Little Z's Sleep Podcast

This is a podcast in a series on how REAL families do their bedtime routines for their kids. This week I have 3 amazing moms who are all solo parenting while Dad is at work.

Today on the Podcast I'm kicking off a series of how OTHER families do bedtime routines. First up is Katelyn & Michael Alsop, parents to Everly (3) & Graham (1) and a baby boy James in heaven. On this episode Katelyn & Michael share their bedtime routine with me, as well as updates on sleep apnea for Evy, taking the pacifiers away for Graham and what they look forward to after the kids go down. 

In the last year or so my inbox has begun to fill up with people asking how they can become a Sleep Consultant. I love my job, and wish this feeling on everyone. But, I don't think Sleep Consulting is for everyone!! On today's episode Melissa Perry of The Cradle Coach Academy is sharing all about how to become a sleep consultant through her online certification program. 

’m excited to welcome on the podcast today Holly Choi, co-owner and instructor of Safe Beginnings which educates caregivers and professionals with essential lifesaving skills for small children. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:  •Holly's 5-point checklist to ensure your child's room is safe •What to look for when shopping for nursery decor •The importance of anchoring your child's furniture 

I'm asked on a weekly basis if sleep training twins is different than sleep training singletons. It's really not that different, but then again...I don't have twins myself!! So I've invited Julie Smith on the Podcast to tell us about her journey with twins Jack & Charlie. She takes us through the early newborn days and into the sleep training time when she and her husband started the 4-5 Month Baby Sleep E-Coaching Program. 

Trapped for naps all day at home?? Yep, been there! A few years ago my oldest was on a 1 nap schedule and my youngest was rocking 2 naps. That meant that we had maybe 1.5 hours between naps, and then an awkward gap at the end of the day when no one wanted to hang out...and gym classes weren't meeting. So, I took matters into my own hands! I manipulated our nap schedule so that I could get out and enjoy a yoga class!

This is a special podcast episode! Mary Flo Ridley & Megan Michelson of Birds & Bees join me on this episode to talk about HOW to talk to your children about their anatomy. From a young age Mary Flo & Megan share the importance of why we talk with our children about their body parts, label them as private and teach them about your family's message on sex.

Maybe you've been thinking, "My child doesn't sleep THAT bad...." or "It could be worse..." or "I'm not sure if we're ready to sleep train." Then today's episode is for you! We polled my Instagram audience and asked, "How did you know it was time to sleep train" And the answers flooded in!! I'm walking through my follower's responses, as well as sharing WHY YOU DON'T HAVE TO HIT ROCK BOTTOM to do this!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: There's a difference between Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety. Although, you could very well have BOTH after you deliver a baby. Dr. Ashurina Ream of PsychedMommy  joins me on the Podcast today to explain the differences between PPD and PPA. We also cover how to talk with your partner about what you're experiencing, resources for you to find help and how to talk with a friend about PPD an PPA.

I firmly believe there are NO secrets in sleep training. When it's time to sleep train your baby there's actually only a few different methods that you can use, and most sleep consultants are only trained in 1-2 of those methods. In today's episode I share exactly what methods I'm trained in, what I use in my sleep training plans and how you can expect success. You'll get full clarity from this episode!

Jennifer Barnard of Baby Begin is back on the Podcast! Jennifer is a Pediatric OT who has worked with over 5,000 babies!! Inside this episode we cover everything from swaddles, signs of rolling, how to transition baby out of the swaddle, why you shouldn't use the Magic Merlin suit, and what OTs really think about walkers, jumpers, and more!

Taking your child out to eat can sometimes feel like a buffet of french fries and macaroni. It's so frustrating to find limited options! Kacie Barnes of Mama Knows Nutrition joins me on the podcast to discuss how to make choices when going out to eat. We discuss how splitting a meal can help them explore new textures and flavors, while also juggling the balance of ENJOYING time out with your family!

On today's episode I'm speaking with Jessica who recently completed the Preschool Sleep E-Coaching™ Program with her 3 year old daughter Lucy. Jessica shares it ALL! What things were like prior to sleep training, how the process worked, hiccups along the way and what sleep looks like 1 month out of the training. 

You love your baby, but sometimes you just hit a wall....What are you supposed to do all day?? Or rather, what to do between nap times!? Hannah Fathi of the rapidly growing Instagram account, @BabyPlayHacks joins me on the Podcast to why she started her account, her mission to help provide a resource for moms, the latest app you can download and SPRING activities to do with baby!

You might have heard your mom friends talk about a "sleep regression" but what is a sleep regression?! We're taking a step back to get to the basics of what a regression is, what causes a sleep regression and how you can help your child through.