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PODCAST

The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast

Kimberly Hawley

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting sleep information; frustrated by sleep advice that felt wrong; or searched for a truly gentle, responsive alternative to sleep training, then you are in the right place. In each episode I’ll be answering your most pressing baby and toddler sleep questions, dispelling common sleep myths, deepening your understanding of biologically normal sleep, and encouraging you to trust your intuition. And because sleep is rarely just about sleep, you may just find

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9:50

Let’s Talk About Hard Seasons of Life

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2026/04/16

I talk with so many parents who are in a hard season of life. They feel bad that it’s so hard. That they aren’t coping better. They feel like it should be easier, come easier. Sometimes it’s hard because it is hard. In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when it’s hard. Sometimes there are ways to optimize things to make life easier (and I love helping you do that!), but sometimes we need to stop expecting something hard to not be hard. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram...

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12:18

What to Do When You Are Having a Terrible Nap Day!

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2026/04/09

We’ve all had one of these days – the first nap is rough, they fight the next nap, and it’s late afternoon and they’ve hardly slept. You're frustrated and dysregulated. They are tired and dysregulated. And you feel the impending doom of how bad bedtime and the night are going to be. In this episode I’m sharing a few ideas for how to survive because most of us have been there. Even with a solid nap rhythm, days like that are going to happen. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.co...

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12:02

Why Is My Baby Awake So Long in the Middle of the Night?

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2026/04/02

Night wakes are a normal part of nighttime parenting, and often they are more disruptive to parent sleep than baby sleep. Long wakes in the middle of the night are a particularly challenging experience. In this episode, I’m talking you through some common causes of split nights or long wakes in the middle of the night. I’ll also help you tease out the differences between transfer challenges and true split nights. Resources related to this episode Split night blog post: htt...

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17:45

Crying in Arms, No Cry, and Cry It Out: How We Get...

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2026/03/26

You are told to leave your baby to cry by the sleep trainers. You are told to respond, and made to feel like you should have the answer to every cry by the no cry folks. You wonder if crying in arms is just as bad as CIO – and does it matter if you’ve done everything to soothe your little? In this episode I’m talking about crying, and sharing some perspective and context I hope will be helpful. Crying is communication, and our children need our support and loving presence, even when we can’t ...

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10:42

Tips for Toddler Quiet Time After Dropping the Nap

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2026/03/19

Are you dreading the time when your toddler drops their nap? Wondering about quiet time? In this episode I’m sharing some insight and tips about quiet time. There are different ways families think about quiet time, and different set ups will work with different toddlers. And if quiet time feels impossible, I share some thoughts around working towards it and also a full confession that it never worked for my own kids 😊 Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parentin...

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14:29

Can I Reduce Night Feeds Without Night Weaning?

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2026/03/12

There are so many all or nothing messages about night feeds. Pressure to night wean early. Pressure to be 100% consistent. In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts and some practical tips for how you can reduce night feeds without night weaning. I’m sharing some general night feeding norms because that’s always the best starting place. I also share some thoughts around the decision to reduce feeds as it’s not always a straight forward decision. Connect with Kim Inst...

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18:35

How Does My Baby’s Temperament Affect Their Sleep?

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2026/03/05

Temperament is one of the biggest factors that shapes what kind of sleeper your baby or toddler is. It’s also one of the least acknowledged pieces of sleep in the sleep world. In this episode, I’m going over some key points about temperament that will help you view your little’s sleep with a bit more understanding. I touch on temperament traits, the dandelion orchid spectrum, and how various temperament factors impact your littles sleep and soothing needs. So many families I work with say tha...

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41:42

Supporting Responsive Grandparenting with Sheena Hill

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2026/02/26

As new parents, you are trying to figure this whole parenting thing out, and as new grandparents, your parents are trying to figure the whole grandparenting thing out. And a lot has changed in the last several decades when it comes to parenting research, tools, and strategies. In this episode, I’m joined by parenting coach Sheena Hill to talk about responsive grandparenting and her new book The Grand Guide: Mindful Tools for Modern Grandparenting. We talk about the generational gap in p...

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8:51

What is a Good Nap?

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2026/02/19

There are lots of rules shared about what makes a nap a good nap. Most of them aren’t true, or aren’t true as absolutes. In this episode, I’m busting some nap myths and sharing some thoughts around what makes a good nap for your baby or toddler. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc Facebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc Learn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/

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17:51

Do I Need to Stop Nursing to Sleep So That Other...

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2026/02/12

Breastfeeding is not the reason that other people can’t support your baby to sleep! And yet, it’s so often blamed for a parent preference around sleep. In this episode, I’m talking you through why we see a feeding to sleep preference so often tied into a parent preference. There are structural/family systems reasons as well as regulation reasons, but also lots you can do to gently shift the pattern with intention. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.co...

