Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Latest Episodes:

All About Your Caffeine Intake ft. Brooke Miller, Registered Dietitian, Certified Lactation Counselor And Founder of The Postpartum Shift Nov 19, 2024

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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.
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VISIT brookemillernutrition.com
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 location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Why Would You Hire A Sleep Coach? And When Would You Not? Nov 12, 2024

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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 Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Q&A: Naps, Night Wakes, Transferring to a Bassinet & More! Nov 05, 2024

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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 Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Dr. Darria On How An ER Doctor And Mom Baby Proofs, Ways To Keep Your Kiddos Safer, Not Get Scammed By Unsafe Products On The Market And Have Parenting Peace Of Mind Oct 29, 2024

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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.
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FIND HER COURSE: No Panic Parenting HERE and save with code SLEEPCUES

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

How To Prepare For Daylight Saving Time Oct 22, 2024

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[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 schedule
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.caand 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
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Q&A: False Starts at Night, Feeding Schedules, Breaking 5am Wake Ups & More! Oct 15, 2024

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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 location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Prenatal Depression and *Learning To Mom* with Laila, Your Mom Friend! Oct 08, 2024

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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.
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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Napping On The Go: Key Tips for Success! Oct 01, 2024

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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 Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Q&A: Advice for Scheduling Naptime Around Appointments, Last Nap of the Day Help & More! Sep 24, 2024

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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 Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Social Media Use and Children: An Interview with Dr. Alison Yeung of The Smartphone Effect Sep 17, 2024

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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.com
FOLLOW @thesmartphoneeffectmd
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 location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com