Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Today's episode we have Dr. Morgan Cutlip on to talk about the Mental Load.  Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a wife, a mom to two spirited kiddos, a PhD in Psychology and an advocate and life-long lover of all things relationships. Her work centers around creative content development for My Love Thinks. Dr. Cutlip has a particular passion for helping her generation of Millennials find love, happiness, a...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions:   — Day night confusion — Sleep wear, sleep sacks and pillows — Room sharing while sleep coaching — Advice on naps and wake up clocks — Feed and sleeping schedules with naps  Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!    Eri...

We always get questions on travel and trips - so today's episode focuses on Prepping for Disney! It is a popular destination for many families, but it can be a lot to take on!  So how can we do Disney with all of the stimulation and excitement AND manage sleep for you and your little one? Listen now for the top tips on sleep and Disney from a sleep consultant.  Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions:   — When to start capping naps for a 2 year old — Advice for adjusting naps and bedtime with early wakes — Rolling milestone disrupting sleep — Night wakes and seep schedule for 18 month old  — 1 year old at daycare on one nap but needing 2, how to catch up  Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer...

Today's episode features guest Dominika Knossalla-Pado, owner of @dogmeets_baby on IG! Dominika teaches how to be a great dog (and human) parent!  As a mom and dog parent, Dominika experienced first-hand how worrisome dog-child interactions can be. But when you understand dog behavior and have a solid foundation of preparation and training, you can create an environment that's safe and h...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!  Here's a peak at this week's questions:  — Almost ready to drop 3 nap to 2, should we try dropping it just before we go on our vacation? — Baby refusing nap, do we skip or save the nap? — 15 weeks and struggling with night and day sleep, would you do sleep coaching now or wait  until "4-month regression"? — Recommendations for pre-schooler...

If you’re a parent struggling with difficult naps or nighttime wake ups, and you’ve been looking into sleep coaching methods, you might already be overwhelmed. There are so many versions of strategies, some similar and others wildly different, when it comes to managing your child’s challenging sleep. In this episode, I'll explain some common sleep coaching lingo. But, first, let’s explain mea...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!  Here's a peak at this week's questions:  — Advice for booking travel with flights and managing sleep — Wake windows with one nap per day — How early to drop a to one nap?  — Prepping for transition to daycare schedule Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!  Er...

Today's episode has Kate McReynolds of @the.mom.therapist - talking about the stay at home parent. Kate is the owner of Root To Rise Counseling, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a mom of two. She is Perinatal Mental Health-Certified, specializing in prenatal and postpartum support, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and fertility issues. She started on Instagram to share content related to...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!  Here's a peak at this week's questions:  — Tips for long travel days in the car — Room sharing on holiday visits — Dealing with others' opinions on naps and bedtime for my baby — Navigating busy days with holiday gatherings and managing sleep schedule — Must pack items for sleep on the go! Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer e...

My 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's sle...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!  Here's a peak at this week's questions: —My baby is 4 months and often sleeps through the night, but my doctor says she’s not quite on her curve and I need to feed her once overnight. Would this be a case for a dream feed? How does that work? — My 8 month old goes down on his own for naps and bedtime and sleeps through the night with one feed around...

Listen in on Erin's interview on the Breezy Babies Podcast. [REPLAY]: BREEZY BABIES PODCAST: Baby Sleep Regressions- Are They Real? With Guest Erin Junker from the The Happy Sleep Company Sleep. It's high up on the priority list for every parent but did you know that you don't have to sacrifice your lactation goals? It's true. Even with the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. Let...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics:  - Newborn and short naps - Navigating travel days with a 10-month old - Fixing wake windows and capping naps - Young toddler refusing their afternoon nap, are they ready to drop a nap? - Waking up in the night with babbles Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and yo...

Listen in on Erin's interview on the Save Her Seat podcast. [REPLAY] SAVE HER SEAT: We host Erin Junker , founder of The Happy Sleep Company who started her journey from her own personal experience with  a not so happy sleeper. She shares the change in her career path that came with a change in lifestyle, the behind the scenes of building a business, and the push to take it full-time! We get...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics:  - What are your thoughts and advice on sound machines? - Can babies have night terrors? What do I do when this happens? - If I’m working on sleep coaching with my baby, how long do I try before I decide it’s just not working or it’s not the right approach? - Would it be okay to let my 2 year old sleep in whe...

Today's episode talks about being one and done and life with an only child - with Jen from One and Done Parenting. Jen is a happy only child and  has built a community around not only being an only child but for other parents who have one child! Jen speaks openly about being an only child by circumstance, and how other like-minded families can make those choices confidently as well.  FOLLOW J...

  Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics:  - If a child has a shorter nap than usual, do you shorten the wake window before the next nap? - Dealing with early wakes when they already sleep through the night and nap well - How wake windows actually work - What to do when baby develops *sleep crutches* from being sick - Using a wake-up clock Have a q...

Replay on all things Daylight Saving Time... 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...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!  - What is a sleep bag - When to consider switching from swaddle to sleep bag - What is the best age to introduce blankets and why I love sleep bags - Sleep bags and moving to the big kid bed - Will a sleep bag restrict my baby from rolling and moving in their crib? Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might...

This episode is about the parents who haven't had their baby yet, and they are wondering about all the overwhelming stuff they are being told they need to have when bringing their baby home! So we brought on the expert to talk about all the needs and don't-really-needs — Amy MacAulay. Amy is  a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), Multiple Specialist, Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Childbir...

Lots of questions coming in recently around napping, so this week's Q&A episode is focusing on just that! This week's questions highlight..  - Advice for progressing past one sleep cycle during the day time naps at 11 weeks old, and feeling lost in the wake, eat play sleep routine - Hard time putting 14 week old down for their last nap - Tips for leaving the house and not feeling tra...

Today's episode focuses on a very popular topic - which can be a big transition for your little one... It's the transition from 2 naps to 1! One of the most common questions I get from parents is about when to expect that their child will be ready for this transition. In this episode we go over signs that your child might be ready, and how to make that transition as smooth as possible! *...

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!  - Baby waking with a dirty diaper in the middle of the night - Understanding wake windows and when to put baby down - Needing overnight feeds but not wanting it to become a sleep crutch -Managing the Crib climb -Can toddler sleep with us in bed, then into crib while sleep coaching? Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questio...

Today we have Brianne Taggart of Breezy Babies. Her passion is teaching all things boobs, babies and breastfeeding. She likes to help ease the transition into parenthood for families all over the world which she's been doing since 2010.  She is a mother of 4 and registered nurse located in Utah! On the show today we talk about... How to get your baby to take a bottle, when you're struggl...