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Slate ConversationsCare & Feeding | Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?On this episode: Friend of the show Jamilah Lemieux tackles helping kids get a better night's sleep. She’s joined by gentle sleep coach Macall Gordon. They discuss what to do with “live-wire kids”, how to avoid burnout when trying to get your kid to sleep, why we need to stop blaming parents for kid sleep issues, and more.
But first, Care and Feeding producer Cheyna Roth joins the team to talk about a recent New York Times piece, “How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse”. They dig into the pros and cons of...
2025-10-2037 min
Slate Daily FeedCare & Feeding | Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?On this episode: Friend of the show Jamilah Lemieux tackles helping kids get a better night's sleep. She’s joined by gentle sleep coach Macall Gordon. They discuss what to do with “live-wire kids”, how to avoid burnout when trying to get your kid to sleep, why we need to stop blaming parents for kid sleep issues, and more.
But first, Care and Feeding producer Cheyna Roth joins the team to talk about a recent New York Times piece, “How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse”. They dig into the pros and cons of...
2025-10-2037 min
Slate Culture FeedCare & Feeding | Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?On this episode: Friend of the show Jamilah Lemieux tackles helping kids get a better night's sleep. She’s joined by gentle sleep coach Macall Gordon. They discuss what to do with “live-wire kids”, how to avoid burnout when trying to get your kid to sleep, why we need to stop blaming parents for kid sleep issues, and more.
But first, Care and Feeding producer Cheyna Roth joins the team to talk about a recent New York Times piece, “How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse”. They dig into the pros and cons of...
2025-10-2037 min
Slate AdviceCare & Feeding: Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?On this episode: Friend of the show Jamilah Lemieux tackles helping kids get a better night's sleep. She’s joined by gentle sleep coach Macall Gordon. They discuss what to do with “live-wire kids”, how to avoid burnout when trying to get your kid to sleep, why we need to stop blaming parents for kid sleep issues, and more.
But first, Care and Feeding producer Cheyna Roth joins the team to talk about a recent New York Times piece, “How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse”. They dig into the pros and cons of...
2025-10-2037 min
Slate Gender and SocietyCare & Feeding | Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?On this episode: Friend of the show Jamilah Lemieux tackles helping kids get a better night's sleep. She’s joined by gentle sleep coach Macall Gordon. They discuss what to do with “live-wire kids”, how to avoid burnout when trying to get your kid to sleep, why we need to stop blaming parents for kid sleep issues, and more.
But first, Care and Feeding producer Cheyna Roth joins the team to talk about a recent New York Times piece, “How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse”. They dig into the pros and cons of...
2025-10-2037 min
Care and Feeding | Amazon (DNU)Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?On this episode: Friend of the show Jamilah Lemieux tackles helping kids get a better night's sleep. She’s joined by gentle sleep coach Macall Gordon. They discuss what to do with “live-wire kids”, how to avoid burnout when trying to get your kid to sleep, why we need to stop blaming parents for kid sleep issues, and more. But first, Care and Feeding producer Cheyna Roth joins the team to talk about a recent New York Times piece, “How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse”. They dig into the pros and cons of...
2025-10-2035 min
Mom and Mind442: The Sleep and Temperament Connection: Understanding “Little Livewires” with Macall Gordon, MAToday’s episode brings you interesting insights into the connection between sleep and temperament. We dig into the science and psychology behind why it is harder for some babies to settle into sleep—and the connection to their overall temperament. Join us to learn more about this fascinating topic.
Macall Gordon is a researcher, speaker, and author specializing in the link between temperament and sleep, especially as it relates to sleep training advice. Her master’s degree in applied psychology is from Antioch University, and her B.S. degree in human biology is from Stanford. She is a cert...