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15:13

How to Help a Newborn Learn Their Days From Their Nights

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2026/02/05

Babies aren’t born regulating their circadian rhythm which means they don’t know their days from night in the early months. While time is a big piece of the puzzle, there are things you can do to help your baby’s emerging circadian rhythm and support better sleep. In this podcast episode I’m talking you through simple strategies to help your baby sort out their days from nights more quickly and set them up for a healthy circadian rhythm. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com...

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15:55

10 Things I Wish Every Perinatal Professional Knew...

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2026/01/29

We need to do better as perinatal professionals when it comes to sleep information. To parents who are my main listeners, this episode highlights the most common misinformation shared about sleep from professionals so that you are more able to spot outdated and unhelpful sleep myths. For professionals because I know some of you are listeners too, this is information you need to know. It’s not about taking sides but about what is actually developmentally normal and evidence-based. Let’s move p...

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10:59

What Do You Do When Your Baby Wakes at Night?

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2026/01/22

Your baby wakes, signals they need you, and you respond to settle them back to sleep. This is a pretty standard part of most parents nights. What most people don’t realize is there are lots of small decisions you make about that interaction that can impact how rested you feel in the morning. In this episode, I’m sharing some points for you to consider when responding to night wakes. I want you to think about these factors well ahead of bedtime, and see if there are any tweaks or adjustm...

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14:40

Reflecting on Lessons From Early Parenting

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2026/01/15

The other day I was reflecting on some of the struggles a few clients had shared with me, and how common their individual stories really were. As new parents, there’s so much pressure, guilt, and expectation that you should be doing it “right”. In this episode, I’m doing something a bit different and sharing the advice I wish every parent new as the mom of big kids. It’s not about what I chose to do or how I chose to do it. It’s about themes I see so many parents struggle with. I talk about l...

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18:10

Troubleshooting Long and Stressful Bedtimes

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2026/01/08

Bedtime can be a really hard time of day for many families. If bedtime has been long, stressful, and feels like a battle, then this episode is for you! There are many reasons bedtime can turn into a struggle. In this episode I’m walking you through some of the most common reasons I see for challenging bedtimes. Bedtime can be a peaceful and connected time with our babies and toddlers. The key is evaluating where things aren’t working and being willing to experiment with new ideas. Con...

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12:10

From the Archives: How to Get Back on Track With...

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2026/01/01

Happy new year It’s January, and you may be thinking about bringing some order to the chaos that the holidays brought to your sleep routines. I’m sharing a from the archives episode on getting back on track after the holidays. I want you to feel ready to reclaim your normal rhythms or look ahead to new routines, and I hope this episode helps. In this episode, I’m sharing some ideas for where to start as you work back to your regular routines, or try to establish new rhythms. This is a g...

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18:26

What Are Your Non-Negotiables?

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2025/12/25

What helps you feel like you are taking care of yourself ? How well have you adapted those things to your life as the parent of a baby or toddler. In this episode, I’m talking about non-negotiables. The self-nurturing things you need to show up as the person, partner, friend, and parent you want to be. These are not fun, optional self-care activities, but rather small, important nurturing activities that keep you resilient and cared for, especially when sleep, parenting, or life are par...

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12:27

The Biology Mismatch in Modern Sleep Info

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2025/12/18

Modern sleep info is recent while baby biology is hundreds of thousands of years old. While cultural expectations have changed drastically, babies have not. In this episode I’m talking you through the mismatch of baby biology and humans as carry mammals with the modern independent, separate sleep focused sleep expectations. Your baby is hardwired for proximity so I hope this episode helps you lean into that need with more confidence and find the balance that works for you. Connect with Kim&...

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12:19

A Simple Checklist for When Sleep Goes off the Rails

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2025/12/11

Sleep is in a reasonably good place. You feel like you have a handle on things. Then suddenly, they are waking more, a struggle to get down to sleep, and need so much support and soothing! What happened? This is a normal part of sleep development, and the reasons for sleep suddenly getting harder can be varied. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple check list to get you started on troubleshooting. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc Facebook: f...

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13:18

What Babies Need to Sleep Well

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2025/12/04

There’s lots of talk about how babies should sleep, but that conversation it often misses the mark for what babies and toddlers actually need to get good quality sleep. We need to look past the modern sleep rules and shoulds and should nots and talk about the physiological factors that lead to good quality sleep. In this episode I’m sharing the core things humans of all ages need to sleep well – to be tired, able to relax, and feel safe and secure. They sound simple, but in practice can be nu...

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