Little Z's Sleep Podcast

In the last 4 years as a Sleep Consultant I’ve seen (and heard) a LOT! So I’m sitting down to share my highs and lows of the past few years, and lessons I’m happy I learned along the way!

Moving from the crib to the big kid bed is a huge deal! A few weeks ago on Instagram I asked ya’ll about the burning questions you have about making the move. You delivered!! In this episode I’ve got my husband Chad with me to address all your question in a rapid-fire style Q&A!

Getting rid of the pacifier is a big part of all Sleep Training Programs. It’s a scary topic for many families to ditch the pacifier after being so addicted to the paci-popping! I’m laying it all out on the line in this episode to share WHY the pacifier needs to be dropped, and how!!

The recall of the Fisher Price Rock N Play has certainly caused a shockwave in the Motherhood world! To help answer your questions and give guidance on how to proceed, Becca sits down with Dr. Gayle Smith, AAP spokesperson and Pediatrician at Partners in Pediatrics to answer YOUR biggest questions and share why this recall occurred.

We think sleep is easy: close your eyes and go to sleep! But it’s a pretty complex puzzle, and often I see families make these common mistakes when sleep training or trying to maintain great sleep. Ready to have a PLAN instead of trying new things night after night? Find the program that’s right for you!! >>TAKE THE QUIZ 

Feeling lost in a sea of unsolicited advice about your newborn’s sleep? Has Google become your BFF for all the newborn sleep tips? Wondering what’s so “wrong” about Eat-Sleep-Play vs. Eat-Play-Sleep?! You’re not alone! Newborn’s are a wild and exciting new chapter, but it’s easy to feel frustrated and of course, exhausted. In this episode Becca shares the ONE thing you may not know about your newborn!

When you have a baby you don’t really imagine that you’ll stop going to church, pull away from community or even family events. Pretty soon you realize that these days can cause quite a disturbance in your baby’s schedule! And it’s okay to be protective over sleep…but it’s not okay to stop your life just because of a nap! In today’s episode Becca is sharing how she personally handled Sundays + nap schedules, how she suggests clients handle days like this…and HOW to get back on track afterwar

Most every night with our oldest daughter (4.5 yo) we take a few minutes and write in her daily journal. It’s been a fun way to connect and enjoy time together, and also process through what she did that day. So much fun! On today’s Episode Ellie is my special guest as we share how to start one with your kid!

Feeling totally overwhelmed by the options for Sleep Sacks out there? A simple amazon search will leave you puzzled and confused! I’m breaking down some of the most popular ones, and why you really don’t need to be spending tons of money on something that claims to be “Magical” ….HINT HINT: It’s not!!

Daylight Saving Time is coming! Let’s get ready for a few days of adjusted naps + bedtimes, but don’t stress out!! This isn’t going to totally rock their sleep. And for some, it could be a way to shift bedtimes + solve early morning wakes!! Grab a 1 and 2 nap sample schedule HERE!!

The toddler sleep struggle is real!! Often times I’m finding parents reaching out around 18-24 months because sleep has come apart, or they are finally ready to get sleep happening!! Wherever you find yourself with your toddler, it’s time to make sleep a thing once and for all! In this Episode Becca details out when to expect a Toddler Regression, the 4 reasons why it’s happening and HOW you can solve their exhausting sleep habits!

Struggling with a picky eater? Worried that your toddler isn’t getting enough to eat during the day? Dinnertime shouldn’t be a battlefield, and Kacie Barnes of Mama Knows Nutrition is here to help! Becca sits down to talk with Kacie about how we can take off the labels of “Picky Eater” and re-set our own dinnertime mindset!

Any time we make change with your child, there is protest. So yes, with Sleep Training, crying is involved. On today's episode Becca is sharing her insight into crying and sleep training. -What true Cry-It-Out Method is -How the line from CIO to No-Cry Sleep Training works with my -sleep philosophy -How much protest you can expect on Night 1 of Sleep Training -When you should be seeing success with your Sleep Training Plan -Why you might be having MORE crying before you even begin sleep training

Choosing a Sleep Consultant is a big deal! You're inviting them into your home (literally or virtually!) to change your family's sleep situation. While in many part of the world, having a Sleep Consultant is very normal...here in the United States it's still "Wait, that's a thing?" YES! We can help your child sleep! Who wouldn't want that?! In this episode Becca shares 3 ways you can know if a certain Sleep Consultant is right for you, and 3 things that you need to do to see success with them! 

Did you know that every baby has reflux? But only some babies have GERD! Join Becca as she sits down with Dr. Janet West of RVA Baby to talk about what reflux is, degrees of severity, tactics to manage reflux, when to seek diagnosis, how it effects baby as they grow...and how this impacts sleep! Or does it?!