2025-09-1543 min
Kaili Ets Family Wellness & Cranial OTEp. 32 | Sleep Training Research: What Most Experts Won’t Tell You (w/ Macall Gordon)In this episode of Mothering From Within, host Kaili Ets sits down with McCall Gordon, a researcher with a background in human biology and applied psychology, as well as a certified gentle sleep coach. Together, they uncover the surprising gaps in sleep training research and discuss how temperament plays a crucial role in baby sleep. McCall challenges mainstream sleep training advice, explaining why popular […]
2025-05-0500 minKaili Ets Family Wellness & Cranial OTEp. 32 | Sleep Training Research: What Most Experts Won’t Tell You (w/ Macall Gordon)In this episode of Mothering From Within, host Kaili Ets sits down with McCall Gordon, a researcher with a background in human biology and applied psychology, as well as a certified gentle sleep coach. Together, they uncover the surprising gaps in sleep training research and discuss how temperament plays a crucial role in baby sleep. McCall challenges mainstream sleep training advice, explaining why popular […]
2025-05-0500 minKaili Ets Family Wellness & Cranial OTEp. 32 | Sleep Training Research: What Most Experts Won’t Tell You (w/ Macall Gordon)In this episode of Mothering From Within, host Kaili Ets sits down with McCall Gordon, a researcher with a background in human biology and applied psychology, as well as a certified gentle sleep coach. Together, they uncover the surprising gaps in sleep training research and discuss how temperament plays a crucial role in baby sleep. McCall challenges mainstream sleep training advice, explaining why popular […]
2025-05-0500 min
Mom EssentialsWhy Won't You Sleep?!If you've ever found yourself whisper-yelling "Why won't you sleep?!" into the darkness at 2 a.m., you're not alone. And contrary to what books and advice columns might suggest, it's not always about routines or bad habits—it could be your child's temperament. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Macall Gordon, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and co-author of Why Won't You Sleep?, to dig deep into what's really going on with those sensitive, alert, big-feeling kids who just. won't. sleep. We talk about why standard sleep training advice often fails for these so-called "livewire" ki...
2025-04-1834 min
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & MoreWhy Won't You Sleep?! - Macall GordonDo you have a kid who doesn’t want to sleep? This is for you. Hunter talks to Macall Gordon about the challenges of sleep coaching for children, particularly those who are highly sensitive or 'live wires.' They explore the importance of an evidence-based approach to sleep training, emphasizing the need for a middle path that avoids extremes like 'cry it out' methods. They talk about the unique needs of sensitive children, effective strategies for sleep coaching, and the significance of establishing a consistent bedtime routine. Learn about the huge effect of temperament and find out practical tips to...
2025-04-1544 min
Don’t Miss An Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Why Won't You Sleep?! by Macall Gordon, Kim WestPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/24139to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Why Won't You Sleep?!
Author: Macall Gordon, Kim West
Narrator: Macall Gordon
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 04-10-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Physical Illness & Disease
Publisher's Summary:
A tsunami of modern sleep training methods promise “easy” and “quick” results and for many parents and children, these methods work as intended. However, there is a large, exhausted group of parents whose children have sleep problems that are not responsive to those crying-based methods. These children tend to be more reactive, persistent, and perceptive than their peers. A...
2025-04-109h 22Ignite: This Breakthrough Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Why Won't You Sleep?! by Macall Gordon, Kim WestPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/47946to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Why Won't You Sleep?!
Author: Macall Gordon, Kim West
Narrator: Macall Gordon
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 04-10-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Relationships
Publisher's Summary:
A tsunami of modern sleep training methods promise “easy” and “quick” results and for many parents and children, these methods work as intended. However, there is a large, exhausted group of parents whose children have sleep problems that are not responsive to those crying-based methods. These children tend to be more reactive, persistent, and perceptive than their peers. And when it...
2025-04-109h 22
The Kids Sleep ShowWhy Won't You Sleep?! An Interview with Kim West & Macall Gordon on their New Book about Parenting Alert LittlesThis week, I am delighted to have Kim West {AKA The Sleep Lady} and Macall Gordon, a Gentle Sleep Coach and the Founder of Little Live Wires on the podcast, to discuss how to parent those non-stop, alert kiddos who tend to really fight sleep. This book offers tolerable, doable strategies and they were just a joy to speak with! Join us as we dive in and discuss our combined 3 decades of sleep experience & how to help you as a parent on your quest for rest. Episode Highlights What is a FOMO Baby?
