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Women of WealthBuilt Not Born: Kimberly Borgens on Confidence, Coaching & Women in Male-Dominated IndustriesIn this episode of Women of Wealth, Hawley sits down with powerhouse CEO, leadership strategist, and founder of the Be Bold Movement, Kimberley Borgens, for a deeply honest and empowering conversation about confidence, entrepreneurship, and creating generational wealth as a woman - especially in male-dominated industries. Kimberly shares her unconventional journey from growing up in a military family to becoming a multimillion-dollar business owner leading over 70 employees. She breaks down the mindset shifts required to move from “doing it all yourself” to stepping fully into CEO identity, investing in yourself, and recognizing your true value—both personally and professionally.T...
2025-12-3141 min
Room At The Table with Kimberly Milo#17 - Pressing In with Mary-Kay HawleyHow do you stay grounded in faith when life takes an unexpected turn?In this episode of Room at the Table, Kimberly welcomes Mary-Kay Hawley for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, faith, and trusting God through long seasons of uncertainty. Mary-Kay shares her journey alongside her daughter Katie, whose life has been marked by a rare childhood cancer and years of treatment, resilience, and hope.Rather than turning away from God, Mary-Kay learned to press in developing daily spiritual rhythms rooted in praise, prayer, surrender, and community. She reflects on how God met her family...
2025-12-291h 19
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Mom Guilt Can Be a Notification With Alysia LyonsMom guilt is such a huge challenge for so many new moms. In this episode, I’m joined by Alysia Lyons, mom, author, and coach, to talk about mom guilt. We talk about how mom guilt is a notification that your actions are out of alignment with your values, and how self-compassion is essential when looking back at past actions. We then unpack how that shows up in responsive parents and attachment based sleep including guilt about what ‘good’ sleep is supposed to look like and what a ‘good mom’ is supposed to do. We explore the idea of self-trust...
2025-06-1249 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastTips for Supporting Sleep Through Summer TravelIt’s summer travel season! So many parents worry about the impact of travel on sleep. In this episode I’m talking about some tips for common travel concerns. I talk about some mindset tips around how well your baby or toddler travels and ways to think about being both flexible and still provide some consistency. I share some things to think about for sleep set ups and strategies for supporting sleep. I also talk a little bit about managing time zone changes. This is an overview episode designed to get you thinking through common sleep factors when...
2025-06-0516 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastDoes Introducing Solids Improve Baby Sleep?Anyone with a baby somewhere around 4-6 months has probably heard the advice to start solids to help improve sleep. And yet, the reality of the impact of solid food on baby sleep doesn’t back up this common advice. In this episode I’m talking about the popular sleep advice to start solids to improve nighttime sleep. I discuss the reality of solids food having a neutral to negative impact on sleep and the reasons for this including:Waking isn’t just about hunger.Solids generally aren’t very calorically dense.Babies don’t generally eat a lot of sol...
2025-05-2909 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat to Do When Your Baby Won’t Transfer to the CribTransfers are hard! And yet the thought of putting your baby in the crib awake and them peacefully drifting off to sleep is laughably unrealistic. In this episode, I’m sharing my best transfer troubleshooting tips. I also share a few thoughts on when to work on transfers to start building some positive momentum. Some babies just struggle with transfers no matter what you do, so I also share some alternative ideas for avoiding transfers all together. Resources related to this episodeTransfer tips: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2021/4/29/how-to-transfer-baby-from-arms-to-sleep-space
2025-05-2213 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastPerfectionism in Early Parenting With Jillian ScottDo you struggle with being a perfectionist in your parenting or life in general? If you answer yes, then you are definitely not alone. I support so many parents who struggle with perfectionism and perfectionism doesn’t blend well with the messiness that is sleep and development. In this episode I’m joined by Jillian Scott, a trauma informed health and wellness coach to talk about perfectionism. We talk about the ways perfectionism shows up in parenting, and how its roots are often from our own childhoods. Jillian shares how perfectionism and people pleasing can often go together. We disc...
2025-05-1543 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Do You Define Success With Responsive Sleep Support?In a developmental and attachment based approach to sleep, success is as much about the process as where the process gets us. Outcomes matter, but they have to be understood within the context of your individual baby or toddler’s unique needs and capabilities. I share some of my key success points with the families I work with – that sleep is easier, more restful, and that they navigate any changes with connection. I also want them to understand their baby’s needs and feel more confident in their responsive approach. Beyond that, it’s about taking the next step towards...
2025-05-0811 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSimplifying Parenting With Jenna MichaelSo many parents I support (and let’s be real, my family as well) struggle with too much stuff, too many commitments, too much busyness. Simplifying parenting and life seems like an amazing dream, but one that can feel so hard to achieve. And yet my guest for this episode breaks down small and actionable ways to simplify family life. In this episode I’m joined by Jenna Michael, a coach specializing in simplified and intentional living for families. We discuss the idea of simplifying parenting – from identifying your individual and family values to how to translate those values into m...
2025-05-0136 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIs Bedsharing A Bad Habit?Our culture is so anti bedsharing that we tend to only hear (or interpret) bedsharing stories as scary, bad, worse case scenario situations. In this episode, I’m unpacking the idea that bedsharing is a bad habit or a tool parents are scared of using. So many parents feel like if they bedshare they’ll get stuck bedsharing for forever and look at other families’ long term bedsharing as a cautionary tale, rather than a tool that worked for that family. I share some thoughts around the fact that bed sharing is biologically normal, and many babies transition in and out...
2025-04-2418 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Know If It's Time To Drop A Nap?Nap struggles are frustrating, but they don’t always mean it’s time to drop a nap. In this episode I’m talking about nap transitions. I share common times for nap transitions as well as the fact that transitions are often messy times with sleep. I give some context for when fighting naps and skipping naps mean it’s time to drop a nap and when it means it’s time to troubleshoot your current nap rhythm first. Nap rhythms change a lot over time and it’s normal to need to tweak and adjust sleep timings as your little g...
2025-04-1712 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Know Your Postpartum Doula Is Lactation And Normal Sleep Supportive With Alex KingThroughout human history new parents had support with their newborns around the clock from their friends and family. Now, most parents don’t have friends and family who are able to help overnight, and postpartum doulas are an option for nighttime support to help you get more rest. However, if you are a parent looking for someone who is knowledgeable and comfortable with nurturing biologically normal sleep and lactation then it’s important you hire the right professional. In this episode, I’m joined by Alex King, a postpartum doula who exclusively does overnight support. We talk about w...
