Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

As parents it can be so easy to put the things that are best for you at the bottom of the to-do list! Today's episode we have Dr. Valerie Hertzog — A Medical Doctor & Wellness Coach who helps busy stressed out women reclaim control of their health. In this episode, we discuss the areas of nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep as parents! FOLLOW @dr.valerie.hertzog VISIT valerie...

The milestone that can be a pain the butt for a lot of parents — standing in the crib! You maybe thinking, "Why is that a big deal?" or maybe you're in the thick of it and know how much of a challenge this can be!  Now... Understanding that this it is exciting, new and fun for your little one to discover that they can stand, and stand in their crib!  In this episode we talk about wh...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:     — Is it normal that my 5 month old has never gone longer than 3 hour stretches of sleep in the night? — What’s the total nap time for both naps for a 10 month old — What’s a good sample schedule for a 13 month old? — If my 7 month old falls asleep for 20-30 minutes in the car, when do I offer his next nap...

Today's episode we have Dr. Natasha K. Sriraman — Wife, Mother, Pediatrician, Advocate, and Author of “Return to You: A Postpartum Plan for New Moms” We talk about the effect of social media on new moms, and postpartum expert Dr. Sriraman offers support to help shoulder the emotional burden of modern motherhood by showing you how to ask for help and give yourself the time you need to rest, re...

[REPLAY] for our Holiday Travelers! The holidays are almost here and with the jingle bells comes some travel from home to celebrate! We want you to be able to do just that and not stress and worry about baby's sleep.  No matter where you are or what you are doing for the holidays, it can be a change in schedule and scenery for you and your family.  This weeks episode will help you handle the...

A Replay of our Top Sleep Questions, highlighting the following: - Nap Schedules at Daycare vs. on the Weekends - Adding in a Pillow - Thoughts on Night Lights - Appropriate Bedtimes  - Information on Sound Machines  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

[REPLAY] of our interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  all about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws! Dr. Tracy is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from disconnected and overwhelmed in their relationships to being able to share their feelings and needs.  To work through hard moments and family challenges side-by-side, and...

Today we are focusing on bedtime — and the BEST bedtime routine for Toddlers! We dive into creating the best bedtime routine to ensure restful nights for your kiddo (and YOU!) — and breaking down the best tips for how to do this!   In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you pur...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:    — Why is the last nap of the day always so hard for my 14 week old? What do I do when she just will not sleep in her crib? — My almost one year old naps 1.5 hours in the morning, and then is lately refusing her afternoon nap. Is she ready for one nap per day? — When baby is sick and they seems sleepy more...

Today's episode we have Brooke Miller on talking all about our caffeine intake! With a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor, Brooke created The Postpartum Shift to help moms boost energy, mood, metabolism & milk supply to have a stress-free & enjoyable postpartum experience. FOLLOW @nutrition.for.mamas VISIT brookemillernutrition.com In this...

This week's episode gives a thorough breakdown on the question we get so often, "Why would I hire a sleep coach?" It's a common conversation we have with families and new parents! So here's our honest thoughts on what working with a sleep coach means, why hire one when so much information is available online, and we also talk about when you would not necessarily work with...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:   — 5 month old won’t nap longer than 40 minutes unless I hold him. How do I fix this? — 9.5 month old baby for the past week has been waking at 3am just playing around for an hour. What is going on? — My almost 3 year old naps for 1.5 hours in the day but then takes 1-2 hours to fall asleep at bedtime. Shoul...

Today's episode we are going beyond sleep and talking about baby safety with Dr. Darria — a Harvard and Yale-trained, Board Certified Emergency Physician (ER doctor), national bestselling author of Mom Hacks, and Clinical Assistant Professor. She's the go-to child + family safety expert on TV and social media, and National Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians. By...

[REPLAY] of our Daylight Saving Time episode with the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylight Saving Time that occurs each autumn that has parents of already-early wakers wanting to run for the hills. Good news! There ARE ways to manage Daylight Saving Time that will result in much less stress for your family. In this episode we discuss: - Are there things you can do to prep for this time? - Th...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:  - When is a good time to stop nursing back to sleep? - My 19 week old is constantly having false stats at night - what can I do to stop this? - What does the feeding schedule look like once a baby is on 2 naps? - What are some tips to break 5am wake ups? In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Clic...

In today's episode we have Laila from The Learning To Mom ™ Podcast — which exists to inform you on Pregnancy, Postpartum and Your Baby’s First Year of Life WITHOUT overwhelming you! Laila  was the first of her friends to become pregnant and be a mother, so she wanted to create the resource for other women in their pregnancy that she wished she could have had hers. She shares her tips for dea...

Today's episode is about On-The-Go Naps! We've officially entered a busier season of the year... and it takes a little getting used to after a maybe more relaxed, unscheduled summer! So here are my tip's for keeping naps on track even when we're on the go!  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:  - Do you have advice for how to schedule around appointments during baby’s naptime? - My 14 month old is a great napper, napping 2 naps per day for 2 hours each. Lately he’s been having a lot of night wakes - any advice on how to fix nights? - What is the best bedtime for a 3 year old who misses their nap? -...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada, to discuss the profound impact of social media on our children. Dr. Yeung brings a wealth of experience, having observed a dramatic increase in adolescent mental health visits over the past decade. Through her research and clinical practice, she has uncovered some unsettling truths about h...

"I'm getting really exhausted with breastfeeding my baby to sleep..." this is part of a conversation with a mom that sparked this week's episode. Erin speaks candidly about what she shares with Mom's and families - who in general feel the hard work of developing sleep skills and doing what has gotten your baby to sleep, which is sometimes a feed to sleep.  Listen in to Eri...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:  -Could you suggest an appropriate sleep schedule for a 20 month old? -At what age does overtiredness stop causing night wakes or early morning wakes? -Is it okay that my 2.5 year old still takes a 2.5 hour nap if he still sleeps well at night? -Once you start sleep training, what happens if baby cries the en...

Replay of one of our  most listened episodes: We so often talk about the infant stage, the newborn stage - there is a lot going on in those developmental stages. But today we are going to focus on toddlers. At The Happy Sleep Company we work with kids all the way up to age 6 — where it can get tricky at the older ages *Insert the toddler sleep regression* What is this you ask? If you are not there...

Replay of one of our  most listened episodes:  Something I consider really high on my must haves for babies and toddlers... a sleep bag! Also referred to as a sleep sac or wearable blanket! But Why Use A Sleep Bag? Listen in for loads of info on the what, why, and when of using sleep bags!  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.c...

Replay of one of our  most listened episodes:  Another one of the most common questions we get... "If you could only give parents ONE piece of advice for what they should focus on when it comes to their child's sleep, what would it be?" My answer will always be to focus on proper wake windows!!  Awake time or wake windows? What does that even mean? When do they change? We'll go...

Replay of one of our  most listened episodes: The most common question I get asked is about how families can get started with healthy sleep for their children. And this comes from families who are expecting, or those who are well out of the newborn stage and are still feeling like they don't quite have a handle on sleep yet! So we're talking about the top five things I recommend to famil...