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Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsPremature baby sleepHaving a baby who was born premature is hard in even the best of circumstances. There are so many unanticipated things that parents are trying to manage in those very stressful early months of a premie's life. It can sometimes take a few months to even get to a place where the dust has settled and now you are home and thinking about how to navigate sleep struggles. Listen in to today's episode about how to think about your premie's sleep and what sorts of things to take into account when considering sleep training.2024-04-1817 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe 3 naps to 2 transitionJust when we think we have a handle on some predictability for our children, they go and change! Nap transitions can be hard for both parents and children. Listen in to today's episode where we will help you navigate the transition from 3 naps to 2 and hopefully help to smooth out this process for you and your baby.2024-04-0413 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Jill Rabin, pediatric speech pathologist and lactation consultantDon't miss this amazing interview with Jill Rabin about all things related to introducing your baby to solid foods!
Jill Rabin is a pediatric speech pathologist and international board-certified lactation consultant who specializes in feeding. She frequently follows babies prenatally (If there is a prenatal diagnosis such as Down syndrome or cleft lip/palate) through age 3 years through early intervention. She has worked at three local hospitals in Chicago as both a speech pathologist and international board-certified lactation consultant.
Jill uses her feeding expertise to assist with complicated breastfeeding dyads. This may include extremely preterm in...2024-03-2048 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsTime change coming this weekend! Spring forward!In preparation for this weekend's upcoming time change here in North America, we wanted to reshare our episode about how to handle your child's sleep when the clocks move forward an hour. Listen in so you'll know what to do! 2024-03-0710 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questions4 naps to 3 naps transitionThe transition from 4 naps to 3 is the first of many nap transitions although many babies don't really have a discernible schedule when they are taking 3 naps. Listen in to today's episode to learn more about what this transition looks like and how to think of the timing for naps at this stage.2024-02-2211 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Naomi Rosenkranz, Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistHaving a baby, whether it is your first or your fifth can really take a toll on your mental health and ability feel like you have any sort of emotional stability. It shouldn't surprise us given what a tremendous physical and emotional endeavor having a baby can be, but many moms are caught off guard by the experience. Listen in to our interview with Naomi Rosenkranz as we talk about all things related to postpartum mental health. Naomi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in grief and reproductive health, inclusive of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders...2024-02-0835 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHow to make bedtime smoother and more fun with your toddlerWhy is it that the hardest moments of the day come at the end of the day when we have the least amount of reserves and patience left? Listen in to todays episode when we talk about ways to improve your toddler's bedtime so it doesn't feel like a struggle to the finish line!2024-01-2517 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Beth Goss on the transition to parenthoodFew experiences in life change a person more then becoming a parent. It is an understatement to say that the experience of becoming parents has the capacity to shake even the most rock solid of relationships. In today's episode, Linda and Jess interview Beth Goss, a parent education instructor and Certified Gottman Educator all about the ways in which having a baby impacts your relationship with your partner. Listen in to gain greater understanding into the ways in which having a baby can change your relationship and hear her guidance for new parents on how to weather some of...2024-01-1149 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhat causes short naps for babies and how to improve themShort naps are often the bane of a new parent's existence. You have just put your baby down for a nap and were on the verge of accomplishing something (like eating a meal or showering) when that 30 minute mark hits and your baby is UP! Listen in to today's episode all about those short naps and what to do to improve them.2023-12-2815 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHow to manage fears and nightmaresAs children move into toddlerhood, nightmares and general bedtime fears start to come up more and more. Listen in to today's episode to hear how to address these sorts of sleep challenges that may be starting to happen as your child gets older. 2023-12-1416 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Evelyn Mendal on managing toddler behaviorToddlers are great, right? They are learning SO much every single day, and they can really keep us on our toes. They are also learning how the world around them works and how to have control over every.little.thing. This can lead to a lot of power struggles and behavioral challenges. Tune into our interview with Evelyn Mendal to learn how to manage some of those more difficult toddler behaviors.
