All it Takes is a Plan

28:50

Nervous System Regulation for Parents: Practical...

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2026/10/14

What does nervous system regulation actually look like when you have kids?In Part 2 of my conversation with Amanda Armstrong of Regulated Living, we're getting much more practical about nervous system regulation for parents and children, and how we can support our kids when they're overwhelmed, dysregulated, tantruming, or struggling to settle down for sleep.One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that co-regulation comes before self-regulation. Our kids' nervous systems are

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41:47

The Vagus Nerve & Sleep: How Your Nervous System...

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2026/10/07

What does the vagus nerve have to do with sleep? More than you might think.In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Armstrong of Regulated Living to talk about the vagus nerve, nervous system regulation, and the connection between our nervous system and sleep.We talk about what the vagus nerve actually does, how our nervous system responds to stress, and why regulation can play such an important role in our ability to settle, rest, and sleep.Amanda also shares practical ways to support nervous system

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15:09

Split Nights: Why Your Child is Awake for Hours in...

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2026/09/30

Is your baby or toddler waking up in the middle of the night and staying awake for hours? If so, you may be dealing with a split night.In this episode, we’re breaking down what a split night actually is, why they happen, and most importantly, how to fix them. We’ll talk about the most common causes for split nights, including a lack of independent sleep skills and/or a schedule issue. Snag our FREE schedule guide for babies!If you’re exhausted from being awake with your child for hours every night,

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40:46

Relapse Treatment: Olivia's Cancer Journey

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2026/09/23

In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well.Two weeks ago, I shared all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started.Last week, I shared about what her 40 weeks of frontline

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35:39

Frontline Treatment: Olivia's Cancer Journey

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2026/09/16

In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well.Last week, I shared all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started.This week, I'm sharing all about her frontline treatment - what our

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35:39

The Diagnosis: Olivia's Cancer Journey

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2026/09/09

In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well.In this episode, I'm sharing all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started.

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23:39

Q&A: September

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2026/09/02

In this episode, I'm answering YOUR questions! Here's what we're walking through:How do we adjust our sons' sleep schedule (ages 9 and 6.5)? We want them to go to bed later at night and wake up later in the morning. We've pushed bedtime later, but they're now waking up even earlier in the morning.Is my toddler (2 years 7 months) ready to drop her nap or should we push bedtime back later?Should we give our 2.5-year-old a toddler clock or is he okay without it? Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and

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18:32

Sleeping in a Hotel Room with Kids: How to Survive...

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2026/06/03

One of the questions I get most often from families preparing ot travel is: "How do we all sleep when we're sharing a hotel room?"If you're nervous about sharing a hotel room with your baby or toddler, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips we've used with our own family and the strategies I recommend to clients for making hotel room sleep easier. We'll cover everything from creating separation in a shared space and packing the right sleep essentials to wake-ups and

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23:43

Homeschooling: What We Love About It, and What We Don't

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2026/05/27

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something a little different and more personal — our family’s experience with homeschooling.I talk about why we chose homeschooling, what we’ve come to love about it, and also the parts that have been genuinely hard. From slower mornings and family rhythms to the challenges and sacrifices that come with it, this episode is just an honest conversation about what homeschooling looks like in our home right now.Whether you homeschool, send your kids to school, or are

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16:54

Toddler Separation Anxiety at Bedtime: Why Your...

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2026/05/20

If your toddler suddenly starts fighting their bedtime routine, or they start freaking out when you go to lay them in their crib or tuck them in for the night - and before this, sleep has been pretty smooth - separation anxiety may be playing a role.But it’s not always the whole story.In this episode, I’m breaking down:When separation anxiety most often shows up in toddler sleepWhy it's actually happening developmentallySigns that separation anxiety is impacting your toddler's sleepPractical ways to

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13:18

Baby Separation Anxiety and Sleep: Why Your Baby...

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2026/05/13

If your baby suddenly cries the moment you walk toward the crib, or bedtime feels like more of a fight, or the nap and bedtime routine have gotten tougher, separation anxiety may be playing a role.But it’s not always the whole story. In this episode, I’m breaking down:When separation anxiety most often shows up in baby sleepWhy it's actually happening developmentallySigns it's impacting sleepPractical ways to support your baby without unintentionally creating new sleep struggles.I also share a bit

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14:44

7 Ways to Prevent Crib Climbing

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2026/05/06

Every toddler parent dreads the day their toddler climbs out of the crib. That definitely wasn't part of the plan! So what do you do?In this episode, I share 7 tips to actually prevent your toddler from climbing out of their crib, and then I also share what your options are once they climb out.I also give a peek inside what we did when our toddler climbed out of her crib about a month ago!Get our FREE bedtime boundary printables here!And to learn more about how we can help teach your little one to

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18:19

Samantha's Why - Her Story and Why She's Now a Sleep...

