Erin brings on her friend and colleague, Steffi Edwin, from Jolie Sleep Consulting, to share all about awake windows!

In this episode, they go over:

-what are wake windows and the different terminology that's used

-why wake windows are important to know about

-the science behind homeostatic sleep pressure

-Steffi's "Master Sleep Chart"

-Erin's "Your Complete Guide to Awake Windows"

-Tips for watching sleepy cues, when to switch to a by-the-clock schedule, and list engaging activities to help stretch your baby's wake window

Connect with Steffi at joliesleep.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out more resources at lakecountrysleep.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Erin teaches about the Eat-Play-Sleep routine and how it promotes your baby's overall health and wellbeing, what we should strive for as parents.

She shares where this idea came from -the book, On Becoming Babywise (also referred to as "Babywise"), and reads a few excerpts from the book, authored by Robert Bucknam, M.D., and Gary Ezzo, M.A.

Also mentioned in the episode is a previous episode about secure attachment and promoting that with your child. Listen here. And a free download available for parents - Your Complete Guide to Awake Windows.

Erin uses the Eat-Play-Sleep routine in her LCS Newborn Sleep Guide - purchase yours now for only $29.

For more sleep resources or to work with Erin or Andrea one-on-one, visit lakecountrysleep.com. Follow along @lakecountrysleep.

Erin shares her 3 reasons to consider making the crib to bed transition as well as 8 steps for implementing this change successfully!

She highlights how the process went for her son and how she uses these same recommendations for her clients.

Mentioned in the episode is a previous episode, recorded with Kensey Butkevich, Reinforcement vs. Bribery, and the FREE LCS Bedtime Reward Chart.

Also, read the blog for more helpful information, and check out our services at Lake Country Sleep!

Erin and Andrea chat all about illness and sleep - ways to comfort your child, tips for when you're home with sick kids, how to make sleep a priority during illness, and more!

Also referenced during the episode was the blog post, 4 FAQs about Sick Babies. Read more at lakecountrysleep.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Erin and repeat guest, Kensey Butkevich, sit down and chat about sleep for neurodivergent children. They discuss the prevalence of sleep disorders in children with ASD, as well as strategies for routines and for sleep that caregivers can utilize to help their child sleep better. ALL children, and all parents, deserve sleep.

Connect with Kensey at www.sleepeasyclinic.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.

Head to www.lakecountrysleep.com for more sleep resources, and follow along @lakecountrysleep.

Hoping to take a family vacation sometime soon?

Erin brings on travel agent Christina Viera from @showcasetheworldtravel where they chat all about her best tips for traveling with littles - they chat about flying with kids and general tips for the day of travel as well as tips for planning your daily itineraries with littles.

Mentioned also is the Pockit stroller for travel.

Grab Christina's 18 Summers Guide: 18 Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations organized by age group, to help you choose the best destination and activities for your child's stage and interests.

Connect with Erin at lakecountrysleep.com and at @lakecountrysleep.

Psychotherapist Jennifer Van Rossum joins Erin for another episode where they go over:

-what resilience is

-starting points for building resilience and relating to your own inner child

-the "flip your lid" brain model

-co-regulation and why that's important

Jennifer also shares a few resources:

-The Big Life Journal

-"The Yes Brain" by Dr. Dan Siegel

-The "Worry Monster" toy

Erin brings up the Zenimal for child meditation and the previous episode 16 these ladies recorded in April 2021, "What is Secure Attachment & How Can I Support It?".

Head to www.5peakslife.com to learn more about Jennifer and her services. Follow along with her on Facebook and Instagram.

For other sleep resources, check out the blog and services on the Lake Country Sleep website. Connect with Erin on Instagram and Facebook.

Erin brings on her mom bestie, Jenna to chat all things postpartum. They go over tips for when you're still at the hospital or birthing center as well as for when you get home.

Erin specifically mentions following awake windows (get her free guide here!) and another episode where she references the 5Ss for soothing a baby. 

For more sleep resources, head to lakecountrysleep.com and follow along on Instagram @lakecountrysleep.

Erin and Andrea discuss the best ways to convey your ideas and beliefs with family members or caregivers who may not be on board with your decisions around sleep for your child.

In our time as mothers, we've found that often the hardest things we do are often also the most worth it in the end.

Relating back to your "why" and the evidence behind current practices can help you come from a place of love for your child and understanding for your parent, grandparent, or another caregiver.

Give this episode a listen!

Connect with Erin and Andrea at lakecountrysleep.com.

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Are you worried that your school-aged child isn't getting enough sleep?

Struggling to find the balance between family time, well-being, and trying to do ALL THE THINGS to ensure your child has experiences that set them up for success?

Between swim lessons, soccer practice, dance class, t-ball, girl scouts, gymnastics, church activities, all after a full day of school...your child is sure to be tired.

In this episode, Erin brings on Angela Knappenberger, from Knappenberger Sleep Consulting, to discuss the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation in the early childhood years, the benefits of quality sleep, and developmentally appropriate bedtimes for young, school-aged children.

Erin even poses the question about allowing your child to sleep in on the weekends to "catch up" after a busy week! Listen now to hear all the details and this encouraging conversation.

Connect with Angela in her Facebook Group.

Follow Lake Country Sleep for more sleep tips, tricks, and education. Head to the website to read the blog and listen to other episodes of the Coffee & Catnaps podcast.