The Kids Sleep Show

  In a world where social media can portray perfect, I am keeping it real this week and sharing my experience postpartum, so that people who don't feel like things with a newborn are perfect and also don't feel alone. In this episode, I share my experience on maternity leave, why exactly I couldn't wait to go back to work when I was so blessed to have a baby, and exactly how I took control of thin...

Struggling to quiet your mind and fall or stay asleep at night? In this episode, we introduce the "House Tour Hack," a simple yet powerful mindfulness technique designed to calm racing thoughts and guide you into a peaceful slumber. Learn how to mentally walk through a familiar space—whether it's your current home, a childhood memory, or a dream location—and focus on sensory details to ease stress...

In this episode, I welcome Lily Walla, founder of Auggie to the show. Auggie, is a trusted community app and marketplace for new, expecting, and seasoned parents to connect, share advice, and discover must-have products. Join Founder and CEO Lily Walla on her mission to provide support for parents who are in it from parents who have been through it in this free and supportive community.  In this e...

In this weeks episode, we talk about 2 popular baby sleep training methods, the sleep wave method and the Ferber method. We dive into all things you should be considering before beginning your sleep training journey and what expectations you should have for a child settling independently, sleeping through the night and napping with consistency.    Episode Highlights: •    The key differences betwe...

In this episode, we get real about postpartum. I am blessed and honored to be a part of The Hole Truth - a short screenplay written by two amazing women Alison Whitney and Natasha Goss, alongside other brands who are on a mission to normalize the real and raw postpartum period many new mothers face & be the voice of change and support. It's such an honor to be standing alongside other brands with...

Join me as I welcome a friend and fellow Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Kandra Becerra to the Kids Sleep Show. As a Sleep Coach, she saw a consistent challenge with her toddler clients around their resistance and FOMO of bedtime. She used that experience, coupled with a desire to approach the challenge in a new way, empowering young minds through story to understand that sleep is amazing to...

This week on the Kids Sleep Show, Arin Schultz, VP of Sales and Marketing at Naturepedic, joins us to discuss how Naturepedic leads the way in non-toxic, organic mattresses. He also reveals surprising, potentially harmful materials that could be hiding in your mattress — and your child's — that you'll want to avoid.

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, we welcome Britney Schroeder to the show. Britney Schroeder is a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and a mom of two with a passion for helping caregivers keep their kids safe in transit. She was not a CPST when her oldest was born, so she understands how overwhelming car seat safety can be. She provides compassionate, hands-on education to caregivers, givi...

In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show Podcast, we are welcoming the Founder and CEO of Sleep of Mind, Alison Macklin to the show. Alison is a mama, Certified Child Sleep Expert , Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor and owner of Sleep of Mind, a revolutionary infant sleepwear company. It all started when her daughter had major sleep struggles as a newborn. The lack of good information abou...

In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show Podcast, we're diving into effective strategies for keeping your toddler in bed at bedtime and overnight. Join us as we explore practical tips and proven techniques to help your little one feel secure and comfortable in their sleep environment. We'll discuss creating a consistent bedtime routine, setting clear expectations, and using positive reinforcement to...

In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show, we're exploring the world of baby sleep training courses to help you find the best fit for your family. We'll break down what to look for in a sleep training program, from evidence-based methods and expert credentials to personalized support and community resources.    Join us as we evaluate popular courses, discuss the pros and cons of different approaches,...

In this episode of the Kids Sleep Show, we tackle the challenges of the 7-month sleep regression that many parents face. Join us as we uncover the causes behind this regression, the signs to watch for, and practical strategies to help your baby through this tricky phase. We'll also discuss the optimal nap schedules for a 7-month-old, ensuring they get the rest they need during the day.  Additional...

In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show, we dive deep into the 12-month sleep regression and the often-challenging transition to one nap.  Join your host, Courtney Zentz, as we explore why this 12 month sleep regression happens and how it affects your little one's sleep patterns. We'll provide practical tips and strategies to help you and your baby navigate this phase smoothly, ensuring everyone ge...