2025-04-1042 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSimple Steps To Nurture Your SleepModern life is not sleep friendly for any of us. While there are many ways to better support and optimize baby and toddler sleep, let’s not forget that there are often simple things that adults can do to support your own sleep (no matter how your child is sleeping). As the days get longer (and warmer), it’s a good time to check in with yourself and what small steps you can take to better support your own sleep. In this episode I’m walking you through a few easy but powerful things you can do to improve your s...
2025-04-0315 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastAvoiding The Comparison TrapYour baby is an individual and comparing them to other babies can create a whole lot of unnecessary stress and struggle. In this episode I’m talking about how comparisons make your life harder as a parent, especially if you have a baby or toddler who is more….more sensitive, intense, persistent, active, perceptive….essentially who needs more support and is more wakeful than the children you see around you. There’s a wide range of normal, and sensitive, intense, persistent, highly alert children sleep differently than your typical baby or toddler. If your child has some additiona...
2025-03-2711 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Make Bedtimes Easier: Your Parenting SuperpowerSleep is separation, and connection is our best tool to support through a separation challenge. And in fact, connection is almost always part of the answer to most parenting challenges. In this episode, I’m talking about the role of connection in the evening to set you up for better sleep - Connection through the bedtime routine, but also in the hours ahead of the bedtime routine. I discuss 3 key ways to think about connection: intentional, focused connection – be fully present with your kids. Play - use play to connect with your littles, laugh, and even navigate transitions with co...
2025-03-2011 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Dad Perspective With Adam Angel LCSWThere’s a lot of focus on moms and their experience with baby sleep, but less attachment based conversations focusing on the dad experience. While I’m fortunate to get to support many actively involved dad’s through my work, I’m also a mom , not a dad. So when I wanted to talk about the dad experience I reached out to Adam Angel, a licensed social worker with a specialty in working with new dads. We talked about some of the common themes that come up in his dad groups and my sleep support, and there was a lot of ov...
2025-03-131h 00
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhen Can I Get My Baby On A Schedule?When can I get my baby on a schedule is a very popular question I get from parents of younger babies (and even parents of older babies struggling with sleep unpredictability). It’s understandable as schedules bring predictability and order to what can feel like sleep timing chaos. In this episode I’m talking about schedules – what’s realistic and what’s not. The answer to when a baby’s sleep gets more predictable depends on their Temperament, age, and daily patterns. It also depends on what you mean by a schedule, more of a rhythm or precise, exact timings. The...
2025-03-0609 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Spot Hidden Sleep Training Info (Even When It’s Called Gentle)The world of sleep information is full of information that claims to be gentle and responsive but is really just sleep training with gentle marketing. So many of the sleep norms commonly shared are just wishful thinking for sleep training outcomes. How is a parent supposed to know what’s what? In this episode I’m sharing some of the red flags for sleep training - sometimes it’s very obvious and sometimes it’s more subtle. From understanding how sleep training culture influences how we think about sleep even when you know you don’t want to sleep t...
2025-02-2716 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastUnderstanding The Stages Of Attachment With Heather BoydAttachment is the most fundamental need and yet we don’t do much to educate parents around attachment – what is it and what do we need to do in our parenting to support it? In this week’s episode I’m joined by my friend, colleague and sleep coach Heather Boyd to talk about attachment. Our conversation focuses on the importance of attachment, attachment as the basis for development tounfold, and Dr. Neufeld’s 6 stages of attachment. We took a deeper look at the first 3 stages of attachment and how they relate to sleep and...
2025-02-2056 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Older Toddler Sleep (2 And 3 Year Olds)Is it normal for my toddler to still wake? Surely they should be independent by now….. Even the most responsive parents can sometimes feel like toddler sleep should be easier than it is. In this last episode of my realistic expectations mini series I’m talking about 2 and 3 year old sleep. Older toddlers can still need your support at bedtime and in the night. They also do have a lot more capacity for independence and long sleep stretches than they did as a younger toddler or baby. Older toddlers need a lot of the same supports as babi...
2025-02-1313 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastEmbracing Your Feeding Journey With Kassi Reyes IBCLCFeeding and sleep are two of the most individual and emotive topics in early parenting. In this episode I’m joined by Kassi Reyes, IBCLC to talk about navigating your feeding journey, especially when things don’t go as expected. We talk about the importance of support and accurate information, and also that a lactation consultant’s job is to support you to meet your feeding goals as defined by you. Our conversation touches on the emotions that can come up when navigating feeding challenges and how important it is to check in with your self t...
2025-02-0644 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Younger Toddler Sleep (12-24 Months)Your baby isn’t a baby any more – suddenly they are a toddler. After that first birthday the unrealistic expectations just keep coming. We expect so much from our young toddlers that they just aren’t ready for yet. In this 4th episode of my series on realistic sleep expectations by age I’m focusing on younger toddlers between 12-24 months. In many ways these toddlers are more like babies, especially in the first half of this age range. It’s very much an in-between age with widely different capabilities as far as sleep goes.Resource...
2025-01-3013 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat's The Deal With Wake Windows?Wake windows – helpful or stress inducing….it really depends on the family. However, wake windows are commonly shared as precise, exact rules we must follow or else (insert some fear based message). In this episode I’m sharing some thoughts on wake windows including the fact that they are not an evidence-based concept so you can feel free to ignore them if you find them stressful. I talk you through how I use wake windows as a flexible guide in my own work and as one tool, not as the only tool, for helping create a good...
2025-01-2312 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLet’s Talk Mom Guilt With Jillian NeillParenting is hard, and there are so many rules, shoulds, and external expectations that can lead to feelings of mom guilt. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Jillian Neill, a psychologist specializing in the parenting transition. We talk about:What is mom guilt.Guilt verses shame verses regret.The ways in which external expectations, rules, and shoulds create mom guilt.The structural factors and things out of our control that shape our parenting experience.Identifying your values as part of pushing back against mom guilt.The importance of self-compassion.I see so much guilt over no...
