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 families gain healthy rest for their children and eight years raising my own happy little sleeper I’m in this with you!I am passionate about children's sleep, I firmly believe that a well rested family is a happier healthier family. In each episode of this podcast, we'll guide you through some of the biggest challenges we see parents facing when it comes to their babies and older children's sleep. And share effective tools, tips, advice and strategies for getting sleep on track. Let’s get your family some great sleep!
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Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - How do you keep a toddler in their toddler bed?- How do I deal with early wakes for a 9 month old? I can't figure out why they're happening. - How much daytime sleep should a 7 month old get?- My 12 month old has 2 naps every day and is waking at 5:30am. Do I need a schedule change to get closer to 6am or later for that wake up?- Should I extend short crib naps with a contact nap, or just continue on with the day?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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
On today's episode we are talking about Intensive Parenting with Laila Rubin. If you're thinking what does that mean? What does this look like? Are there pro's and con's to this? This episode is for you!Laila Rubin, LCSW, PMH-C, is a seasoned clinical social worker and mental health therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life's most transformative moments. CONNECT with LailaIn 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Can I work on naps and nights separately? This is another very common question we hear from families. So here is my take from a Sleep Consultant who gets this question often! 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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - When is a good time to move baby into the nursery?- What is a good wake up time for a 6 week old, or when is it still a night wake?- Latest a nap should end for a 7 month old?- 8 month old has a 5 day hospital stay coming up. We've sleep trained him in the past and he's a great sleeper. Any tips for keeping things on track?- 15 month old seemed ready for one nap but now is really inconsistent with sometimes having a 45 minute nap and other days 3 hours. Should I go back to 2 naps?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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today's episode we have Kristin of Gold Coast Doulas - talking about the challenging stage of postpartum in motherhood. Kristin is passionate about supporting women and has shaped her career around advancing and empowering women. Kristin's main passion as a birth and postpartum doula is to offer women and families resources, unbiased support, and understanding. Kristin is a listener, a friend, a confidant, an expert, and women intuitively feel stronger in her presence.FOLLOW @goldcoastdoulasErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Another frequently asked question we get... "My baby just turned 9 months, we've been transitioning from 3 naps to 2 naps, and we are struggling making it to a proper bedtime"This episode we're letting you in on our little secret called the 9am and 2pm schedule. 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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: – My 14 month old will still take 2 naps, but is up at 5:30am every day. Is there something you'd recommend I change to get her to sleep later in the morning?– My baby is 7 months and I keep cutting back the length of his first 2 naps to fit in a third. How short should I cut them before I decide it's just time to move to 2 naps only?– My 8 month old is transitioning from 3 naps to 2. Is 6pm too early of a bedtime as he gets used to this transition? – Can you offer some tips for the 18 month sleep regression? Babe has been protesting bedtime and waking in the night and never used to do that before. – Can you sleep train during a sleep regression? Or should you wait until after?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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Welcoming Zara Arshad, MSc, RP, PMH-C — back onto the podcast. This week we are talking all about couple's therapy! Zara is the Founder of My Ottawa Therapist and author of Stronger Together: A Couple's Guide to Navigating Your Relationship After Baby.FOLLOW @the.couples.couchVISIT myottawatherapist.comErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
First and foremost, Cry-it-out (CIO) also known as "extinction" is NOT an approach used by The Happy Sleep Company, but certainly one that is very prevalent among search engine results related to sleep coaching. So let's talk about it, in this episode I explain why I hate the term CIO (which might not be why you think) and also gives parents an understanding of what CIO really is.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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions had many families asking, is this normal?! We answer your questions but also remind our families that every child and situation is different and the terms what is normal vs. standard from a sleep consultant– Do moving bassinets like the SNOO help newborns fall asleep by themselves?– How long should it take baby to fall asleep once they are in the crib?– Is it normal for a 10 minute car nap to reset my baby's wake window?– My 5 month old goes to bed well but has short cry outs a couple of times per night. Why is this?– My 10 month old is randomly waking up twice per night again when he used to STTN, but he falls asleep independently. Why?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 HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
