Sleep Cues: The Everything Baby Sleep Podcast

Travel is fun... and does not have to stop after children! Family trips and family packing can feel overwhelming but honestly bringing the extra things to make a great sleep environment is worth it! This episode is all about the travel essentials. What to bring to continue with your sleep schedule and routines! In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- My 11 week old will stay awake for 2-3 hours during the day and then nap for 2-3 hours. Is this ok?- My 3.5 month old is still taking 5 naps, because the last 2 are usually really short - is this ok?- My toddler won’t stay in bed for naps, bu they are fine at night. Any tips?- Do babies typically adjust well into normal at-home sleep routines after a vacation- What’s a good amount of total sleep in 24 ...

Today's episode we have Dr. Rachel Ollivier - She is a maternal and women's health researcher and nurse practitioner and clinical scientist at BC Women's hospital.We talk about sexual health after birth and questioning the 6-week checkmark until you really are ready. Dr. Ollivier was inspired to do her research because, she says, “We didn’t have a lot of research on sexual health after birth that specifically looked at sexual health in the context of a more holistic approach.” Erin...

Comfort objects or a "Lovey" as some may call it, are very common among families! Some people might actually call them a comfort object, stuffey, blankey or transitional object. I've really heard them all, but essentially it is an object that makes your little one feel a sense of snuggley comfort. So in this episode we dive right into the questions parents often ask us about comfort objects, when to introduce a lovey, how to go about bringing one into the mix etc. and why you might introduce ...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Bedtime range for a 3 month old- How do you teach self settling skills to a 8 month old for naps when mastered throughout the night?- When to transition to 2 naps per day and tips on how to do it!- My 5 month old currently sleeps through the night most nights. We rock him to sleep. Is a regression likely to change this?- Earliest first nap and latest last nap for a 7.5 month old.&nb...

Today we have Dr. Whitney of Modern Mommy Doc on the podcast to talk about over-functioning and re-prioritizing your own needs as a parent. Her mission is to help working moms break the cycle of burnout in parenting and shift their focus to their own health and well-being so they can create work-life integration in a way that fosters greater joy and purpose in every area of their lives.FOLLOW @modernmommydocVISIT modernmommydoc.comFIND Her Resources HEREThis episode is presented by Wool...

This week's episode is all about Safe Sleep. At The Happy Sleep Company, we get a lot of questions about safe sleep, and often these questions go beyond the ABC's of sleep for baby! So this week's episode is giving an overview of those ABC's - the basics of Safe Sleep for baby plus some added nuances from a Sleep Consultant. MORE resources on Safe Sleep via Health CanadaErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Suggestions for wake windows before bed for a 16 month old on one nap-My 10 month old often wakes up about an hour after bedtime. Is he overtired? He is awake for 3 hours before bed. -My 2.5 month old won’t nap longer than 30-40 minutes in the crib. What do I do?-My 4 month old takes 30 minutes to fall asleep at bedtime. But she sleeps through the night. Should I change her wa...

Today we have Dr. Tanya Cotler, child and adult psychologist - who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health as well as parent-child attachment. With her unique training, she brings a mindfulness to her integrative approach and helps identify your origin story so that you can be present in your relationship today without the pain of the past clouding the present. CONNECT with Dr. Tanya CotlerVISIT drtanyacotler.comIn this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - W...

This week's episode is ALL about naps - and more specifically dropping them. Navigating naps can be tough, and we get a lot of questions about them and the transitions parents face! So we've got a breakdown about naps, how to drop naps, when to drop naps and what signs to look for! This episode is presented by Woolino - The cozy, award-winning merino wool baby sleep bags. Woolino products will keep your child perfectly cozy and comfortable year-round. No need to worry whether they will ...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: -Scheduling for a 6.5 month old-Scheduling for 19 month old-Wake windows for an almost 4 month old-How do you know when baby is waking up hungry or just waking up at night because they woke up and don’t know how to go back to sleep without the boob?-My 6 month old has been waking for a 5am feed for 3 weeks. Prior to this she slept 6:30-6:30 every night. What is going on?Erin Junker | P...

Today we have Aliya Dhalla, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Coach and Host of Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor. With over 13 years of experience as a physiotherapist, Aliya exclusively focuses on pelvic health. She enjoys treating and educating on:prenatal + postpartum pelvic healthbirth prep + postpartum recoveryincontinence, painful intimacy, and pelvic pain bowel healthpostpartum return to high-impact activitypelvic floor changes during perimenopause and menopauase (le...