2025-01-1658 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Older Baby Sleep (6-12 Months)There are so many unrealistic expectations perpetuated about older baby sleep that it’s no wonder that so many parents are confused and overwhelmed about what’s going on. This episode is the third in my series on realistic expectations. While you hear a lot about older babies sleeping through the night and not feeding, the reality (and research) tells a very different story. In this episode I help you understand what’s normal and some of the reasons why sleep is very dynamic during this time. The more you can understand what’s normal, the more you can...
2025-01-0918 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Get Back On Track With Sleep After The HolidaysIt’s January, and you may be thinking about bringing some order to the chaos that the holidays brought to your sleep routines. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips for getting back on track and into a good rhythm with sleep. This is a good time to keep things simple, work towards more consistent rhythms and routines, and also check in to see if your little’s needs have changed in the midst of the holiday season.It’s also a good time to remember that consistency, time, and patience go a long way to reestabl...
2025-01-0210 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Little Baby Sleep (3-6 Months)You finally feel like you got the hang of things, and then your baby is in a whole new phase! This is a really common feeling in this phase of babyhood. This episode is the second in my realistic expectations by age short series. I’m sharing some key points about sleep in this very in-between age, and how parents can sometimes be both a step ahead of their baby and a step behind. Throw in all the development that happens during this time and sleep definitely keeps you on your toes.Resources related to this ep...
2024-12-2613 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastCoregulation And The Parent Baby Nervous Systems With Meaghan BeamesWe tend to think of baby and parent as separate beings, separate nervous systems. And yet in so many ways they are part of an inter-connected, inter-dependent system.In this episode I’m talking with Meaghan Beames, an experienced Registered Massage Therapist, CST practitioner, mom, and the founder of the Beames CST Training Center. Our discussion focuses on regulation, coregulation, and the parent baby nervous system. While we do talk about the role of body work in supporting parent baby functioning and regulation, our conversation goes beyond the body work piece for a more comprehensive conversation about pa...
2024-12-1950 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Newborn Sleep (0-3 Months)What is normal for newborn sleep? How can parents have more realistic expectations? Our culture is full of unrealistic expectations about baby sleep and it creates so much stress, worry, and anxiety. This episode starts a short series I’ll be weaving through my other episodes over the next few months on realistic expectations by age. In this episode, I’m focusing on some important points about newborn sleep and just how immature and ever changing their sleep is during this phase.Resources related to this episodeHow to think through a fami...
2024-12-1220 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastMindful Parenting With Sultana KarimEarly parenting is an intense time that can challenge us physically, emotionally, and mentally. A wonderful tool for coping with the intensity, challenges, and changes that come with parenting a young child is mindful parenting. In this episode I’m joined by Sultana Karim, a therapist with a specialty in both the perinatal period and trauma. Our conversation springs from a wonderful parenting group she runs and focuses on regulation, mindfulness, and self compassion. We discuss:Radical acceptance, and how not accepting our reality creates more suffering.Mindful parenting and how it can help you...
2024-12-0542 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHoliday Family Rituals And TraditionsTo those in the US who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving. This is a short episode to kick off the holiday season. There’s so much pressure to create traditions and have perfect family holiday rituals right from the start. In this episode, I encourage you to consider what you’d like to carry forward from your own childhood, allow for organic traditions to unfold, and remember you don’t have to have it all figured out now in the early years – you can always create new traditions as your kids get older. Enjoy the holidays!Connect with Kim
2024-11-2806 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastInformed Decision Making When You Aren't Always Given All Your Options With Kaely HarrodHow can you make informed decisions when you don’t know all your options? Well, you can’t! From sleep setups and safety to navigating big sleep transitions and parent led changes, knowing your options makes a huge difference. In this week’s episode I’m joined by my bestie, doula, educator, and doula business coach Kaely Harrod for a conversation about the challenges of making decisions without all the information. Parents are actively not educated in ways that set them up for informed decision making around sleep and that can have real safety consequences as well as feeling like the...
2024-11-2141 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIt's Time To Stop One Size Fits All Sleep InfoHave you ever noticed how much sleep information and advice seems to be very generic, one size fits all? As if all babies have the exact same sleep needs and it’s only a matter of being consistent to get all babies sleeping alike. In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking why continuing to talk about baby sleep in these one size fits all type ways is wrong, unhelpful, and really out of step with what we know about the wide range of babies’ needs. After all, babies are individuals with individual sleep needs. So sleep conversations, information, and sugg...
2024-11-1417 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastAnxiety and Sleep with Clare DonofrioDoes baby sleep make you anxious? Does your anxiety keep you from sleeping? Either or both of these things can be true. The relationship between anxiety and sleep as a new parent is complex. IN this episode I’m joined by Clare Donofrio, a perinatal psychotherapist, to talk withme about the ways our anxiety shows up in relationship to sleep in early parenting. Clare shares some ways you can recognize anxiety and OCD in the perinatal period and early parenting. Our conversation focuses on lots of examples of how anxiety and OCD affect parent sleep, sl...
2024-11-0745 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIs It Possible To Over Respond To Night Wakes?In a world that pushes non-responsive sleep training at every turn, it’s understandable that you might worry about the idea of over responding to night wakes. In this episode I talk about the importance of responding to your little’s nighttime needs and also where there is some nuance. It’s important to get to know your baby so that you can learn what’s a sleep noise verses signaling for you. I’ll talk about when a pause can be helpful, and how not to confuse pausing with not responding.Connect with KimGrab a...
2024-10-3111 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastFinding Your Community With ElizabethWe all need community, and yet finding that community can be a real struggle. So many of the parents I support with sleep are searching for parenting communities that lean responsive, as so many of the spaces they move through regularly are full of sleep training advice. In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Hubley of the mama love collective to talk all about community. We dive into the cultural aspects of community, and why it can be so hard to build community. We talk about the many ways you can find community, and how different ty...
2024-10-2459 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastMy Baby Only Cat Naps - Is That Ok?There is so much incorrect information thrown around about what makes a good nap. It can lead parents to worry that their baby isn’t getting the rest they need if their naps are short (or cat naps). In this episode I’m calling out the misinformation around cat naps. I talk about what a short nap is, some ideas around what makes a healthy nap, and some thoughts around the concept of an ideal nap length. I hope this episode helps you stress less about your littles naps.Connect with KimGrab...