2025-03-1943 min
Chick ChatSleep Tips for "LiveWires" — Highly Sensitive & Intense KidsIf you have a child who seems to fight sleep with every ounce of their being . . . you’re not alone. While some kids easily drift off, others — especially those who are highly sensitive, alert, and intense — struggle with winding down, leaving parents exhausted and desperate for solutions. In this episode of Chick Chat, I sit down with sleep expert Macall Gordon to discuss why traditional sleep advice often fails these “livewire” children and what parents can do instead. With years of research in infant mental health and temperament-based sleep strategies, Macall shares science-backed insights to help parents navigate bedtime battles wi...
2025-03-0448 min
Kaili Ets Family Wellness & Cranial OTEp. 32 | Sleep Training Research: What Most Experts Won’t Tell You (w/ Macall Gordon)In this episode of Mothering From Within, host Kaili Ets sits down with McCall Gordon, a researcher with a background in human biology and applied psychology, as well as a certified gentle sleep coach. Together, they uncover the surprising gaps in sleep training research and discuss how temperament plays a crucial role in baby sleep. McCall challenges mainstream sleep training advice, explaining why popular […]
2025-02-1800 min
Mothering From WithinSleep Training Research: What Most Experts Won’t Tell You (w/ Macall Gordon)In this episode of Mothering From Within, host Kaili Ets sits down with McCall Gordon, a researcher with a background in human biology and applied psychology, as well as a certified gentle sleep coach. Together, they uncover the surprising gaps in sleep training research and discuss how temperament plays a crucial role in baby sleep.McCall challenges mainstream sleep training advice, explaining why popular methods—like Ferber—fail to account for more alert, sensitive, and intense babies. She also sheds light on why...
2025-02-1822 min
Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable KidsDoes Your Child Refuse to Sleep? You might have a 'Livewire' kid with Macall GordonDoes Your Child Refuse to Sleep?
Macall Gordon, author and certified Gentle Sleep Coach, joins me to share research based sleep advice and discuss how children's temperaments can affect their sleep patterns.
Macall Gordon has a master's degree in applied psychology from Antioch University in Seattle with a research-based specialization in infant mental health, sleep advice, and parenting culture. You can learn more about her and her work at https://www.littlelivewires.com/.
Check out her newest book "Why Won't You...
2025-01-3034 min
No One Told UsEpisode 71: Temperament, "Livewire" Children, and Sleep Challenges with Macall GordonIn this episode,, Rachael is joined by an expert to discuss one of her favorite topics- temperament and sleep. Macall Gordon is a sleep researcher and author, and today she and Rachael delve into the complexities of a little-known but hugely important factor when it comes to sleep, parenting, and more: Temperament. Specifically, Rachael and Macall discuss what Macall refers to as “Livewire” children- those who are more sensitive, more reactive, and in need of different supports particularly when it comes to sleep. Inside this game-changing episode:
Macall shares her personal experiences with her 'livewire' chil...
2025-01-0946 min
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship CareWhy Won't My Child Sleep?! (And What Can I Do?)Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Do you struggle with getting your child to sleep? Join our conversation with Macall Gordon and Kim West, co-authors of the book, Why Won’t You Sleep?!: A Game-Changing Approach for Exhausted Parents of Nonstop, Super Alert, Big Feeling Kids.In this episode, we cover:This is not a newborn sleep training book. This is for those exhausted parents of kids from about age 1-6 who have tried it all and their child still won’t fall asleep easily or p...
2024-12-1153 min
The Balanced Parent Podcast204: Supporting Spirited Kids in Getting the Sleep They Need with Macall Gordon and Kim West
2024-11-1952 min
Voices of Your Village310- Helping “Livewire” Babies Sleep with Macall GordonYou're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Macall Gordon to talk about helping "livewire" babies sleep. Macall has a master's degree in applied psychology with a research -based specialization in infant mental health, sleep advice, and parenting culture. She also has a BS in human biology from Stanford University. She's a senior lecturer in the graduate counseling psychology program at Antioch University. She has conducted and presented her own research on temperament, sleep, and parenting advice at infinite child development conferences around the world. She has been a featured speaker at nat...