Evelyn is a licensed mental health therapist who has worked in private practice providing individual therapy and parent coaching for ten years. She founded Hatch + Bloom, a...2023-11-3033 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhy your 3 year old's bedtime has moved so lateOne of the biggest struggles that we encounter with the families of toddlers who we work with is the challenges that start to arise at bedtime as your child gets older. In particular, we often hear from parents, "I can't get my 3 year old to bed before 9pm!" Listen in to today's episode to learn more about why bedtime has become so late for your 3 year old and what to do about it.2023-11-0916 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsBe prepared for the end of Daylight Savings!Welcome back for Season 4 of the Sleepy Qs podcast! As we often do to kick off the start of a new season, we wanted to reshare our episode all about how to manage the upcoming time change. Yes, you may have been trying to forget that it was coming. We understand. This is the one that used to be great before you had children because it meant you got an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night. Now it means that you have an extra hour in the day to contend with and sometimes even 24 hours is too long...2023-10-2606 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHelping your child learn how to sit down from standingWhile it may not seem like helping your child learn how to sit is related to their sleep, it most definitely is! Just because your baby has learned how to stand themself up, doesn't mean they know how to get themself back into the seated position and then laying down for sleep. Listen in to today's episode to learn how to help your child learn this important skill and not get stick in a regression as a result.2023-05-0409 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Lina Acosta Sandaal of Stop Parenting AloneParenting is HARD. This should not come as a newsflash to any listeners of our podcast. It is a journey that is often marked by many ups and downs along the way. For any parent who has struggled, even just a little bit, with this intensely hard job of being a parent, you will benefit from listening in to today's interview with parenting expert Lina Acosta Sandaal as she talks us through the ways in which we can start to gain more confidence in our parenting and learn how become the parent we want to be for our children.2023-04-1333 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHow to handle your child's sleep when a sibling arrivesThe arrival of a sibling in the house is a BIG change for everyone. This sort of an adjustment can most definitely trigger a regression in your child's sleep. Tune in to learn more about how to manage this and hopefully prevent this big change from causing too many disruptions in your now bigger household.2023-03-3018 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe importance of rolling for your baby's sleepHelping your baby learn how to roll themselves from their back to their belly and belly to back can be incredibly important in improving your child's overall sleep. Listen in to today episode to learn why this is important. Also pick up tips and tricks to help your baby learn to be happier while practicing tummy time so that it can feel easier and therefore build core strength and lead to improved rolling. 2023-03-1613 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsTime change coming this weekend! Spring forward!In preparation for this weekend's upcoming time change here in North America, we wanted to reshare our episode about how to handle your child's sleep when the clocks move forward an hour. Listen in so you'll know what to do! 2023-03-0910 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Dr. Laura Gleason, Pelvic floor physical therapistAnyone who has been pregnant or given birth knows what a toll growing a human can take on your physical health and well being. More and more, birthing people are learning that there is help for all of the physical manifestations that follow pregnancy and childbirth. Listen to today's episode as we talk all about pelvic floor PT with Dr. Laura Gleason, who works with moms to help their bodies recover from pregnancy and childbirth. Laura works with both postpartum and regular orthopedic patients at Chicago Physical Therapists. She also provides educational guidance around postpartum physical recover through Beyond The...2023-02-2331 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsNaps in the first 6 months of your child's lifeNaps in the first 6 months of your child's life can really be a struggle. You are not alone if you are feeling this way. In this episode, you will learn about what is normal for naps and overall sleep in the first 6 months of your child's life. Learn how to manage naps in the early months until it starts to become easier for your baby to nap longer, more predictably and more independently. 