2024-10-1708 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Complexities Of Postpartum Mental Health And Sleep With Dr. Emma BaschNew parent sleep and mental health can be such a tricky topic, with so many blanket statements thrown around. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Emma Basch, licensed clinical psychologist, for a wide-ranging and nuanced conversation about postpartum mental health.A few of the many things we discussed include:Most people struggle with the transition to parenthood, and what some signs are that you should seek some additional support.Protecting a parent’s sleep through mental health struggles is complex and nuanced, and we don’t need to put baby and parent needs in opposi...
2024-10-1053 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLet’s Do An Evening Light Check For Better SleepAs the sun sets earlier we use a lot more artificial light in the evening. In this episode I’m walking you through what to consider when it comes to light sources as you move through your evening, why it matters, and what some tricky places are in your home. Let’s do a light check before the sun sets any earlier.Resources related to this episodeYou may find these earlier episodes helpful.Sleep biology: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast/2024/2/1/how-to-work-with-your-babys-sleep-biologyCircadian rhythm: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast/2024/3/28/how-to-support-a-healthy-circadian-rhythm-for-you-and-your-baby-with-nikkoConn...
2024-10-0311 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastParenting Triggers With Sheena HillParenting is hard sometimes, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or triggered by hard parenting moments. In this episode I’m joined by Sheena Hill, a Responsive Parenting Coach, to talk all about parenting triggers. We discuss common triggers and why they are more or less likely to happen based on how well we are meeting our own needs, temperament, and neurodivergent brains. We talk about how our own early experiences and attachment needs being met or not met can shape our responses and triggers in parenting. Sheena shares with us 3 regulation strategies to try, and maybe more impo...
2024-09-2655 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastShould I Ever Wake A Sleeping BabyShould I ever wake a sleeping baby? Doesn’t sleep beget more sleep? There’s such a widely held belief that more sleep is always better and so we should never wake babies, and yet that’s not really true. If letting your baby sleep however they sleep is working for you, that’s great – keep doing it. But if you are struggling with your baby’s overall sleep pattern, have other kids, or a schedule that requires you to wake your baby sometimes, know that it is ok to wake a baby – and even sometimes beneficial. In this episode I’m de...
2024-09-1909 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastBaby Gear And Body Tension With Austin ReesAbout AustinAustin Rees (she/her) is a mother to four children and has been engaged in the health field for 25 years. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner. She is the founder of Nourish and Align, providing craniosacral therapy for all stages in life; using an individualized approach for each client and family. Austin specializes in optimizing infant oral function though bodywork. She provides guidance to caregivers on how to comfortably feed their baby, reduce crying, understand sleep, increase their baby’s immunity, foster parent and baby’s co...
2024-09-1248 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Get More Sleep As A Parent (Without Changing Your Baby's Sleep)Almost every parent I know wants more sleep. Society and the sleep consulting industry tells us that the answer to that need is to change the baby’s sleep. While working to improve and optimize our little’s sleep is one way to get more sleep, we tend to overlook that there are almost always ways to support parent sleep without changing baby sleep. In this episode I’m sharing some simple ways to better support your sleep by examining your own habits, patterns, and sleep hygiene. When you support better sleep from all fronts you are more likely to fee...
2024-09-0513 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSetting Limits With Sarah RosensweetLearning how to set limits can be hard for many parents. I see so many parents struggle with this as their baby transitions from infant to toddler. In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Rosensweet, a Peaceful Parenting Coach who has had a big impact on my own parenting journey. Our conversation focuses on setting limits – both the how to but also the important context around limits. We talk about connection, welcoming emotions, and when to be flexible. We discuss how to be playful in limit setting, figure out the right supports your kid needs to meet...
2024-08-2950 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastTips For Managing Your Bedtime MindsetBedtime is a tricky time for babies and toddlers and also for us parents. After a long day, your cope is likely low and you are ready for some down time. If bedtimes have been a struggle lately, then you are likely anticipating a frustrating experience. In this episode I’m sharing some tips to help you reset your mindset and emotional capacity headed into bedtime. I’m also explaining how your mindset can be a contributing factor to how bedtime unfolds.Resources related to this episodeCheck out my blog post on w...
2024-08-2216 min
The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast3 Steps For Bedtime SuccessBedtime routines are a great way to support better sleep for your little, but did you know your whole evening flow affects their sleep? In this episode I’m sharing some tips for how to move through your evening for a smoother bedtime. First, I highlight 2 really common mistakes I see that can make bedtime more challenging. Then I walk you through 3 steps that set you up for a more peaceful bedtime. First your little needs to get their wiggles out, then you need to calm things down a bit, then you can move into your bedtime ro...
2024-08-1512 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastUnderstanding Sleep Training Research With Jess From The Infant Sleep ScientistThe research on sleep training has many limitations that are often not discussed in mainstream narratives around sleep training. In this episode I’m joined by Jess of the infant sleep scientist, to talk about sleep training research. We discuss the challenges in reading research, and how sleep training research has historically been very separate from other important areas like attachment, development, and sleep science. We dig into what the research says about sleep training safety and effectiveness and talk about what the research says and doesn’t say. We also discuss how research is important but your instincts as a...
2024-08-081h 07
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Work Towards Independent Sleep?Independent sleep isn’t inherently something young children can do, and yet it is one of the most common goals parents have for their baby or toddler. That tension between expectation and capability can lead to a lot of stress and frustration. In this episode I’m digging into what it means to work towards independent sleep. I discuss how independent sleep goals can look different from family to family. I contextualize independent sleep within the developmental and biological norms and explain just how much variation there is in children’s capabilities. I hope this episode helps you to...
2024-08-0112 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Power Of Processing Your Birth Story With Jaely TurnerBirth is the transition into parenthood, and your birth story affects your early parenting experience. In this episode, I’m joined by Jaely Turner, a Perinatal Educator, Birth Story Listener, and doula, to talk about the power in our birth stories. We discuss why birth stories matter, the importance of integrating our birth story, and how carrying that story forward without holding space for it can have a negative impact. We also expand this idea to cover the whole journey from fertility stories to postpartum and lactation stories. Jaely also shares how birth story medicine is different fr...
2024-07-2539 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Support Healthy Baby Sleep?What does it mean to support healthy sleep for your baby or toddler? In this episode I’m unpacking the definition of healthy sleep. In the US, our definition of healthy sleep is very narrow and focused around independent sleep. I’m sharing how this narrow definition affects sleep goals, and what babies, toddlers, and all humans really need for healthy sleep.Resources related to this episodeCheck out my related blog post about what babies need for healthy sleep:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/what-babies-need-to-sleepConnect with KimGrab...
