Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Is A Lovey A Sleep Crutch?

If you’ve ever been told to “ditch the sleep crutches,” you might have wondered… Wait – does that mean my child can’t have anything comforting at sleep time? Not quite. There’s a big difference between a sleep crutch and a lovey (also often called a comfort object) and, understanding that difference can make introducing one feel a lot less intimidating... and we break it down in today's episode! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany [https://www.instagram.com/thehappysleepcompany/] Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/] https://www.instagram.com/bysarahsingleton/

Q&A: Soothers, Waking at 5am and Sleeping Better For The Grandparents

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - My 4 month old keeps spitting out the soother when working on independent sleep. Should I keep replacing it? - I sleep trained my 19 month old when he was 6 months old. Now we are having the occasional night wake - should I respond the same way I did during sleep coaching? - My 5 month old is waking up at 5am every day. How do I get him to more like 6:30am? - My baby sleeps better for the grandparents. Why is this? - How to get longer naps? Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany [https://www.instagram.com/thehappysleepcompany/] Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/] https://www.instagram.com/bysarahsingleton/

Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself with Libby Ward

In this episode, we sit down with Libby Ward [https://www.instagram.com/libbyward] to talk about her raw, relatable, and unexpectedly funny memoir, Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. Libby shares what it really looked like to break under the pressure of trying to do it all... and the powerful rebuild that followed. We dive into the unrealistic expectations placed on modern moms, the identity loss that so often goes unspoken, and the moment everything had to change. This conversation is both a wake-up call and a permission slip: to let go of perfection, to choose yourself without guilt, and to redefine what it means to be a “good” mother. Because at the end of the day, what our kids need most isn’t perfection - it’s a mom who is present, supported, and whole. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’ve lost a piece of yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you. FOLLOW Libby Ward [https://www.instagram.com/libbyward] VISIT libbyward.com [https://libbyward.com/honest-motherhood-book] In this episode we've partnered with Obasan [https://collabs.shop/nvao3w] Click HERE to save [https://collabs.shop/nvao3w] - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP [https://collabs.shop/nvao3w]at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head to obasan.com / obasan.ca [https://collabs.shop/nvao3w] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/thehappysleepcompany/] Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/] https://www.instagram.com/bysarahsingleton/

What’s A Top Up Feed? And When Might It Be Right For Your Baby?

Curious about top-up feeds and whether your baby needs one? In this episode, we break down what a top-up feed is, when it can be helpful, and how to know if it’s the right fit for your baby’s sleep and feeding routine. Tune in for practical tips to support fuller feeds and more restful nights. PS. Request your free 20-minute phone consultation with The Happy Sleep Company. [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/sleep-programs/]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 [https://www.instagram.com/thehappysleepcompany/] Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/] https://www.instagram.com/bysarahsingleton/

Q&A: Wake Windows, Sleep Training for Baby vs. Toddlers And The 4 Month Sleep Regression

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - What are the proper wake windows for a 7 month old? Is it possible my baby may be ready to drop to 2 naps at this age? - Would you use the same sleep coaching approaches for a toddler as you would for a baby? - Is there an age limit for sleep sacks? - Can you sleep train during the 4 month sleep regression? - What are the wake windows for a 6.5 month old who wakes twice per night and often has false starts? 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 [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/product/infant-toddler/] Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany [https://www.instagram.com/thehappysleepcompany/] Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com [https://thehappysleepcompany.com/] https://www.instagram.com/bysarahsingleton/