The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified

I know, I know. Stay with me here. I'm NOT saying there is no chance your baby won't have any sleep struggles at 4 months. But I AM absolutely saying that there is a very, very good chance they won't....and if they do struggle, A) it might not happen when they're 4 months old and B) there are many things you can do proactively to make it as painless as possible (including sleep training them befor...

I know, I know - EVERYONE tells you to use blackout curtains (including all other sleep consultants, I know!) In today's episode, I'm going to tell you not to, and exactly why not using blackout curtains is going to make your life so much easier, especially when you travel. So please, join me in removing the garbage bags and tinfoil from your windows and experience the freedom of a blackout-curtai...

One of the first things we all do when we find out we're pregnant is panic about the products we're using. What's safe and what isn't? What are the effective alternatives and where do you go to find out? Enter Sorette , the business I wish existed when I was pregnant with my first. In today's episode I sit down with Lanning Ardente, the founder of Sorette - the first-ever Seal of Approval and one-...

"She woke up for 15 minutes during her nap...WHY? How can I make her sleep?" "He played for 20 minutes with his trucks after bedtime, how can I make him sleep instead?" These are total normal questions I get from clients, and here is what I tell them, and I want you to know: You can't. You cannot control your child's eyelids closing and falling asleep. Moreso, I don't want you to, and I don't care...

Guilty of having tried melatonin to get a restless kid to sleep? You're very much not alone. Today I'm going to do a bit of a deep dive into melatonin use in kids - what melatonin really is, what data supports using it for children, when NOT to use it for children (spoiler - in the vast majority of kids, we don't want to), and why we want to avoid it. Most of all, I'll share some tactical things y...

Ready to nerd out on microbiomes?! Today's guest is Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health, the first gut health test for Moms and babies. Cheryl shares with us how her own pregnancy and birth journey inspired this business, what she discoverd about the importance of gut health, and how Tiny Health has now helped over 25,000 families identify & course correct gut imbalances to help prevent fut...

Last night I got home after a *magical* 30ish hours at a hotel with my oldest son, Teddy, who is now 7 years old. Today, I'm re-sharing why I do these trips with each of my kids - I hope it inspires you to do one! Some of my favorite memories of my entire LIFE? The solo one night trips I take with each of my three kids. Today I'm sharing with you guys when I started doing these trips, what purpose...

The drama! The tears! The begging! Bedtime stall tactics can be a brutal way to end an otherwise happy day with your toddler. In today's episode, I'm going to share both some concrete steps you can take to curb them, but also a way to reframe the message that allowing stall tactics is sending your child - to make it easier for you to stand up to them even when it feels hard - for their sake and yo...

The school year is screeching to an end, which for some parents means a scramble to assemble play dates, adventures, and desperately avoiding the sound of "MOMMMMM I'M BOREDDDD." Enter Days With Grey. In today's episode, I sit down with Beth, founder of our generations go-to resource for all things play-based learning. With a master’s in education and 13 years of teaching, this Mom of 3 is ready t...

Probably one of the most universally felt feelings that parents (especially Moms) don't want to talk about - when you're secretly (or openly!) pining for one gender and your baby ends up being the other. In today's episode, lets unpack it, judgement free! We'll dive into how common this is, why we feel this way, what we can do to help reframe it, what NOT to say to a parent who has (in your percep...

Please note this week's episode deals with the topic of child loss and may be sensitive for some listeners. If that is not the case for you, I i mplore you to listen to Myra's story. I'm going to be honest: I was scared to read this book. But I did, and it may be the most though provoking, heartbreaking, beautiful and important books I've ever read. For Myra Sack and her husband Matt, the mundane...

Ahhh the default parent. You're the one who knows everyone's diaper size, what day of the month preschool tuition is due, how much you owe the babysitter for last night and SO. MUCH. MORE. Enter Auggie. This week, I sat down with Lily Walla, the hilarious and smart founder of Auggie , the single platform for empowered parents to share recommendations, shop vetted products, and find community — fro...

Putting our newborns on their backs has been a lifesaving change in pediatrics, with one small (very small - keep doing it!) downside - all those great sleeping back sleepers sometimes get a bit of a flat head. Time panic? Not so, says Jennifer Barnard, the founder of Baby Begin, whose mission is to simplify plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) and torticollis (tight neck), empowering parents with e...

