Sleep, Eat, Grow Podcast

Debunking 10 common baby & toddler sleep myths! Learn why you do sometimes want to wake a sleeping baby, why naps don't have to be in a crib, why strict sleep schedules are a no, and why other common sleep myths simply aren't true. 

Have you ever been told that feeding your baby to sleep is creating a bad habit? In this episode, we'll talk about why that simply isn't true. Feeding to sleep can become a habit, but not a bad one. We'll also talk about reasons you may decide it is time for your family to move away from this habit. Lastly, we'll talk about mom regret in regard to sleep association such as feeding to sleep and how to let it go. 

Did you know approximately 40% of children experience night terrors? And almost every child has a nightmare at some point. So, we're diving into these parasomnias, or sleep disorders, today! We'll talk about what they are, how to distinguish between the two, and how to respond when your child has a night terror or nightmare. 

Toddlerhood is a time of wonder and can also be a time of sleep challenges! Learn common causes for the sleep challenges and ways to navigate them with your toddler. 

Sleep coaching: it is certainly a hot button topic in mom groups! Some families love it and other families won't touch it with a 10 foot pole. On this episode we dive right in and look at what sleep coaching is and why some families choose to sleep coach their child. We'll also take a look at common objections to sleep coaching and the counter to those objections. 

Without a doubt, short naps are one of the most challenging baby sleep struggles parents face. In this episode, discover why short naps happen and how you can help turn your baby's short naps into nice, long naps. Also, you'll learn when short naps are developmentally normal (but temporary!) and when it is realistic to see naps that are 60+ minutes long. 

Does this sound familiar? You hear your baby on the monitor, look at the clock, and it is 4:30 AM.....again. If you are struggling with early morning wakings, this is the episode for you! We'll walk through common culprits for these pre-6:00 AM wakings as well as their fixes. Let's make better sleep a reality for your family.Link to free call to see if a sleep consultation is right for your family: Schedule now!Sleep schedule guide: click here for all the details!