[REPLAY] of our interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  all about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws!

Dr. Tracy is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from disconnected and overwhelmed in their relationships to being able to share their feelings and needs.  To work through hard moments and family challenges side-by-side, and be able to say to each other "we got this!"

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

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:

- My 18 month old has been on one nap per day for a few weeks but only ever naps 1.5 hours. Her nap is at noon. How can I get her to sleep 2-3 hours? 

- What are the wake window for a 10 month old?

- Do you have tips for a 19 month old who is experiencing a lot of separation anxiety at bedtime? 

- My 9 month old has consistently been waking at 5am every day. Do you have tips for getting her to sleep later? She goes to sleep totally independently - we sleep trained her when she was 6 months old. 

- My baby is 3 and a half months - can you describe a proper sleep schedule for her? 

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

On today's episode we’re joined by Canadian lifestyle blogger Sara Ballantyne for a real and refreshingly honest conversation about rediscovering your personal style after having a baby. Sara shares her own postpartum journey... what shifted, what inspired her, and how she rebuilt a wardrobe that made her feel confident, comfortable, and like herself again.

From realistic tips on dressing your changing body, to finding joy in clothes during seasons of fatigue and transition, this episode is all about helping new moms feel good in their skin. Prepare to walk away inspired, stylish, and supported.

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PS. Request your free 20-minute phone consultation with The Happy Sleep Company. This is a chance for you to connect one-on-one with a member of our team, walk us through an average day and night for your child, gain initial advice, and learn more about how we can support you in gaining great sleep for your family. A totally no-obligation, free intro chat!

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

It’s that magical time of year filled with festive gatherings, sweet treats, and plenty of holiday excitement—but also the potential for major sleep disruptions. Between travel, late-night events, and a constantly changing schedule, little ones can quickly become overtired, making the season feel a lot less merry. 

In this episode, we break down why holiday sleep struggles happen and share practical, realistic tips to help keep your baby well-rested amidst the chaos. With a little planning and patience, you can enjoy the holidays without sacrificing sleep for your family!!

Don’t need step-by-step sleep coaching, but need advice on age-specific awake times, milestones, regressions, scheduling tweaks, and more? Our Sleep Guides have you covered!

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

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:

- My 18 month old is waking up at 5:30am and not going back to sleep. Do you have tips for a later sleep in?

- My 7.5 month old baby is on 2 naps per day but often waking for the day at 4:30-5am, how can I get him to sleep later?

- My 8.5 month old will only nap for 30 minutes. I have tried various changes to his wake windows with no success. Do you have any other advice?

- What’s the latest bedtime you would do for a 3 year old before dropping their nap entirely? We already cap his nap at 1 hour. 

- My 16 month old has been on one nap for a month, and it’s still only ever an hour. I’m doing a 6pm bedtime every night. When will her nap lengthen?

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

Traveling with little ones can feel like a mission — especially when sleep schedules are on the line! In this episode, we’re tackling your biggest questions about airplane travel with babies and young children. From planning naps around flight times to keeping your baby comfortable midair and sharing practical, sanity-saving tips to help you reach your destination with a happy traveler (and a good sleeper still on your hands!)

PS. Request your free 20-minute phone consultation with The Happy Sleep Company. This is a chance for you to connect one-on-one with a member of our team, walk us through an average day and night for your child, gain initial advice, and learn more about how we can support you in gaining great sleep for your family. A totally no-obligation, free intro chat!

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

Today’s guest has been on our show before, a few times, talking about everything from relationship-building after baby, to sex after baby, to managing your in-laws around the holidays, once you’ve had a baby!She is a clinical psychologist, couplestherapist, and sought-after relationship expert, and she is the Owner of the mental health clinic Integrated Wellness, in my city of Ottawa, Canada, where she lives with her husband and two children. 

Today, we’re going to turn the conversation back to the in-law discussion, because our guest, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, has just launched her new book on this topic, entitled You, Your Husband, and His Mother!

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You, Your Husband & His Mother releases November 4, 2025.

Pre-order now and be among the first to receive it - along with the clarity, language, and strategy you need to protect your marriage and feel at peace in your own skin.

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

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:

- Should you do a nap routine for on the go naps?

- What’s a good nap schedule for a 10 month old who normally wakes at 7am?

- 16 week old baby only contact naps, but she sleeps independently at night. How can I get her to nap in the crib?

- My 13 month old has ben skipping her second nap. Should I just move her to a one nap schedule? 

- What should the nap schedule be for a 9 month old who wakes at 5am every day?

LISTEN HERE to episode 228: The 9am and 2pm Nap Schedule for a 9 Month Old

Don’t need step-by-step sleep coaching, but need advice on age-specific awake times, milestones, regressions, scheduling tweaks, and more? Our Sleep Guides have you covered!

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

Today’s guest is Dr. Scott Rollo, a behaviour change scientist and public health professional. His work focuses on kids’ health — especially physical activity, screen time, and healthy habits. Scott has helped shape national and international guidelines and works with schools and families to support healthier, more active, and resilient children!

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!

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

Oh, the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylight Saving Time that occurs each autumn that has parents of already-early wakers wanting to run for the hills. Good news! There ARE ways to manage Daylight Saving Time that will result in much less stress as well as options you have to approach it for you and your family!! 

PS. Request your free 20-minute phone consultation with The Happy Sleep Company. This is a chance for you to connect one-on-one with a member of our team, walk us through an average day and night for your child, gain initial advice, and learn more about how we can support you in gaining great sleep for your family. A totally no-obligation, free intro chat!

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