2024-07-1811 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSupporting Yourself In The 4th Trimester With Hollie HauptlyYour postpartum experience matters. In this episode, I’m joined by Hollie Hauptly, doula, Childbirth Educator, and CEO of Birth Boot Camp. Our conversation focuses on what to expect in the 4th trimester and how best to support yourself. We talk about what the 4th trimester is, and why your postpartum experience matters. We discuss realistic expectations around baby care, expectations around the birthing parents physical, mental, and emotional experience, and differences in partners early parenting experience. Whether you are pregnant, have a newborn at home, or are thinking ahead to a future baby, I hope this ep...
2024-07-1145 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastDoes Sleep Beget Sleep?I hear this popular phrase a lot – that sleep begets more sleep. It brings your focus to always encouraging longer naps, longer nighttime sleep, and that lack of sleep is always the reason sleep is tricky. In this episode I’m debunking this myth. Assuming your baby always needs more sleep can actually make sleep worse. I walk you through the idea that babies (and all humans) only need so much sleep in 24 hours, when more sleep is helpful, and when more sleep is not helpful.Resources related to this episodeCheck out more info...
2024-07-0409 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastAre Contact Naps Ok?The questions ‘are contact naps ok?’ and ‘are contact naps creating bad habits?’ come up a lot with new parents. There’s such a narrow definition of acceptable, healthy naps, that it’s easy to feel guilty and stressed over a baby who does better contact napping. In this episode, I’m answering this question. I’m sharing why contact naps are healthy, normal, and a great parenting tool. Enjoy those baby snuggles!Resources related to this episodeCheck out my blog on contact naps for more tips: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2021/7...
2024-06-2711 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastExploring The Weaning JourneyWeaning is such a big step in a nursing journey, and often there isn’t much support and space to explore the weaning process. In this episode, I’m joined by Katy Baker-Cohen, an IBCLC with a special love of supporting parents on their weaning journey. Our conversation focuses on the experience of choosing to wean an established nursing relationship. We talk about the decision to wean and the emotions that surround this part of the nursing journey. We explore the relationship between weaning decisions and sleep and how interconnected these aspects of parenting often are. For many...
2024-06-2050 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe False Promises Of Sleep TrainingWe live in a sleep training culture, and that means we hear a lot of promises around the magic of sleep training. It’s safe, effective, and will definitely fix your baby’s sleep quickly! There’s much more complexity to what the research actually says about sleep training, however, and much of what we commonly hear is full of false promises. In this episode, I’m sharing reflections around the idea that sleep training guarantees quick fixes to sleep. Even when parents don’t want to sleep train, I see them grappling with this false promise, and it’s exhausting...
2024-06-1315 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Power Of Nurture With Greer KirshenbaumThe early years are a sensitive period for development, and the last several decades have started to give us insights into this sensitive period through the lens of neuroscience. . In this episode, I’m joined by Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD, a Neuroscientist, Doula, and Infant and Family Sleep Specialist. Our conversation focuses on the importance of nurture in the early years and how this time is really the infancy for the brain. We dive into our low nurture culture and the importance of working towards a high nurture culture. We talk about some of the pressures and cultural na...
2024-06-0639 minThe Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Know When Sleep Info Isn’t Nursing SupportiveThe world of sleep info is generally terrible when it comes to supporting the nursing relationship. As a nursing parent, it’s important to know when information could potentially harm your supply or make nursing unnecessarily hard. IN this episode I’m highlighting some of the most common information that signals a source isn’t giving you nursing supportive advice.Resources related to this episodeMy podcast on nursing to sleep: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast/2023/9/19/is-nursing-to-sleep-a-bad-habitAnd my podcast on sleep and lactation:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast/2024/3/29/lets-talk-sleep-and-lactationConnec...
2024-05-3011 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastBabywearing With Katie ShampBabywearing is one of my personal essential parenting tools! In this week’s episode I’m joined by Katie Shamp, Babywearing Educator/Consultant, and we are talking all about babywearing. We touch on the reasons to reach out to a babywearing educator and the many ways they can help you along your babywearing journey. We discuss how babywearing looks different from family to family and as your child grows. Plus, we touch on different carrier options, benefits of babywearing, and things to consider when doing a babywearing nap. I hope this conversation gives you some new ideas and things to c...
2024-05-2358 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat To Do When Baby Only Wants One Parent OvernightIn this episode, I’m talking about what to do when your baby or toddler really, really won’t accept their other parent overnight. Even with the best tips, not all children at all ages are going to gently be nudged into accepting both parents overnight. I work with many families who find that it’s more stressful than they are comfortable with and prefer to find other ways to support the nursing parent – at least in their current phase. So, I’m sharing some ways to reframe and support the primary nighttime parent while you wait for a bett...
2024-05-1613 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Do You Share Nighttime Parenting When Baby Only Wants One ParentSharing nighttime parenting sounds like a great way to approach caring for your little one, and yet it often doesn’t end up working in practice for many families. There are so many reasons why the nighttime parenting might fall on one parent more than the other. However, just because it isn’t happening organically, doesn’t mean you can’t gently work towards both parents being involved in nighttime parenting. In this episode, I’m discussing tips for sharing nighttime parenting. I share some different options to get your little one more comfortable with the idea and some i...
2024-05-0913 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Have Hard Conversations In Parenting With MeganParenting is full of hard things and hard conversations. Between the lack of sleep, shifting identities, and new dynamics, it’s natural to struggle with some hard conversations and disagreements. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Walsh, an attachment-based therapist with a specialty in building skills and confidence around hard conversations. Megan shares tips for how to have hard conversations in a way that brings you closer together on the other side. We talk about the needs and feelings that often underly hard conversations and disagreements, and how to validate, understand, and come together for a so...
2024-05-0239 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Can Baby Massage Support Sleep With HelenTouch is a powerful need and support of healthy development. In this episode, I’m joined by Helen Thompson, a qualified baby massage instructor. We chat about the benefits of massage, ways massage can support sleep, tips for making massage more playful and multi-sensory, and a lot about attunement, reading your babies cues, and communication. I hope this episode gives you some simple ideas you can start right away or gets you excited to take an infant massage class to learn more.About HelenHelen has spent more than three de...