REPLAY of our DST episode... Yes the words "time change" can be any parents nightmare, BUT this is the good time change I promise! Coming up is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, or the spring forward and anything that could potentially throw off our little's schedule can be scary. Now if you have an early waker, around 5:30am, you will now see that turn into 6:30am for you! But again, any schedule changes can be stressful so here are a few ways you can prepare and...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - What age to start sleep training- Moving to bigger wake windows- Night wakes and wake windows- The mid-day nap- When to stop using a baby monitorIn this episode we've partnered with Wooly DoodleVisit woodlydoodle.com and use code THEHAPPYSLEEPCOMPANY10at checkout and receive 10% off your purchaseErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcomp...

This week's episode we welcome Dr. Tracy Dalgleish back on the podcast!Let's talk about sex! Today, we are talking about sex and intimacy postpartum. What that can look like for many after baby, letting go of the expectations, and how to communicate about sex with your partner.FOLLOW @drtracydIn this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head to obasa...

Many families reach out that their once a great napper is just no longer having it with their nap time... so today's episode we are discussing Nap Strikes! What is a nap strike? and how can we move past them? And yes, it can often be phase... so let's get into it! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Schedule for a 6 month old during 7am travel plans- How long does it take to drop to no nap for a 4 year old starting kindergarten in September but currently still napping?- 11 month old needs to get down to 1 nap for daycare in 2 weeks - how do I transition them?- What are ideal wake windows and nap lengths for a 5 month old?- Expecting twins this month? What are your best sleep tips for ...

Today's episode we have Azura Goodman — a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Who had been fascinated by infant nutrition and human lactation since entering the field of nursing and well before having a baby of her own. In this episode, we dive into all aspects of breastfeeding and sleep, how they go hand-in-hand and how they are important to one another.FOLLOW Azura @azurainfantfeedingVISIT azurainfantfeeding.comIn this episode we've partnered with Oba...

Today's episode shares ways to prioritize your families sleep this year. Through all stages of family life: newborn, toddler, school aged — sleep is important and sometimes hard to get a handle on! This episode goes over ways we can prioritize sleep to get healthy rest. As well as tips for busy households and families to tackle sleep from the start of this new year! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight are all about short naps. Now, short naps are very common and also very frustrating for parents so let's get into it!Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week we have a replay of our interview with Jenny Best — the founder of Solid Starts. Jenny is a baby-led weaning expert and food and farming enthusiast on a mission to make it easier for parents to introduce real food to their babies. Solid Starts was born out of necessity. Solid Starts advocates for an approach that they named #FingerFoodFirst. Based on a method called “baby-led weaning,” FingerFoodFirst involves letting go. Letting go of the impulse to control every spoonful and...

This week we are throwing it back to a replay of our very first Q&A episode! Also one of our most listened too episodes, answering sleep questions about the following:- nap schedules at daycare vs. on the weekends- adding in a pillow- thoughts on night lights- appropriate bedtimes - information on sound machines Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish all about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws!Dr. Tracey is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from disconnected and overwhelmed in their relationships to being able to share their feelings and needs. To work through hard moments and family challenges side-by-side, and be able to say to each other "we got this!" FOLLOW @drtracydVISIT www.drtracyd.comIn this...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Falling asleep in the car for a 15 minute nap during wake window- Daycare nap transition- Dropping to 2 naps- Suggestions on how to wean- 6am wake upErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our top 5 tips for keeping sleep on track this holiday season. Additionally I share advice on those tough conversations you can be faced with this time of year with friends and family about how important your child's sleep is! Of course it can be hard to say no, but you need to do what is best for you, your baby and your family - this episode is your support to help keep your child's sleep schedule on track during ht busy holiday time Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consult...

Today's episode we have Katie Sproul — Doctor, Wife and Pediatric Occupational Therapist by trade, now a full-time Stay At Home Mom of three small babes. She has a passion for sharing the ups and downs of motherhood while keeping a sense of humor alive and well. Katie's motto: "Motherhood is messy, frustrating, and chaotic, and it’ll drive you crazy if you let it."In this episode, Katie shares her struggles and strategies to balancing bedtime routines and different sleep schedules...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Sleep schedule for 1 nap at 18 months- Back rubs to sleep and night wakes- No naps and waking at 6am- Average time for baby to fall asleep while on a good schedule- Showing signs to drop a nap before we go away, do it now or wait?In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase...

