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The Bedtime EditThe Bedtime Edit TrailerWhat's keeping you up at night? Certified Sleep Consultant and Stress Management Educator Alanna McGinn is here to help! As a mom of three teenagers navigating her own messy mid-life, she knows firsthand that a good night's sleep is a fundamental piece of the puzzle.Midlife can bring on major life transitions like career shifts, relationship changes, and don't get us started on menopause.This podcast will cover all and any topics that keep you up at night. Let this be your midlife safe space; we'll share personal stories, speak to experts, a...2025-01-0901 min
Fuel Your Feel GoodReal Talk on Being a New Mother & The Truth Behind Sugar Addiction with Britt OlsonToday on the podcast we have my good friend, Britt Olson. Britt is a certified holistic health, wellness, and life coach on a mission to motivate and inspire you to enhance your life, recognize your true potential, and embody your best self. Utilizing the concept of bio-individuality as her guiding principle, you’ll frequently find her bringing high-achievers, possibly like yourself, back home to the real you. Her unique approach combines integrative wellness, mindset work, earth wisdoms, and spiritual teachings to reconnect you with your intuition and unique path of possibilities. On...2023-06-271h 02Fuel Your Feel GoodFuel Your Feel Good TrailerJoin me, Kerry McGinn, Physical Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Coach as I dive into all different ways to fuel your feel good and manage stress. Here a little bit about the podcast in this trailer and stay tuned for our first episode drop!Thanks for joining me! To learn more about Kerry McGinn and Live Good Feel Good, give me a follow below:Instagram: @dr.kerrymcginnWebsite: www.kerrymcginn.comYoutube: Live Good, Feel GoodBook a Discovery call: Jane app 2023-04-2801 min
Solving Tornadoes: Physics of Storms and FlowResponse to Sylvia ElseOn Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 6:52:18 PM UTC-8, Sylvia Else wrote:> On 02-Jan-22 1:48 pm, James McGinn wrote: > > On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 6:11:49 PM UTC-8, Sylvia Else wrote: > >> On 31-Dec-21 3:36 pm, James McGinn wrote: > >>> Remember, all of the moisture in earth's atmosphere is liquid H2O. > >>> The atmosphere is too cool for gaseous H2O. If anybody suggests > >>> otherwise ask them to provide you the reproducible experimental > >>> evidence. They won't be able to do it--just as you were not able to. > >>> > >> What's the smallest possible size of a droplet of water? > >> > >> Sylvia. 2022-01-0218 min
This Girl Loves Sleep068: Napping on the GoThe warmer weather can make things tricky with an increase in events, travel and an effort to get out and enjoy the great weather. It can be hard to find a balance between having your little one sleep at home versus having them sleep anywhere. In addition, some babies may seem to sleep longer in the stroller, then they do in their crib at home. So surely napping on the go is the way to spend the summer, right? While it might be tough, and at times frustrating, to give up a longer length of sleep, there are good...2020-05-2607 min
This Girl Loves Sleep068: Napping on the GoThe warmer weather can make things tricky with an increase in events, travel and an effort to get out and enjoy the great weather. It can be hard to find a balance between having your little one sleep at home versus having them sleep anywhere. In addition, some babies may seem to sleep longer in the stroller, then they do in their crib at home. So surely napping on the go is the way to spend the summer, right? While it might be tough, and at times frustrating, to give up a longer length of sleep, there are good...2020-05-2607 minThis Girl Loves Sleep067: Friendship - Heather Dixon - SavvyMomHeather Dixon is a writer, a mom to three girls and the Editor-in-Chief of SavvyMom, a wonderful online Canadian parenting publication, one where I’ve had the pleasure of writing for. I thought it would be fun to have Heather on to discuss one of her articles she wrote - “I Suck at Being a Friend Right Now” - and why the topic of this article resonated with so many and why it went viral. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Heather Dixon discuss what friendship means to them and how it’s changed as they have...2020-05-1930 min
This Girl Loves Sleep067: Friendship - Heather Dixon - SavvyMomHeather Dixon is a writer, a mom to three girls and the Editor-in-Chief of SavvyMom, a wonderful online Canadian parenting publication, one where I’ve had the pleasure of writing for. I thought it would be fun to have Heather on to discuss one of her articles she wrote - “I Suck at Being a Friend Right Now” - and why the topic of this article resonated with so many and why it went viral. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Heather Dixon discuss what friendship means to them and how it’s changed as they have...2020-05-1930 minThis Girl Loves Sleep066: How Your Sheets and Blankets Help You SleepHave you ever wondered why climbing into bed and under the covers feels so good? Regardless of whether you like to sleep with just a light sheet or prefer the heaviness of a weighted blanket, there’s something about being covered up as you try and fall sleep that most people can’t do without. There are physiological and behavioral reasons why sheets and blankets help you sleep, and essentially, all the science behind sleeping while covered with a sheet or blanket supports the importance of creating a solid sleep environment. While we may not be able to clearly say...2020-05-1212 min
This Girl Loves Sleep066: How Your Sheets and Blankets Help You SleepHave you ever wondered why climbing into bed and under the covers feels so good? Regardless of whether you like to sleep with just a light sheet or prefer the heaviness of a weighted blanket, there’s something about being covered up as you try and fall sleep that most people can’t do without. There are physiological and behavioral reasons why sheets and blankets help you sleep, and essentially, all the science behind sleeping while covered with a sheet or blanket supports the importance of creating a solid sleep environment. While we may not be able to clearly say...2020-05-1212 min
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This Girl Loves Sleep065: Replay - My Story of InfertilityOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite...2020-04-2125 minThis Girl Loves Sleep065: Replay - My Story of InfertilityOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite...2020-04-2125 min
