If you've ever said "I know my little one isn't a great sleeper, but it could be SO much worse", this episode is for you!

In this episode of the My Sleeping Baby podcast, I go on a bit of a soapbox rant about:

• Why you don't need to compromise (and SHOULDN'T compromise) on good quality sleep for both you AND your little one.
• Why moms who need less sleep than average (and legitimately aren't bothered by the nightwakings) can still benefit HUGELY from getting their little one sleeping through the night
• How and why your little one's "decent" sleep can suddenly become crappy, horrible sleep- and what you can do to avoid this sleep disaster!

Have a listen!
 
Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

The short answer here is a resounding "nope!", but in this episode of the My Sleeping Baby podcast, I'm going to delve into this question in more detail.

More specifically, I'll be talking about:

• How you can continue to breastfeed your little one for as long as you both want, while getting full nights of sleep
• Why teaching your breastfed baby to take a bottle is NOT a requirement for sleeping through the night
• How to teach your little one to sleep without relying on milk
• Why introducing formula is not a magical solution to your sleep woes
• How to get your baby to sleep through the night without feeds, even if he's waking up and REALLY eating (and no- it won't involve starving him!)

Have a listen!
 
Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

In this episode of the My Sleeping Baby podcast, I address the HUGE myth that the only way to sleep train your little one is to let them cry-it-out.  

I specifically discuss:

• What cry-it-out (aka extinction) actually is
• Why your little one might not actually be magically sleeping through the night after 2 days of cry-it-out
• What some alternatives to cry-it-out look like
• The most important factor to consider when figuring out which sleep training method to use for your little one
• A VERY important point about sleep training and crying

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

Join me as I speak with Dr. Jenicka Engler, developmental neuropsychologist and clinical scientist, as she explains and analyzes the high-quality research studies looking at the safety and effectiveness of sleep training.  

Spoiler alert- it shows that it's safe and effective :)

Have a listen!

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

Many of you are probably DREAMING of the day (no pun intended lol) that you can finally drop those night feeds and stay asleep until morning.  The good news is that this magical day might come sooner than you think!  In this episode, I'm talking about how to know when your baby is ready to drop night feeds and sleep straight through the night until morning.

More specifically, I talk about:

•  The medical consensus on when babies are ready to sleep through the night without milk.
• The ONE caveat you need to know about regarding your baby sleeping through the night before 8 months-old.
• How you know if your little one is ready to drop that last night feed.
• The 2 mains reasons why your older baby is still waking up at night to eat- and what you can do to fix it.

Have a listen!

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

Join me and Anita Lambert of Holistic Health Physio as we talk about some of the most common issues that can arise during pregnancy connected to your pelvic floor, as well as how to navigate them. 

Have a listen!

Follow Anita on Instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio/
Holistic Health Physio website- https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

The decision to wean your little one from breastfeeding is a personal one and can be challenging for everyone involved, even if you're ready!

In this episode of the My Sleeping Baby podcast, I'm chatting with Brianne Taggart from Breezy Babies about how to go about weaning your little one from breastfeeding as smoothly and seamlessly as possible.

More specifically, we discuss the following:

• How to know if you're truly ready to wean (or if you're just feeling pressure)
• How to figure out what your breastfeeding and weaning goals are
• Where does a mom start when weaning a baby under 12 months
• Where does a mom start when weaning a baby over 12 months
• Which feeds are the easiest to wean off of first, and why
• Tips and tricks for weaning a strong-willed toddler

Have a listen!

Follow Brianne on Instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/breezy__babies/
Listen to the Breezy Babies Podcast here- https://breezybabies.com/blogs/podcast

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

In this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Cara Goodwin to address 3 huge parenting topics and explain what the latest evidence-based research says.

Specifically, Cara talked about: 

• Whether introducing a pacifier to a newborn before breastfeeding is established actually impacts breastfeeding
• The most effective way to address bedtime fears and struggles
• Screentime before bed and sleep. 

Dr. Cara Goodwin is a Child Psychologist and the owner of Parenting Translator, a non-profit organization that takes all the latest research on everything parenting related and translates it for the rest of us to understand.  Cara's goal is to help parents make informed decisions about their kids feeling confident and empowered.

Enjoy!

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

In this week's episode, I sit down with Trish Ware, labour and delivery nurse and owner of Labor Nurse Mama.  Trish's mission is to empower parents to make informed decisions around their pregnancy and birth so that they can write the birth story of their dreams.

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/

The world of "bouncing back" after having a baby puts an overwhelming amount of pressure on new moms to prioritize their physical appearance and "get their pre-baby body back" as quickly as possible.  The effects of this pressure can be disastrous and toxic for new moms on so many levels.

In this episode of the My Sleeping Baby podcast, I'm having an honest and candid conversation with Surabhi Veitch, Registered Physiotherapist and Postpartum Fitness Coach all about why the bounce back culture is so problematic and unhealthy.  Have a listen!

You can follow Surabhi:

Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/
Podcast: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionatephysio/

Free Guide: Optimize Postpartum Recovery: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/freebie-optimize-postpartum-recovery

Postpartum Return to Exercise Program (PREP) starting Sept 13: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/prep

Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

• Free sleep chart download - https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/sleep-chart-landing-page
• Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
• Podcast episode on transitioning from a crib to a bed- https://mysleepingbaby.com/when-should-you-transition-your-little-one-from-a-crib-to-a-bed/