It's getting colder, and there many of us are heading into the season of the year where we are trying to keep warm, and of course — wanting to keep our babies warm! Especially as they sleep, because the last thing we want is our baby waking in the night because they are cold! We talk about how to dress baby for sleep and what to wear under a sleep bag! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Advice on dropping to 1 nap at 10 months, when fighting the second nap- Early wakes, should baby be going to bed later at night?- Fighting the afternoon nap, push the nap time back?- Waking from 4th nap, early bedtime or try for a 5th nap and later bedtime- Bouncing to sleep at 6 weeks, is it worth trying to practice putting down awake for bed/nap at this stage? Or is it unlikely to "catch...

Today's episode we have Shelly — licensed Physical Therapist, and founder of Happy Potty Time. For Shelly, motherhood has inevitably shed a light into the importance of pelvic floor function for good health. Shelly founded Happy Potty Time in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic as she realized the science of pelvic floor physical therapy has a clear place in pediatrics. Shelly teaches strategies to use with your child to develop healthy potty habits to protect the pelvic floor muscles...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage: — Moved from a crib to a bed, now getting out of bed— Waking from naps after 30 minutes— Adjusting schedule for 5 and a half month old overtired at bedtime— Dropping a nap around Daylight Saving Time, do it before or after — 5am wakesErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our Daylight Saving Time info... Oh, the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylight Saving Time that occurs each autumn that has parents of already-early wakers wanting to run for the hills. Good news! There ARE ways to manage Daylight Saving Time that will result in much less stress for your family.In this episode we discuss: - Are there things you can do to prep for this time?- The different options to tackling daylight saving time with your babe- And strategies for each whichever...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage: — Swaddle to sleep sack— 6 month development and sleep— Early morning wakes— Sickness and sleep for baby— 10 months and napsErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is with Kat Joy Wells — Declutter Expert and Simplifier helping families create supportive homes they actually love to spend time in. Katy inspires a grace-filled, practical and self-affirming sense of “Wow! I really can do this!” for over 250,000 families across the world. She proves that by moving away from surface-level strategies and into deeper conversations to solve clutter problems at their root, even beginners can bypass overwhelm and self-doubt and instead gener...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀- Tips for naps not at home- Wakes through the night for a feed- Waking before 6am- Sleep coaching- My thoughts on Cry It OutErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is about Nap Transitions, more specifically a more tough transition of 3 naps to 2 naps. This is probably the nap transition we get the most questions about, because it is often the first big jump most parents have to adjust too with their babes.We talk about understanding why it can be a tough transition, when to do it, how to do it, what to do if you've done it too soon!This episode is presented by Rascal + Friends. Say goodbye to leaking diapers, soiled PJs and changing you...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage:- Tips for hotel room sleep with a 12 month old and 3 year old- 5 years of age with 5:30am wake up- Scared and up throughout the night- Naps at daycare but not on weekends- Sleep schedule for 2.5 year oldErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is with Dr. Sami — board certified pediatrician practicing general pediatrics in Texas and co-founder of PediPals with her bestfriend and fellow pediatrician, Dr. Ana! With PediPals, they aim to educate parents about common pediatric questions, ailments and recommendations, and discuss the issues that require attention but may not be able to be addressed at routine pediatric checkups.FOLLOW @thepedipalsVISIT www.thepedipals.comIn this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click ...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following topics:- Thumb or finger sucking- Should I follow sleep schedule guidance by birthday or due date?- When can to expect to see longer naps- Starting daycare and they only offer one nap- Removing the pacifier to get to sleepIn this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your family sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you ...