This Girl Loves Sleep064: Natural Medicine - Lisa Marie Holmes RHLisa Marie Holmes, RH is a television personality and creator of The Botanical Apothecary herbal remedies line launching this 2020. As an entrepreneur, Lisa Marie is inspired to find La Joie De Vivre in everything that she does. From her exclusive toxic-free signature paint line to her blog on health and wellness, it is clear that Lisa Marie wishes to encourage others to live their best lives by finding fulfillment through a wholesome lifestyle, creativity, and community care. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Lisa Marie Holmes discuss the benefits to adding herbs and natural medicines t...2020-04-1431 minThis Girl Loves Sleep064: Natural Medicine - Lisa Marie Holmes RHLisa Marie Holmes, RH is a television personality and creator of The Botanical Apothecary herbal remedies line launching this 2020. As an entrepreneur, Lisa Marie is inspired to find La Joie De Vivre in everything that she does. From her exclusive toxic-free signature paint line to her blog on health and wellness, it is clear that Lisa Marie wishes to encourage others to live their best lives by finding fulfillment through a wholesome lifestyle, creativity, and community care. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Lisa Marie Holmes discuss the benefits to adding herbs and natural medicines t...2020-04-1431 minThis Girl Loves Sleep063: 4-Month Sleep RegressionSleep regressions. They’re one of the most challenging hurdles to overcome when you’re a sleep-deprived new parent. One minute you have this perfect, little gorgeous baby who sleeps and all is right with the world and then suddenly your baby is waking up throughout the night, skipping naps. And why the heck won’t they stay asleep anymore when you place them in their cribs! In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains the first sleep regression period – the 4-month sleep regression and what sleep steps you can take to help your baby get through it. 2020-04-0719 min
This Girl Loves Sleep063: 4-Month Sleep RegressionSleep regressions. They’re one of the most challenging hurdles to overcome when you’re a sleep-deprived new parent. One minute you have this perfect, little gorgeous baby who sleeps and all is right with the world and then suddenly your baby is waking up throughout the night, skipping naps. And why the heck won’t they stay asleep anymore when you place them in their cribs! In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains the first sleep regression period – the 4-month sleep regression and what sleep steps you can take to help your baby get through it. 2020-04-0719 minThis Girl Loves Sleep062: Delaying the Crib to Bed TransitionHearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet in the middle of the night can only tell you one thing. What you dreaded is reality. He’s climbed out of his crib. Even though you’re never truly ready to transition your toddler to a bed, you can rest easy and take a deep breath mama, it may not be that time…not just yet. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how you can delay your baby from transitioning to a bed before they are ready. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conv...2020-03-1019 min
This Girl Loves Sleep062: Delaying the Crib to Bed TransitionHearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet in the middle of the night can only tell you one thing. What you dreaded is reality. He’s climbed out of his crib. Even though you’re never truly ready to transition your toddler to a bed, you can rest easy and take a deep breath mama, it may not be that time…not just yet. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how you can delay your baby from transitioning to a bed before they are ready. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conv...2020-03-1019 minThis Girl Loves Sleep061: Positive Affirmations - Anna Lozano and Lindy SoodAnna Lozano and Lindy Sood are moms, bestie’s, and founders of Love Powered Co. They launched Love Powered Co on Kickstarter in 2017 - a soul fuel company, powering the next generation of mindful leaders. With a passion of health, spirituality, personal development and mindfulness these ladies are taking the world of positive affirmations by storm and their mission is to empower the next generation of mindful leaders, and to fuel them with positive self-talk, confidence, self-love, and self-worth In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and the ladies of Love Powered Co discuss the power of pos...2020-03-0328 min
This Girl Loves Sleep061: Positive Affirmations - Anna Lozano and Lindy SoodAnna Lozano and Lindy Sood are moms, bestie’s, and founders of Love Powered Co. They launched Love Powered Co on Kickstarter in 2017 - a soul fuel company, powering the next generation of mindful leaders. With a passion of health, spirituality, personal development and mindfulness these ladies are taking the world of positive affirmations by storm and their mission is to empower the next generation of mindful leaders, and to fuel them with positive self-talk, confidence, self-love, and self-worth In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and the ladies of Love Powered Co discuss the power of pos...2020-03-0328 minThis Girl Loves Sleep060: Why Your Child is Stalling at BedtimeKids who never learned strong sleep skills as babies and toddlers are still struggling with sleep. In other cases, kids who were great sleepers can suddenly be faced with sleep issues too. What’s interesting though, is that even though many adults struggle with sleep, parents can be quick to assume that their child could actually ‘just go to sleep’ and not have the sleep problems they're having. In reality, that’s hardly ever the case. If your child has been struggling for more than a week, then they likely need some assistance in finding their way back to better s...2020-02-2516 min
This Girl Loves Sleep060: Why Your Child is Stalling at BedtimeKids who never learned strong sleep skills as babies and toddlers are still struggling with sleep. In other cases, kids who were great sleepers can suddenly be faced with sleep issues too. What’s interesting though, is that even though many adults struggle with sleep, parents can be quick to assume that their child could actually ‘just go to sleep’ and not have the sleep problems they're having. In reality, that’s hardly ever the case. If your child has been struggling for more than a week, then they likely need some assistance in finding their way back to better s...2020-02-2516 minSolving Tornadoes: Physics of Storms and FlowKobe Died Because of HubrisHow Kobe Bryant and Linus Pauling Are Connected By Tragedy
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This Girl Loves Sleep059: Replay - Spring Time ChangeThe evenings are getting lighter and that can only mean one thing. Spring Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. Sunday, March 8th, clocks are turned forward 1 hour. I know, just when you have your baby on a great sleep schedule, right? Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn, shares how the Spring Time change is the tough one as we are all losing an hour of sleep and this loss of sleep on an already sleep deprived society can have a negative effect on your health and well-being. She provides a plan to help your kids adjust to the new...2020-02-1822 minThis Girl Loves Sleep059: Replay - Spring Time ChangeThe evenings are getting lighter and that can only mean one thing. Spring Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. Sunday, March 8th, clocks are turned forward 1 hour. I know, just when you have your baby on a great sleep schedule, right? Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn, shares how the Spring Time change is the tough one as we are all losing an hour of sleep and this loss of sleep on an already sleep deprived society can have a negative effect on your health and well-being. She provides a plan to help your kids adjust to the new...2020-02-1822 minThis Girl Loves Sleep058: How to Create a Successful Family MeetingWhen someone in the family isn’t sleeping well, it can affect everyone in the home. And while it’s one thing for babies and toddlers to have some trouble with sleep and bedtime, it’s another thing when your school-aged children are consistently having difficulty. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn helps you conduct a successful family sleep meeting and establish a few family sleep rules. If you’re struggling with sleep or bedtime and you’re ready to start that communication with your family this is the episode for you! Keep the Conversation Going: Join the...2020-02-1112 min
