Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

This week's episode gives a thorough breakdown on the question we get so often, "Why would I hire a sleep coach?" It's a common conversation we have with families and new parents! So here's our honest thoughts on what working with a sleep coach means, why hire one when so much information is available online, and we also talk about when you would not necessarily work with a sleep coach!Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — 5 month old won’t nap longer than 40 minutes unless I hold him. How do I fix this?— 9.5 month old baby for the past week has been waking at 3am just playing around for an hour. What is going on?— My almost 3 year old naps for 1.5 hours in the day but then takes 1-2 hours to fall asleep at bedtime. Should I shorten or cut the nap? — Can you offer a good schedule for an 11 month old?— Transferring ...

Today's episode we are going beyond sleep and talking about baby safety with Dr. Darria — a Harvard and Yale-trained, Board Certified Emergency Physician (ER doctor), national bestselling author of Mom Hacks, and Clinical Assistant Professor. She's the go-to child + family safety expert on TV and social media, and National Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians. By combining her life’s work as an Emergency Room physician and being a mom of three – Dr. Darria has become ...

[REPLAY] of our Daylight Saving Time episode with 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 which...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - When is a good time to stop nursing back to sleep?- My 19 week old is constantly having false stats at night - what can I do to stop this?- What does the feeding schedule look like once a baby is on 2 naps?- What are some tips to break 5am wake ups?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% of...

In today's episode we have Laila from The Learning To Mom™ Podcast — which exists to inform you on Pregnancy, Postpartum and Your Baby’s First Year of Life WITHOUT overwhelming you! Laila was the first of her friends to become pregnant and be a mother, so she wanted to create the resource for other women in their pregnancy that she wished she could have had hers. She shares her tips for dealing Prenatal Depression, really understanding the signs and recognizing Prenatal depression, and ...

Today's episode is about On-The-Go Naps! We've officially entered a busier season of the year... and it takes a little getting used to after a maybe more relaxed, unscheduled summer! So here are my tip's for keeping naps on track even when we're on the go! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Do you have advice for how to schedule around appointments during baby’s naptime?- My 14 month old is a great napper, napping 2 naps per day for 2 hours each. Lately he’s been having a lot of night wakes - any advice on how to fix nights?- What is the best bedtime for a 3 year old who misses their nap?- The last nap of the day for my 3 month old is so hard! Any tips to make it easier? When can I cut it...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada, to discuss the profound impact of social media on our children. Dr. Yeung brings a wealth of experience, having observed a dramatic increase in adolescent mental health visits over the past decade. Through her research and clinical practice, she has uncovered some unsettling truths about how Big Tech influences parental perceptions and exacerbates mental health challenges — and what w...

"I'm getting really exhausted with breastfeeding my baby to sleep..." this is part of a conversation with a mom that sparked this week's episode. Erin speaks candidly about what she shares with Mom's and families - who in general feel the hard work of developing sleep skills and doing what has gotten your baby to sleep, which is sometimes a feed to sleep. Listen in to Erin's best suggestions for independent sleep, sleep coaching and removing a feed to sleep association.Erin Junker | Paed...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: -Could you suggest an appropriate sleep schedule for a 20 month old?-At what age does overtiredness stop causing night wakes or early morning wakes?-Is it okay that my 2.5 year old still takes a 2.5 hour nap if he still sleeps well at night?-Once you start sleep training, what happens if baby cries the entire nap instead of sleeping?-I recently switched my 16 month old to 1 nap and now she only naps an h...

Replay of one of our most listened episodes: We so often talk about the infant stage, the newborn stage - there is a lot going on in those developmental stages. But today we are going to focus on toddlers. At The Happy Sleep Company we work with kids all the way up to age 6 — where it can get tricky at the older ages *Insert the toddler sleep regression* What is this you ask? If you are not there yet, this could help you prepare. Or if you are there, listen in for some tips on how to ma...