This week on the Kids Sleep Show Podcast, we dive into a 45 minute free sleep training course with Tiny Transitions founder, Courtney Zentz.  Courtney shares a comprehensive sleep training education and dives into everything you need to understand, before sleep training, because it's all connected. In the video, she dives deep into how to understand a baby's wake window, how to help the baby settl...

This week on the Kids Sleep Show, I am joined by Angela Turnow, a Dr. of Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. She is an inspiration in how she works with women in the postpartum period, to heal and feel like themselves again with confidence and the ability to lead an active lifestyle without pain and discomfort.     

In this episode, I am diving into schedules, wake windows and sleep regressions at 6 months old. How much daytime sleep does a 6 month old need, what is the ideal sample schedule and how to look at what might be missing if they aren't yet sleeping through the night at 6 months of age.   Episode Highlights: What is the best sleep schedule for a 6 month old How long should a 6 month old be awake Wha...

In this episode, I am diving into the dream feed. What exactly is it, how long should you offer it and what is the best way to do it, so the baby eats well and sleeps better? We dive into this and all the details on this week's show, I'm excited to have you here.  Episode Highlights: What is a dream feed? What is the point of a dream feed? Do you burp after a dream feed? When can you start dream f...

Today, I am excited to welcome Julie Cole, the co-founder of Mabel's Labels to the show. This company has been a staple in our home with our children for every age and stage as they grow and are one our my absolute favorite products. Julie joins us to share so much about the mission of Mabel's Labels, the new and unique offerings and how they continue to grow their products based on client feedbac...

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am diving into something that can actually unknowingly start off a future need to sleep train and that is expert sleep consultant advice to place the baby down "drowsy but awake." There are times when you should do it, but a very specific age where I would not suggest doing it, one, because it won't work and two, because it then becomes confusing to you on why...

Today, I welcome Dr. Lena Shahbandar, the Founder and Creator of Nessl, the most revolutionary baby carrier on the market to share all about her motivation for Nessl, and how it can start to support parents even before your baby is born and last through the first year of life, and beyond for new parents.   With its options for facing out, facing in and back wearing, in addition to the lumbar suppo...

Join me as I welcome Meg Dahm, Director of Product Marketing for Crane and Crane Baby to the Kids Sleep Show. Meg joined the Crane Baby marketing team 2 years ago after working 12+ years in the advertising agency world and dives into the latest releases to their popular humidifier line as well as all the goodies from their new modern and simple nursery accessories that grow with your little loves....

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am diving into sleep training and coaching indirectly, with an issue so many parents struggle with. The baby will only nap while being held, and immediately when put down, they wake, and cry. Today, I educate families on why this happens at bedtime and naptime plus strategies to get over it, so everyone can sleep through the night and catch a little more z's. ...

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I welcome Linda Alunkal, the CEO and Founder of bitebrave Inc. She is a Chinese born immigrant who learned grit and the will to succeed by surviving as an immigrant family in a new country. Linda received her MBA from Temple University and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. In her career of over 20 years, she has always sought after roles th...

In this week's episode - I am diving into false starts - AKA - Your baby wakes up every night 45 minutes after you put them to bed, and you just can't seem to figure out why. We dive into the 3 likely things that are causing it and how to stop baby from waking.    Why does the baby wake 45 minutes after I put them to sleep at bedtime? How do I stop a baby from waking up crying 45 minutes after bei...

In this week's episode - I am diving into how long a 6-month-old should be awake, the 3 or 2 nap schedule, how to structure their day, and how to know it's time to transition naps. Plus, I dive into one more thing that you should not need to do any more at six months old for baby to sleep through the night!    Episode Highlights What is the Ideal 6-Month-Old Wake Window? What is the Ideal 6-Month-...