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 HEREWebsite HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - My 10 month old is refusing his second nap for the past few days since he learned to stand in the crib. Any tips?- My 8 week old can put himself to sleep on his own, but isn't connecting sleep cycles to have longer naps. Is this normal?- My 6 month old started rolling and is now only having short naps. How long will this last?- My 9 month old is struggling with making it to even a 6pm bedtime on a 2 nap schedule. Any advice? (How a 9am/2pm schedule may work for your baby!)- Can I rock to sleep and get longer stretches of naps for a 5 month old baby?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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
[REPLAY] And we are talking travel... and of course travel and SLEEP! Life with kiddos change, especially when it comes to travel plans! The more to pack and more to plan while travelling with your kids, and we want to make sure you can still get a vacation on your trips! From time zone changes to sleeps in new environments, listen in for my top tips for Travel and Sleep. Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Dr. Tracy D is back — talking to us about what we do when we, as parents with little ones, start to feel like roommates. She shares things we can work on to not feel like roommates, why we might be starting to feel this way, and how we can work together to get to the other side of this feeling! 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
A tough topic but an important one today — Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of mortality in infancy. We always want to help families understand the ways they can reduce the risks of SIDS, we also work with families who are using products that are often marketed towards the idea of reducing SIDS but are actually causing a lot of anxiety for parents. Sleep is a really big challenge for a lot of families with young babies but following safe sleep recommendations can prevent many SIDS fatalities. Read More on SIDS HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — My 9 month old wakes up at 5:30am each day going in and out of sleep and making noises here and there until 6 or 6:30am - should I change something about his schedule? — I'm working on sleep coaching, and I'm trying to put my baby in the crib awake. My question is, does her “wake window” end when I put her in the crib, or when she actually falls asleep? — We're going on a vacation with a 1 hour time difference. Would you adjust with the time zone or not? — How to transition from bed sharing to crib sleeping for my 7 month old. — My 8.5 month old still wakes 2-3 times per night to eat. How do I change this? Please help!Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
When we start working with families, it is very typical that there is one parent excited and on board for sleep coaching — and one who is a little more skeptical. And in my experience... it is usually Dad's that have been the more apprehensive of it all. So today's episode, we have one of our Happy Sleep Dads, Chris Golle on to talk through it all, share his experience and how he is now a believer! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today we are talking about the term, "Drowsy but Awake" — and more specifically what this even means when we say this. We also discuss why you would do this, when we would recommend doing it, when we do not recommend it, why it often doesn't work and what does work instead!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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — Tips to get newborn to go from contact napping to sleeping in their bassinet— 5 month old struggles to make it to a 2 hour wake window, showing signs of tiredness at 1.5 hours. Thoughts?— When sleep training, if baby wakes up from a nap crying, should we go get her up right away or wait?— My almost 9 month old is having early wakes. Her wake windows right now are 2.5 to the first nap, then three hours to nap 2 and bedtime. It's often a stretch to get even to 6pm for bedtime though because her day starts so early! Help!— 6 month old always wakes after half an hour then needs multiple soothings from me before finally settling. How can I get her napping longer?Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
As parents it can be so easy to put the things that are best for you at the bottom of the to-do list! Today's episode we have Dr. Valerie Hertzog — A Medical Doctor & Wellness Coach who helps busy stressed out women reclaim control of their health. In this episode, we discuss the areas of nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep as parents! FOLLOW @dr.valerie.hertzogVISIT valeriehertzog.comLink to Free Health Assessment HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