2023-02-0923 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe 2 year old sleep regressionAs if toddlerhood wasn't already a challenging stage, now there is a 2 year old sleep regression that can creep in. Have no fear! Today's episode will talk you through the major behaviors that can arise as part of the 2 year old sleep regression and give you tips for how to handle them. Things like nap boycotts, bedtime stalling, multiple call backs and getting stuck in the room are common issues that can arise. Listen in to learn how to navigate this stage!2023-01-2622 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Katie Holloran, behavioral analyst and special needs sleep consultantMany parents of children with special needs resign themselves to thinking that their child can never be a good sleeper. Today's interview with our colleague and fellow Gentle Sleep Coach Katie Holloran will hopefully offer a ray of hope for sleep in the future for parents of children with special needs. Listen in as Katie shares her unique experience as a trained behavioral analyst who works with some of the most challenging cases. In addition to listening to this episode, be sure to check out the book that she co wrote with our mentor Kim West, the Sleep Lady: The...2023-01-1242 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe 18 month sleep regressionWe are back in today's episode to talk about another one of those feared sleep regressions: the 18 month regression. You have firmly now entered into toddlerhood and WOW is it a whole new world. I always think of parenting a baby as being all about management. How do we get this baby to eat? How do we get this baby to sleep? How do we get out of the house? Now, in toddlerhood, so much more is about behavior. This is where parenting often really starts. Like the other big developmental leaps, 18 months is a big one that can bring al...2022-12-2917 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsIncorporating partners into sleep trainingParenthood is a team sport, for sure! It is extra important to work together as part of that team when it comes to making changes to your child's sleep. On today's episode, we talk about the importance of incorporating both parents into the sleep training process and why that is helpful both when your child is a baby and also as you move into toddlerhood.2022-12-1513 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Jalussee Miller, postpartum doulaAdequate support following the birth of a baby, whether it is your 1st or your 4th, can make an immense difference in your postpartum experience. In the absence of helping family or friends around who can provide that support, postpartum doulas can fill an essential role in supporting moms. Listen in to our interview with postpartum doula, Jalussee Miller to learn all about how the help of a postpartum doula can make a huge difference in your early weeks to months after a baby is born.
For more information on Jalussee, you can find her in these pla...2022-12-0134 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInternational travel and your child's sleepHave a big trip coming up to travel far away? Whether you are taking a big vacation or going to see family, it can feel daunting to help your child adjust to the jet lag that comes with traveling through several time zones. Have no fear! It can be done. Listen in to all the tips and tricks for making this a smooth process and helping your child's sleep stay on travel while traveling internationally. 2022-11-1019 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsBe prepared! How to handle the end of daylight savingSince the end of daylight saving time change is an event that many parents of young children dread, we felt like it would be helpful to reshare our very first episode that we recorded all about how to handle this weekend's upcoming time change. Listen in as we explain how to manage the time change and come out on the other side without a regular 5am wake up!2022-11-0306 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhat to do when your child climbs out of their cribWelcome to season 3 of the Sleepy Qs podcast! Many parents have been there. You are either enjoying your evening time after your child has gone to bed in their crib or it is the middle of the night and you are sleeping when suddenly you hear the dreaded THUMP. Your child is now out of their crib. GASP! Maybe this was a thud followed by crying or maybe your child skillfully catapulted themselves out like an Olympic gymnast and came sauntering out of their room with a big satisfied smile on their face. However it happens, this newfound freedom has the...2022-10-2009 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSay bye bye to the pacifierGetting rid of the pacifier can feel daunting to many parents. In todays episode, we talk through how to get rid of the pacifier for both babies and toddlers. Learn when is a good time to make this change for children of different ages and how to implement a plan for saying bye bye to your child's pacifier for toddlers.2022-05-2615 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe 12 month sleep regressionIn those first 2 years, our babies will go through many sleep regressions. This can be startling because our baby can be sleeping beautifully and all of a sudden hit a regression. Now suddenly sleep takes a turn for the worse. One common regression is at the 12-month mark. In today’s podcast you'll learn what a sleep regression is and signs to look out for to know your child is going through one. Learn what causes this 12-month sleep regression and how to handle it to ensure your child’s sleep doesn’t fall apart.2022-05-1213 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsDream feedsDream feeds are a great way to be able to maintain feeding overnight for your little one but to also remove the association between feeding and sleeping. In today's episode, Linda explains what a dream feed truly is. She goes over several different scenarios in which dream feeds can happen and how they can help you meet your goals of both helping your child sleep better as well as maintaining some feeding overnight. 