Episodes
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In honor of Veterans Day, this week's podcast is all about how the majority of those who served in the military still really struggle with sleep.
Our adult sleep coach, Kathryn, served in the Coast Guard for several years, and she recently did some digging into the connection between veterans and sleep.
She'll share:
Her personal experience with being in the military and how that impacted her sleepThe data about how common it is for veterans to have insomnia and/or sleep apneaThe solution to helping veterans finally get the full nights of sleep they deserveHow an adult sleep coach can be a part of the team to help get sleep back on track!If you're curious to look at more of the research she found, here are some links:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5930488/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32529231/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4909622/If you are curious about what it would look like to work with an adult sleep coach on your sleep, book a (free!) discovery call with Kathryn!
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We have used sleep sacks with all of our kids, both as babies and as toddlers. I love that sleep sacks are not only a familiar part of the nap and bedtime routine that you can bring with you wherever you go, but they're also some extra peace of mind for parents that their babies and toddlers are warm and comfortable while sleeping.
In this episode, I'm sharing the best swaddles and sleep sacks for newborns, babies, and toddlers, as well as popular sleep sacks I don't recommend!
The Best Swaddles
The Ollie SwaddleSwaddleME Love to DreamThe Best Transitional Sleep Sacks
Halo SleepSack SwaddleZipadee-ZipThe Best Baby Sleep Sacks
Woolino 4 Season Ultimate Baby Sleep Bags (use the code "VIAGRACES" for 10% off!)Halo SleepSackThe Best Toddler Sleep Sacks
Woolino 4 Season Ultimate Toddler Sleep Bags (use the code "VIAGRACES" for 10% off!)Halo Big Kids SleepsackSee our other favorite baby and toddler sleep products here!
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Has your little one had a nightmare or night terror recently?
I hope not, but if they're 3+ years old, there's a good chance they've at least had a bad dream, or if not, it might be coming soon.
In this week's episode, we're sharing all about nightmares and night terrors, including:
What the difference between nightmares and night terrors isHow to potentially prevent nightmares and night terrorsHow to respond to nightmares How to support your little one through a night terrorMake sure you share this episode with a friend who could use the help, as well!
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When it comes to daylight saving time, it's hard enough for adults to wrap their minds around the time change. But as parents, it's even harder! How are we supposed to keep our baby or toddler's sleep on track when we fall back??
In this episode, I will share:
When we recommend starting to adjust your child's schedule for daylight saving timeHow to fall back with babies on an awake window scheduleHow to fall back with babies and toddlers on a set nap scheduleHow to fall back with older kids who no longer napFor visual schedule examples of how to adjust your little one's schedule when we fall back, check out this blog post and screenshot the schedule(s) you need!
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Hearing your baby wake up or your toddler come to your room before 6 am is rough! And those early morning wakings are a common sleep challenge that takes time to rectify, but it's not impossible!
In this episode, we are explaining the five most common reasons babies, toddlers, and older kids wake up early, as well as solutions to solve them!
Additional resources to help solve your child's early mornings:
Baby Sleep Schedule Guide (free!)The best blackout solutions for your child's roomGuide to End Early Morning WakingsFor more personalized support to solve those early mornings, check out how we can help!
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With the back-to-school season and now cooler weather rolling in, sick season is upon us! And no matter what we do or don't do, our babies, toddlers, and big kids will likely get sick at some point - it's inevitable!
So in this episode, we're helping you feel prepared for how to handle sleep when your child is sick.
We'll cover:
How to approach sleep when your little ones are sickWhat changes you may need to make to their current sleep routines when they're not feeling wellWhat to do if your child has a tough time sleeping when they're sickHow to get sleep back on track once they're feeling better!For more sleep tips and tricks, make sure to follow us on Instagram!
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Have you ever felt any guilt around sleep training? Whether that was before you sleep trained, while sleep training, or after?
Or is guilt one of the reasons you haven't sleep trained yet?
In this episode, we're jumping into that guilt a bit, but we're getting super specific - we're chatting about the guilt that often comes with sleep training for families who have struggled with infertility.
Maura is sharing the ups and downs of her four-year fertility journey to baby James, as well as how that journey impacts her daily parenting mindset.
She also shares how having such a long road to get her miracle baby made it tougher to decide if and when they wanted to sleep train - she talks about the guilt that so quickly came up.
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It is not uncommon for babies and young kids to experience a sleep regression when going through a big life change. And one common life change that can cause a sleep regression is moving!
