All it Takes is a Plan

It's almost time to "spring forward", and it makes parents everywhere cringe. Daylight saving time is confusing and feels so unnecessary! But it's happening. In this episode, we walk through how to adjust your little one's schedule so you make it through daylight saving time without losing too much sleep! To see the schedule samples we walked through, go to this blog post to screenshot the example...

When your toddler/preschooler drops their last nap, it can be scary to think about what happens next. Now what, they're just awake all day? No midday rest or reset?? As a mom and sleep consultant, I am a big fan of replacing that old afternoon nap time with a regular quiet time! So in this episode, we are diving into everything you need to know about establishing a consistent afternoon quiet time...

The thought of our kids not napping anymore is overwhelming! And it can be tough to figure out when toddlers and preschoolers are truly ready to drop that final nap. So in this episode, we are covering all of the details about the transition from one nap to zero, including: When most kids are ready to drop the last nap Signs it's time to transition from one nap to none How to actually go about dro...

Figuring out when to transition your baby/toddler from two naps to one can be a challenge, let alone figuring out how to go about the transition. In this nap transition can certainly feel tough! So in this episode, we will walk through: What age most babies/toddlers transition from two naps to one Signs they are ready to transition to one nap The best one nap schedule How to transition from two na...

The transition from three naps to two naps is an exciting one - it's finally time to transition to a set, clock-based schedule! But it can be tough to know when it's time to transition to two naps. So in this episode, we will walk through: What age babies are usually ready to transition to two naps Signs your baby is ready to transition to two naps How to make the switch from three naps to two The...

For some babies, the transition from four naps to three naps is very smooth and just kind of happens. For other families, they struggle to know when to transition and how to transition to three naps, so in this episode, we dig into all of it, including: What age babies are usually ready to transition to three naps Signs babies are ready to transition from four naps to three How to go about this na...

The Wonder Weeks app (and book) helps parents understand the developmental leaps their babies and young toddlers are going through. It can be helpful to better understand why your baby is all of a sudden fussier and what developmental milestones they're likely going through. In this podcast, Lauren and Maura talk more about the Wonder Weeks app and specifically dig into this question: will the Won...

Parenting is such a beautiful gift, AND it can be hard. I'm so thankful for the village I've had walking alongside me these last 6 years, and I want to pass on the most practical parenting tips I've ever heard, specifically for babies and toddlers. They include: Saying yes as often as possible Teaching your baby "No eat" and "No touch" Regularly practicing "Stop" and "Come" with your toddler For C...

Sleep training is a process, and there are different methods you can use to carry out this process. So in this episode, I'm walking you through what I did NOT know when I had my oldest - there are FOUR different sleep training methods you can choose from when sleep training your baby, toddler, or young child. It's not just the cry-it-out method (although that is a sleep training method!). We will...

I'm peeling back the curtains on our own sleep story with our oldest daughter, Olivia. I share what her sleep looked like as a newborn (it was actually pretty great!), and how it all went downhill when she turned four months old. I share our "rock bottom," but how we kept "pushing through" until she was 10 months old. And I share how we finally got her to sleep using the only sleep training method...

Your little one's bedtime routine is one of the most important times of their day! We will talk through the best bedtime routines for newborns, babies, toddlers, and young kids. We will also talk about when to start establishing a bedtime routine, how long the routine should be, the exact steps and what order we recommend in a bedtime routine, if a bath every night is really necessary, and more. I...

Holiday times with newborns, babies, toddlers, and older kids can be both magical and really overwhelming. We often come away with the sweetest memories, but maybe not the best sleep. This holiday season we want you to feel prepared to help your little one still sleep well, whether you're staying home or traveling to visit family, and no matter how many gatherings or festivities you'll be taking p...

Our kids are real human beings, not robots; they will have off nights. And on those off nights, we, as sleep consultants, want you to feel prepared to know what to do! In this episode, we're talking through one tool for your sleep tool kit: the "bedtime reset." Learn about how Lauren used this with her baby recently when she was having a really hard time falling asleep, and learn about other situa...

You've probably heard the advice, "Never wake a sleeping baby," but it's just not true! There are absolutely times when it's necessary to wake up your sleeping baby or toddler, so in this episode, I'm going to walk you through four reasons you should wake up your little one. I will be talking a lot about sleep schedules in this episode, so if that's something that feels really overwhelming to you,...

Every family's sleep journey is going to look different, because their unique child's needs and family's needs are different. That's why we love working one-on-one with families here at Via Graces! In this episode, we are talking to Maura Stitt, mama to little James and another sleep consultant on the Via Graces team. You will learn what James' sleep looked like before she hired me, how the sleep...

Pacifiers are a hot topic when it comes to babies and toddlers, especially when it comes to their sleep. And as sleep consultants, we've seen it all! So we're going to dive right in on this one. In this episode, we'll discuss: When we suggest parents use pacifiers for sleep When we suggest parents take the pacifier away from sleep How pacifiers can hinder your baby or toddler's sleep How to wean y...

Hey there, I'm Lauren Engler - wife, mama, and pediatric sleep consultant with Via Graces, and I'm so glad you've found this podcast! When it comes to baby and toddler sleep, and most things in parenting, I have found that all it takes is a plan , AND a whole lot of grace . So that's what this podcast is all about! All it Takes is a Plan will primarily be about sleep and sleep training, because th...