The Kids Sleep Show

This week, Courtney is talking all about 10 month old wake windows, a sample schedule for a 10 month old and how to best align daytime and a baby that still settles easily at bedtime and sleeps through the night.  

In this week's episode - I am diving into toddler tantrums. Stopping toddler tantrums can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can try to help manage and prevent them, and I dive into them today.    Episode Highlights   We discuss the triggers that can lead to tantrums. Coping strategies to diffuse and discuss the behavior.  Managing timing to avoid overtired & overstimulation How...

Today we dive into the right age and stage to move to a big kid bed from a kid. Many parents are excited and eager for this transition, but be sure to catch this episode, as you don't want to do it wrong.    Episode Highlights What age should you move to a big kid bed from a crib How to best handle the big kid bed transition What tricks are there to keep a baby in their crib when they jump out Sig...

Welcome Lisa Myers to the Show. Lisa Myers is the inventor and founding mama of Ceres Chill, a breastmilk storage company that replaces the 1970's bulky cooler technology that have been holding women back for decades.    Today we dive into why Lisa was determined to find a solutions for breastfeeding mommas replaced outdated, bulky and icky solutions. Lisa has been an amazing advocate for pumping...

In this episode, we cover the ideal wake windows, sleep schedules and developmental ability for your 10 month old to sleep through the night. Naps and overnight sleep are connected, so you don't want to miss this one!  

Join me today for an inspiring conversation with Author Debbie Marini, who is on a mission to help children understand they are never alone. After her son lost his best friend to suicide and her own house burned to the ground twice, she has learned to lean in and trust a higher power, helping children through her new series of books, which I am excited to speak about today. Our conversation I foun...

Join me this week as I welcome Erin Forish, a CPST {Child Passenger Safety Technician} and baby sleep coach here on the Tiny Transitions team, as we dive into all the things that many parents don't always consider concerning safety in a car seat.  As a new parent, despite my due-dilligence there were things I misunderstood that we discussed, so you don't want to miss this! Listen now and schedule...

Join me as I welcome to the Kids Sleep Show, Elina Furman, Founder, Kahlmi, where we dive into the world of massage and the amazing benefits it can have for babies, child and for parents, as a new way to connect with our littles.  Elina Furman is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness of the many sc...

Meet Nora and Ani, two best friends who share an extraordinary journey.  Years of fertility treatments led them to the joy of motherhood, but parenthood brought the challenge of sleepless nights and restless babies. Determined to help babies sleep better, they created a groundbreaking swaddle, the Norani Snugababe™ Swaddle Pod.  Their swaddle, endorsed by both parents and healthcare professionals,...

Today, we're going to tackle a topic that every parent dreads – the notorious 10-month sleep regression. If you've ever experienced those seemingly endless nights with your restless little one or if you're gearing up for that stage, this episode is tailored just for you.    If you have short naps, frequent wakings overnight, or are trying to Google how long 10-month sleep regression lasts or how y...

In this episode, Courtney explores the reasons why babies often fall asleep while nursing or on a bottle and offers practical solutions for managing this situation. Listeners will gain insights into the sleep patterns and needs of infants and will learn strategies for gently adjusting their baby's sleep routine to help ensure they are getting enough to eat while still enjoying quality rest

Anna Fuller is the Founder and CEO of Halo, a social shopping website for new moms. Sign up for texts from Halo to get access to exclusive weekly deals on the most sought-after baby products. Sign up here: shoponhalo.com.   Anna started Halo after having a baby and discovering how overwhelming and expensive it is to buy all the products you need. Given her 10+ year background in e-commerce, she kn...

Join me as I welcome Jennifer Saxton, the Founder & CEO of Tot Squad , as we share a Huge Announcement that will support parents nationwide with access to their most desired services, coaching, and support.    Jennifer started Tot Squad in 2011 during her time at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She began in Los Angeles, CA, serving local families with car seat installa...

In this episode, Courtney dives into the topic of breastfeeding, pumping, and how to integrate pumping into your unique journey with your baby.  We cover five main frequently asked questions from new moms that we see here at Tiny Transitions in our sleep coaching agency. 

Give Your Kids the Emotional Tools They Need to Navigate Life Well, Even if you have Limited Time and Knowledge. Join me this week on the Kids Sleep Show as I am joined by Todd Marchant, Founder of Be Whole Do Good , as he shares an amazing new course, created by himself and his wife Ashley, around navigating emotions and how to help kids healthily process them. This course is geared to help kids...

Ready to relax and reset with your family, build memories, and explore new things? On today's episode, we highlight the five tips you need to consider before & during your vacation to ensure everyone gets maximum enjoyment from the trip.   

Join Slumber Pod Co-Founder Katy Mallory as she joins us on the Kids Sleep Show to discuss all the places and spaces where you can use your SlumberPod for many years with your infant & toddler. This is by far one of our favorite products and we are blessed to share this episode with you all - because you NEED to have this one on your registry checklist!    Katy Mallory is the co-founder and CEO of...

Join us today as I welcome one of our own, Sr. Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Educator, and CLC {pending}, Ms. Erin Forish, our resident Expecting Parent and Newborn Coach, as we lay it all out on the table about the realities of a newborn babies sleep, schedules and navigating the first 12 weeks.   

Join us today as I welcome Laura Berens, the Founder & CEO of Love & Fit, an amazing company, focusing on comfortable athletic wear for postpartum and nursing moms that we are in LOVE with here at Tiny Transitions. We get candid on running a big business as a mom, the idea behind Love & Fit, plus what makes their product line so unique for new & seasoned moms!    Laura is amazing, so I hope you tu...

Join us today as we sit down with Anna Macsaulka, the founder of Zenimals, as we discuss the benefits of meditation in children, her story and struggle with anxiety as a child, and the power & impact this product can have for our youth.   Zenimal was founded in 2017 by Anna Peterson Macsalka, an entrepreneur who wanted to help people lead healthier, more joyful lives through meditation. She believ...

Join us today as we discuss sensory integration, all those sensory systems we DON'T know about, and how they impact both children diagnosed with ADHD/autism and neuro-typical little ones.  Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC, and Jessica Hill, COTA/L joined Harkla in early 2021 as the team's in-house experts and are our guests on the Podcast today. They are both Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants...

This week, I got the chance to sit down with Jen Acuna, the Founder of Bessie's Best, and her head of Marketing, Brittany on their 10-year anniversary of Bessie's Best! We chat about why lactation cookies work, the HUGE difference in their cookie vs. others on the market, and how this amazing business has seen so much success, helping thousands of mothers successfully breastfeed their little one's...

Join Courtney Zentz, a Sleep Coach for Toddlers & the Founder of Tiny Transitions, as she dives into the world of sleep and behavior in your children. Toddler bedtime battles and overnight asks can be intrusive to their sleep and yours, and on today's show, Courtney teaches us a valuable princile to change that and where to begin BEFORE you call Tiny Transitions Sleep Consulting.

Join Courtney as she welcomes the Founder of M.O.A.B.S.-  Amy Lundy.  Forget everything you know about baby showers, because this event is unlike anything you have ever experienced. The Mother of All Baby Showers® (MOABS) is an adults-only night full of resources, support and education from experts, peers and hand-picked local and national brands. New and expectant parents who attend are showered,...

A big milestone for any family - sending the little one off to daycare or pre-K for the first time! It can be an exciting yet challenging time, but with a good routine and plenty of patience, you'll be helping your toddler take their first steps into independence. In today's episode, we cover how to make the transition a smooth one.