In my nine years of marriage, we have moved NINE times, seven of which included kids. So to say we have learned a few lessons about moving with kids is an understatement!
In this episode, I am sharing my top tips for moving with kids, with the ultimate goal of not only making packing and unpacking more smooth, but to also keep sleep on track as much as possible.
And if your child's sleep gets really thrown off from moving, I'm also sharing what to do!
If you are looking for more personalized help when it comes to your little one's sleep, check out how we can help.
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Social jet lag...ever heard of it?
It's a common scenario for all of us: Friday hits, we're excited to stay out late, sleep in on Saturday, maybe do the same Saturday night, catch a Sunday nap...but then Monday hits, and despite getting extra sleep over the weekend, you feel like you've been hit by a bus.
The reason? Social jet lag!
Our adult sleep coach, Kathryn, is sharing what social jet lag is and why it wreaks such havoc on adults' sleep, and she also shares some practical tips for how to feel rested all seven days of the week!
Get your FREE guide to the best bedtime routine for adults!
And book a discovery call with your adult sleep coach to chat about how she can help you sleep well!
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A lot of newborn families think that those first several weeks equal sleepless nights, never being able to put your baby down, survival mode, and pure exhaustion. And I’m not pretending those things aren’t real – there will absolutely be sleepless nights, newborn babies definitely love those snuggles (as do we!), some days you are just surviving diaper to diaper and feeding to feeding, and you’re tired. We are not meant to run on two hours of sleep at a time.
AND I want to shout it from the rooftops…newborn sleep help exists, and there are practical and tangible tips you can apply from day one to help establish a sleep foundation for your newborn!
On today's episode, you'll hear from Abby as she shares what it was like to work with a sleep consultant from the time her daughter, Hazel, was just 10 days old until she was 12 weeks old. You'll learn the highs and lows of those first 12 weeks of sleep, as well as what the rest of Hazel's first year of sleep looked like!
Check out our newborn sleep course and the different ways we can support you in your newborn sleep journey.
Snag our free guide to newborn sleep to learn three routines we recommend implementing from the start!
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In last week's episode, we talked all about realistic expectations for a baby and toddler's sleep at daycare.
This week, we're diving into more specifics about what it looks like to sleep train a baby or toddler in daycare. We're covering:
What to request from and communicate to the daycare providerThe importance of advocating for your little oneRealistic expectations for sleep at daycare and at homePractical advice about what day of the week might be best to start sleep trainingAnd more!
If you're looking for more personalized help when it comes to sleep training and problem-solving challenging daycare sleep, check out how we can help you!
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It is not uncommon for babies and toddlers to sleep differently at daycare than they do at home - sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
So in this episode, I am sharing realistic expectations you can have about daycare sleep. I will help you think through what questions to ask your daycare providers about sleep at their center, and I will also share what you can realistically expect from your baby and toddler as they nap at daycare.
Our goal is that you feel more prepared knowing what sleep will likely look like at daycare, as well as how to help your baby or toddler still sleep well when they get home!
For more regular tips and tricks like this, make sure you follow us on Instagram!
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There are certain milestones we talk about a lot in parenting - learning to crawl, walk, eat food for the first time, the first word, etc. And there are some sleep milestones we talk about regularly, like sleeping through the night, moving baby to their own room, or transitioning to a big bed.
One sleep milestone we don't often talk about but is certainly a transition, is giving our toddlers a pillow and blanket.
In this episode, we'll cover:
When it's safe to give your toddler a pillow and blanketHow to go about giving them the pillow and blanketThe best toddler pillows and blanketsAnd more!
BEST TODDLER PILLOWS
Woolino Toddler & Kids Pillow (use the code VIAGRACES for a discount!)Dreamtown Kids Toddler PillowLittle Sleepyhead Toddler PillowFAVORITE TODDLER BLANKET
Woolino Toddler Blanket (use the code VIAGRACES for a discount)TODDLER SLEEP SACKS- check out this blog post
And if you're looking for more one-on-one help with your toddler's sleep, we would love to guide you through a personalized plan so that everyone in your family can get the sleep they need! Check out how we can help you here.
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Did you have some sort of lovey, stuffed animal, or special blanket growing up? Many parents wonder when they can safely give their babies and toddlers their own special lovey to sleep with!
In this episode, we walk through what a lovey is, when it's safe to give one to your baby for sleep, how to introduce a lovey, and so much more.
