All it Takes is a Plan

22:06

Handling Off Days: Short Naps, Skipped Naps, and Late...

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2024/12/11

Short naps happen. Skipped naps happen. Late bedtimes happen! Off-sleep days aren't always ideal, but it's real life. The goal of this episode is to help you think through how to handle those off-sleep days, whether they're planned or not. We'll talk through:How to adjust your baby and toddler’s schedule when they take short napsHow to adjust your baby and toddler’s schedule when they skip napsHow to think about late bedtimesRealistic expectations for off-sleep daysHow many off-sleep days is too

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22:52

Three Ways to Wean a Baby or Toddler from Breastfeeding

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2024/12/04

Knowing when it's the right time to wean your baby or toddler from breastfeeding can be overwhelming, not to mention the overwhelm that can come with actually weaning them. Nursing is a really intimate relationship between a mother and child and it can be tough to figure out the best way to end it. So in this episode, I share:How to balance nursing and solids for babies and toddlers The different approaches you can take to wean your baby or toddler from breastfeedingMy personal experience weaning my

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20:26

When and How to Wean Your Baby or Toddler from the...

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2024/11/27

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you have your baby completely weaned from the bottle by 15 months old? This can feel really overwhelming, whether your baby is nearing this bottle transition, or if you have an older toddler who still loves their bottle and you know it's time to wean them!In this episode, I'm sharing:When you should wean your baby or toddler from the bottleDifferent approaches to bottle weaningCommon hesitations parents have about taking the bottle

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18:41

The Crib to Bed Transition: What to Do and What Not...

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2024/11/20

Transitioning your child from their crib to a bed is a really exciting transition, but it can also be nerve-wracking! We’ve done it twice now, and while it went smoothly both times and sleep is literally my job, I was still just as nervous!I’m going to walk you through my top tips for transitioning your toddler from a crib to a bed, including:The ideal age to make the crib-to-bed transitionHow to include your toddler as you prepare to transition them to a bedWhatnot to saythat first night in their

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27:03

Veterans and Insomnia: The Problem and Solution

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2024/11/13

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

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17:25

The Best Baby and Toddler Sleep Sacks

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2024/11/06

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 SwaddlesThe

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13:36

Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: How to Respond to Them...

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2024/10/30

Has your little one had a nightmare or night terror recently?Ihope not, but if they're 3+years old, there's a good chance they've at leasthad 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

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12:03

Falling Back: How to Adjust Your Child's Schedule for...

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2024/10/23

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

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14:09

The Most Common Reasons Babies and Kids Wake Up Early

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2024/10/16

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

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18:17

How to Help Your Child Sleep When They're Sick

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2024/10/09

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

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34:11

How Infertility and Guilt About Sleep Training Often...

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2024/10/02

Have you ever felt anyguiltaround 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 babyJames, as well as how that journey

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19:02

Moving, Sleep Regressions, and How to Avoid Them

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2024/09/25

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

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21:30

Social Jet Lag and How it Can Hurt Your Sleep

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2024/09/18

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

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31:08

Newborn Sleep and How Sleep Consultants Can Help -...

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2024/09/11

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

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16:18

Sleep Training a Baby or Toddler Who Goes to Daycare

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2024/09/04

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

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20:44

Realistic Expectations for Daycare Sleep

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2024/08/28

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

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14:14

Pillows and Blankets: When and How to Give them to a...

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2024/08/21

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

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11:20

When and How to Introduce a Lovey, Blankie, or...

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2024/08/14

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

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14:16

How to Help Siblings Share a Room and Sleep Well

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2024/08/07

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

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17:19

Why Body Temperature Matters for Adult Sleep

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2024/07/31

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

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