This Girl Loves Sleep058: How to Create a Successful Family MeetingWhen someone in the family isn’t sleeping well, it can affect everyone in the home. And while it’s one thing for babies and toddlers to have some trouble with sleep and bedtime, it’s another thing when your school-aged children are consistently having difficulty. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn helps you conduct a successful family sleep meeting and establish a few family sleep rules. If you’re struggling with sleep or bedtime and you’re ready to start that communication with your family this is the episode for you! Keep the Conversation Going: Join the...2020-02-1112 minSolving Tornadoes: Physics of Storms and FlowResponse to Brendon regarding greenhouse effect, convection model of storms, and PostmaResponse to Brendon Regarding greenhouse effect, convection model of storms, and Joe Postma of Climate Of Sophistry
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-mcginn/message2020-02-0922 minThis Girl Loves Sleep057: Sleep Clinic #6Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ how can I help my 9 month old sleep through the night? ~ when should my baby sleep in his crib both for naps and night sleep? ~ how do I break the rock to sleep habit with my 7 month old? ~ how can I help my 15 month old sleep in his own crib and through the night? ~ how do I put my baby down awake when he’s always falling asleep on the...2020-02-0420 min
This Girl Loves Sleep057: Sleep Clinic #6Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ how can I help my 9 month old sleep through the night? ~ when should my baby sleep in his crib both for naps and night sleep? ~ how do I break the rock to sleep habit with my 7 month old? ~ how can I help my 15 month old sleep in his own crib and through the night? ~ how do I put my baby down awake when he’s always falling asleep on the...2020-02-0420 minThis Girl Loves Sleep056: Parenting Expert - Kelly BourneAs a Pediatric Registered Nurse turned parenting researcher, speaker, and writer, Kelly’s straight-shooting tips help parents navigate the bumps and WTF moments with their sanity and sense of humour intact. Holding both a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy and certification as a Positive Discipline Parenting Educator, Kelly provides support and practical tools for common parenting concerns and behavioural issues through one-on-one coaching, online programs, and virtual office hours. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Parenting Expert Kelly Bourne discuss our children’s capabilities and how parents can teach our children that they are cap...2020-01-2833 min
This Girl Loves Sleep056: Parenting Expert - Kelly BourneAs a Pediatric Registered Nurse turned parenting researcher, speaker, and writer, Kelly’s straight-shooting tips help parents navigate the bumps and WTF moments with their sanity and sense of humour intact. Holding both a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy and certification as a Positive Discipline Parenting Educator, Kelly provides support and practical tools for common parenting concerns and behavioural issues through one-on-one coaching, online programs, and virtual office hours. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Parenting Expert Kelly Bourne discuss our children’s capabilities and how parents can teach our children that they are cap...2020-01-2833 minSolving Tornadoes: Physics of Storms and FlowSimple Experiment Proves Moist Air is Heavier (not lighter) Than Dry AirWe all grow up believing that the moisture in clear air is gaseous
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Most of us have at least enough education to realize the boiling point of water is much higher than that of our ambient environment. And most of us realize that boiling has to do with a phase change from a liquid state of matter to a gaseous state of matter. Most of us reconcile this dichotomy by just not thinking about it. Some of us come up with rationalization to explain it...2020-01-2206 minThis Girl Loves Sleep055: Sleep Regressions"Why is my perfect sleeper all of a sudden waking up and not going back to sleep?" Sound familiar? Sleep Regressions are unavoidable for our babies. Teething, illness, travel, even developmental milestones, unfortunately can disrupt sleep. It’s easy to go to the "Get Through the Night" mode and suddenly what you normally practice goes out the window. These phases pass though and sometimes the new (not so fun) habits stick around. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how sleep regressions like teething, illness, travel, and developmental milestones can affect sleep and what parents should do...2020-01-2121 min
This Girl Loves Sleep055: Sleep Regressions"Why is my perfect sleeper all of a sudden waking up and not going back to sleep?" Sound familiar? Sleep Regressions are unavoidable for our babies. Teething, illness, travel, even developmental milestones, unfortunately can disrupt sleep. It’s easy to go to the "Get Through the Night" mode and suddenly what you normally practice goes out the window. These phases pass though and sometimes the new (not so fun) habits stick around. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how sleep regressions like teething, illness, travel, and developmental milestones can affect sleep and what parents should do...2020-01-2121 minThis Girl Loves Sleep054: Replay - Stop Taking Sleep for GrantedIt’s the start of the new year and all we see are posts on social media on the new diets that will be tried, the best cleanse to start, or how you all joined a gym, that you’ll likely never go to. We never see the posts about – I’m going to go to bed earlier, or I’m really going to aim on getting regular 7-8 hours of sleep each night. We spend one third of our lives sleeping yet many of us take the need to sleep for granted, and in today’s 24/7 society we are becoming...2020-01-1437 min
This Girl Loves Sleep054: Replay - Stop Taking Sleep for GrantedIt’s the start of the new year and all we see are posts on social media on the new diets that will be tried, the best cleanse to start, or how you all joined a gym, that you’ll likely never go to. We never see the posts about – I’m going to go to bed earlier, or I’m really going to aim on getting regular 7-8 hours of sleep each night. We spend one third of our lives sleeping yet many of us take the need to sleep for granted, and in today’s 24/7 society we are becoming...2020-01-1437 minThis Girl Loves Sleep053: Replay - Toddler Holiday Sleep HangoverNow that things are starting to settle, and your normal routine is starting to fall back into place, something still seems slightly off...that something is your toddler. It’s a tale Good Night Sleep Site hears far too often after this busy merry season. Gatherings were had and new toys were played with, and your child’s normal structure and routine was pretty inconsistent. What’s happened is a sleep debt has slowly accrued over the last few weeks and now we’re left with an overtired, cranky, and willful toddler. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna M...2020-01-0713 min