2024-11-141h 19
Joy Found HereFrom Sleepless Nights to Restful Routines: How to Help Your Alert Child Sleep BetterStruggling with sleepless nights and a spirited little one? This episode offers game-changing sleep strategies for 'livewire' kids!In today's episode, I am joined by two wonderful women, Kim West and Macall Gordon who are both Authors and Sleep Coaching Experts. They discuss their new book, Why Won't You Sleep?!, which explores a gentle, alternative approach to sleep training for children, especially those with "livewire" temperaments who are highly alert and emotionally intense. Kim and Macall emphasize the importance of recognizing a child's temperament in sleep training and advocating for a method that rejects the traditional "...
2024-11-1242 min
The Everything ECE Podcast#163: Supporting Children's Naps with Macall GordonJoin Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast as she talks with Macall Gordon, a specialist in sleep training children, about the importance of naps in early childhood. Macall explains why naps are essential not only for physical growth but also for emotional regulation and behaviour. In this episode, discover:
The hidden benefits of nap time and how missed naps can affect behaviour
Strategies for setting up a sleep-friendly environment in daycare settings
Why early bedtimes matter and how to tune into each child’s unique sleep needs
Don’t miss this insightful conversation that shines a ligh...
2024-11-0829 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 412: Kim West and Macall Gordon on Why Kids Won’t Sleep, and What to Do About ItWhen my child was little, one of the most common sleep training methods was the "cry it out" approach. We tried it briefly, and it felt absolutely terrible for all of us. I know many parents can relate to the feelings of desperation and overwhelm that come when a child just isn’t sleeping.I wish I’d known back then about sleep coaches Macall Gordon and Kim West, also known as The Sleep Lady, who have developed a gentler, effective approach to changing sleep patterns. Their approach, based on years of research and experience with thousands of f...
2024-11-0547 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 412: Kim West and Macall Gordon on Why Kids Won’t Sleep, and What to Do About ItWhen my child was little, one of the most common sleep training methods was the "cry it out" approach. We tried it briefly, and it felt absolutely terrible for all of us. I know many parents can relate to the feelings of desperation and overwhelm that come when a child just isn’t sleeping.I wish I’d known back then about sleep coaches Macall Gordon and Kim West, also known as The Sleep Lady, who have developed a gentler, effective approach to changing sleep patterns. Their approach, based on years of research and experience with thousands of f...
2024-11-0547 min
Major Dad's- best day ever!Kim West The Sleep LadyKim West, LCSW-C is a mom of two who has been a practicing child and family social worker for over 25 years. She has personally helped over twenty thousand families all over the world gently teach their children how to fall asleep—and fall back asleep without leaving them to cry it out alone. She started training Gentle Sleep Coaches internationally in 2010 and has appeared as a child sleep expert in numerous magazines, newspapers, and television programs, including Dr. Phil, TODAY, and Good Morning America. She is the author of five other books. Upcoming Book this Autumn: Why Won't...
2024-09-0427 minMothering From WithinEp.19: Sleep Strategies For High Needs Kids with Macall Gordon (Part 2)This episode (19) of 'Mothering From Within,' is part 2 of the interview with Macall Gordon, a seasoned expert with extensive research on temperament and sleep. Kaili and Macall discuss why high needs or intense children struggle with sleep and why "self-soothing" is not the goal for sleep. They emphasize that it's more about the child's unique system rather than a lack of skills. Macall introduces actionable sleep strategies, to help parents maintain consistency and manage bedtime routines effectively. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding temperament traits and provides practical advice for parents feeling ov...
2024-09-0326 minMothering From WithinEp.18: Understanding Your Child's Temperament and Sleep with Macall Gordon (Part 1)In this episode of 'Mothering from Within,' host Kaili Ets chats with sleep expert and researcher Macall Gordon about how understanding your child's temperament can significantly impact their sleep patterns. Macall shares her journey into this field sparked by her own challenging experiences as a mother and then chats about the nuanced differences in a child's temperament, the impact these traits have on sleep, and why traditional sleep training methods may not work for all kids. Practical advice is given on recognizing signs of specific temperaments and understanding the importance of a consistent approach, wh...