I hate to say this but the end of summer is near! The arrival of September means time for back-to-school, or starting school for the first time and getting back to more regular routines. If you and your family have let your sleep schedules slip or change throughout the summer, here are my tips for getting back on track this Fall! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight topics coming in from 3 months to the 1 year mark: - Taking longer to get down for sleep and waking more frequently than they used to!- Rolling onto their tummy at night and waking themselves up- Room environment for naps- Starting daycare when they only offer 1 nap- Dream feedsErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we welcome Pierre Azzam, Psychiatrist and Founder of @Braver.Man — with an important mission: to help men build the self-awareness, confidence, and resolve to face life’s challenges head-on. We are talking about Postpartum Depression in men - what it is, the risk factors, the signs and the stigma. VISIT @braver.manFOLLOW bravermancoaching.comErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - Connecting sleep cycles in the day for longer naps- Nap strike or drop the nap- Bedtime tantrums and stalling- Shorter naps- Up at 5:45am Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is all about naps because being a sleep consultant comes a lot of questions about naps - as you would assume! The transition of having a nap to not having a nap at all is a BIG transition so let's talk about it! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! A lot of today's questions can be answered with, "If it's not broke, don't fix it" but I promise I do give you more! This week's questions highlight: - 20 month old on two naps- Introducing a comfort object- Transitioning to a bed- Colic baby and napping- The pacifierErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we have Michelle Tangeman — licensed therapist, board-certified behavior analyst and the creator of Thriving Toddler. She is also a mom of two, who's mission is to give parents evidence-based parenting tools that work, supporting a strong, healthy relationship between kids and parents.In this episode we talk strategies for prepping your big kid for a new sibling AND how to manage spitting your attention between toddler and new baby!FOLLOW @thriving.toddlerVISIT thrivingtoddler...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - 6 month old sample schedule- Scheduling and wake windows- Sample 2-nap schedule- Tips on what to do when baby falls asleep in the car before we get home for nap time- Tips to avoid nursing to sleep for napsErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

There are a few of main things we focus on with families when they come to us for 1-on-1 support with sleep coaching. They are the things that set up a great foundation for amazing sleep for your infant, toddler and even pre-schooler... these things are scheduling, sleep coaching strategies and ROUTINES. Today we are specifically focusing on the bedtime routine. What a great bedtime routine can look like, and why each element of a bedtime routine is so important to overall healthy rest. ...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - When to add a nap back in- Does bedtime getting later mean we should drop a nap?- Struggling with the 5:30am wake up- Wake windows- Power napsErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we welcome Zara Arshad, MSc, RP, PMH-C — Founder of My Ottawa Therapist and author of Stronger Together: A Couple’s Guide to Navigating Your Relationship After Baby. As a registered psychotherapist and a certified perinatal mental health specialist, Zara works with individuals and couples facing a myriad of challenges. In this episode we dive Zara's top tips around managing anxiety around baby's sleep!FOLLOW @the.couples.couchVISIT myottawatherapist.comIn this epis...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - When to drop a nap- Dropping down to 2 naps- What to do with early wakes- 6 months old with bedtime varying so much day-to-day- Wake Windows Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week's episode is about Thumb sucking. A common worry from families who are looking to take the step of removing a pacifier, is that removing the pacifier is going to cause baby to start sucking their thumb. While there is no magic crystal ball to answer this questions... Here is suggestions and advice on thumb sucking from a sleep consultant! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - Capping the nap- When to start sleep coaching- Keeping sleep on schedule with busy summer events - Sleep coaching and diaper changes- Daytime sleep for a 7.5 month old Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehapp...

Today we welcome Dr. Tracy Dalgleish back on Sleep Cues! In this episode we are talking about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws!Dr. Tracey is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from disconnected and overwhelmed in their relationships to being able to share their feelings and needs. To work through hard moments and family challenges side-by-side, and be able to say to each other "we got this!" FOLL...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - Dealing with the witching hour- Wake windows with the second nap being the issue- Newly 3 years old and struggling with the big kid bed- Getting rid of night feeds- Advice for early wakes Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebs...

False starts... this is a popular pain point for many many parents. We refer to these wakings early in your child’s evening, shortly after you’ve put them down for the night, as “false starts.” In this episode, we explain more about why "False Starts" might be happening and ways we can go about avoiding them! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - On a 2 nap schedule, when to drop to one nap and how- Wake windows with 3 naps, scheduling them with bedtime- Wake windows and cat naps, what to do- Toddlers and bedtime stalling- When what you are doing is working but wondering if you "should be doing" something different Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! &n...

Today on Sleep Cues we have Dr. Alice Pickering - a licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist who believes that prioritizing your mental health should be a non-negotiable. She approaches therapy from a trauma informed and client centered perspective. It may be helpful to know a bit about me should you decide you’d like for us to work together, so let me share! In this episode, Dr. Alice Pickering shares her expertise on the BIG conversations parents and par...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - Is there such a thing as too long of a sleep sack?- At what length should you cap naps at various ages?- Advice for when baby falls asleep in the car, but they are due for a nap at home- Baby only rocks and nursed to sleep and am terrified of sleep coaching... advice?- When do children normally drop naps? Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you...