This Girl Loves Sleep053: Replay - Toddler Holiday Sleep HangoverNow that things are starting to settle, and your normal routine is starting to fall back into place, something still seems slightly off...that something is your toddler. It’s a tale Good Night Sleep Site hears far too often after this busy merry season. Gatherings were had and new toys were played with, and your child’s normal structure and routine was pretty inconsistent. What’s happened is a sleep debt has slowly accrued over the last few weeks and now we’re left with an overtired, cranky, and willful toddler. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna M...2020-01-0713 minSolving Tornadoes: Physics of Storms and FlowMeteorology has failed to understand stormsSuperstition and half-baked theory dominate the atmospheric sciences. Currently meteorological theories on atmospheric flow and storms maintain three superstitious and half-baked notions: 1) Convection. This is the superstition that evaporation makes air buoyant enough to power strong updrafts in the atmosphere (included in this is the strange belief that H2O in the atmosphere becomes gaseous at temperatures/pressures that have never been detected in a laboratory); 2) Dry layer capping. This is a superstition that imagines dry layers having structural properties that explain the how/why convection does not constantly produce storms and uplift; 3) Latent heat. This is the superstition that p...2019-12-3022 min
This Girl Loves Sleep052: Replay - Sleep Tool #4 - The MethodsOur 4th sleep tool is choosing the method - the way we can finally break any final sleep associations, and wean out and final night feeds. You may be asking yourself, why are we only including this sleep tool now and it’s important to understand that while it’s often the first or only thing we think about when deciding to sleep train, the method is actually the smallest piece of the sleep training puzzle therefore we spend less time talking about it. It’s important to understand that we need to also apply the first 3 sleep tools, often...2019-12-0328 minThis Girl Loves Sleep052: Replay - Sleep Tool #4 - The MethodsOur 4th sleep tool is choosing the method - the way we can finally break any final sleep associations, and wean out and final night feeds. You may be asking yourself, why are we only including this sleep tool now and it’s important to understand that while it’s often the first or only thing we think about when deciding to sleep train, the method is actually the smallest piece of the sleep training puzzle therefore we spend less time talking about it. It’s important to understand that we need to also apply the first 3 sleep tools, often...2019-12-0328 minSolving Tornadoes: Physics of Storms and FlowFifth Episode: Why Meteorologists Will Not Discuss or Debate Their Convection Model of Storm TheorySuperstition and half-baked theory dominate the atmospheric sciences. Currently meteorological theories on atmospheric flow and storms maintain three superstitious and half-baked notions: 1) Convection. This is the superstition that evaporation makes air buoyant enough to power strong updrafts in the atmosphere (included in this is the strange belief that H2O in the atmosphere becomes gaseous at temperatures/pressures that have never been detected in a laboratory); 2) Dry layer capping. This is a superstition that imagines dry layers having structural properties that explain the how/why convection does not constantly produce storms and uplift; 3) Latent heat. This is the superstition t...2019-12-0247 minThis Girl Loves Sleep051: Replay - Sleep Tool #3 - Bedtime and Bedtime RoutineSleep Expert, Alanna McGinn introduces our third sleep tool, which is a bit of a combo. Today she discusses the bedtime routine followed by an age appropriate bedtime. Get ready for your jaws to drop, folks! This is the easiest sleep tool to implement, but also one of the toughest for you all to do. But spoiler – sometimes just by applying this sleep tool all your sleep troubles drift away and Alanna is about to tell you why. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Ins...2019-11-2622 minThis Girl Loves Sleep050: Replay - Sleep Tool #2 - Lengthen NapsThe second sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Site Tool Kit is working on consolidating naps. Hands up! Who is struggling with 30-45 minute naps? Nap struggles are probably the most common sleep complaint with parents, and you are definitely not alone in your struggles. Proper naps can be hard but understanding when and how to put your baby down for a nap is so important to help your baby sleep through the night. The good news is short naps can be explained and lengthened, and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn is here to help you do that. 2019-11-1917 minThis Girl Loves Sleep049: Replay - Sleep Tool #1 - A Perfect Baby Sleep EnvironmentMaking sure our babies sleep in a safe, conducive, and consistent sleep environment is important and the first sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Tool Kit. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how creating the perfect sleep sanctuary for your baby is the first step in your baby’s sleep plan. If you are creating a sleep plan for your baby by only choosing a method it’s not going to work. The right nursery is Good Night Sleep Site’s first sleep tool and Alanna shares her tips on how to create the best sleep space to help your b...2019-11-1223 minThis Girl Loves Sleep048: Child Bedtime Fears and WorriesAs a parent, your natural reaction is to reassure your child of their fears and worries, but in many cases, and for many kids, reassurance is not enough, and it simply doesn’t work. When fears and worries affect a child’s sleep, it may present as trouble falling asleep at night, staying asleep, night time wakings or even early morning wakings. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares her tools that you can add to your sleep toolbox in order to help your child unpack all the issues that make it hard for them to get a good night...2019-11-0523 minThis Girl Loves Sleep047: Replay - Fall Time ChangeIt’s that time of year again where the clocks change and we gain an hour of sleep. The problem is when you are a parent that is no longer something to get excited about. Your kids don’t realize the clocks have changed so they’re still going to be getting up at the same time. It takes time for their bodies, and yours, to adjust but Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares a few ways that you can help everyone sleep better. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sle...2019-10-2917 minThis Girl Loves Sleep046: Sharing Bedrooms and Your Kids SleepMany parents come to us asking how to transition their children into the same bedroom and help each child sleep well while sharing bedrooms. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn is joined today with Mabel’s Labels co-founder Julie Cole to share how their children share a bedroom successfully and what steps they took to help with the common arrangements of families. Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Julie is a re...2019-10-2237 minThis Girl Loves Sleep045: Replay - Secondary InfertilityOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite...2019-10-0827 minThis Girl Loves Sleep044: How to Become a Morning PersonAs our mornings are getting darker it can be tougher and tougher to get out of bed in the morning. If you aren't a morning person it can be tough getting back to your normal routine after summer holidays and suddenly getting out of bed can turn into a huge dreaded event. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some things that you can incorporate into your lifestyle to help you become more of a morning person and she shares some easy changes that you can make to not only help you fall asleep a lot easier but also...2019-10-0117 minThis Girl Loves Sleep043: How to Transition From Crib to BedGraduating your child from their crib to new bed can be a scary time for parents but it doesn’t have to be and being prepared can certainly help. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares tips on what you can do before the crib even comes down and then how to help your child sleep well in their new bed. This episode is your homework before the switch that can definitely help this inevitable transition to be seamless and sleep filled. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on...2019-09-2417 minThis Girl Loves Sleep042: Breastfeeding and Sleep TrainingWe’ve been wanting to do this episode for quite some time because we know how many of you are struggling with both sleep and breastfeeding. Often these are two relationships that go hand in hand and there are many questions from parents in regards to both. The reason why we’ve waited until Season 3 is simply because it was very difficult to find a lactation consultant that checked all our boxes. We wanted to make sure that the professional that we brought to you was very much that, a professional with the right experience and training that gave us t...2019-09-1743 minThis Girl Loves Sleep041:Sleep Clinic #5Today is a full episode sleep clinic where this entire episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn will answering your sleep questions that you have submitted to her through Instagram or Twitter. You guys send in so many amazing questions and she can’t wait to answer as many as she can to help you all bring back bedtime. If you want your sleep question possibly answered on an upcoming episode make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter – both are @GNSleepSite and you can message us your sleep question there! Remember Alanna can answer your entire family’s sleep questi...2019-09-1024 minThis Girl Loves Sleep040: Guest - Paul Davis - Social Media Safety and Our ChildrenOur tweens and teens are losing out on quality sleep because of tech and social media. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn interviews social networking safety expert Paul Davis on how parents can navigate the world of social media for our children to help them sleep better at night. If you have a tween or teen entering the world of social media this isn’t an episode you want to miss. You are going to walk away with so many takeaways from how to help monitor and manage your kid’s internet use, what you need to know about your child’s soci...2019-09-031h 11This Girl Loves Sleep039: Busting Through Baby Sleep MythsSleep is one of the most confusing topics for new parents and the information out there on how to help your baby sleep better is everywhere. Your mom, best friend, and heck even the checkout girl at the grocery store is more than willing to offer their sleep training advice. So how do you weed through every sleep tip being thrown at you so that you can make the best decision for your family? Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn breaks through those common baby sleep myths with her top sleep myth busters! Keep the Conversation Going:2019-08-2726 minThis Girl Loves Sleep038: Guest - Tania DaSilva - Anxiety in School Aged ChildOften our kids have trouble sleeping at night when fears and anxiety are playing a role. Today’s guest speaks joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn to discuss how to combat anxiety for our kids at bedtime. Tania DaSilva is a Child, Youth and Family Therapist. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Additionally, she holds an Honours Advanced Child and Youth Care Diploma from Humber College, specializing in counselling, interventions, individual and family treatment and therapeutic activities. Tania’s passion for learning has led her to p...2019-08-2041 minThis Girl Loves Sleep037: How to Help Your Teen Sleep BetterReady for some big revelations when it comes to teens and their sleep? In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn breaks down the top six factors affecting teen sleep and what you can do about it. First of all, we want to start by saying that parents should approach teen sleep just as you may have approached sleep when your kid was a baby or a toddler. Even as a teen, there are biological factors at play influencing sleep, and yes, your teen may need help learning how to self soothe before bed and even how to build good...2019-08-1325 minThis Girl Loves SleepREPLAY: Toddler to Teen Sleep TipsSleep Expert Alanna breaks down all ages down and provides some solid sleep tips from child to teen that you can use year round. Whether starting Kindergarten, heading off to college, or a parent getting back into routine after the holidays we all need a little help to get back on ‘sleep track’ and Alanna McGinn helps your family function as the best family unit they can be and sleep soundly throughout the night. 20 open ended questions - https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2016/09/13/20-open-ended-questions-ask-kids/ Docking Station - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9lj5hsUSqE&list...2019-08-0624 minThis Girl Loves SleepREPLAY: Fire the Boss at BedtimeWhen you’ve got a toddler and bedtime rolls around, it can feel like a nightmare. Night in and night out, putting your toddler to bed can become more and more difficult. While your little one is developing their own personality, sleep and bedtime suddenly becomes a battle you’re losing miserably. It’s time to fire the boss at bedtime and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some sleep tools that can help make bedtime more peaceful for both you and your child. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questi...2019-07-3025 minThis Girl Loves SleepREPLAY: Mom Stories: Cat and NatIn this episode of Mom Stories Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn chats with two ladies who have been keeping it real for moms for years. Their #momtruths help to make us laugh at the complete chaos of motherhood with no matter what struggle we are experiencing that day. Cat and Nat have become an online staple in the homes of families worldwide with their honest and hilarious #momtruths, daily Facebook Lives, Live tours, and soon to be released book. Cat and Nat share how they are taking motherhood by the you know what and laughing their whole way through it.2019-07-2341 minThis Girl Loves SleepREPLAY: Mom Stories: Whitney PortWhitney Port is the first guest in our Mom’s Stories series, and has not only been a wonderful client to work with but also such an amazing supporter of Good Night Sleep Site. Whitney Port is sitting down with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today and talking all things motherhood in the first year with her little boy Sonny. They discuss how she has changed now that she’s a mom, they even tackle some of Sonny’s sleep issues, and yes, Alanna asks her what she can share about The Hills reboot that we are all so excited for!2019-07-1637 minThis Girl Loves SleepREPLAY: Forget Self-SoothingTo self-soothe or not to self-soothe? You’ve read all about it, everyone is telling you to teach your baby to do it but is teaching your child to self-soothe what you really want to be doing? Family sleep expert Alanna McGinn shares her thoughts on the term self-soothing and tells you to forget trying to teach your child to self-soothe. Instead teach them this. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sl...2019-07-1015 minThis Girl Loves SleepREPLAY: When to Start Sleep TrainingIf you are ready to help your baby sleep independently and through the night it’s important to understand your baby’s sleep needs and know when is right time to start. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn, breaks it all down to make sure you start off your sleep training journey right. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment! Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2019-07-0125 minThis Girl Loves Sleep036: Preparing Your Child for Sleep Away CampIt’s that time of year where your child may be headed off to camp. Whether big or small your child may be having mixed emotions about the experience, heck you may have mixed emotions about the experience. Heading off to their first year of sleep away camp is a big deal and sometimes a little preparation can help both parent and child transition to this scary yet totally fun and amazing experience! Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn answers: What is the right age to start? How do you know your child is ready? What happens if your child we...2019-06-2524 minThis Girl Loves Sleep035: Guest - Jamie Glowacki / Oh Crap Potty TrainingSleep Expert Alanna McGinn sits down with Potty Training Expert and author of Oh Crap Potty Training and Oh Crap I have a Toddler, Jamie Glowacki. Jamie is a trusted resource on all things potty training and now toddlerhood! Her two former careers as social worker and circus performer make her uniquely qualified to deal with toddlers and poop. Jamie joins Alanna and talks about: When is the right time to start potty training? How can you tell that you are headed in the right direction? Is there one thing that may be telling us we are being...2019-06-1855 minThis Girl Loves Sleep033: How to Sleep Train Your Baby With Your Toddler at HomeIt’s a common issue that we hear from our parents. You are ready to start sleep training your baby and start a routine, stay consistent, and stay strong but you’re worried that your baby will wake up your toddler. Also how is it possible to remain consistent in your day-to-day routine of sleep training when you have other children home as well? How do you work your toddler’s schedule into your baby’s new one? How do you sleep train your baby when you have a toddler at home? Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn ex...2019-06-0424 minThis Girl Loves Sleep032: Guest - Sarah Remmer / Pediatric Dietician and NutritionistSarah Remmer is the founder and owner of The Centre for Family Nutrition, a Calgary-based nutrition counselling practice that specializes in pre-natal, infant and child nutrition. She has a powerful passion for good food, and for teaching parents how to healthfully (and realistically!) feed their families. In addition to family nutrition, she and her team also use nutrition to support clients with fertility, healthy pregnancy, introducing solids, teen nutrition and healthy weight loss. Sarah speaks with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn on the podcast today talking about baby led weaning – a very popular topic when it comes to in...2019-05-2826 minThis Girl Loves Sleep031: How to Sleep Well While PregnantGood Night Sleep Site helps many new parents help their children sleep better but what about mama’s-to-be who are having so much difficulty sleeping while pregnant? Frequent wakings, tossing and turning, difficulty getting comfortable, all coupled with various aches and pains. Throw in insomnia and some heartburn, carpal tunnel and basically the chance of getting a good night’s rest can seem impossible. Sleepless nights can be common practice for new parents, but most pregnant women also struggle with sleep in the months leading up to the arrival of their little one. Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn shar...2019-05-2120 minThis Girl Loves Sleep030: Guest - Dr. Stephanie Liu - Family DoctorFamily Doctor Dr. Stephanie Liu joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today to answer your top child medical questions. Stephanie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary in Health Sciences and a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition at Columbia University in New York City. Her medical school and residency in Family Medicine were completed at the University of Alberta. And currently, she practices community family medicine and acute care at the University of Alberta Hospital. Alanna has had the pleasure of contributing to Stephanie's popular blog over at lifeofdrmom.com and today Stephanie answers your top child...2019-05-1431 minThis Girl Loves Sleep029: Sleep Tool #4 - The MethodOur 4th sleep tool is choosing the method - the way we can finally break any final sleep associations, and wean out and final night feeds. You may be asking yourself, why are we only including this sleep tool now and it’s important to understand that while it’s often the first or only thing we think about when deciding to sleep train, the method is actually the smallest piece of the sleep training puzzle therefore we spend less time talking about it. It’s important to understand that we need to also apply the first 3 sleep tools, often...2019-05-0727 minThis Girl Loves Sleep028: Daycare SleepThe struggle between parents, providers, and a child’s sleep is an ongoing one. One that Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn hear’s from both sides and one that doesn’t need to happen. To help keep your baby or toddler on a regular sleep routine everyone needs to be on board, and that doesn’t just mean mom and dad. Childcare providers must also be aware of your usual routine, and attempt to maintain it as much as possible. This can be a struggle for both the parent and the provider and communication around these key issues is essential when wor...2019-04-0224 minThis Girl Loves Sleep027: Dad Stories: Joseph TitoSleep Expert Alanna McGinn interviews Joseph Tito from The Dad Diaries as her first official Dad Stories segment! Keeping with the twin theme over the past few weeks Joseph and Alanna discuss his journey on becoming a dad of beautiful twin girls, he provides some tips and shared his experience on being a single dad, and offers advice to all twin parents out there because multiple families need to stick together! If you are thinking of starting the journey of becoming a single mom or dad this is the episode for you. Keep the Conversation Going: 2019-03-2638 minThis Girl Loves Sleep026: Mom Stories: Jessi CruickshankJessi Cruickshank joins Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn where they share their experiences as twin moms and Jessi’s journey with sleep training. On this episode of Mom Stories Jessi opens up about motherhood and her life with her twin boys. Alanna helps her with her twins current sleep issues, and how Jessi and her husband, Evan, chose a path of parenthood that worked for her family. The ladies discuss the ‘super mom’ badge neither wants to wear and if it’s possible to obtain this ‘balance’ they keep hearing about. Get ready for some laughs as this funny lady joins us on...2019-03-1959 minThis Girl Loves Sleep025: The Spring Time ChangeThe evenings are getting lighter and that can only mean one thing. Spring Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. Sunday, March 10th, clocks are turned forward 1 hour. I know, just when you have your baby on a great sleep schedule, right? Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn, shares how the Spring Time change is the tough one as we are all losing an hour of sleep and this loss of sleep on an already sleep deprived society can have a negative effect on your health and well-being. She provides a plan to help your kids adjust to the new...2019-03-0524 minThis Girl Loves Sleep024: Twin Sleep HelpIf you are a parent of multiples and you are listening to this episode you are done. You are ready to get everyone on a better routine, and implement the right sleep plan so that everyone in your family sleep better. The good news is that whether you are dealing with one baby or multiples the fundamentals of healthy sleep are the same. The difference is in your organization and how you execute your plan. There are a few steps you want to make sure you cover. Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn shares her top twin sleep tips...2019-02-2629 minThis Girl Loves Sleep023: The Two to One Nap TransitionThe two to one nap transition. For some it means being able to be more active with baby and suddenly you have a whole morning to book more playdates and activities. For others the day can feel pretty long with each of you counting down to nap time so that you can get some work done, fold some laundry, or just sit and do nothing. You may even be feeling a mixture of the two. Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn explains how the two to one nap transition can be a big transition for you and your baby and it’s...2019-02-1917 minThis Girl Loves Sleep022: Sleep Clinic #3Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ when can my baby sleep through the night without a feed? ~ how can I help my 6-month old to sleep through the night and stop waking up 2 to 3 times a night? ~ when should my 11-month old wake up in the morning? ~ how do I get my 18-month old back to sleeping all night after being sick? ~ how can I get my 8-month old to sleep longer in the morning? 2019-02-1222 minThis Girl Loves Sleep021: Sleep Tool #3 - Bedtime RoutineIn episode 6 and 9 we broke down the first and second sleep tools in the Good Night Sleep tool kit – sleep environment and consolidated naps. Today Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn introduces our third sleep tool, which is a bit of a combo. Today she discusses the bedtime routine followed by an age appropriate bedtime. Get ready for your jaws to drop, folks! This is the easiest sleep tool to implement, but also one of the toughest for you all to do. But spoiler – sometimes just by applying this sleep tool all your sleep troubles drift away and Alanna is about to t...2019-02-0522 minThis Girl Loves Sleep020: Should You Hire a Sleep Consultant?Wondering if it’s time to hire a sleep consultant? If you have been looking at sleep information on the internet, in books, or in speaking to others, you know that there is a lot of conflicting advice out there on how to sleep train. A good sleep consultant helps families sift through information about the biology of sleep and sleep hygiene to find what will work best for them and their family. What could be better when you are sleep deprived and confused than to have your own personal sleep educator walk you through the entire process? ...2019-01-2945 min
This Girl Loves Sleep019: Stop Taking Sleep for GrantedIt’s the start of the new year and all we see are posts on social media on the new diets that will be tried, the best cleanse to start, or how you all joined a gym, that you’ll likely never go to. We never see the posts about – I’m going to go to bed earlier, or I’m really going to aim on getting regular 7-8 hours of sleep each night. We spend one third of our lives sleeping yet many of us take the need to sleep for granted, and in today’s 24/7 society we are becoming...2019-01-2236 min
This Girl Loves Sleep018: Toddler Holiday Sleep HangoverNow that things are starting to settle, and your normal routine is starting to fall back into place, something still seems slightly off...that something is your toddler. It’s a tale Good Night Sleep Site hears far too often after this busy merry season. Gatherings were had and new toys were played with, and your child’s normal structure and routine was pretty inconsistent. What’s happened is a sleep debt has slowly accrued over the last few weeks and now we’re left with an overtired, cranky, and willful toddler. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna M...2019-01-1510 minThis Girl Loves SleepWelcome to season 2 of This Girl Loves Sleep!Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn, founder of Good Night Sleep Site shared some great sleep tips, had fantastic expert interviews, and shared fun mom stories in season 1! In season 2 she’s taking it up a notch and sharing even more sleep help! Check out the season 2 trailer to see! You are going to have a blast this season on This Girl Loves Sleep where Alanna promise’s the information she shares will help your whole family sleep better and function as the healthiest family unit you can be with loads of fun and laughs along the way. So...2019-01-0805 min
This Girl Loves Sleep017: Get to Know Me!You have been letting Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn into your homes for years on your sleep training journey, whether it be through hiring her personally to help your family sleep better through consultations, or you’ve attended one of her speaking events, or now following this podcast, you’ve allowed her to be part of your family and have included her in a very personal time in your life so it’s time to get to know her a bit better. Alanna is joined by her friend Amanda Muse and they are going to share with you a bit more a...2018-11-2746 min
This Girl Loves Sleep016: Holiday Sleep and Your BabyWith the holiday’s just around the corner you may be wondering if the gift of sleep will be wrapped up with a big bow this season. The festive season can be busy with family gatherings, late holiday dinners, and one too many gifts under the tree. Your child’s sleep needs can get lost in the shuffle and when you have a cranky overtired child no one is feeling any holiday joy. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn wants to give you all the gift of sleep this Christmas and in today’s episode she list’s her Do’s and Don’ts...2018-11-2017 min
