I go into a small spiral on Monday when I realized my "baby" was turning FIVE? I sure did. But I also looked back fondly on the first few months of his life, and I would it the same way all over again if I could. Today I'm sharing more about soaking up those newborn snuggles on your own terms, so you can look back fondly on thew newborn phase too.
2022-05-18
07 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Apparently I Have A Podcast.
It's all uphill from here guys!
2022-05-11
04 min
The Hamilton Review
A Conversation with Brittany Sheehan, Certified Sleep Consultant
In this episode, Dr. Bob has an in depth conversation with Brittany Sheehan, a certified sleep consultant and founder of her company, Brittany Sheehan Sleep. Brittany shares incredibly helpful information about one of the most important topics for parents -how to get your baby to sleep... and stay asleep. This is something nearly every parent struggles with and you will not want to miss this important discussion. Brittany Sheehan is a Los Angeles-based sleep consultant, and founder of Brittany Sheehan Sleep, a full service, concierge sleep consulting agency serving families from birth through age 7 across the United States. Brit...
2021-03-04
32 min
Not Your Mother's Podcast with Sonnet and Veronica
Set Your Toddler Up For Successful Sleep Routine with Brittany Sheehan
Toddler Sleep. In this episode, Brittany Sheehan shares how to navigate toddler nap strikes, room sharing for siblings, and bedtime battles.
2020-10-20
41 min
The Hamilton Review
Brittany Sheehan – Blogger and Sleep Consultant
Brittany Sheehan is author of her blog, "Bicoastal Baby B", founder of "Beach City Moms" – the network for Manhattan Beach moms – and a sleep consultant. In this discussion, Brittany and Dr. Bob discuss how she started her blog and mom network, and the importance of a sleep schedule for your baby. They also talk about parents fitting children into their established life and that moms and dads need quality sleep to be in top form for their kids. How to contact Brittany: https://www.instagram.com/bicoastalbabyb/?hl=en http://bicoastalbabyb.com/ https://www.inst...
2020-03-31
24 min