2024-04-2537 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat’s Your Baby Sleep Story?In this episode, I’m talking about reflecting on your baby sleep story. Baby sleep stories are the ideas, expectations, and preconceptions we have about what baby sleep should look like. They are influenced by many factors and inform our parenting and sleep experience. Reflecting on your narrative or sleep story can allow you to set aside the expectations and pressures that don’t meet your family’s sleep needs.Resources related to this episodeDevelopmentally informed sleep expectations by age:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2018/7/6/developmentally-appropriate-sleep-expectations-birth-to-age-5Connect with Kim
2024-04-1809 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastUnderstanding The Roll Of Gut Health In Sleep With Dr. Karen MolanoSleep is complex and influenced by many factors. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Karen Molano, a psychologist specializing in infant, family, and early childhood development. Our conversation touches on her 8 pillars to support optimal wellness and then we dive into the specifics around gut health, digestion, and sleep. We touch on the importance of a healthy gut, the brain gut connection, promoting calm and relaxed meals, and even some foods that can help support sleep. I hope you find at least one helpful new perspective or idea in this conversation to take away into your parenting ex...
2024-04-1147 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLet’s Talk Sleep And LactationIn this episode, I’m unpacking the ways in which sleep and lactation are interconnected. So many parents hear conflicting information about nursing and sleep, and there is a lot of sleep advice that can negatively impact a parents nursing relationship. This is a big topic, and I’m highlighting 4 factors that are important to consider: the need for nighttime milk removal to maintain supply; baby’s need for night feeds; lactation hormones supporting sleep and supply; and the fact that we need the whole picture of a baby’s feeding pattern to put night feeds in context...
2024-04-0417 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Support A Healthy Circadian Rhythm For You And Your Baby With NikkoIn this episode, I’m joined by Nikko a Perinatal Quantum Biology Practitioner and Doula. We talk about the importance of a healthy circadian rhythm, how the circadian rhythm develops, and factors that support a healthy circadian rhythm. We also discuss why you should even care about a healthy circadian rhythm. This was a fun conversation and I hope it offers you some new ideas and insights.About NikkoNikko Kennedy is a perinatal quantum biology practitioner and certified labor and postpartum doula. She has a B.S. in Biopsychology from the University of Or...
2024-03-281h 08
The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast5 Concepts To Help You Better Support Your Little's SleepIn this episode, I’m sharing 5 basic concepts that can guide the ways you understand and support your littles sleep. These are concepts I’m often talking about with the parents I support – curiosity, context, connection, coregulation, and consistency balanced with flexibility. I hope they give you some new insight or perspective the next time you are stressing over what’s happening with sleep or how to respond.Connect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
2024-03-2113 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastTips And Tricks For Enjoying Bedsharing With Tiffany From CosleepyBedsharing is a wonderful parenting tool, but also one that comes with so many questions, decisions, and challenges in modern western culture. In this episode I’m joined by Tiffany from Cosleepy to talk about bedsharing tips and tricks. Our conversation ranges from worries and anxiety over choosing to bedshare to tips around comfort while bedsharing. Plus, we talk about some of the grey areas and tricky choices that come with the messiness of day to day bedsharing. We could have kept this conversation going for ever, and I hope you enjoy the tips and insights we discuss.
2024-03-1454 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat Is Gentle Sleep Support?Gentle is such a buzz word in the sleep world. What does gentle even mean when it comes to sleep support, gentle sleep strategies, or gentle sleep training? In this episode, I’m exploring thoughts around what gentle is and what it is not. I’m talking about my own personal ideas around gentle and encouraging you to think about your own definition.Resources Related to this EpisodeCheck out my older, related blog post on gentle sleep:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2020/12/5/what-does-gentle-meanConnect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/i...
2024-03-0715 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHelping Your Baby Adjust to Daylight Savings TimeIt’s almost that time of year again! The clocks jump forward, and we get more evening sunlight.In this episode, I’m sharing some ideas around helping your baby adjust to daylight saving time. I share a few ways to adjust your baby’s sleep times ahead of daylight saving time and a few tips for helping everyone settle in after the time change. And if you are looking for permission to just do nothing , I’m giving you that in this episode as well!Connect with KimInstagram: instagra...
2024-02-2910 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Can Bodywork Support Your Baby With AustinIn this episode, I’m joined by Austin Rees, IBCLC and Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner. We discuss what bodywork is, and more specifically what CST is. We talk about the ways bodywork can help your baby with more comfortable and effective feeding, calm the nervous system, and support sleep. Austin shares ideas on how to find a bodyworker and a few ideas for what to do when you are struggling to get hands on bodywork support.About AustinAustin Rees (she/her) is a mother to four children and has been engaged in th...
2024-02-2234 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Do You Find Time to Connect as Parents of a Baby or Toddler?Life with a young child is busy, and most parents struggle to make time to connect with each other.In this episode, I’m sharing some reframes and connection ideas that I regularly share with my clients. The more ways we have to connect as a couple the more likely we are to feel connected to our partner. I hope some of these ideas give you something new to try.Connect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim...
2024-02-1513 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat We Wish We Knew: Reflections on First Time Parenting With RachaelIn this episode, I’m joined by my colleague Rachael, sleep coach and founder of Hey Sleepy Baby. Our conversation centers around our own sleep journeys from first time moms who knew nothing about sleep to experienced sleep coaches and moms. We both share tips, insights, and reflections on our own experiences and how our parenting around sleep evolved. Join us for a fun conversation.About RachaelRachael is a mom of three living in San Francisco, CA. Rachael founded Hey, Sleepy Baby to offer parents compassionate, stress-free and sustainable sleep solutions fo...
2024-02-0833 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow to Work With Your Baby's Sleep BiologyThere’s so much sleep information shared, but so much of it has no basis in basic sleep biology.In this episode, I’m talking about two ways the body regulates sleep – our circadian rhythm and sleep pressure. I teach these basic concepts to every family I work with or who takes a sleep class with me. Once you understand how the body regulates sleep, you can set up rhythms that work with their sleep biology rather than working against it.Resources Related to this EpisodeI mentioned my upcoming master...