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2026/04/29

I'm excited to introduce you to the newest pediatric sleep coach on the Via Graces team, Samantha Gomella!In this podcast, she tells us about the sleep challenges she had with her oldest son, and how that finally connected her to me. She also shares about how different her experience was the second time around with her daughter, and how confidence marked her journey rather than anxiety. Sam also explains how her own sleep journey inspired her to become a pediatric sleep consultant and why she's

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13:13

What if Sleep Training Doesn't Work?

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2026/04/22

"What if sleep training doesn’t work?"This fear and common hesitation isn't actually about sleep, it's about putting your time and energy and emotions into something hard, and worrying it won’t pay off.So let’s talk about it!In this episode, I’m breaking down why sleep training sometimes seems like it’s failing—and what’s actually going on behind the scenes. You’ll walk away knowing what to adjust, what to expect, and how to move forward with confidence.For more confidence sleep training on your

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11:55

Can You Sleep Train and Breastfeed? Let's Clear This Up

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2026/04/15

Can you breastfeed and sleep train? If you’re a nursing mom and even thinking about sleep training, chances are you’ve wondered, “Does sleep training mean I have to stop nursing overnight?”Or worse, “Will sleep training tank my milk supply?” Or, “My baby probably won’t sleep through the night until I wean.”In this episode, we talk about how:Sleep training does not equal weaningBreastfed babies can sleep through the nightDropping night feeds doesn’t have to tank your milk supplyI also share some

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16:18

Will Sleep Training Make Our Life Rigid?

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2026/04/08

We are continuing our mini-series on sleep training hesitations. And today the big question we're asking is, Will sleep training make our life rigid?And we're answering that big question by answering these smaller questions:What if I want to enjoy a contact nap?Will sleep training make my baby a sleep snob?Does sleep training mean we’ll be stuck at home all day every day?We travel a lot. We’re not schedule-people. We have big kids and are busy with their activities. Can we still sleep train?Learn

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13:48

How Much Will My Baby Cry During Sleep Training?

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2026/04/01

Last week, we kicked off a mini-series on common sleep training hesitations with, "Does sleep training harm attachment?"This week, we're continuing with those hesitations by answering the question, "How much will my baby cry during sleep training?" We'll talk about what's realistic when it comes to babies and toddlers crying during the sleep training process, what's not realistic, as well as ways that we, as sleep coaches, try to minimize crying!If you want a personalized sleep training plan where

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01:01:45

Does Sleep Training Harm Attachment? What the...

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2026/03/25

Does sleep training harm your baby’s attachment?It’s one of the most common—and emotionally charged—questions parents ask. If you’ve ever worried that sleep training might damage your bond with your baby, you are absolutely not alone.In this episode, we’re diving into the research behind attachment and sleep training with psychologist, Dr. Shanna Sarita Alvarez, to answer the question: does sleep training affect attachment?We cover:What attachment actually is (and what it isn’t)What the research

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17:00

Sleep Training Twins and Triplets

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2026/03/18

If you have twins or triplets, or are expecting twins or triplets, this episode is for you!While much of sleep training twins is the same as sleep training a singleton, there are also many differences, because you have more babies or more toddlers!So in this episode, I'm sharing how to sleep train twins and triplets, including:Safe sleep and how we chat about that with twin familiesA realistic bedtime routine for twinsHow we determine if twins should share a room or have separate roomsAdjusted age

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52:48

Bedtime Snacks and Who Needs Them

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2026/03/11

Have you ever been nervous about putting your child to bed after they skipped dinner? What if they wake up hungry? Have you found yourself in the pattern of giving your toddler a bedtime snack every night to try to help them sleep through the night?Is that bedtime snack actually necessary?In this episode, I'm interviewing Alyssa Miller, a registered dietitian and picky eating specialist with Nutrition for Littles. We are talking all about bedtime snacks.She is sharing:Her top three picky eating

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