In this Baby Bitesize episode, Jen speaks into a space so many parents find themselves stuck in. That confusing, exhausting grey area where everyone says catnapping is normal, but in your home it feels anything but okay. Through a real conversation with one of her Sleep Godmother clients, Jen gently explores the difference between what’s biologically common and what is actually working for your baby and your family, reminding parents that normal does not always mean sustainable.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why catnapping can be biologically normal, but not always supportive or sustainable
2. How to tell the difference between a happy catnapper and a dysregulated one
3. Why short naps paired with crying, fussiness, and poor awake-time tolerance are important signals
4. How chronic dysregulation affects both baby and parent nervous systems
5. Why babies who are struggling often need more support, not less
6. How parental burnout can build when you’re borrowing from an empty cup
7. What gentle, flexible adjustments can look like without rigid schedules or forcing sleep
8. Why trusting your gut matters when something doesn’t feel right at home
9. The reminder that every baby and every family is different, and support is always allowed

This episode is a compassionate reminder that just because something is described as normal doesn’t mean you have to white-knuckle your way through it. You and your baby are allowed to take up space in the messy middle, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

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For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 101 Show Notes

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