This week's episode of Sleep Cues is all about TWINS (and multiples) - so if you are the parent of multiples or are expecting multiples, this one is for you! We have had experience sleep coaching with twins, triplets and yes - even quadruplets! So this is our advice on handling multiples and sleep, for them and you! From room set up, when one is always a better sleeper, the 30 minute rule, can they be in the same room, and more! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @th...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: - Short naps and bedtime- 3 to 2 nap transitions- Out of town overnight for the first time- Wake windows and bedtime - Making adjustments with early wakes Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany...

Today on Sleep Cues we have Libby Ward, the creator of @diaryofthehonestmom — a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to changing the motherhood narrative and breaking cycles of trauma. Every week, Libby’s content reaches millions of women around the world. Libby talks about hard things she is so real and of course, honest about it. Among topics like mom guilt, default parenting, boundary setting... Libby focuses really closely on the topic and importanc...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions: - Sleep coaching your little one with an older child too- When to drop a nap- Why we don't start with babies until 14 weeks of age- Your schedule while sleep coaching- Removing the swaddle Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcomp...

REPLAY of our DST episode! Yes the words "time change" can be any parents nightmare, BUT this is the good time change I promise! Coming up is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, or the spring forward and anything that could potentially throw off our little's schedule can be scary. Now if you have an early waker, around 5:30am, you will now see that turn into 6:30am for you! But again, any schedule changes can be stressful so here are a few ways you can prepare ...

This week's Q&A episode is a special one... Our very own Lauren, has taken us along through her journey with sleep coaching her own little one, and we got a lot of questions back! Listen in to the top 5 follow up questions focused on her experience sleep coaching with her sweet boy Noah! Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappys...

Today's episode we have Dr. Morgan Cutlip on to talk about the Mental Load. Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a wife, a mom to two spirited kiddos, a PhD in Psychology and an advocate and life-long lover of all things relationships. Her work centers around creative content development for My Love Thinks. Dr. Cutlip has a particular passion for helping her generation of Millennials find love, happiness, and longevity in their relationships.FOLLOW @ drmorgancutlip In this episode we've partnered with O...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions: — Day night confusion— Sleep wear, sleep sacks and pillows— Room sharing while sleep coaching— Advice on naps and wake up clocks— Feed and sleeping schedules with naps Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleep...

We always get questions on travel and trips - so today's episode focuses on Prepping for Disney! It is a popular destination for many families, but it can be a lot to take on! So how can we do Disney with all of the stimulation and excitement AND manage sleep for you and your little one? Listen now for the top tips on sleep and Disney from a sleep consultant. Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions: — When to start capping naps for a 2 year old— Advice for adjusting naps and bedtime with early wakes— Rolling milestone disrupting sleep— Night wakes and seep schedule for 18 month old — 1 year old at daycare on one nap but needing 2, how to catch up Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paedia...

Today's episode features guest Dominika Knossalla-Pado, owner of @dogmeets_baby on IG! Dominika teaches how to be a great dog (and human) parent! As a mom and dog parent, Dominika experienced first-hand how worrisome dog-child interactions can be.But when you understand dog behavior and have a solid foundation of preparation and training, you can create an environment that's safe and happy for everyone. In this episode we go over all things Dog Meets Baby, as a certified dog trainer, Do...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions: — Almost ready to drop 3 nap to 2, should we try dropping it just before we go on our vacation?— Baby refusing nap, do we skip or save the nap?— 15 weeks and struggling with night and day sleep, would you do sleep coaching now or wait until "4-month regression"?— Recommendations for pre-schooler bed style— Advice for when they are refusing the napHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer ...

If you’re a parent struggling with difficult naps or nighttime wake ups, and you’ve been looking into sleep coaching methods, you might already be overwhelmed. There are so many versions of strategies, some similar and others wildly different, when it comes to managing your child’s challenging sleep. In this episode, I'll explain some common sleep coaching lingo. But, first, let’s explain mean when we say “sleep coaching” Episode MentionsArticle via National Library of Medicine: Five-year fol...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions: — Advice for booking travel with flights and managing sleep— Wake windows with one nap per day— How early to drop a to one nap? — Prepping for transition to daycare scheduleHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcomp...