2022-04-2817 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSwaddles and sleep sacksThis episode was a special request by one of our listeners! She asked us to talk about swaddles and sleep sacks. In this episode we talk about the benefits and differences between swaddles and sleep sacks. You'll learn the important things you need to look out for when choosing one for your baby, the different kinds and brands out there, and which to use when. You won't want to miss this episode!2022-04-1417 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Alexis Granelli, Potty training coachOne of the most common challenges that many of the toddler families that Linda and Jessica work with involve the intersection of sleep and potty training. Today episode is going to be SO helpful for any parent who is struggling with these sorts of difficulties. We had the good fortune to interview Alexis Granelli who is not only a fellow Gentle Sleep Coach, but also trained with Kim West as a Gentle Potty Coach. She is also a Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Alexis shares so many pearls of wisdom about potty training both as it relates to your child's read...2022-03-3040 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsUnderstanding awake windowsYou made have heard of these elusive awake windows while trying to understand when it is time for your child to sleep. This is an amount of time that your child can be awake before becoming overtired. In this episode, learn what an awake window is and how it is determined as well as when they start to stretch and also when to not pay as much attention to them. Also, check out this article for a chart that lists awake windows for children at different ages. 2022-03-0715 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhat to expect in the first night of sleep trainingAre you ready to start sleep training? Are you so tired that you want to start tonight but don't know where to begin? Before you start, you will want to listen to this podcast! In today's episode we walk you through how to create your sleep training plan that will guide you through your process and then what that first night will look like.2022-02-2412 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsBehavior modification devicesBehavior modification devices can be a great tool to help parents who are struggling with their child waking too early in the morning or just to overall create structure about when it is time to go to sleep and when it is time to wake up. When children don't know how to tell time, these concepts can be difficult to understand, which is why these devices can be very helpful. Listen in to today's episode to learn about the purpose of these devices and hear our review about some of the ones that are available and, of course, which ar...2022-02-1013 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSleep training methodsThe actual process of sleep training or sleep coaching is all about helping your child fall asleep independently and back to sleep independently. When your child is learning these skills, it is essential to have a way of responding consistently to him or her so that your child is learning, through your behavior, what to expect at both bedtime and for any night wakings. All sleep training is essentially behavior modification. Contrary to the many books and blog articles out in the world all about sleep training, there are really just a few ways to actually do this. Today's podc...2022-01-2714 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe intersection of temperament and children's sleep: an interview with Macall Gordon, MAThis week we bring you a long awaited interview with our Gentle Sleep Coach colleague Macall Gordon. Macall specializes in working with "live wires:" Children with very alert temperaments. She shares with us her immense knowledge gained from working with these children as well as research insights. Macall has a master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Antioch University, Seattle with a research-based specialization in infant mental health, the development of emotional regulation, and parenting psychology. She also has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford University. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the graduate Counseling Psychology program at...2022-01-1250 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhen you are ready to end co-sleepingMany families all over the world co-sleep. Co-sleeping is very normal in many different cultures. Here in the US, co-sleeping is probably more common place then most parents are willing to admit but there are often instances where we find ourselves co-sleeping and may want to discontinue that practice. Today's episode will talk you through the process of ending co-sleeping, whenever you are ready, so that this can go as smoothly as possible.2021-12-1619 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with lactation consultant Mariana Bigio, IBCLCIn this podcast Linda & Jessica talk with Mariana Bigio, a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. As nursing moms we always hear lots of different myths about breastfeeding; can I drink caffeine? Can my baby still sleep through the night while I breastfeed? Mariana, also a nursing mom of 3 boys, helps us bring answers to these questions and more!
Mariana is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She was born and raised in Venezuela and currently lives in Miami, Florida, together with her husband and her three little boys.
