Join us today as we sit down with Anna Macsaulka, the founder of Zenimals, as we discuss the benefits of meditation in children, her story and struggle with anxiety as a child, and the power & impact this product can have for our youth.   Zenimal was founded in 2017 by Anna Peterson Macsalka, an entrepreneur who wanted to help people lead healthier, more joyful lives through meditation. She believed that meditation could help everyone, both adults and children, to navigate our endlessly connected, fast-paced world.  

Episode 128: The Benefits of Meditation for Children with the Founder & CEO of Zenimal, Anna Macsaulka

The Kids Sleep Show helps tired parents to understand the root of their child's sleep challenges, from newborn, through the infant and baby stage, and into adolescence. Most children don't get adequate sleep and in this fun and lighthearted show, Courtney Zentz, a nationally ranked Pediatric Sleep Coach breaks down the root of your struggles and shares steps to go from a sleepy mess to sleep success in just a few short days.

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This week on the Kids Sleep Show, I am joined by Angela Turnow, a Dr. of Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. She is an inspiration in how she works with women in the postpartum period, to heal and feel like themselves again with confidence and the ability to lead an active lifestyle without pain and discomfort.     

Episode 160: Active Motherhood with Angela Turnow

In this episode, I am diving into schedules, wake windows and sleep regressions at 6 months old. How much daytime sleep does a 6 month old need, what is the ideal sample schedule and how to look at what might be missing if they aren’t yet sleeping through the night at 6 months of age.   Episode Highlights:   What is the best sleep schedule for a 6 month old   How long should a 6 month old be awake   What is the best bedtime for a 6 month old   Should my 6 month old be sleeping through the night   What is the best wake window for a baby at 6 months of age     Resources:   Sample Newborn Sleep & Nap Schedules   7 Tips Freebie to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night   Join the $47 Sleep Steps Community   Follow Tiny Transitions on Instagram   

Episode 158: What is the Best 6 Month Old Sleep Schedule

In this episode, I am diving into the dream feed. What exactly is it, how long should you offer it and what is the best way to do it, so the baby eats well and sleeps better? We dive into this and all the details on this week's show, I’m excited to have you here.  Episode Highlights:   What is a dream feed?   What is the point of a dream feed?   Do you burp after a dream feed?   When can you start dream feeding?   Do you offer a full feed when dream feeding?     Resources:   Free 40+ Page Navigating a Newborn eBook Download   Baby Poop Chart   How Do I Dress a Newborn for Sleep?   Sample Newborn Sleep & Nap Schedules   Baby Stomach Size Chart    Join the $47 Sleep Steps Community    

Episode 157: What is a Dream Feed?

Today, I am excited to welcome Julie Cole, the co-founder of Mabel’s Labels to the show. This company has been a staple in our home with our children for every age and stage as they grow and are one our my absolute favorite products. Julie joins us to share so much about the mission of Mabel’s Labels, the new and unique offerings and how they continue to grow their products based on client feedback and a foundation of quality. Julie is a gem and I can’t wait for you to meet her!   

Episode 156: Mabels Labels Co-Founder, Julie Cole

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am diving into something that can actually unknowingly start off a future need to sleep train and that is expert sleep consultant advice to place the baby down “drowsy but awake.” There are times when you should do it, but a very specific age where I would not suggest doing it, one, because it won’t work and two, because it then becomes confusing to you on why baby still wakes after 45 minutes all night. So, join me for this week’s episode and get help taking care of this drowsy but awake situation you might have going on at home.     Episode Highlights   Drowsy But Awake: The #1 Worst Sleep Training Tip I See   When Does Putting Your Baby Down Drowsy but Awake Work?   What Age Should I Stop Putting Baby Down Drowsy but Awake?   Navigating Baby’s Sleep Transitions & Ability to Self-Settle   Is it OK to Leave a Baby Lying Quietly But Awake?   What to Do When Drowsy But Awake isn’t Working   Resources   Find out more about the #1 Baby Sleep Training Course: Sleep Steps + Coaching & Community   Follow Tiny Transitions on Instagram    Free Baby Nap Schedule Generator  

Episode 128: The Benefits of Meditation for Children with the Founder & CEO of Zenimal, Anna Macsaulka

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