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The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting sleep information; frustrated by sleep advice that felt wrong; or searched for a truly gentle, responsive alternative to sleep training, then you are in the right place. In each episode I’ll be answering your most pressing baby and toddler sleep questions, dispelling common sleep myths, deepening your understanding of biologically normal sleep, and encouraging you to trust your intuition. And because sleep is rarely just about sleep, you may just…
Episodes
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastFrom the Archives: Nurturing Your Parent Brain With Rocio From Newborn Parents
Welcome to the summer from the archives series! We’re revisiting some much loved podcast episodes from the early months of the podcast. These are episode that…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastFrom the Archives: Let's Talk Sleep and Lactation
Welcome to the summer from the archives series! We’re revisiting some much loved podcast episodes from the early months of the podcast. These are episode that…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastFrom the archives: When will my baby (or toddler) sleep through the night?
Welcome to the summer from the archives series! We’re revisiting some much loved podcast episodes from the early months of the podcast. These are episode that…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastFrom the archives: Sleep and regulation with Lyndsey Hookway
Welcome to the summer from the archives series! We’re revisiting some much loved podcast episodes from the early months of the podcast. These are episode that…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhy Is My Toddler Getting the Zoomies Right at Bedtime
You know they are tired, and suddenly they just start zooming around the house! Toddlers can be notorious for getting wild right when you want to calm them…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLife With a Low Sleep Needs Baby or Toddler
There’s lots of talk about how much babies should sleep, but much of that conversation centers around averages, often the higher end of those averages. So what…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhy Is My Baby or Toddler Waking So Early in the Morning?
Early morning waking is such a frustrating and tricky sleep challenge. IN this episode I talk through some of the causes of early waking. I share some…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSupporting Exhaustion and Overstimulation With Sara Sandland
So many new parents (moms especially) experience exhaustion and overstimulation in early parenting. Some struggle more in the baby year with the higher level…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSeparation Anxiety or Normal Maternal Biology?
When is it parental separation anxiety and when is it simply normal biology? In a culture that values separation and independence, where is the line between a…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Mom Guilt Can Be a Notification With Alysia Lyons
Mom guilt is such a huge challenge for so many new moms. In this episode, I’m joined by Alysia Lyons, mom, author, and coach, to talk about mom guilt. We talk…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastTips for Supporting Sleep Through Summer Travel
It’s summer travel season! So many parents worry about the impact of travel on sleep. In this episode I’m talking about some tips for common travel concerns. I…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastDoes Introducing Solids Improve Baby Sleep?
Anyone with a baby somewhere around 4-6 months has probably heard the advice to start solids to help improve sleep. And yet, the reality of the impact of solid…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat to Do When Your Baby Won’t Transfer to the Crib
Transfers are hard! And yet the thought of putting your baby in the crib awake and them peacefully drifting off to sleep is laughably unrealistic. In this…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastPerfectionism in Early Parenting With Jillian Scott
Do you struggle with being a perfectionist in your parenting or life in general? If you answer yes, then you are definitely not alone. I support so many…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow Do You Define Success With Responsive Sleep Support?
In a developmental and attachment based approach to sleep, success is as much about the process as where the process gets us. Outcomes matter, but they have to…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSimplifying Parenting With Jenna Michael
So many parents I support (and let’s be real, my family as well) struggle with too much stuff, too many commitments, too much busyness. Simplifying parenting…
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Is Bedsharing A Bad Habit?
Our culture is so anti bedsharing that we tend to only hear (or interpret) bedsharing stories as scary, bad, worse case scenario situations. In this episode…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Know If It's Time To Drop A Nap?
Nap struggles are frustrating, but they don’t always mean it’s time to drop a nap. In this episode I’m talking about nap transitions. I share common times for…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Know Your Postpartum Doula Is Lactation And Normal Sleep Supportive With Alex King
Throughout human history new parents had support with their newborns around the clock from their friends and family. Now, most parents don’t have friends and…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSimple Steps To Nurture Your Sleep
Modern life is not sleep friendly for any of us. While there are many ways to better support and optimize baby and toddler sleep, let’s not forget that there…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastAvoiding The Comparison Trap
Your baby is an individual and comparing them to other babies can create a whole lot of unnecessary stress and struggle. In this episode I’m talking about how…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Make Bedtimes Easier: Your Parenting Superpower
Sleep is separation, and connection is our best tool to support through a separation challenge. And in fact, connection is almost always part of the answer to…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Dad Perspective With Adam Angel LCSW
There’s a lot of focus on moms and their experience with baby sleep, but less attachment based conversations focusing on the dad experience. While I’m…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhen Can I Get My Baby On A Schedule?
When can I get my baby on a schedule is a very popular question I get from parents of younger babies (and even parents of older babies struggling with sleep…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Spot Hidden Sleep Training Info (Even When It’s Called Gentle)
The world of sleep information is full of information that claims to be gentle and responsive but is really just sleep training with gentle marketing. So many…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastUnderstanding The Stages Of Attachment With Heather Boyd
Attachment is the most fundamental need and yet we don’t do much to educate parents around attachment – what is it and what do we need to do in our parenting…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Older Toddler Sleep (2 And 3 Year Olds)
Is it normal for my toddler to still wake? Surely they should be independent by now….. Even the most responsive parents can sometimes feel like toddler sleep…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastEmbracing Your Feeding Journey With Kassi Reyes IBCLC
Feeding and sleep are two of the most individual and emotive topics in early parenting. In this episode I’m joined by Kassi Reyes, IBCLC to talk about…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Younger Toddler Sleep (12-24 Months)
Your baby isn’t a baby any more – suddenly they are a toddler. After that first birthday the unrealistic expectations just keep coming. We expect so much from…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat's The Deal With Wake Windows?
