Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

By Erin Junker - The Happy Sleep CompanyParenting Kids & Family

Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast episodes

October 13 The Stuff You Won’t Actually Miss About The Baby Years
Moving out of the baby years can bring ALL the feelings... but what if there are parts you’re actually ready to leave behind?
From contact naps when you desperately need to pee to the exhaustion of those early days, this episode is your permission slip to exhale, reflect on how far you’ve come, and get excited about the next chapter of parenthood. Because you can love the baby years, feel grateful for them, AND not miss every single part!
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

21 min
October 06 Toddlers Without Power Struggles (And How To Make That Happen!) ft. Mom Therapist Stacy McCann, LCSW
Tired of the daily battles with your toddler? In this episode, we’re joined by Mom Therapist Stacy McCann, LCSW, to explore how to reduce power struggles, navigate big emotions, and build more cooperation with your little one using connection, boundaries, understanding, and practical strategies that work in real life.
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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

49 min
September 29 Q&A: Nap Transitions, Short Naps & Night Wakings... What’s Normal?
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:
- My 14 month old is on one nap. He is sometimes awake for two hours in the middle of the night. He wakes at 6am, naps at noon for 2 hours, and goes to bed at 7pm. Any suggestions to help with the night wakes?
- Can you give me a good napping and bedtime schedule for a newly 2 year old?
- We just switched my freshly 8 month old baby to 2 naps, but he’s crying and taking 40 minutes to fall asleep now. Should we go back to 3 naps?
- My almost 6 month old is still taking mostly 30-45 minute naps. We keep him up for about 2 hours between each nap. Any suggestions to help lengthen naps?
- Is it normal for my 16 month old to be taking shorter naps when first starting 1 nap days?

The Happy Sleep Company’s Infant / Toddler Sleep Program is suited best for children who are 14 weeks to 3 years of age and still sleeping in a crib. Children at this age need healthy sleep for proper development, to boost their immune systems, and to help them take in the big, bright, ever-changing world around them. At this age and in this environment, amazing sleep habits can be established very quickly with loads of consistency and tons of love involved! We will work closely with your family to develop a sleep plan that is right for your child, and help you help your little one to be sleeping through the night and taking proper naps within our two weeks together! LEARN MORE HERE

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

19 min
September 22 DWT (Desired Wake Time): What Is It & Does It Actually Work?
A common topic among parents: Desired Wake Time (DWT)! In this episode of Sleep Cues, we’re breaking down what DWT actually means, how it can be used to support your child’s sleep, what may work (and what may not), and some of the common misconceptions around setting a desired wake time. If early mornings have you wondering where to start, this episode is for you!
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

11 min
September 15 Angela Santomero on What She Learned From Creating Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood That Parents Can Apply Right Now!
What can the creators of Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood teach us about parenting?
In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Santomero, the award-winning creator behind some of the most beloved children’s shows of all time. Angela shares what she learned from creating Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood about how young children learn, process emotions, build confidence, and understand the world around them!
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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

35 min
September 08 Q&A: Pillows, Wake Windows, Daycare Naps & More
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:

When should you consider introducing a pillow
What are good wake windows for a 4.5 month old?
If a child is on a cot at daycare, should we move them to a floor bed at home?
When should I start sleep coaching with my 34 week preemie twins? Should I base it on their adjusted age or their actual age?
My 18 month old doesn’t want to take a long nap at daycare. They are 45 minutes max. Will this change eventually? He’s been there over a week!

In this episode we've partnered with Obasan
Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head to obasan.com / obasan.ca and get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

16 min
September 01 How To Get Your Child's Sleep Back On Track After Summer
Late nights, travel, naps on the go, and a more relaxed summer schedule can leave your child’s sleep routine feeling a little… off. In this episode, we’re sharing our top tips for getting your child’s sleep back on track and making the transition into a more consistent fall routine feel easier for everyone.
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

14 min
August 25 Is Daycare Bad For Children? ft. Dr. Mona of The PedsDocTalk [REPLAY]
[REPLAY] Is daycare harmful? On this episode we dive in with Dr. Mona of PedsDocTalk podcast to breakdown what the research really says about daycare, stress, and secure attachment – offering clarity and reassurance for modern parents!
FOLLOW Dr. Mona @pedsdoctalk
FREE Childcare Guide
READ ARTICLE: Is Daycare Bad for Children?
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

52 min
August 18 Napping On The Go: Key Tips for Success! [REPLAY]
Today's episode is about On-The-Go Naps! We've officially entered a busier season of the year... and it takes a little getting used to after a maybe more relaxed, unscheduled summer! So here are my tip's for keeping naps on track even when we're on the go!
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

14 min
August 11 The Role of Nutrition on Toddler Sleep with Nutritionist Rachel Caven [REPLAY]
On today's episode we have Nutritionist Rachel Caven on and we are talking about sleep and nutrition! Especially for our toddler families, and learning to really understand the role nutrition plays with our kids, how it affects them and their energy levels (and explaining this to them!)
Rachel's work focuses on how she can break down the science and technical side of nutrition and just make nutrition simple for families!

FOLLOW Rachel HERE
Website HERE

In this episode we've partnered with Obasan
Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head to obasan.com / obasan.ca and get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

39 min

About Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

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Tired mama? I’m here to help - I’m Erin Junker, pediatric sleep consultant and owner of The Happy Sleep Company. With a Masters Degree in Health Communications, experience helping more than 1000…