2024-02-0112 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Sensory Strategies Can Support Better Sleep With HeatherIn this episode, I’m joined by my friend, sleep coach, and OT Heather Boyd. We dive into the world of our senses, sensory processing, and using sensory strategies to support sleep. Heather shares tips for sensory input throughout the day and evening to fill our kid’s sensory cup, allowing them to head into bedtime ready for sleep.About HeatherHeather is a private practice occupational therapist from Niagara, Ontario, Canada and the mother of three boys. She provides online support to families who are experiencing challenges with infant sleep, parenting, and i...
2024-01-2546 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSimplifying Self-Care With BriIn this episode, I’m joined by Bri, a holistic health coach for moms. Self-care is so important and yet it can feel like one more to do to add to all the things we are trying to juggle. Bri shares tips around prioritizing and simplifying nurturing yourself. We talk about how to figure out what to focus on, how to move forward, and what support you need.About BriBrianna Wilkerson is a Holistic Health and Life Coach, Brand Partner with Savvi, podcast host, wife and momma, matcha tea lover, at-home cr...
2024-01-1831 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhen to Consider a Floor BedI love floor beds! They are an under utilized tool in supporting sleep with littles. In this episode, I’m sharing some basics on floor beds. I cover what is a floor bed; what safety factors do you need to consider; and when are floor beds most helpful. I hope this gives you another sleep set up option to consider on your sleep journey.Resources Related to this EpisodeCheck out my related blog post on floor beds:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/10/4/reasons-to-consider-a-floor-bedConnect with Kim...
2024-01-1117 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Power of Mindset in Supporting Sleep With AmandaMindset is a huge piece of sleep and parenting. In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda de la Madriz, a mindset coach for moms. We had so much fun talking about the power of our thoughts and perspective, expectations, the ‘shoulds’, overwhelm, and self-care. Mindset plays a huge role in how we navigate and show up for ourselves and our littles, and I hope you can take some of these tips and insights with you for more ease and joy in parenting.About AmandaAmanda is a Certified Life + Mindset Coach who focuses on mak...
2024-01-0438 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat to Do When Your Little Fights a NapIn this episode, I’m talking all about babies and toddlers that fight their naps. I’ll help you understand what might be contributing to your nap struggles and give you some ideas of ways to troubleshoot. I’ll also share my tips for what to do in the moment. Having your little fight their nap is frustrating, but there are lots of ways to decrease the struggle.Resources Related to this EpisodeCheck out my toddler nap fighting blog post:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/my-toddler-wont-napConnect with Kim
2023-12-2812 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat’s the Right Bedtime for Your Baby or Toddler?In this episode, I unpack bedtime timing. How do you know when your baby ortoddler should go to sleep, and what factors shape that timing? It’s not as simple as some of the bedtime timing myths that float around the internet would like you to believe. This episode will help you navigate bedtime timing that works for your little and your whole family.Resources Related to this EpisodeCheck out my related blog post on how to know what the right bedtime is:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/right-bedtime-for-your-baby-or-toddler
2023-12-2115 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastUnderstanding Your Unsettled Baby With Alice of Baby et AlHaving an unsettled baby is hard, affecting all aspects of parenting. In this episode, I’m joined by Alice from Baby et Al, an IBCLC and expert on fussy, unsettled babies. We cover some of the common causes of unsettled behavior, navigating the maze of over-lapping symptoms, and the importance of getting to the route cause of what’s going on with your baby to guide your next steps. We also talk about the overwhelm that comes with supporting littles in these situations and the importance of getting support and taking care of yourself.About Alice
2023-12-1435 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLet’s Talk Sleep Regressions!Sleep regressions are big topics when it comes to sleep challenges. In this episode, I’m tackling the concept of sleep regressions, and gently offering a reframe. I’ll dive into what is happening with baby, common times and reasons sleep gets trickier, and what you’ll want to keep in mind while navigating these tricky times with sleep. Whether you find the concept of sleep regressions comforting or stressful, I hope you find this episode helpful.Resources Related to this EpisodeTo the parent of a 4 month old baby:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2...
2023-12-0714 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastNursing Toddlers: Joys and Challenges With Jenna From Own Your Parenting StoryIn this episode, I’m joined by Jenna from Own Your Parenting Story. Jenna and I bonded over our shared love of supporting families with nursing toddlers. We talk about the joys and challenges of nursing into the toddler years and beyond.About JennaJenna is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Purejoy Parent Coach, and host of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding. She has breastfeed her own kids for over 6 years, including over 3 years of tandem feeding. After spending years supporting moms in their early postpartum journey, Jenna saw the need for su...
2023-11-3045 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastMoments of GratitudeIn this short episode, I’m sharing thoughts on recognizing gratitude and positive moments of connection. Cultivating an intentional practice of both gratitude and small positive moments can have a powerful positive impact on parenting.Connect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
2023-11-2305 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSupporting Sleep Through Holiday DisruptionsIn this episode, The holidays bring many joys and also a lot of disruption to your normal routines. Between travel, extra events, and lots more stimulation, sleep can often get derailed during this time. In this episode I’m sharing some of the common concerns that come up this time of year when thinking about supporting sleep through the holiday season.Resources Related to this EpisodeCheck out my related blog post on sleep during the holidays:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/holiday-travel-with-kids-sleep-adviceConnect with KimInstagram: in...
2023-11-1613 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow to Handle Unhelpful Comments From Family During the HolidaysIn this episode, I’m sharing ideas around navigating family comments, advice, and opinions during holiday season travels and visits. When your family doesn’t understand or support a responsive approach to sleep support, there comments and questions can feel very stressful. I’m sharing different ways you can respond so that you are more prepared headed into these conversations.Resources Related to this EpisodeCheck out my related blog post what to say to bad sleep advice:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2021/3/1/what-to-say-to-bad-sleep-adviceConnect with KimInstag...
2023-11-0916 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSleep and Regulation with Lyndsey HookwayIn this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Lyndsey Hookway to talk all about regulation and sleep. We dive into what regulation is; what it has to do with sleep; and why regulation is such an important and often overlooked piece in the sleep puzzle. Lyndsey is one of my sleep mentors and it’s always a joy to talk sleep with her.About LyndseyLyndsey is an experienced paediatric nurse, children’s public health nurse, IBCLC, researcher, responsive sleep/parenting advocate, and the author of 6 books. She has worked with childr...