Wake windows – helpful or stress inducing….it really depends on the family. However, wake windows are commonly shared as precise, exact rules we must follow or…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLet’s Talk Mom Guilt With Jillian Neill
Parenting is hard, and there are so many rules, shoulds, and external expectations that can lead to feelings of mom guilt. In this episode I’m joined by Dr…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Older Baby Sleep (6-12 Months)
There are so many unrealistic expectations perpetuated about older baby sleep that it’s no wonder that so many parents are confused and overwhelmed about…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Get Back On Track With Sleep After The Holidays
It’s January, and you may be thinking about bringing some order to the chaos that the holidays brought to your sleep routines. In this episode, I’m sharing…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Little Baby Sleep (3-6 Months)
You finally feel like you got the hang of things, and then your baby is in a whole new phase! This is a really common feeling in this phase of babyhood. This…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastCoregulation And The Parent Baby Nervous Systems With Meaghan Beames
We tend to think of baby and parent as separate beings, separate nervous systems. And yet in so many ways they are part of an inter-connected, inter-dependent…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastRealistic Expectations For Newborn Sleep (0-3 Months)
What is normal for newborn sleep? How can parents have more realistic expectations? Our culture is full of unrealistic expectations about baby sleep and it…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastMindful Parenting With Sultana Karim
Early parenting is an intense time that can challenge us physically, emotionally, and mentally. A wonderful tool for coping with the intensity, challenges, and…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHoliday Family Rituals And Traditions
To those in the US who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving. This is a short episode to kick off the holiday season. There’s so much pressure to create traditions and…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastInformed Decision Making When You Aren't Always Given All Your Options With Kaely Harrod
How can you make informed decisions when you don’t know all your options? Well, you can’t! From sleep setups and safety to navigating big sleep transitions and…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIt's Time To Stop One Size Fits All Sleep Info
Have you ever noticed how much sleep information and advice seems to be very generic, one size fits all? As if all babies have the exact same sleep needs and…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastAnxiety and Sleep with Clare Donofrio
Does baby sleep make you anxious? Does your anxiety keep you from sleeping? Either or both of these things can be true. The relationship between anxiety and…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastIs It Possible To Over Respond To Night Wakes?
In a world that pushes non-responsive sleep training at every turn, it’s understandable that you might worry about the idea of over responding to night wakes…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastFinding Your Community With Elizabeth
We all need community, and yet finding that community can be a real struggle. So many of the parents I support with sleep are searching for parenting…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastMy Baby Only Cat Naps - Is That Ok?
There is so much incorrect information thrown around about what makes a good nap. It can lead parents to worry that their baby isn’t getting the rest they need…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Complexities Of Postpartum Mental Health And Sleep With Dr. Emma Basch
New parent sleep and mental health can be such a tricky topic, with so many blanket statements thrown around. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Emma Basch…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastLet’s Do An Evening Light Check For Better Sleep
As the sun sets earlier we use a lot more artificial light in the evening. In this episode I’m walking you through what to consider when it comes to light…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastParenting Triggers With Sheena Hill
Parenting is hard sometimes, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or triggered by hard parenting moments. In this episode I’m joined by Sheena Hill, a…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastShould I Ever Wake A Sleeping Baby
Should I ever wake a sleeping baby? Doesn’t sleep beget more sleep? There’s such a widely held belief that more sleep is always better and so we should never…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastBaby Gear And Body Tension With Austin Rees
About Austin Austin Rees (she/her) is a mother to four children and has been engaged in the health field for 25 years. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastHow To Get More Sleep As A Parent (Without Changing Your Baby's Sleep)
Almost every parent I know wants more sleep. Society and the sleep consulting industry tells us that the answer to that need is to change the baby’s sleep…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSetting Limits With Sarah Rosensweet
Learning how to set limits can be hard for many parents. I see so many parents struggle with this as their baby transitions from infant to toddler. In this…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastTips For Managing Your Bedtime Mindset
Bedtime is a tricky time for babies and toddlers and also for us parents. After a long day, your cope is likely low and you are ready for some down time. If…
The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast3 Steps For Bedtime Success
Bedtime routines are a great way to support better sleep for your little, but did you know your whole evening flow affects their sleep? In this episode I’m…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastUnderstanding Sleep Training Research With Jess From The Infant Sleep Scientist
The research on sleep training has many limitations that are often not discussed in mainstream narratives around sleep training. In this episode I’m joined by…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Work Towards Independent Sleep?
Independent sleep isn’t inherently something young children can do, and yet it is one of the most common goals parents have for their baby or toddler. That…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastThe Power Of Processing Your Birth Story With Jaely Turner
Birth is the transition into parenthood, and your birth story affects your early parenting experience. In this episode, I’m joined by Jaely Turner, a Perinatal…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Support Healthy Baby Sleep?
What does it mean to support healthy sleep for your baby or toddler? In this episode I’m unpacking the definition of healthy sleep. In the US, our definition…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastSupporting Yourself In The 4th Trimester With Hollie Hauptly
Your postpartum experience matters. In this episode, I’m joined by Hollie Hauptly, doula, Childbirth Educator, and CEO of Birth Boot Camp. Our conversation…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastDoes Sleep Beget Sleep?
I hear this popular phrase a lot – that sleep begets more sleep. It brings your focus to always encouraging longer naps, longer nighttime sleep, and that lack…
The Responsive Family Sleep PodcastAre Contact Naps Ok?
The questions ‘are contact naps ok?’ and ‘are contact naps creating bad habits?’ come up a lot with new parents. There’s such a narrow definition of…