Here are our favorites/the most popular lovies:
Jellycat SoothersAden and Anais Security BlanketsLinzy Rag DollsA Plush Toy (a shape or figure your child loves!)A Parents' T-ShirtMake sure you follow us on Instagram for more tips and tricks just like these!
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Ever wonder how families do it who have multiple kids sharing a room? Or are you entering a season of life where you need to or want to have your kids share a room, but you're nervous about it messing up their sleep?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you!
As a mama of girls who have room shared for nearly four years, and a sleep consultant who has helped numerous families put siblings in the same room, I am sharing my top EIGHT TIPS when it comes to helping siblings share a room and still sleep well.
For more regular sleep tips and tricks like this, make sure you follow this podcast, and follow us on Instagram!
And if you're looking for one-on-one help with your kids' sleep so you can confidently put them in the same room, check out how we can help you.
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We all know it's much easier to sleep in a cool room than in a warm room, but do you know why? And did you know body temperature plays a big role in your sleep, as an adult?
On the podcast this week, our adult sleep coach, Kathryn, is sharing more adult sleep tips; specifically how body temperature impacts sleep, as well as some tips to cool down and stay cool overnight to get the best rest possible!
Product recommendations to stay cool:
Wool bedding and pajamasIce packBedJet3Elegear cooling blanketShe also created a FREE guide all about the best bedtime routine for adults. Snag it to learn how to structure your evening for a full wind-down and restful sleep!
Finally, if you'd like to learn more about what it would look like to work with Kathryn and get personalized sleep help, book a (free) discovery call to chat with her.
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Whether you choose to sleep train on your own or hire help from a sleep consultant, there are five key pieces to a successful sleep training plan. Those five pieces are:
A solid sleeping environmentAn age-appropriate scheduleConsistent and supportive routinesA sleep training method/planTime + Consistency!If one of those pieces doesn't exist, sleep training likely won't be successful!
Here are some resources we have to help you sleep train your baby, toddler, or young child with as much success as possible:
The Ultimate Guide to Baby Sleep Schedules (free!)Bedtime Routine Chart and Boundary Cards (free!)Online A to Z ClassesPersonalized Sleep Training PlansAnd if you're on Instagram, don't forget to follow us!
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Do you normally breathe with your mouth open or closed? What about when you sleep? Did you know that for optimal health, we are all supposed to breathe with our mouths closed, both during the day and overnight?
Sometimes, however, we can't (or don't!) breathe through our noses, due to habit or another physical restriction. Sometimes that restriction is a high palate! Oral myofunctional therapists are one type of provider who can help retrain your jaw and tongue to work together to achieve optimal breathing.
In this episode, we're interviewing Erica Cavaluzzi, an oral myofunctional therapist of Facial Fitness & Well-Being. She is helping us understand:
What myofunctional therapy isWhy mouth breathing is an issueHow to stop mouth breathing (it's a loaded question!)How high palates can be connected to mouth breathingHow orthodontics can both help and hurtAnd so much more!
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Have you ever heard of craniosacral therapy? I hadn't until our lactation consultant recommended we see one after our daughter's lip and tongue tie was released and it opened my eyes to a world that is so helpful and important!
In this episode, I'm interviewing our favorite craniosacral therapist, Keri Smith, who owns Nurturing Touch and Wellness in Northern Virginia.
In this episode, Keri shares:
What craniosacral therapy isWhat craniosacral therapy can help withHow craniosacral therapy can help when babies have tongue, lip, or cheek tiesHow craniosacral therapy can help when babies have a high palateHow to find a trusted craniosacral therapist for your babyAnd so much more!
If you're not local to Northern Virginia and you're looking for a trusted craniosacral provider, Keri recommends going to this website and searching for local therapists with the following qualifications:
CS1 and CS2 (must-haves!)SER is ideal, as it teaches more inside-the-mouth workPED1 and CPBB, specific to pediatrics
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Many of us have heard of tongue ties and lip ties, but without personal experience with those oral restrictions, it can be hard to really understand. It's important, however, for new and expecting parents to understand what oral restrictions are, as well as the signs and symptoms a baby might have those restrictions, so they can be the best advocates for their little ones, if necessary.
In this episode, Candy Baracat-Donovan, a Lactation Counselor with Like a Sister, is sharing both her personal and professional experience with lip and tongue ties so we can better understand the signs and symptoms, as well as the next steps to take if oral ties are suspected.
More Resources from Like a Sister:
Postpartum Planning ToolkitNew Parent Prep ClassFeeding Basics CourseMembershipFollow on Instagram
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