This Girl Loves Sleep014: Mom Stories: Cat and NatIn this episode of Mom Stories Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn chats with two ladies who have been keeping it real for moms for years. Their #momtruths help to make us laugh at the complete chaos of motherhood with no matter what struggle we are experiencing that day. Cat and Nat have become an online staple in the homes of families worldwide with their honest and hilarious #momtruths, daily Facebook Lives, Live tours, and soon to be released book. Cat and Nat share how they are taking motherhood by the you know what and laughing their whole way through it.2018-11-0643 min
This Girl Loves Sleep013: Sleep Clinic #2Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ what age is best to start sleep training? ~ how to deal with 9-month old frequent night wakings? ~ how do I stop my 14-month old from climbing out of the crib? ~ why does my child keep waking so early? ~ why is my toddler suddenly waking up throughout the night? ~ when should I stop using a sound machine? ~ what age is safe to have a blanket in the crib? ~ how do I...2018-10-3027 min
This Girl Loves Sleep012: Fall Time Change Sleep TipsIt’s that time of year again where the clocks change and we gain an hour of sleep. The problem is when you are a parent that is no longer something to get excited about. Your kids don’t realize the clocks have changed so they’re still going to be getting up at the same time. It takes time for their bodies, and yours, to adjust but Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares a few ways that you can help everyone sleep better. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questi...2018-10-2320 min
This Girl Loves Sleep011: Mom Stories: Whitney PortWhitney Port is the first guest in our Mom’s Stories series, and has not only been a wonderful client to work with but also such an amazing supporter of Good Night Sleep Site. Whitney Port is sitting down with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today and talking all things motherhood in the first year with her little boy Sonny. They discuss how she has changed now that she’s a mom, they even tackle some of Sonny’s sleep issues, and yes, Alanna asks her what she can share about The Hills reboot that we are all so excited for!2018-10-1639 min
This Girl Loves Sleep010: My Story of InfertilityOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite...2018-10-0925 min
This Girl Loves Sleep009: Sleep Tool #2 - #*&%ing NapsThe second sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Site Tool Kit is working on consolidating naps. Hands up! Who is struggling with 30-45 minute naps? Nap struggles are probably the most common sleep complaint with parents, and you are definitely not alone in your struggles. Proper naps can be hard but understanding when and how to put your baby down for a nap is so important to help your baby sleep through the night. The good news is short naps can be explained and lengthened, and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn is here to help you do that. 2018-10-0217 min
This Girl Loves Sleep008: Fire the Boss at BedtimeWhen you’ve got a toddler and bedtime rolls around, it can feel like a nightmare. Night in and night out, putting your toddler to bed can become more and more difficult. While your little one is developing their own personality, sleep and bedtime suddenly becomes a battle you’re losing miserably. It’s time to fire the boss at bedtime and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some sleep tools that can help make bedtime more peaceful for both you and your child. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questi...2018-09-2527 min
This Girl Loves Sleep007: Guest - Catherine McCord of Weelicious / Family Nutrition from Breakfast to DinnerNutrition joins sleep as one of the pillars of health and Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn in this episode of This Girl Loves Sleep to share quick and easy nutrition tips to help us busy parents from breakfast to dinner! Alanna had the pleasure of working with Catherine and her youngest daughter and over the years Catherine has been an amazing inspiration to Alanna both in the kitchen and as a business owner and she is so thrilled to have her on as our first official guest on This Girl Loves Sleep! ...2018-09-1821 min
This Girl Loves Sleep006: Sleep Tool #1 - Sleep EnvironmentMaking sure our babies sleep in a safe, conducive, and consistent sleep environment is important and the first sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Tool Kit. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how creating the perfect sleep sanctuary for your baby is the first step in your baby’s sleep plan. If you are creating a sleep plan for your baby by only choosing a method it’s not going to work. The right nursery is Good Night Sleep Site’s first sleep tool and Alanna shares her tips on how to create the best sleep space to help your b...2018-09-1124 min
This Girl Loves Sleep005: Sleep Clinic #1Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ how to know when to transition from 2 to 1 naps ~ when to cut out a middle of the night feed ~ how to cut out the third cat nap ~ is a dream feed right for your baby ~ nap routines vs. bedtime routines ~ and should you wake up your baby from a nap. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on...2018-09-0422 min
This Girl Loves Sleep004: Forget Self-SoothingTo self-soothe or not to self-soothe? You’ve read all about it, everyone is telling you to teach your baby to do it but is teaching your child to self-soothe what you really want to be doing? Family sleep expert Alanna McGinn shares her thoughts on the term self-soothing and tells you to forget trying to teach your child to self-soothe. Instead teach them this. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sl...2018-08-2817 min
This Girl Loves Sleep003: Toddler to Teen Sleep TipsSleep Expert Alanna breaks down all ages down and provides some solid sleep tips from child to teen that you can use year round. Whether starting Kindergarten, heading off to college, or a parent getting back into routine after the holidays we all need a little help to get back on ‘sleep track’ and Alanna McGinn helps your family function as the best family unit they can be and sleep soundly throughout the night. 20 open ended questions - https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2016/09/13/20-open-ended-questions-ask-kids/ Docking Station - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9lj5hsUSqE&list...2018-08-2127 min
This Girl Loves Sleep002: Getting Your Child ‘Sleep’ Ready for KindergartenBuying school supplies and backpacks isn’t all you need to get your child ready for their first day of Kindergarten. It can be hard on your Kindergartener to suddenly go from daily napping and quiet time to a full day of playing and learning. Alanna McGinn shares her top tips on how you can best prepare your little one for their new Kindergarten adventure! Stay tuned at the end of the segment where Alanna opens up her Good Night Sleep Clinic and answers her communities submitted sleep questions! Keep the Conversation Going: Join the co...2018-08-1421 min
This Girl Loves Sleep001: When to Start Sleep TrainingIf you are ready to help your baby sleep independently and through the night it’s important to understand your baby’s sleep needs and know when is right time to start. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn, breaks it all down to make sure you start off your sleep training journey right. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment! Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2018-08-0727 min