2024-08-2727 min
MAMA, You're Doing Great!™ | Real, Relatable Motherhood Situations, Advice & Encouragement for Mamas76 | Beyond Sleep Norms: Tailoring Parenting to Strong-Willed Children's Unique Temperaments with Macall Gordon"Why won't you sleep?!"Sleep advice often overlooks the diverse needs of parents and their children, failing to account for varying temperaments and challenges. And we can just take a moment to acknowledge that there is SO much advice out there?? Raising a child who is intense, sensitive, alert, and persistent can present unique difficulties, but it also brings remarkable strengths. The presumed research backing traditional sleep training methods often lacks comprehensive evidence and ignores individual differences. Mama's, it's time to shift our perspective on sleep training, em...
2024-04-1647 min
Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia LyonsAre you sleep training the "right" way? With guest Macall GordonAre you a new mother or is your baby not sleeping through the night? This podcast is for you! Macall Gordon really hits the nail on the head when it comes to the "right ways" to sleep train your babies. She shares her method and how to move forward enjoying those nights again. So if you are ready to get a good night of sleep without the guilt of crying it out, tune in to today's podcast.
Macall has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford University and an M.A. in Applied Psychology from Antioch...
2023-06-2239 min
Failing Motherhood103. Sleep Training without Shame: Industry Myths, Research and the Need to Consider Temperament with Macall Gordon, M.A."I'm afraid I'm causing bad habits!" - Every mom filled with guilt + concern over their child's sleep.With over 20 years in the research field studying sleep and infant mental health (and a mom to 2 twenty-somethings), Macall Gordon, M.A. is here to make you feel a whole lot better about how you’ve handled things - no matter how you’ve handled them!Macall has conducted and presented research on temperament, sleep, and parenting advice at conferences around the world. She is also a certified Gentle Sleep Coach in private practice as well as a...
2023-04-251h 02Joy Found HereHow To Improve Kids' (and Parents') Sleep Quality with Macall GordonIf your kids are persistent, super perceptive (never miss a thing of what's happening in the room), intense, and constantly engaged and alert, you might have a "little livewire" in your hands, and that should explain why they never (ever) sleep. In this episode, I'm joined by the Researcher, Sleep and Temperament Expert, and Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Macall Gordon. As the mother of two extraordinary, sensitive, and intense young children who refused to sleep, Macall has been researching, writing, and offering advice as a pediatric sleep consultant for over 20 years. She holds a B.S. in H...
2023-02-2833 min
The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth JoyEp 255: How to Be a Working Mom When There are No Working Dads with Jenna WorthenJENNA WORTHEN is the founder of Mom Who Works, an organization that aims to support working mothers. Jenna is tired of all of the biases that come with the term "working mother" - less pay and career mobility, unnecessary bias, and mom guilt, to name a few. Her new book, Mom Who Works, supports the working mothers who live in a world without the phrase "working dads" by teaching actionable strategies to seamlessly incorporate the Mother in you into each and every part of your life. Check out Jenna's book: https://www.momwhoworks.com/ htt...
2023-02-271h 03
Evolutionary Parenting PodcastEp. 62: What do we really know about Crying It Out?As we know, sleep is one of the most talked-about topics for new parents. None of them are getting enough, and everyone is worried about it. In Western cultures, parents are often made to feel that the only way to get sleep is to leave their baby to cry to learn to sleep alone, something called 'crying it out'. This can be modified slightly where parents leave their child for intervals of time, often called 'controlled crying' or 'controlled comforting'. Importantly, the age at which we recommend this to families has gotten younger and younger over the years, and even...
2022-12-011h 07Evolutionary Parenting PodcastEp. 62: What do we really know about Crying It Out?As we know, sleep is one of the most talked-about topics for new parents. None of them are getting enough, and everyone is worried about it. In Western cultures, parents are often made to feel that the only way to get sleep is to leave their baby to cry to learn to sleep alone, something called 'crying it out'. This can be modified slightly where parents leave their child for intervals of time, often called 'controlled crying' or 'controlled comforting'. Importantly, the age at which we recommend this to families has gotten younger and younger over the years, and even...