She is the founder of Mamalactea, an organization dedicated...2021-12-0233 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsNightmares and night terrorsWe've all had nightmares. Sometimes we remember them, sometimes we don't. Either way, they can be scary in the moment. Many children experience nightmares as their imaginations start to develop. Some children experience them more intensely then others and they definitely have the potential to disrupt sleep. In today's episode, learn how to handle the situations when your child has a nightmare and also the difference between a nightmare and a night terror. 2021-11-1812 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsNap transition pointsJust when you get used to something with your children's sleep, IT CHANGES! Never is this more true then when it comes to your child's naps. In the first few years of your child's life, there are a lot of nap transitions that take place. Tune into today's episode to learn when those transitions happen and how to handle the adjustments in your child's sleep when those transitions happen.2021-05-2713 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSeparation anxiety peaksSeparation anxiety is a normal developmental phase that all children go through at various points over the first 3 years of their life. Some children deal with repeated ebbs and flows, others only experience it briefly. Regardless, it is normal although it is often challenging for parents to manage. It can also have a bit impact on your child’s sleep. Listen in learn how to handle your child’s sleep when they are experiencing separation anxiety.2021-05-2013 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhen is the right time to sleep train?Parents are always asking us "When is the right time to sleep train?" The answer, beyond some specific guidelines, is actually rather subjective. It's based on when it is right for your family. This is going to be different for everyone and and every circumstance. Listen in to today's episode all about the things to take into consideration when thinking about when the right time is or isn't to make these significant changes in your child's sleep. Don't forget to visit us over at our new Sleepy Qs Podcast Instagram account to follow us for new episode info and also...2021-05-1318 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questions10 common sleep mistakesIt is SO hard to know what is right or wrong when it comes to pretty much ANYTHING related to parenting, especially in the beginning. It's a huge learning curve with a lot of trial and error learning. As you already know, there is a vast amount of information available about children's sleep. Today's episode will go over all of the most common mistakes and missteps that we often make as parents, as it relates to our children's sleep so now you will know what to look out for! Think of this as your instruction manual of what not to d...2021-05-0613 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsMaintaining your child's good sleep while travelingWhen you've put in all of the hard work to help your child become a great sleeper, the prospect of traveling can feel rather daunting. This episode will share all sorts of tips and tricks to ensure that your child continues to sleep well while away from home. Also, listen in for tips on how to manage travel to different time zones, both within the US and also internationally. 2021-04-2924 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSleep training mythsWith the vast amount of information that parents are constantly bombarded with, nearly every parent has come across much conflicting information when it comes to your child's sleep. There can also be intense debate on various parenting forums about the merits of sleep training. Some of that information may be true but there are many myths (possibly more myths then truths) as well. Check out today's episode all about those sleep training myths.2021-04-2211 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsYour child's sleep at daycareNew parents often worry about how their child will sleep when starting daycare. The start of daycare can be daunting for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is how your baby will ever be able to sleep in such a stimulating environment. Listen in to today's episode to learn what questions to discuss with your child's daycare as it relates to their sleep, what to know about baby sleep at daycare and how to handle toddler and big kid sleep at daycare. 2021-04-1516 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsToddler bedtime strugglesBedtime stalling is one of the most frustrating behaviors that parents of toddlers deal with. Why is it that the end of the day, when we are at the end of our energy reserves, often feels like the hardest part of the day? Toddlers love to squeeze every last moment out of the day and this often leads to prolonged power struggles and excessively drawn out bedtime routines. Listen in for our tips on how to manage those toddler bedtime shenanigans. 2021-04-0813 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsTransitioning out of the swaddleThe transition out of the swaddle can feel daunting for many parents of young babies. Some babies really love their swaddle so figuring out how to move out of it when the time comes, can be tricky. Check out today's episode to learn how to make this transition as easy as possible for everyone.2021-04-0114 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHiring a sleep coachAnyone who has been a parent for even a short period of time has figured out that there is a TON of information available about children's sleep. While it may seem helpful to have access to information, it can also become very overwhelming and a lot of that information can also start to contract all the other information you are reading. There are also a lot of different scenarios that can come up when you are trying to help your