The milestone that can be a pain the butt for a lot of parents — standing in the crib! You maybe thinking, "Why is that a big deal?" or maybe you're in the thick of it and know how much of a challenge this can be! Now... Understanding that this it is exciting, new and fun for your little one to discover that they can stand, and stand in their crib! In this episode we talk about when this might start to happen, what to do when it becomes problematic and how to manage it for sleep and safety! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — Is it normal that my 5 month old has never gone longer than 3 hour stretches of sleep in the night?— What's the total nap time for both naps for a 10 month old— What's a good sample schedule for a 13 month old?— If my 7 month old falls asleep for 20-30 minutes in the car, when do I offer his next nap?— My 6 month old is waking 2-3 times per night and only goes to sleep while feeding. Should I let her cry it out?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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today's episode we have Dr. Natasha K. Sriraman — Wife, Mother, Pediatrician, Advocate, and Author of “Return to You: A Postpartum Plan for New Moms”We talk about the effect of social media on new moms, and postpartum expert Dr. Sriraman offers support to help shoulder the emotional burden of modern motherhood by showing you how to ask for help and give yourself the time you need to rest, recover, and heal!FOLLOW Dr. Natasha K. SriramanErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
[REPLAY] for our Holiday Travelers! The holidays are almost here and with the jingle bells comes some travel from home to celebrate! We want you to be able to do just that and not stress and worry about baby's sleep. No matter where you are or what you are doing for the holidays, it can be a change in schedule and scenery for you and your family. This weeks episode will help you handle the holiday travel and keep sleep on track for your little ones! In this episode- How to prepare for travel- Tips for taking on travel days (with travel by both planes and cars)- Best practices for transitioning to new sleep environments- Must pack items for supporting sleep while traveling - How to keep a routine with holiday travel- Navigating naps over the holidays Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
A Replay of our Top Sleep Questions, highlighting the following:- Nap Schedules at Daycare vs. on the Weekends- Adding in a Pillow- Thoughts on Night Lights- Appropriate Bedtimes - Information on Sound Machines Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
[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!" FOLLOW @drtracydVISIT www.drtracyd.comErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today we are focusing on bedtime — and the BEST bedtime routine for Toddlers!We dive into creating the best bedtime routine to ensure restful nights for your kiddo (and YOU!) — and breaking down the best tips for how to do this! 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — Why is the last nap of the day always so hard for my 14 week old? What do I do when she just will not sleep in her crib?— My almost one year old naps 1.5 hours in the morning, and then is lately refusing her afternoon nap. Is she ready for one nap per day?— When baby is sick and they seems sleepy more in the day, should you let them sleep more?— What's a good schedule for a 16 month old who's just transitioned to one nap?— What do I do if my daycare only offers my 16 month old his nap at 1pm? That seems so late! Won't he be overtired?Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today's episode we have Brooke Miller on talking all about our caffeine intake! With a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor, Brooke created The Postpartum Shift to help moms boost energy, mood, metabolism & milk supply to have a stress-free & enjoyable postpartum experience. FOLLOW @nutrition.for.mamasVISIT brookemillernutrition.comIn 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
This week's episode gives a thorough breakdown on the question we get so often, "Why would I hire a sleep coach?" It's a common conversation we have with families and new parents! So here's our honest thoughts on what working with a sleep coach means, why hire one when so much information is available online, and we also talk about when you would not necessarily work with a sleep coach!Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — 5 month old won't nap longer than 40 minutes unless I hold him. How do I fix this?— 9.5 month old baby for the past week has been waking at 3am just playing around for an hour. What is going on?— My almost 3 year old naps for 1.5 hours in the day but then takes 1-2 hours to fall asleep at bedtime. Should I shorten or cut the nap? — Can you offer a good schedule for an 11 month old?— Transferring to a bassinet for my newborn is not working any tips? Or is it just survival mode?Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today's episode we are going beyond sleep and talking about baby safety with Dr. Darria — a Harvard and Yale-trained, Board Certified Emergency Physician (ER doctor), national bestselling author of Mom Hacks, and Clinical Assistant Professor. She's the go-to child + family safety expert on TV and social media, and National Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians. By combining her life's work as an Emergency Room physician and being a mom of three – Dr. Darria has become the nation's ‘making life better for women' doctor by helping individuals pave ways to stay present and remain healthy during times of constant distractions and high stress. She is the founder of No Panic Parenting, The first baby proofing course 100% created by a board-certified ER Doctor + Mom.FOLLOW @drdarriaFIND HER COURSE: No Panic Parenting HERE and save with code SLEEPCUESErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
