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You don't want to miss this episode where Linda and Jessica interview pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (aka The Vagina Whisperer) about her new book Floored , coming out on June 10th. Since 2007, Dr. Sara Reardon has been caring for people’s pelvic floors as a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist. She is the Founder of The V-Hive , an online pelvic floor workout platform...

Listen in to today's interview with Monica Phillips, Occupational Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Therapist. Monica shared with us all of the incredible benefits that come from infant massage, both for parents and their babies. She also shares more info about her Super Siblings class to help bigger kids prepare for the arrival of a sibling. Don't miss this episode! For more information abou...

Ever wonder how a sleep consultant thinks through your case? Now you can hear it first hand when you listen in to hear Linda and Jessica discuss the case of 9 month old Max and how they would work with his family to help everyone start to get some sleep. You won't want to miss this!

In preparation for the upcoming start of Daylight Savings time change on Sunday, March 9th 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!  

Have questions about your child's gross motor development? Want to learn more about all of the ways that pediatric physical therapy can help your child move through their milestones and master all of the essential skills of early childhood? Listen in to our interview with Dr. Bhansali, owner of Leaps and Bounds Therapy , a home based provider for families in the Chicago area.

Drowsy but awake has to be one of the most frustrating terms that new parents hear on repeat. Listen in to today's episode as we dispel the myth of Drowsy but Awake and help you understand what this really means.

As sleep consultants, we often hear from families that they are suspicious that their child is ever going to become a better sleeper. The challenge of getting your child to sleep and helping them learn to stay asleep can sometimes feel insurmountable. Along the way, in our many years of working with families, we have heard about many of the things that parents have tried before encountering us tha...

So often feeding and sleeping are inextricably linked for small children. Don't miss this interview with pediatric dietitian Amy Manojlovski where we discuss all things related to the feeding of small children, in particularly the ways that feeding intersects with sleeping. Amy works with families both privately and also through Early Intervention. You can find out more about her services on her w...

While most of our episodes here are focused on providing our audience with guidance for their sleep struggles, many of the families we encounter have experienced a long road to even get to the place where they are able to have a baby. This episode explores the complex circumstances that often proceed the point in time when we meet a family. It is essential to acknowledge the challenges that have l...

As new parents, we are told that the 3 month period after a baby is born is known as the 4th trimester as babies are born before they are really ready to be "out." One could argue that when moms are most often require to return to work at that 12 week mark is also 3 months too early. Join Linda and Jess on their interview with the author of the book The Fifth Trimester , Lauren Smith Brody about a...

When it comes to your child's sleep, there are going to be things that throw your routines off track. Its inevitable. For many parents, these sorts of disruptions can produce a lot of anxiety as our routines are what ground us in the face of what can be chaos with small children. Have no fear, it is very possible to get your routines back on track. Listen in for our tips on how to "right the ship"...

Double the trouble! Double the fun! Getting sleep on track for multiples is essential for families. Tune into todays episode to learn all the essential info for how to manage sleep for twins both in the newborn period and also as they move into toddlerhood.

Few 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 sl...

Having 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 epi...

Just 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.

Don'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...

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!  

The 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.

Having 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...

Why 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!

Few 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 wi...

Short 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.

As 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.

Toddlers 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. E...

One 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...