child become a better sleeper. Here is where a sleep coach comes in. Listen in to learn all about the...2021-03-2509 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsMoving from the bassinet to the cribThe bassinet is often the first place where your baby has slept. The move from the bassinet to the crib can feel daunting for some parents and this change also may determine where your baby is going to be sleeping. These days, many babies are also sleeping in the SNOO smart bassinet and parents often have concerns about the move from sleeping in the SNOO to sleeping in the crib. Learn all about how to make this transition easy for both you and your baby in today's episode.2021-03-1817 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questions8 things that can affect sleepWe all want our children sleeping through the night, but we have to understand that they're humans, right? They're not robots. There will be a couple of nights here and there that your child will not sleep through the night, especially those first couple of years. They're babies, they're infants, they're toddlers. They're going through a lot of changes that can affect their sleep. Learn all about the 8 things that can affect your child's sleep.2021-03-1110 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSpringing forward time changeParents often worry about time changes disrupting their children's sleep schedule. This is understandable since many have worked hard to establish predictable patterns that work! Even an hour time difference can strike panic in the hears of parents. No need to stress though! Listen to this episode of the Sleep Qs podcast to learn how to handle the upcoming start of Daylight Savings so that you are prepared for this schedule adjustment. 2021-02-2810 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsPandemic related sleep challengesThe COVID 19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone across the world. Parents have been put in very difficult positions, being forced to provide childcare while simultaneously working. Children have been removed from familiar environments and are struggling to figure out how to adjust to regularly changing circumstances. On top of it, families are coping with tremendous life stressors. All of this has had an impact on children's sleep. Listen in to today's episode to hear about how the pandemic is affecting children's sleep.2021-02-2515 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsDropping the napThe end of the nap can be both challenging and sad. It is really mostly sad for parents when they realize that the midday break is no more but it can be difficult to know when your child is really ready to be done napping. On today’s episode, you’ll learn about how to know when it is time to drop the nap, how to get rid of it and then what to do once the nap is gone.2021-02-1807 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSleep mythsThere is SOOO much information out there in the interwebs about sleep and then there is SO much that new parents hear about what they should or shouldn't be doing about their children's sleep. Check out today's episode where we dispel many of the myths out there about children and sleep. We hope this information will put your mind at ease!2021-02-1119 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsInterview with Kim West, The Sleep LadyListen in today as we interview Kim West about how she became The Sleep Lady, her years of experience and expertise that led her to develop the most comprehensive and successful sleep consultant training program around the world. Hear all about the beginning of the field of sleep coaching, her own struggles with being judged as a parent, her thoughts on the vast amounts of information that parents have to wade through these days and so much more! You won't want to miss this episode!2021-02-0429 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSecurity objectsSecurity objects are a great way to help your child transition from being held by a caregiver and then being transferred into a sleeping space. Learn all about what security objects are, how to introduce them and when you might need to say good-bye to certain security objects. 2021-01-2810 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsMedical issues that interfere with children's sleepSleep can be an extra big challenge for a child who doesn't feel well. In today's episode, we explore the medical issues that can make sleep and changing sleep behavior particularly difficult for children and parents. We will also discuss how to handle your child's sleep when they have previously been sleeping well but then become ill. 2021-01-2121 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSetting up your child's sleep spaceParents often get super excited about setting up the baby’s nursery. Picking out colors and themes and furniture. This is definitely the fun part! Check out today’s episode of the Sleepy Qs podcast to learn all the ins and outs of setting up your baby’s sleep space for safety, to help with promoting positive sleep associations and creating a comfortable sleep environment.2021-01-1406 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsWhat is Intermittent Reinforcement?While intermittent reinforcement may not be a concept that you are familiar with, it is the heart of why many children wake up throughout the night. Early parenting, in the newborn months, is all about survival. When you move past those early months and that survival mode, that is when changing your child's sleep behavior requires consistency. Listen in to learn one of the primary causes for your child's night wakings and what it takes to improve your circumstances.2021-01-0713 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsNewborn sleepThose newborn months of sleepless nights can be hard! Right from the beginning, parents are getting so much information about what to do and what not to do with their