[REPLAY] of our Daylight Saving Time episode with 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 for your family.In this episode we discuss: - Are there things you can do to prep for this time?- The different options to tackling daylight saving time with your babe- And strategies for each whichever way works best for you and your family- What to remember about this speed "bump" in your child's sleep scheduleIn 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.caand get great sleep started!**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - When is a good time to stop nursing back to sleep?- My 19 week old is constantly having false stats at night - what can I do to stop this?- What does the feeding schedule look like once a baby is on 2 naps?- What are some tips to break 5am wake ups?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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
In today's episode we have Laila from The Learning To Mom™ Podcast — which exists to inform you on Pregnancy, Postpartum and Your Baby's First Year of Life WITHOUT overwhelming you! Laila was the first of her friends to become pregnant and be a mother, so she wanted to create the resource for other women in their pregnancy that she wished she could have had hers. She shares her tips for dealing Prenatal Depression, really understanding the signs and recognizing Prenatal depression, and how to actually engage in self care to support yourself throughout experiencing it. FOLLOW Laila Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
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 ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Do you have advice for how to schedule around appointments during baby's naptime?- My 14 month old is a great napper, napping 2 naps per day for 2 hours each. Lately he's been having a lot of night wakes - any advice on how to fix nights?- What is the best bedtime for a 3 year old who misses their nap?- The last nap of the day for my 3 month old is so hard! Any tips to make it easier? When can I cut it?- What's the best winter sleep bag with legs for walkers?Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada, to discuss the profound impact of social media on our children. Dr. Yeung brings a wealth of experience, having observed a dramatic increase in adolescent mental health visits over the past decade. Through her research and clinical practice, she has uncovered some unsettling truths about how Big Tech influences parental perceptions and exacerbates mental health challenges — and what we can do as parents! VISIT www.thesmartphoneeffectmd.substack.comFOLLOW @thesmartphoneeffectmdIn 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
"I'm getting really exhausted with breastfeeding my baby to sleep..." this is part of a conversation with a mom that sparked this week's episode. Erin speaks candidly about what she shares with Mom's and families - who in general feel the hard work of developing sleep skills and doing what has gotten your baby to sleep, which is sometimes a feed to sleep. Listen in to Erin's best suggestions for independent sleep, sleep coaching and removing a feed to sleep association.Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: -Could you suggest an appropriate sleep schedule for a 20 month old?-At what age does overtiredness stop causing night wakes or early morning wakes?-Is it okay that my 2.5 year old still takes a 2.5 hour nap if he still sleeps well at night?-Once you start sleep training, what happens if baby cries the entire nap instead of sleeping?-I recently switched my 16 month old to 1 nap and now she only naps an hour! is this going to get better?Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: We so often talk about the infant stage, the newborn stage - there is a lot going on in those developmental stages. But today we are going to focus on toddlers. At The Happy Sleep Company we work with kids all the way up to age 6 — where it can get tricky at the older ages *Insert the toddler sleep regression* What is this you ask? If you are not there yet, this could help you prepare. Or if you are there, listen in for some tips on how to manage the Toddler Sleep Regression. For example if maybe you had a perfect sleeper who now all of a sudden starts battling bed time or Your child had sleep challenges and now they are two and it is worst than ever before. These are some of the things we see when your child is hitting that Toddler Sleep Regression. Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: Something I consider really high on my must haves for babies and toddlers... a sleep bag! Also referred to as a sleep sac or wearable blanket! But Why Use A Sleep Bag? Listen in for loads of info on the what, why, and when of using sleep bags! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: Another one of the most common questions we get... "If you could only give parents ONE piece of advice for what they should focus on when it comes to their child's sleep, what would it be?"My answer will always be to focus on proper wake windows!! Awake time or wake windows? What does that even mean? When do they change?We'll go through it all this episode! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: The most common question I get asked is about how families can get started with healthy sleep for their children. And this comes from families who are expecting, or those who are well out of the newborn stage and are still feeling like they don't quite have a handle on sleep yet!So we're talking about the top five things I recommend to families everyday to getting sleep started on the right foot! 