Have you ever been told that sleep training will “damage” your baby? Or that if your baby cries while learning to sleep, it will break the bond between you and your baby? I’m here to talk all about this controversial topic today and can hopefully ease your mind and give you the confidence you need about sleep training. I have linked two studies done around the topic of cry it out and the long-term effects.
Read MoreIs it taking you an hour to get your toddler to bed? Does it feel like they get out of bed 47 times, or need something from you every 2 minutes? Toddler bedtime struggles are real, so let’s talk about it! Today I’m going to share some times to help your bedtime routine go smoother with your toddler.
Read MoreDo you feel like your baby is waking up earlier, or struggling to go to bed on time, simply because the sunset is later and sunrise is earlier this time of year? In today’s episode, I’m going to share tips to get better sleep this summer!
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Are you wondering when the right time is to lengthen your baby’s wake windows? Or, do you wonder if they are too long and need to be shortened? If so, how do you do that? In today’s episode, I’m going to tell you what to look for to know if your baby is needing a longer or a shorter wake window, and how to make that change in a way that won’t ruin your baby’s sleep!
Read MoreLately I’ve felt the need to talk more and more about postpartum depression, so today we are doing just that. I’m pulling this episode from the archives because it’s such an important one! Did you know that 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression? It is so much more common than we think, and yet it’s very rarely talked about! I want to change that. Today I’m opening up about my journey with postpartum depression, and sharing signs to look for so that you do not have to struggle as long as I did.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder how much sleep your baby needs in a day? Do you ever wonder if they are getting too much sleep during the day, or not enough sleep? In this episode, I’m going to break it down for you. I’m going to tell you how much day sleep your baby needs based on their age, when to drop a nap, and how to know if you need to make changes.
Read MoreToday’s special guest is Maggie Sudimack, who has been an SLP for 11 years and is also a certified lactation consultant. She's spent her career working with pediatric clients in various settings, such as schools, private practice, and hospitals. In this episode, Maggie shares incredibly helpful tips on breastfeeding and bottle feeding, hunger and full cues, introducing solids, picky eating, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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Read MoreIt can be so frustrating when the only thing keeping your baby up at night is the fact that the binky keeps falling out of their mouth. When you’re in the thick of it, it’s so tempting to ditch the pacifier altogether, but I promise it’s worth it to push through! In this episode, I’ll give you a few tips you can try to make this time period easier for everyone.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling stressed about the amount of ounces your baby gets in a day, this episode is for you! I’m going to answer the common question “How many oz a day does my baby need”, and I think the answer may surprise you!
Read MoreI’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “drowsy but awake” before, but do you know what that looks like for your baby? In this episode, I’ll tell you exactly what it means to put your baby down drowsy but awake, and tell you when I do and do not recommend putting your baby to bed drowsy but awake.
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Do you ever wonder when the right time to move to a four hour schedule is? Or, is your baby 12 weeks but you feel like they aren’t quite ready? In today’s episode, I’ll go over what signs to look for that indicate your baby is ready to move to a four hour schedule.
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One of the questions I get asked a lot is “What are your thoughts on doing a dream feed?” So, in today’s episode, I’m going to answer it for you! I’ll tell you the main reasons why I see parents decide to do a dream feed, and break down each situation and whether or not I recommend it.
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Last week on Instragram, I posted a question box where you could submit all of your concerns about sleep training. I genuinely wanted to know what’s holding you back from teaching your baby how to sleep! This episode is me addressing all of those concerns, and hopefully easing your mind so that you can start getting the sleep that you and your family deserve.
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I genuinely believe that parenting takes teamwork, but sometimes it’s hard for dads to know exactly what they can do to help! In today’s episode, I’m sharing four ways my husband has helped me every time we had a baby. Hopefully this will give you some specific ideas to ask for help so that you don’t have to do it all alone!
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Do you feel like you’ve tried everything you possibly can, and yet your baby still isn’t sleeping? Are you overwhelmed and exhausted but feel like you’re out of options? If so, this episode is for you! I’m going to tell you the most common reasons that I see why babies aren’t sleeping, and I’ll tell you exactly what you can do about it.
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