newborn's sleep. Much of that information often feels very contradictory and confusing. This can feel very overwhelming for new parents. There is much about newborn sleep that is very arbitrary and erratic. This is because their brains aren't developed to a place where sleep is able to take on any established patterns. This will come! We promise. Listen in for how to survive those first few months with your newborn...2020-12-3111 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHow to improve short napsShort naps can be frustrating for everyone! Children wake from short naps still tired and often struggle to make it to the next nap or bedtime without being cranky and irritable and parents needs those breaks during the day to recharge and actually try to accomplish things! Learn all about why children take short naps and how to improve them!2020-12-2417 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsDropping night feedingsNewborns are born with an intense need for feeding. It is often shocking how much babies need to eat in the first few months. As they grow and develop, their need for feeding at night decreases. It is often hard to figure out how to know when to stop feeding your baby in the middle of the night and how to go about dropping those feedings. Check out today's Sleepy Qs episode to learn all about how to drop night feedings.2020-12-1809 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe 9 month sleep regressionAll sleep regressions can be challenging but the 9 month sleep regression can feel particularly difficult and frustrating if your baby has previously be sleeping well and now seems significantly more distressed when you leave the room. This episode will talk you through the things that cause the 9 month sleep regression and how to manage the challenges that can come up during this time so that your child can go back to being a great sleeper!2020-12-1016 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe importance of sleep routinesRoutines prior to naps and bedtimes are a great way for children to make the transition from playing to sleeping. These routines help to cue your child's brain that sleep is going to be coming. Learn all about how to create routines that your lead to better sleep for your child. Consistent routines can be done by anyone who is in charge of putting your child to sleep and are transportable to any location where your child might be sleeping!2020-12-0306 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsEarly rising: what it is and how to resolve itIs your child an early bird? I'm not just talking about a child who wakes at 6am and is happy and ready to start their day. I'm talking about children who wake up at 4 or 5am, are clearly still tired but really struggle to get more sleep in the early mornings. On today's episode, we are going to talk about what early rising is, why it happens (specifically the factors that cause it) and how to help your child learn to get a few more Zs in the early morning hours. 2020-11-2520 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsSibling room sharingMany parents worry that putting their children in a room together will lead to no one sleeping. Children all over the world share rooms. In fact, many adults look back on their experience of sharing a room with a sibling with fond memories of that special time with a brother or sister without parents present. Today's podcast is all about how to help your children successfully share a room.2020-11-1906 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsThe 4 month sleep regressionIn the early days of having a newborn, parents often hear rumors of the dreaded 4 month sleep regression. What is it? Is it just a wives tale and it never really happens? Does it happen to everyone? Will it ever end? How do you know when it happens to your child? In this episode, we will explain all about this regression: what it is, why it happens, why it isn't really a regression at all but a progression, how to avoid it and how to get out of it if it strikes your little sleeper.2020-11-0814 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsTransitioning from the crib to the bedFor children who have always slept in a crib, the move into a bed is a BIG change. Knowing how to make a smooth move from the crib to a bed is essential to avoid the ever challenging toddler bedtime shenanigans! Listen in to learn how to set your child up for success for this big change.2020-11-0111 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsTransitioning from 2 naps to 1The 2 nap to 1 transition can be difficult for many children. Some children try to move to 1 nap too early, causing problems with naps and night sleep, other children struggle to take a long enough nap when they switch to 1 nap. This episode will talk you through all the different scenarios that happen when transitioning from 2 naps to 1 and help your child make a smooth move into this next stage!2020-10-2518 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsHow to manage the end of Daylight SavingsFew time changes strike fear in parents' hearts more then the "fall back" that happens when Daylight Savings ends. Not only does it start getting dark earlier and earlier in the day but this means that children often wake earlier in the morning until their bodies adjust to the new time. Listen in to our guidance for how to help your child adjust to the time change and get back to your regular sleep schedule as quickly as possible!2020-10-1806 min
Sleepy Qs-Answers to your child sleep questionsIntroductionsLinda Szmulewitz and Jessica Sawicki are certified Gentle Sleep Coaches. Learn about their backgrounds and expertise so that you will know that they are trusted sources of information when it comes to all things related to your children's sleep! Throughout all of the Sleep Qs episodes, they will be sharing their knowledge and experience so that your children can become excellent sleepers!2020-10-1103 min