2022-12-011h 07
The Radical Mother Village with Christa BevanEP87 Soothing Sleep Advice For Tired Mothers of Sleepless Kids with Macall Gordon PART 2In this episode, I'm chatting with Macall Gordon. Macall is a researcher, speaker, and author specializing in the link between temperament and sleep, as well as examining the research underpinning sleep advice. She has a master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Antioch University and a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford University. She is also a certified Gentle Sleep Coach in private practice as well as with the women’s telehealth platform, Maven Clinic. She comes to this work because she had two sensitive, alert, intense children, and she didn’t sleep for 18 years.This is part...
2022-09-2836 minThe Radical Mother Village with Christa BevanEP86 Soothing Sleep Advice For Tired Mothers of Sleepless Kids with Macall Gordon PART 1In this episode, I'm chatting with Macall Gordon. Macall is a researcher, speaker, and author specializing in the link between temperament and sleep, as well as examining the research underpinning sleep advice. She has a master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Antioch University and a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford University. She is also a certified Gentle Sleep Coach in private practice as well as with the women’s telehealth platform, Maven Clinic. She comes to this work because she had two sensitive, alert, intense children, and she didn’t sleep for 18 years.This is part...
2022-09-2151 min
The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth JoyEP 225: Baby Temperament and Sleep with Macall GordonMacall Gordon is on this episode talking all about sleep. We have all heard about sleep training and gentle sleep approaches but both leave out the key to whether or not it will work. The temperament of your child can majorly affect sleep. Macall dives into what can affect temperament and how it can cause sleep issues. Between 20-and 30% of children come into this world wired to be more sensitive, more perceptive, more alert, more intense, more persistent and, as a result, have much bigger, more intractable sleep issues. Parents of these "livewires" are trying harder, struggling more...
2022-07-111h 00
TELL ME IT WILL BE OKHow do I help a child with separation anxiety go to sleep?We talk about the importance of planning when we're working on sleep in the context of child anxiety especially because it's likely to get worse before it gets better. I also recommend the wonderful Macall Gordon as a sleep coach. You can find more info about her at her web site LittleLiveWires.com. You can also follow her at Instagram right here. This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. While I make e...
2022-06-2910 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 287: Macall Gordon Shares Her Best Sleep hacks for Differently Wired KidsPediatric sleep coach Macall Gordon talks about why "livewire" children struggle so much with sleep, and shares her best practices for supporting healthier sleep habits in kids.For more info, visit: https://www.tiltparenting.com/session287Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-2943 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 287: Macall Gordon Shares Her Best Sleep hacks for Differently Wired KidsPediatric sleep coach Macall Gordon talks about why "livewire" children struggle so much with sleep, and shares her best practices for supporting healthier sleep habits in kids.For more info, visit: https://www.tiltparenting.com/session287Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-2943 min
Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive152: Everything you need to know about sleep trainingWe've already covered a couple of episodes on sleep, including the cultural issues associated with sleep, then more recently we talked with Dr. Chris Winter about his book The Rested Child where we looked at sleep issues in older children.
But if you have a young child who isn't sleeping well, from the baby stage all the way up to about preschool, this episode is for you! My guest is Macall Gordon, senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Antioch University Seattle, and who has studied young children's sleep for 20 years. She's particularly interested in the intersection between children's temper...
2022-03-2753 min
Finding Your VillageEpisode 89: Baby Temperament: Interview with Macall GordonIn today’s episode we are discussing baby temperament and specifically, we talk about alert babies or live wire babies. Our guest to talk about this is Macall Gordon. Macall is a researcher, author, sleep coach, and mom of two. She has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford and a master’s in Applied Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. She has conducted research on sleep, temperament, and parenting advice, and has worked with thousands of parents of alert, intense, sensitive non-sleepers. In this episode, Macall talks about what characteristics babies with this temperament have and gives...
