Little Z's Sleep Podcast

On today's episode I'm speaking with Hayley about her journey to sleep train her daughter, Hadley. This family got off to a fumbled start, had lots of travel to account for...but STILL made sleep a thing!!! I especially appreciated Hayley's honesty about her fear of sleep training. Hayley shares her research & how sleep training changed their life for the better and we even sit down to answer some Qs about what's happening now...months after sleep training!

Did you know there is such a thing as a Potty Training Consultant?! YESSSSS!!!! You don't have to feel thrown to the wolves when it comes to potty training! You can know exactly what to do, and have help!!! You'll love today's episode with Allison! 

Katie Keradman, mom to Madison and Evy worked through the Newborn Sleep Course and the 4-5 Month Sleep E-Coaching™ Program! On today’s episode Katie shares her experience with the twins, and here passion for making TWIN sleep a thing!!!

The Little Z’s Sleep Society is OPEN and waiting for you!!! No matter how hard you worked to sleep train your child, or how much confidence you have right NOW with your child's sleep...they are GOING to grow and change. CHANGE IS GOING TO HAPPEN. But it's not something to feel anxious or frustrated by! In the Little Z's Sleep Society you'll constantly have a resources at your fingertips to watch, listen and begin working towards updated strategies as your child grows. 

Two years ago I became connected with Ashley & Tyler Herrinton as they started filming courses and promo films for me. They are so much fun to talk with, have a TON of insight into the latest technology and are now new parents to adorable baby Sienna! On today’s episode we talk through what they did to prepare for baby Sisi, what classes, courses (my newborn course!) and books they invested in, and how Ty uses his Apple Watch to time Sisi’s tiny awake windows! 

We’ve all been there. “Mommy, just one more story. Mommy, can I have a drink of water first? Mommy, can you rub my back a little longer?” And before you know it, you're awake in the middle of the night (again) in your toddler’s bed. Or perhaps, all of a sudden, your once-upon-a-time great sleeper is now waking in the middle of the night and taking FOREVER to fall asleep. If this is you, tune in today’s episode! Becca digs a little deeper into the common reasons why toddlers struggle with sleep! 

Hey, I’m Becca. And I’m committed to keeping it real with you. Five years ago I gave breastfeeding a try…and I was brought to tears with pain and frustration. My journey with breastfeeding, while yes, vulnerable and raw, is a message I wanted to share with you. Why? Because we’re all moms. We all believe fed is best. We all are here for our baby’s healthy development and our best maternal health. Let’s connect on Instagram or Facebook to share our stories and encourage one another.

Through the years I’ve been honored to work with many Preemie & NICU parents. Today on the Podcast I’m so grateful to chat with Ashlee Petrilli, who is a former client and mom to 2 preemie babies. Ashlee shares about her experience in the NICU, how you can understand what other moms are going through, and encouragement for the Moms who feel guilt over not being able to have that skin-to-skin contact they dream about….she leaves me speechless and I’m so looking forward to having you listen in!

Having an early riser can seem like just a part of being a parent, but there does come a point when 10 hours just isn’t enough! I’m always aiming for a minimum of 11, maximum of 12 hours of night time sleep for your baby. On today’s episode I’m sharing my strategies for solving early morning wakes, as well as giving concrete examples and stories from my experience dealing with them!

Is your toddler or preschooler afraid of going to bed? Asking you to stay after saying goodnight? Making up stories about monsters in the room? Mild fears around bedtime is a common issue I work with for children ages 2.5 years and up. To tackle the ROOT of the fear, I’m sharing my strategies on how we can pour attention and praise over your child during the bedtime routine, and offer comforts to help ease their tensions when it’s time say goodnight.

With the Rock N Play recall this year, families are now more than ever aware of all the PRODUCTS available for baby, and looking for the best alternatives to the RNP. But what if I were to tell you the best place for baby to “hang out” is actually on the floor…not in a swing? That’s exactly what Jennifer Bernard, Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Baby Begin LLC is all about!! Getting baby OUT of the containers and onto exploring the world around them…on the floor!

Second to sleep, I hear all the questions about when to fit in meals for baby! I get it! Between two naps and bottles or nursing, when are we supposed to do actual FOOD!!! On today’s podcast I have Edwena of My Little Eater (registered dietician) sharing tips and strategies for feeding baby…as well as insight in WHEN we should begin solids anyways! And don’t worry, we talk all about dropping the bedtime feed and relying on food for NOURISHMENT not for sleep!  

Before you head off to Disney this summer, follow these tips from Disney pro, Katie Swift! Not only did her family complete Sleep E-Coaching at 4 months old, but they rocked Disney World and STILL slept all night!! Hear Katie’s top tips for enjoying the trip with a baby, and even check out her resources she used for planning below:

I recently had a mom ask, “My 1 year old wakes up multiple times a night to nurse. Is that normal?” My response? OUR CULTURE says it’s normal. But that’s not what we should be considering normal. A well rested Mom says: I can enjoy my child more, My baby is happier and thriving, I’ll actually remember this time of parenting, instead of surviving, I’m a happier mom because we sleep. Not only is this real, you can hear a REAL story from Ana at the end of this episode.

When I wrap up a two week program with a 1:1 family, our final phone call is always about travel! Parents are always terrified about taking their now rock-star sleeper on the road! But the thing is, you’re actually WAY more free to enjoy life and travels when your child knows exactly how to sleep independently!