2023-11-0235 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastTop Toddler Sleep Myths Busted With Maisie RuttanIn this episode, I’m joined by my good friend, business bestie, and Holistic Sleep Coach Colleague Maisie Ruttan. We are talking top toddler sleep misconceptions. There’s so much bad toddler sleep info out there, and we want you to feel free to ditch the stressful and incorrect info so you can better support your toddler’s sleep.About MaisieMaisie is a family sleep specialist and parenting coach. She helps parents navigate sleepless nights and challenging bedtimes using a combination of sleep science and gentle parenting strategies. Unlike the majority of sle...
2023-10-2630 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow to Bedshare SafelyIn this episode, I’m sharing all things bedsharing and cosleeping. While bedsharing can be a controversial topic in the US, it’s also something most parents do at least some. Knowing how to bedshare safely is essential for sleep safety. Whether you think you’ll never bedshare or cosleep regularly, this episode is for you.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy bedsharing guide: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/1/6/bedsharing-guide-benefits-safety-and-faqs-for-cosleeping-and-bedsharing-familiesSafe Sleep Seven by La Leche League International (LLLI): https://llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/Sweet Sleep by LLLISafe I...
2023-10-1921 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastNurturing Your Parental Brain With Rocio of Newborn ParentsIn this episode, I have My colleague Rocio from Newborn Parents sharing her deep knowledge of the parental brain. Nurture matters – not just for our babies but for our own transition to parenting as well. We dive into the changes that happen to your brain in early parenting; what your brain (and you) really need; and how to nurture everyone during this period.About RocioRocio is a neuroscientist and mother of two. She is the founder of Newborn Parents, which was born out of the fusion of her two passions: the br...
2023-10-1221 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhy Responding to Your Baby MattersIn this episode, I’m diving into why responsiveness matters. Responsive, warm, sensitive care is a powerful way we help our littles grow into healthy adults. I’ll be talking about attachment, brain development, and the ways nurturing responsive care impacts our littles in the short and long-term.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, Responsive Parenting: What It Is And Why It Matters: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/responsive-parentingConnect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more...
2023-10-0521 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Sleep Training Culture Shapes Your Sleep Expectations (Even When You Don't Want To Sleep Train).In this episode, I’m sharing about sleep training culture and how it influences your sleep expectations in ways you don’t often realize. So many parents know they don’t want to sleep train, but aren’t aware how much sleep training culture shapes their expectations and goals. Supporting sleep responsively isn’t just about avoiding harsh sleep training strategies, but a totally different paradigm for sleep.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, History of Sleep Training:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/history-of-sleep-trainingConnect with Kim
2023-09-2816 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastDo I Need to Put My Baby Down Drowsy but Awake?In this episode, I’m unpacking the myth that babies should go down drowsy but awake. In a culture so unhealthily obsessed with independent sleep, this sleep should can be hard to shake. I’ll talk about why falling asleep independently isn’t biologically normal and the positives of supporting sleep instead.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, Should I Put My Baby Down Drowsy But Awake:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/put-baby-down-drowsy-but-awakeConnect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: faceboo...
2023-09-2111 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastDo I Need to Teach My Baby to Self-Soothe?Everywhere you turn, people are talking about teaching babies to self-soothe. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into this popular sleep myth and unpacking what self-soothing really means (and doesn’t mean). I’m sharing where this idea and phrasing comes from, the neuroscience behind calming and self-regulation, and what you should be focusing on instead for long-term emotion regulation.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, The Facts Behind Babies and Self-Soothing:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2020/12/30/the-facts-behind-babies-self-soothingConnect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitiv...
2023-09-1418 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIs Nursing to Sleep a Bad Habit?In this episode, I’m talking all about nursing to sleep. The myth that nursing to sleep is a bad habit is so wide spread, but the reality is that nursing to sleep is healthy and normal. I’ll help you understand how interconnected sleep and lactation are and share many ways that nursing to sleep is healthy, effective, and a parenting superpower.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, Why Feeding To Sleep Is A Healthy Sleep Habit. https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2021/7/29/why-feeding-to-sleep-is-a-healthy-sleep-habitMy related blog post, Does My B...
2023-09-0715 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow to Take Care of Yourself After a Hard Night With Your BabyWe’ve all had those really, extra hard nights when your baby or toddler woke a million times, and you are completely exhausted. In this episode, I’m sharing my tips for supporting yourself the day after a really hard night of baby sleep.Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, 8 Tips To Try After A Particularly Hard Night With Your Baby: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2023/6/14/8-tips-to-try-after-a-particularly-hard-night-with-your-babyConnect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim...
2023-08-3111 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhen Will My Baby (or Toddler) Sleep Through the Night?In this episode, I’m unpacking the myth that babies should be sleeping through the night. We’ll talk about what it means to sleep through the night and what the research actually says around waking and sleeping through. Next time you get one of those “but shouldn’t they be sleeping through the night by now” comments, you’ll know just what the truth actually is.Resources Related to this EpisodeDevelopmental Sleep Expectations blog post (lots of citations): https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2018/7/6/developmentally-appropriate-sleep-expectations-birth-to-age-5Study CitationsHoyniak, CP...
2023-08-2412 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSleep Rules and Bad Habits. Do I Need to Worry?In this episode, I’m calling out the baby and toddler sleep rules, sleep shoulds, and bad habit nonsense that permeates mainstream, sleep training culture. Let’s set aside unrealistic sleep expectations and rules and support sleep from information based in science and development (and of course your intuition).Resources Related to this EpisodeMy related blog post, 6 Sleep Shoulds That Simply Aren’t True: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/9/12/5-sleep-shoulds-that-simply-arent-trueConnect with KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about w...
2023-08-1712 min
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat is Holistic Sleep Support?In this episode, I introduce you to what holistic sleep support means when thinking about your baby or toddler’s sleep. There’s a range of ways we think about baby sleep (from wait it out to cry it out) and holistic sleep support is a developmentally based, attachment focused way to support your family’s sleep while staying connected to your baby and following your intuition.Resources related to this episodeMy related blog post, Holistic Sleep Coaching: The Sleep Training Alternative You Never Knew You Needed: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2021/2/28/holist...
2023-08-1013 minThe Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIntro to The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe first episode of The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast Drops on August 10th!
2023-07-2400 min