2022-02-1329 min
15 Minute MatrixMapping Mom Shame with Macall Gordon #284In today’s episode I’m joined by Macall Gordon, a researcher and sleep coach whose work involves helping parents manage children that need a bit more attention. We discuss the “mom shaming” that can occur when parenting “live-wire” children and how we can best support these parents in their efforts. Click here to download the completed […]
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2022-01-1421 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
The Gentle Parenting ShowSleep Training Advice Based on Your Child's Temperament with Macall GordonIn today's episode of the Gentle Parenting Podcast, Kim West sits down with a longtime friend and certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Macall Gordon. This is Macall's second time on the podcast, to listen to her first episode all about sleep training research, head HERE. Kim and Macall sat down to discuss sleep training based on a child's temperament. They speak specifically about the alert, high-wired and high-energy children, and how common sleep training advice can be adapted based on this type of child. They discuss: What Does Temperament Mean? Sleep Training Based on Temperament Characteristics of Hard Sleepers Co...
2021-10-0536 min
The Gentle Parenting ShowThere Is No Such Thing as No Crying Sleep Training a Solo Show with Kim WestIn this episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim goes solo to break down a hot topic: no crying sleep training. While there is such a thing as gentle sleep training (check out Kim's world-renowned sleep training program HERE), there is no such thing as no crying sleep training. In this episode, Kim breaks down the three factors that affect crying while sleeping training. Factor 1: Age of Child Factor 2: Temperament of Child Factor 3: Consistency There will always be tears and frustration while trying to change behavior. But, if you pay attention to the...
2021-09-1525 min
Illuminated Lifeways With Kristen JawadMacall Gordon - Gentle Sleep Coach for Little LivewiresMacall Gordon, M.A. & I discuss our common background of being Highly Sensitive People & raising our HSP - Livewire babies. Check out the resources below.Does any of this sound like your child?Big feelings? (Intensity)Energizer Bunny? (Active)Serious FOMO? (Alert)Doesn't miss a thing? (Perceptive)Never gives up? (Persistent)Super light sleeper? (Sensory Sensitive)Not a self-soother? (Reactive)Goes from zero to sixty? (Intense)if so, sleep books weren't written for you but this podcast sheds some l...
2021-08-0238 min
The Gentle Parenting ShowHow to Interpret Research for Sleep Training Methods and Find What Works for YouIn today's informative episode of the Gentle Parenting Podcast, Kim West sits down with longtime friend and certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Macall Gordon. Macall holds an MA in Applied Psychology from Antioch University, Seattle with a specialization in infant mental health, including attachment theory, the development of emotional regulation, and parenting psychology. Together, they discuss Macall's take on common sleep training research and what parents really need to look out for when dissecting common sleep training advice. They also discuss: Can parents really create life-long bad sleep habits for their children? What does self so...
2021-06-2341 min
We're Winging ItMacall Gordon, M.A. - Temperament & SleepMacall is a certified pediatric sleep consultant specializing in working with sensitive/intense non-sleeping children and their very tired parents. She gives us all her tips for navigating the steep path of parenting very young children who are temperamentally “more”.https://www.littlelivewires.com/
2021-05-241h 03
Holding GroundReal Talk Sleep Training: Episode 35with your Host Cat Carson and Special Guest Macall Gordon
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TELL ME IT WILL BE OKPatterns with Macall Gordon MAI sit down with Macall Gordon MA, a sleep coach at LittleLivewires.com, who specializes in supporting parents with temperamentally intense kids. We talk about why there's no such thing as bad habits, why commonsense sleep wisdom doesn't work for every child, and what the parenting books have wrong about getting kids to sleep. Members of the You Are Not Your Mother membership site can also come to the site to ask Macall questions throughout the month of March 2021.Mentioned in this episode:Sign up for Resiliency Sprint at a discount!My signature...
2021-02-2851 min
The Science of ParentingTemperament & Sleep ft. Macall Gordon | S. 3 Ep. 6Our experts dish on how temperament affects the way our kids catch their ZZZs featuring researcher Macall Gordon. Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal
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