Today's episode has Kate McReynolds of @the.mom.therapist - talking about the stay at home parent. Kate is the owner of Root To Rise Counseling, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a mom of two. She is Perinatal Mental Health-Certified, specializing in prenatal and postpartum support, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and fertility issues. She started on Instagram to share content related to perinatal mental health and supportive mom humor.In this episode we go through debunking many of the m...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions: — Tips for long travel days in the car— Room sharing on holiday visits— Dealing with others' opinions on naps and bedtime for my baby— Navigating busy days with holiday gatherings and managing sleep schedule— Must pack items for sleep on the go!Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Con...

My top 5 tips for keeping sleep on track this holiday season. Additionally I share advice on those tough conversations you can be faced with this time of year with friends and family about how important your child's sleep is! Of course it can be hard to say no, but you need to do what is best for you, your baby and your family - this episode is your support to help keep your child's sleep schedule on track during ht busy holiday timeErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @the...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions:—My baby is 4 months and often sleeps through the night, but my doctor says she’s not quite on her curve and I need to feed her once overnight. Would this be a case for a dream feed? How does that work?— My 8 month old goes down on his own for naps and bedtime and sleeps through the night with one feed around 4am. But his naps are always short. Any ideas about why?— My 14 month old is doing well on 2 naps per da...

Listen in on Erin's interview on the Breezy Babies Podcast.[REPLAY]: BREEZY BABIES PODCAST: Baby Sleep Regressions- Are They Real? With Guest Erin Junker from the The Happy Sleep CompanySleep. It's high up on the priority list for every parent but did you know that you don't have to sacrifice your lactation goals? It's true. Even with the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. Let us teach you how.Sleep Guides and one-on-one sleep programsEmail erin@thehappysleepcompany.comOR say hi on Insta @theh...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics: - Newborn and short naps- Navigating travel days with a 10-month old- Fixing wake windows and capping naps- Young toddler refusing their afternoon nap, are they ready to drop a nap?- Waking up in the night with babblesHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to ...

Listen in on Erin's interview on the Save Her Seat podcast. [REPLAY] SAVE HER SEAT: We host Erin Junker, founder of The Happy Sleep Company who started her journey from her own personal experience with a not so happy sleeper. She shares the change in her career path that came with a change in lifestyle, the behind the scenes of building a business, and the push to take it full-time!We get into the details of Erin identifying a market with a need she could fulfill and taking the leap to ...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics: - What are your thoughts and advice on sound machines?- Can babies have night terrors? What do I do when this happens?- If I’m working on sleep coaching with my baby, how long do I try before I decide it’s just not working or it’s not the right approach?- Would it be okay to let my 2 year old sleep in when she’s fighting a cold or illness?- I’m looking for a mattress for my 3.5 year old. Do you hav...

Today's episode talks about being one and done and life with an only child - with Jen from One and Done Parenting. Jen is a happy only child and has built a community around not only being an only child but for other parents who have one child!Jen speaks openly about being an only child by circumstance, and how other like-minded families can make those choices confidently as well. FOLLOW JEN @oneanddoneparentingIn this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We wa...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics: - If a child has a shorter nap than usual, do you shorten the wake window before the next nap?- Dealing with early wakes when they already sleep through the night and nap well- How wake windows actually work- What to do when baby develops *sleep crutches* from being sick- Using a wake-up clockHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yo...

Replay on all things Daylight Saving Time... Oh, the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylight Saving Time that occurs each autumn that has parents of already-early wakers wanting to run for the hills. Good news! There ARE ways to manage Daylight Saving Time that will result in much less stress for your family.In this episode we discuss: - Are there things you can do to prep for this time?- The different options to tackling daylight saving time with your babe- And strategies for each whichev...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! - What is a sleep bag- When to consider switching from swaddle to sleep bag- What is the best age to introduce blankets and why I love sleep bags- Sleep bags and moving to the big kid bed- Will a sleep bag restrict my baby from rolling and moving in their crib?Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappys...

This episode is about the parents who haven't had their baby yet, and they are wondering about all the overwhelming stuff they are being told they need to have when bringing their baby home! So we brought on the expert to talk about all the needs and don't-really-needs — Amy MacAulay. Amy is a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), Multiple Specialist, Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Childbirth Educator LAMAZE and Infant Massage Facilitator. She is also the owner of Embrace Doula and ev...

