Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Many families reach out that their once a great napper is just no longer having it with their nap time... so today's episode we are discussing Nap Strikes! What is a nap strike? and how can we move past them? And yes,  it can often be phase... so let's get into it!  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:    - Schedule for a 6 month old during 7am travel plans - How long does it take to drop to no nap for a 4 year old starting kindergarten in September but currently still napping? - 11 month old needs to get down to 1 nap for daycare in 2 weeks - how do I transition them? - What are ideal wake windows and nap...

Today's episode we have Azura Goodman — a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Who had been fascinated by infant nutrition and human lactation since entering the field of nursing and well before having a baby of her own. In this episode, we dive into all aspects of breastfeeding and sleep, how they go hand-in-hand and how they are important to one anothe...

Today's episode shares ways to prioritize your families sleep this year. Through all stages of family life: newborn, toddler, school aged — sleep is important and sometimes hard to get a handle on!  This episode goes over ways we can prioritize sleep to get healthy rest. As well as tips for busy households and families to tackle sleep from the start of this new year!  Erin Junker | Paediatric...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight are all about short naps. Now, short naps are very common and also very frustrating for parents so let's get into it! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week we have a replay of our interview with Jenny Best — the founder of Solid Starts.  Jenny is a baby-led weaning expert and food and farming enthusiast on a mission to make it easier for parents to introduce real food to their babies. Solid Starts was born out of necessity. Solid Starts advocates for an approach that they named #FingerFoodFirst . Based on a method called “baby-led weaning,”...

This week we are throwing it back to a replay of our very first Q&A episode! Also one of our most listened too episodes, answering sleep questions about 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 We...

Replay of our interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  all about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws! Dr. Tracey 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 b...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:    - Falling asleep in the car for a 15 minute nap during wake window - Daycare nap transition - Dropping to 2 naps - Suggestions on how to wean - 6am wake up Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our top 5 tips for keeping sleep on track this holiday season. Additionally I share advice on those tough conversations you can be faced with this time of year with friends and family about how important your child's sleep is!  Of course it can be hard to say no, but you need to do what is best for you, your baby and your family - this episode is your support to help keep your child...

Today's episode we have Katie Sproul — Doctor, Wife and Pediatric Occupational Therapist by trade, now a full-time Stay At Home Mom of three small babes. She has  a passion for sharing the ups and downs of motherhood while keeping a sense of humor alive and well. Katie's motto: "Motherhood is messy, frustrating, and chaotic, and it’ll drive you crazy if you let it." In this epi...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:    - Sleep schedule for 1 nap at 18 months - Back rubs to sleep and night wakes - No naps and waking at 6am - Average time for baby to fall asleep while on a good schedule - Showing signs to drop a nap before we go away, do it now or wait? In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save -...

It's getting colder, and there many of us are heading into the season of the year where we are trying to keep warm, and of course — wanting to keep our babies warm! Especially as they sleep, because the last thing we want is our baby waking in the night because they are cold! We talk about how to dress baby for sleep and what to wear under a sleep bag!  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consulta...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:   - Advice on dropping to 1 nap at 10 months, when fighting the second nap - Early wakes, should baby be going to bed later at night? - Fighting the afternoon nap, push the nap time back? - Waking from 4th nap, early bedtime or try for a 5th nap and later bedtime - Bouncing to sleep at 6 weeks,  is it worth...

Today's episode we have Shelly —  licensed Physical Therapist, and founder of Happy Potty Time.  For Shelly, motherhood has inevitably shed a light into the importance of pelvic floor function for good health. Shelly founded Happy Potty Time in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic as she realized the science of pelvic floor physical therapy has a clear place in pediatrics. Shelly teaches strategie...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage:  — Moved from a crib to a bed, now getting out of bed — Waking from naps after 30 minutes — Adjusting schedule for 5 and a half month old overtired at bedtime — Dropping a nap around Daylight Saving Time, do it before or after — 5am wakes Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @...

Replay of our Daylight Saving Time info... Oh, 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? - The d...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage:  — Swaddle to sleep sack — 6 month development and sleep — Early morning wakes — Sickness and sleep for baby — 10 months and naps Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is with Kat Joy Wells — Declutter Expert and Simplifier helping families create supportive homes they actually love to spend time in.  Katy inspires a grace-filled, practical and self-affirming sense of “Wow! I really can do this!” for over 250,000 families across the world. She proves that by moving away from surface-level strategies and into deeper conversations to solve clu...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Tips for naps not at home - Wakes through the night for a feed - Waking before 6am - Sleep coaching - My thoughts on Cry It Out Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is about Nap Transitions, more specifically a more tough transition of 3 naps to 2 naps. This is probably the nap transition we get the most questions about, because it is often the first big jump most parents have to adjust too with their babes. We talk about understanding why it can be a tough transition, when to do it, how to do it, what to do if you've done it too soo...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage: - Tips for hotel room sleep with a 12 month old and 3 year old - 5 years of age with 5:30am wake up - Scared and up throughout the night - Naps at daycare but not on weekends - Sleep schedule for 2.5 year old Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website...

Today's episode is with Dr. Sami — board certified pediatrician practicing general pediatrics in Texas and co-founder of PediPals with her bestfriend and fellow pediatrician, Dr. Ana! With PediPals, they aim to educate parents about common pediatric questions, ailments and recommendations, and discuss the issues that require attention but may not be able to be addressed at routine pediatric c...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following topics: - Thumb or finger sucking - Should I follow sleep schedule guidance by birthday or due date? - When can to expect to see longer naps - Starting daycare and they only offer one nap - Removing the pacifier to get to sleep In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your...

I hate to say this but the end of summer is near! The arrival of September means time for back-to-school, or starting school for the first time and getting back to more regular routines. If you and your family have let your sleep schedules slip or change throughout the summer, here are my tips for getting back on track this Fall!  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepc...