Dreaming of more sleep? Today, in part 2 of our conversation with Natalie of The Sleep Shop, we discuss all things sleep! We talk about what a sleep coach does, why sleep is so important, when to start sleep training, sleep props and sleep associations, and so much more! You will not want to miss Natalie's valuable insight! If you missed part 1, we talked all about creating a career and business that allowed Natalie the flexibility and lifestyle that she wanted as a mom, make sure to go back and listen!

What's In This Episode:

• What a sleep coach does & what sleep coaching is
• How additions to the family can change the sleep dynamics
• Natalie's philosophy on sleep training
• Why sleep is so important for babies
• Night sleep vs. day sleep
• When do you start sleep training & whether all babies need sleep training or not
• The sleep props that you should avoid and how to transition away from them
• What sleep associations are & how they can be used
• Sleep rituals and routines
• Why it's ok to let babies or toddlers fuss or cry when they are in the last stages of their ritual or routine
• Transitioning away from night feedings
• How to determine when a toddler wants you vs. when they need you
• The importance of giving toddlers choices during their nighttime routines
• Getting two kids on a similar schedule
• How to see nap transitions are coming
• Postnatal depletion and how sleep schedules help you combat it