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today we have Tyler Champagne from Heated Seats — a Canadian, and father of 2. We're taking it a little lighter this week, for a great conversation about parenting from the dad perspective. We talk about parent humor, what life is like as the dad of two young children and more!Needing Sleep Support for your Infant or Toddler? Learn about our 1:1 Sleep Programs. Our Infant/Toddler Sleep Program is suited best for children who are 14 weeks to 3 years of age and still sleeping in a crib. 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!Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today we're talking about Sleep Training, while having a toddler at home! Sleep coaching or training - these terms are interchangeable to us at The Happy Sleep Company, is helping your baby learn independent sleep skills. Many families think it is not possible to sleep coach their baby while having a toddler as well. We promise you this is not the case, it is possible and we'll get into how to do it! 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! Find our Sleep Guides HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- My child is 15 months old and we are trying the transition to 1 nap but I feel like it's not going well. Do you ever revert back to two naps if you feel like it's failing?- Once a toddler is on one nap, do we still go with wake windows? Or is it a set schedule now?- 5 month old has been sleeping through the night for a couple of months but in the last few days waking at 4am not upset just wide awake for an hour. What has changed?!- When a baby moves a lot in their sleep, are they actually sleeping?- Advice for a preschooler who wants you to stay in their room while they fall asleep?Have questions about your baby's sleep? Request a free 20-minute phone consultation with us! 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! MORE INFO HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Today we have Rachel Coons — a grocery savings expert, and a mom of four who wanted to make a difference in the financial health of her family. Rachel decided to take control of their spending through budgeting, focusing in on her grocery bill, and was able to decrease their grocery spending from $1,200 a month to $700 a month. Since then, Rachel has dug deep into the HOW of cutting grocery spending. And developed patterns and techniques that have helped hundreds of families just like yours to cut their grocery bill in ways that matter!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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
There is a big myth we are about to bust today... and that is sleep coach and room sharing! Truth be told, you can work on sleep skills while your baby is sleeping in the same room as parents! This episode clarifies room sharing vs. bed sharing, how to work on sleep skills while room sharing and what it looks like to get started with sleep coaching while room sharing!Find more on our Sleep Guides HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- 16 week old short naps messing with bedtime. Is it better to do another nap or an early bedtime?- When do children stop using a sleep sack?- 15 month old early mornings. Sleeps through but wakes at 5am. Is the pacifier part of the issue?- When 2nd baby is born and in room next to my toddler, should i turn the sound machine up?- At what age is it appropriate to follow more of a by the clock schedule than wake windows?- Ideal wake window for an 8 month old at the end of the day?Have questions about your baby's sleep? Request a free 20-minute phone consultation with us! 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! MORE INFO HEREErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
The Happy Sleep Company is proud to partner with Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist Kyla Renaud to facilitate and support mental health throughout the Sleep Coaching process. Kyla's role as a partner with The Happy Sleep Company includes thorough review and oversight of all of our programs, services, methodologies and philosophies, Consultant coaching regarding mental health strategies for parents, and the creation of mental health support guides available as part of all of our one-one-one programs for families.Kyla has a passion for creating safe spaces where people can share their vulnerabilities and receive strategies to improve their mental health. Kyla has over 15 years of experience working with mental health and uses an evidence-based approach to treatment, including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and motivational interviewing.Interested in working with The Happy Sleep Company:Did you know working with your Sleep Program may be eligible for coverage through extended health benefits?Our programs are supervised by a Registered Social Worker. If you have extended health benefits and your policy covers Social Work and/or Psychotherapy, our programs may be partially or fully covered by your insurance. Ontario residents only. Contact your insurance provider to verify your eligibility for coverage. LEARN MOREIn 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 locationErin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com
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