After the Stork Podcast: Infant & Toddler Sleep with Megan Robert

Stork Story Series are episodes consisting of chats with past clients to provide you with the perspective of parents prior, during, and after working with me, an Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant.

This episode is Rachel Radspinner's story of her experience with the sleep of her son Remy. She speaks to how sleep deprivation effected her as an individual and her relationship with her partner, their experience of sleep training for Remy, what shocked her about Remy during the process, and more!

Click here to view the show notes and access any links or documents mentioned in this episode at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/rachel.

In this episode of the After the Stork Podcast, you will learn about the common misconception that a child will just start sleeping through the night whenever they are ready.

While yes, some children do this. Many do not. Many need you, the parent, to take responsibility in creating the components necessary for them to sleep well.

Your child cannot control their sleep environment or when you place them into their crib for sleep. Your child does not know the importance of sleep for their little bodies and how to improve it.

Just like it is up to us to provide our children with nutritious food and vaccinations. And like it is up to us to provide our children the space and opportunity to fall down and get back up when learning to walk because it is necessary in their learning of the skill. The same is necessary for sleep!

Click here to view the show notes and access any links or documents mentioned in this episode at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/episode11.

In this episode, we are going to explore what to realistically expect throughout the night for your child's sleep due to the nature of sleep, how we define sleeping through the night (STTN) here in the Stork Community, and five different areas that can have an affect on whether or not your child could be sleeping through the night.

Click here to view the show notes and access any links or documents mentioned in this episode at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/episode10.

Busting myths and misconceptions left and right. And this one is to let you know that you do not have to accept the false narrative that exhaustion is just part of the whole parenting gig until your child is older.

Sure, you might have days. But if you are sleep deprived directly in relation to your child's sleep struggles and want to change that? You don't have to wait until they are out of diapers.

Click here for the show notes and to get your copy of The Five Key Components to Consider in Every Infant & Toddler Sleep Plan at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/episode9!

In this episode you will learn about three options for dropping night feedings if you decide this is right for your child and family and the steps to take for each one.

To provide guidance while implementing either option, get your free copy of Sleep Training with Night Feedings in the show link.

Click here for the show notes at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/episode8.

In this episode you will learn about the common misconception that sleep training means getting rid of all night feedings, potentially depriving a child of food. You will learn about the realistic expectations to set for night feedings and sleep, what to consider when deciding whether or not to keep night feedings, and the steps for how to go about sleep training if keeping night feedings.

If your child has night feedings and you are considering sleep training, this episode is for you!

If you are a professional who works with parents who have younger children who have night feedings, this episode is also for you!

Unfortunately, the idea of sleep training is not fully understood by a lot of people outside of the sleep realm and, thus, there is negative energy around it that passes onto parents. And that negative energy often stems from misconceptions like the one mentioned here.

Join me to learn about the reality of night feedings when working to improve sleep and, together, let's change the narrative so that parents know they have options.

Click here for the show notes at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/episode7.

The start to Daylight Saving Time is approaching! This means we spring forward an hour on the clock, "losing" an hour of sleep from Saturday, March 13th to Sunday, March 14th. For example, what is now 6:30AM will become 7:30AM.

You might be tempted to have your child sleep in on Sunday. And this MIGHT be a good option for your child. However, if you need to keep your child on the same current clock schedule, you will want to consider how you plan to help your child adjust to the new time.

You can help your child gradually adjust to time change in a few of ways. This episode and the free Sleep Guide for the Spring Time Change covers four options.

Click here for the show notes at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/episode6.

First ever Stork Stories episode! Stork Stories are chats with past clients to provide you with the perspective of parents prior, during, and after working with me, an Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant.

In this Stork Story, we dive into so much thanks to Alyssa's willingness to open up about her experience.

First, you will hear Alyssa's journey with her son Nolan prior to hiring me. She touches on when sleep became a struggle, what she tried prior to reaching out, how it effected her as an individual, and her experience and thought process with finding a sleep consultant. Then, you will hear about her perspective with sleep training prior to the process, her concerns, and how it ended up benefiting Nolan and her entire family. Last, you will hear Alyssa talking about the changes she made during the sleep training process that helped with Nolan's sleep and the lessons that came from it that still affect her family over two years later!

Click here for the show notes at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/alyssaking.

First ever Stork Stories episode! Stork Stories are chats with past clients to provide you with the perspective of parents prior, during, and after working with me, an Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant.

This is part of three of three episodes. In this part of the interview, Alyssa talks about the changes she made during the sleep training process that helped with Nolan's sleep and the lessons that came from sleep training that still affect her family over two years later!

Click here for the show notes at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/alyssaking.

First ever Stork Stories episode! Stork Stories are chats with past clients to provide you with the perspective of parents prior, during, and after working with me, an Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant.

This is part of two of three episodes. This episode is all about Alyssa's perspective with sleep training prior to the process, her concerns, and how it benefited Nolan and her entire family.

Click here for the show notes at www.afterthestorksleep.com/post/alyssaking.