Lots of questions coming in recently around napping, so this week's Q&A episode is focusing on just that!This week's questions highlight.. - Advice for progressing past one sleep cycle during the day time naps at 11 weeks old, and feeling lost in the wake, eat play sleep routine- Hard time putting 14 week old down for their last nap- Tips for leaving the house and not feeling trapped to the nap schedule- When to start naps in the crib for newborns- Tips for the after-school struggle ...

Today's episode focuses on a very popular topic - which can be a big transition for your little one... It's the transition from 2 naps to 1!One of the most common questions I get from parents is about when to expect that their child will be ready for this transition. In this episode we go over signs that your child might be ready, and how to make that transition as smooth as possible!*Keep in mind that every child is different*In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - W...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! - Baby waking with a dirty diaper in the middle of the night- Understanding wake windows and when to put baby down- Needing overnight feeds but not wanting it to become a sleep crutch-Managing the Crib climb -Can toddler sleep with us in bed, then into crib while sleep coaching?Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantIn...

Today we have Brianne Taggart of Breezy Babies. Her passion is teaching all things boobs, babies and breastfeeding. She likes to help ease the transition into parenthood for families all over the world which she's been doing since 2010. She is a mother of 4 and registered nurse located in Utah! On the show today we talk about... How to get your baby to take a bottle, when you're struggling with getting baby to take a bottle. Now this one hits extra close to home for me, and I share my o...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! -Should I wake my sleeping baby?-Should the last wake window of the day be shorter than the rest?-What age do you recommend sleep training at?-Feeding and contact naps, but waking once in bassinet, help! When will his naps get longer?-Dealing with difficult sleep patterns Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram...

Today we are talking about toddlers - specifically toddler aggression, and even more specific to toddler hitting. We work with many families with toddlers and pre-schoolers to manage sleep challenges at those ages. Which also means we are dealing with families who are in the thick of toddler sleep regressions and behaviors that are new to both the child and parents - and hitting is often at the center of this. We heard Dr. Cara Goodwin on an episode of The Mom Room podcast with host Renee Rei...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! - Wake windows and early wakes- Do you recommend moving baby to a crib before sleep coaching? - Adding in a third nap sometimes on a 2-nap schedule ending early- My almost 3 year old has been waking up screaming at 4:30am and refusing to go back to sleep, suggestions?- Sleeping through the night with training but still has short naps and rocking to sleepHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you mig...

Listen back to our IG live recording with Meg Britton. We worked with Meg and her 6 month old, who was waking up many times at night and only taking short naps that weren't so restful! After we finished her sleep program, mama and I jumped on IG live to share her experience with Sleep Coaching. In this episode we share learn about why she reached out in the first place, what the experience was like for her and her family, what the biggest challenges were and what the biggest surprises w...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!This week's questions highlight.. - When to start wake windows to build sleep pressure for nighttime sleep? Baby is 2 weeks old and sleeps a ton in the day. - Baby is almost 4 months - I’m ready to start working on allowing her to self sooth, but where do I even start?- What is the maximum amount of awake time a 16 month old can handle?- Do you require night weaning to sleep coach?- For an older infant (one who’s 4 months and out of the new...

When your newborn has their days and nights confused! Ack!! Whether it is from expecting parents wanting to prepare, or from parents who are currently in the thick of it, I get so many questions about newborn day/night confusion! This is when babe wants to sleep all day and party all night... so this episode covers a few strategies for dealing with the day/night confusion your newborn is experiencing. Want more newborn resources? Check out our New Born Sleep GuideErin Junker | Paediatric Slee...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!This week's questions highlight.. - Transitioning to one nap, too early at 12 months?- Night feeds, soothers and sleep - Getting baby to go down independently without sleep props- Escaping the swaddle and baby waking themselves up with their hands- Potty training with no diaper day or nightHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In this episode we've partnered wi...

Today on Sleep Cues we have Dr. Meghna Dassani, DMD. who walks us through what sleep apnea is, and what parents need to know about pediatric Sleep Apnea. Dr. Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through her dental practice, where she has helped many children and adults improve their breathing and sleep. She has practiced dentistry for over 2 decades and in recent years has begun to identify and treat both adult and pediatric sleep apnea in her practiceShe is a published author ...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions - and we cover it all this week, across scheduling, swaddling and on-the-go naps!This week's questions highlight.. - Early wakes caused by scheduling being off- Early morning nap seems to be throwing off the whole day- Nap transitions and early wakes- Tips for baby waking themselves up with their hands- Napping on-the-go adviceHave a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future epis...