Today I'm sharing how, at a high level, I successfully potty trained my youngest child, Delaney, just two weeks ago! I'll share what I did before, why I chose to do it at this time, the wins and blips we experienced, and how this experience differed from what I did with her big brothers (especially my oldest son). Whether you're in the depths of potty training hell or just curious about how and wh...

This is the episode for anyone whose nanny or mother in law told them something like...."sleep training causes brain damage", or "I can't believe you're doing xyz, I could never." Few things are as deflating and stressful to a parent as someone else in their life, especially someone who has experience with children, telling them that not only did the make the wrong choice, but they made a choice t...

Buy Less...and Dress To Impress? Fashion editor turned style icon Harling Ross Anton is here to drop some serious shopping knowledge (and share her sleep & happiness transformation after working with me as a client!) Sometimes choosing not to purchase something is as satisfying as choosing to purchase it. So says my lovely client Harling Ross Anton, the former Man Repeller editor turned Gumsho...

Do you ever feel pressure to subscribe to ALL aspects of the persona you've adopted as a parent? Have you labeled yourself "A Tiger Mom" "A Crunchy Mom" "A Stay At Home Mom" and noticed you're pulling away (even subconsciously) from behaviors or activities that you think don't align with that identity? Now's the time to stop and go do that thing. Whether you're a crunchy Mom who kinda wants to dab...

Neha Rush is on a mission to change the narrative around Moms & Careers. It's 2024, and we're not picking a lane anymore! We're leaning in alright, but into the grey area. Neha sat down with me this week to share the story behind her revolutionary brand, Mother Untitled , which is changing the cultural conversation around career breaks for caregiving. Wherever you're sitting right now in betwe...

Think your baby is ready to drop one of their naps? Listen to this first! I'll walk you through the most common age ranges for each transition, signs to look for that your baby is ready, how to do it, and when NOT to do it! Are you stressing about the 2 to 1 nap transition specifically? Be sure to check out this episode for a deep dive into the most complex nap transition there is! Loved this epis...

Don't Mom alone, they say! And it's true, you can't. We gotta stick together through the chaos, don't we? But not all friends need to be the same, and if you ask me, there are 7 we all need in our life. Check out today's episode and get to know your 7 besties: The Hype Woman, The Wise Sage, The Same Pager, The Same Stager, The Vault, The Always Down Betch, and bless her heart, The Hot Mess. Now ge...

I said what I said! But - let me explain why. In today's episode, I'll break down the difference between wake windows and schedule, when I suggest using each (and why), and most importantly - why I feel so strongly about schedules and the freedom and happiness they bring my clients (and my clients caretakers!) Ready to break free of wake window hell? The Baby Sleep & Schedule Course was create...

If there is one time a year parents are guaranteed to be inundated with tips and tricks to help their babies and toddlers sleep, it’s around Daylight Savings. Dare I say it’s the Super Bowl of our industry. So many ideas! Hacks! Magical nightlights and swaddles and mantras! So many ways to manipulate a bedtime by mere minutes for mere weeks - all promising to save your sanity! But - what if I told...

My Dad would've turned 68 years old yesterday, and I miss him dearly. In today's episode, I'm honoring his legacy by sharing a few specific things he did as a Dad, raising a daughter, that made me feel safe, loved, and understood. I hope it inspires many Dads (and Moms!) to follow in his footsteps to create a happy, long lasting relationship with their kids! Loved this episode? There is so much mo...

Why does parenting feel so hard? It feels hard for all of us in different ways, on different days, but hard nonetheless. In today's episode, I share an analogy between parenting and a "regular" job - to remind us all to give ourselves some grace and remember.....no one is a professional parent! Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and...

Today I'm talking all about the NICU - sharing my own (two time) experience as a NICU Mom, and offering some advice on communicating with hospital staff, advocating for yourself and your baby, accepting and asking for help, managing pumping and nursing, visitor rules, and so much more. Most of all, I hope this episode makes any NICU Mom out there listening feel a little less alone. Loved this epis...