Replay of one of our most listened episodes: Something I consider really high on my must haves for babies and toddlers... a sleep bag! Also referred to as a sleep sac or wearable blanket! But Why Use A Sleep Bag? Listen in for loads of info on the what, why, and when of using sleep bags! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of one of our most listened episodes: Another one of the most common questions we get... "If you could only give parents ONE piece of advice for what they should focus on when it comes to their child's sleep, what would it be?"My answer will always be to focus on proper wake windows!! Awake time or wake windows? What does that even mean? When do they change?We'll go through it all this episode! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompa...

Replay of one of our most listened episodes: The most common question I get asked is about how families can get started with healthy sleep for their children. And this comes from families who are expecting, or those who are well out of the newborn stage and are still feeling like they don't quite have a handle on sleep yet!So we're talking about the top five things I recommend to families everyday to getting sleep started on the right foot! In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Cl...

Today we have Tyler Champagne from Heated Seats — a Canadian, and father of 2. We're taking it a little lighter this week, for a great conversation about parenting from the dad perspective. We talk about parent humor, what life is like as the dad of two young children and more!Needing Sleep Support for your Infant or Toddler? Learn about our 1:1 Sleep Programs. Our Infant/Toddler Sleep Program is suited best for children who are 14 weeks to 3 years of age and still sleeping in a crib. We will...

Today we're talking about Sleep Training, while having a toddler at home! Sleep coaching or training - these terms are interchangeable to us at The Happy Sleep Company, is helping your baby learn independent sleep skills. Many families think it is not possible to sleep coach their baby while having a toddler as well. We promise you this is not the case, it is possible and we'll get into how to do it! Don’t need step-by-step sleep coaching, but need advice on age-specific awake times, mileston...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- My child is 15 months old and we are trying the transition to 1 nap but I feel like it’s not going well. Do you ever revert back to two naps if you feel like it’s failing?- Once a toddler is on one nap, do we still go with wake windows? Or is it a set schedule now?- 5 month old has been sleeping through the night for a couple of months but in the last few days waking at 4am not upset just wide awake fo...

Today we have Rachel Coons — a grocery savings expert, and a mom of four who wanted to make a difference in the financial health of her family. Rachel decided to take control of their spending through budgeting, focusing in on her grocery bill, and was able to decrease their grocery spending from $1,200 a month to $700 a month. Since then, Rachel has dug deep into the HOW of cutting grocery spending. And developed patterns and techniques that have helped hundreds of families just like yo...

There is a big myth we are about to bust today... and that is sleep coach and room sharing! Truth be told, you can work on sleep skills while your baby is sleeping in the same room as parents! This episode clarifies room sharing vs. bed sharing, how to work on sleep skills while room sharing and what it looks like to get started with sleep coaching while room sharing!Find more on our Sleep Guides HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.the...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- 16 week old short naps messing with bedtime. Is it better to do another nap or an early bedtime?- When do children stop using a sleep sack?- 15 month old early mornings. Sleeps through but wakes at 5am. Is the pacifier part of the issue?- When 2nd baby is born and in room next to my toddler, should i turn the sound machine up?- At what age is it appropriate to follow more of a by the clock schedule tha...

The Happy Sleep Company is proud to partner with Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist Kyla Renaud to facilitate and support mental health throughout the Sleep Coaching process. Kyla’s role as a partner with The Happy Sleep Company includes thorough review and oversight of all of our programs, services, methodologies and philosophies, Consultant coaching regarding mental health strategies for parents, and the creation of mental health support guides available as part of all of our...

Bedtime can be so frustrating, especially when they are stalling bedtime. If you are the parent of a toddler you may be in the bedtime stalling stage. We get into the reasons why your child is stalling their bedtime, as well as ways we can manage the bedtime stalling! In this episode, we also discuss how to get past the stalling stage of bedtime and how we can make bedtime more smooth for your entire family! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcomp...

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- My baby is about to start daycare and will be sleeping in a room with multiple other children - I’m feeling so nervous! Any tips?- Is there a 24 month sleep regression? - Wake windows- How would a first time parent know if their child needed sleep training?- How long does it take for the nap to lengthen after the 1 nap transition? Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysl...

Today we have Aliya Dhalla back on the podcast to talk about exercise postpartum! She is a 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. Returning to activity and getting back to exercising after baby is hard, and there are a lot of questions about how we can do this. Aliya walks us through her tips and advice to make the steps back to activi...

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...