Mommy SOS: All Things Baby Sleep

Parenting is tough.  Parenting with a chronic illness can feel downright impossible.   As a mom with a chronic illness myself, I know the struggles you - and 10% of other mothers - face each day.  In today’s episode, we step slightly away from baby sleep as I get real about my journey with motherhood and chronic illness - and share my best tips for managing it all with (a bit of) grace.

The 4 month regression can be quite disruptive - and surprising - for new families.  It often leads to trouble falling and staying asleep and can lead to “fighting” bedtime, more frequent night wakings, shorter naps, early waking and more.  In today’s episode, we’re exploring the basics behind your 4 month old’s sleep and the regression itself - and exactly what you can do to help your little one to manage and move through the regression more quickly.

I don't think anyone will disagree that there is an overwhelming amount of parenting info surrounding us at all times. So, when it comes to your baby's sleep, how do you even know where to start? That’s why I’ve developed a simple, five-step program that has helped families from around the world improve their babies’ and toddlers’ sleep - and most of these steps are done before you even get to “traditional” sleep coaching!

Is your baby waking frequently at night - and demanding to be fed back to sleep each time? In this episode, we’re going to set you up to be a night weaning success. First, we take a closer look at everything you need to make sure to have into place before you begin to night wean. Then, I’ll walk you through the various methods of night weaning you can choose from. And finally, we’ll touch on my top tips for ensuring that you and your baby are night weaning champions!

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day so I wanted to dedicate today’s episode to families with special needs children. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at why children with Autism and ADHD often have more trouble with sleep than their peers - and the steps parents can take to help their children to develop healthy sleep habits over time.

When your baby or toddler is struggling with sleep, it’s completely natural to start looking everywhere for answers. Many families will assume that their baby could be waking for hunger and will offer another feeding, but the solution is often much more complicated. And many parents struggle with how to know what is “best”. In this episode, we explore some common questions I hear from parents - and easy ways to use nutrition to help improve your baby or toddler’s sleep.

A baby’s sleeping environment can have a drastic effect on their ability to sleep well - both overnight and during naps. Creating your baby’s best sleeping environment comprises of several key factors. In this episode we discuss each of these factors and I outline the simple ways you can adjust your baby’s sleeping environment in order to maximize their sleeping potential!

When your baby's sleep totally falls apart, it's easy to become confused and overwhelmed trying to figure out how to "fix" it. On this episode, we're walking through exactly what a sleep regression is, what causes them, and what you can do to take back control and help your baby or toddler move through the regression more quickly.

Studies have shown that new moms lose a total of 44 days of sleep on average during the first year of their baby's life and are “dangerously exhausted.” In this episode, I’m running down the list of the most common mistakes I see new parents make - and how to help your family to fix (or avoid) them so that everyone is able to get the restorative and restful sleep they need.

How much will my baby have to cry? As with many things in parenthood, tears are often involved when it comes to setting boundaries and making changes. And since the goal of sleep coaching is exactly that, there will likely be some crying involved. It is your baby’s only way to communicate! On this episode, we’re exploring the different kinds of crying you can expect when it comes to sleep coaching - and my best tips to help maximize your support and minimize your little one’s tears throughout the pro

Ah, the toddler bed. Kids love the new-found freedom, but it often leads to a whole new set of sleep issues - even for children who were previously “good” sleepers.  On this episode, I'll walk you through the questions to ask yourself and the steps to take with your toddler in order to protect their sleep. By exploring the most common trouble spots families often face up front, you'll be able to ensure that the transition from crib to toddler bed is a success for your family.

Parenting as an introvert or highly sensitive person (HSP) can feel quite overwhelming at time. Being both, I was completely unprepared for the challenges it would lend to parenting.  But over the years, I have really honed in on some strategies that help immensely.  Whether you're an introvert, HSP or just an overwhelmed and sleep deprived mama, join me today as we explore my top tips for helping you thrive throughout early motherhood.  

Short naps can be one of the most frustrating infant and toddler sleep troubles. It's also one of the most common trouble spots families need to manage.  On this episode, we're taking a look at the most common causes for short naps - and what you can do to help them lengthen.

Today we’re talking about the dreaded early morning waking. There are so many factors in an early morning waking - leading it to be one of the most challenging baby sleep issues to solve. I'm going to cover all of the subtle and not so subtle reasons why your baby may be waking early - and help you on the path toward later mornings (and more rest!) With a little detective work and some dedication, you can can truly change your baby’s circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Let's dig in!

Today we’re tackling common false beliefs about sleep coaching. I've found that many of these false beliefs can be harmful - especially to the mamas who are struggling with anxiety, depression or just complete overwhelm and exhaustion - and who could really benefit from employing sleep coaching methods. Join me as we discuss whether breastfeeding and sleep coaching are contraindicated, if you have to completely stop snuggling your baby and whether it's all in your control at all!