Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Q&A: This Week's Top Sleep Questions! Aug 17, 2021

Show notes

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!
This week's questions highlight...
- Transition plans for children's sleep
- A nap strike vs. dropping a nap
- How to move away from or remove the pacifier
- Dealing with short naps
- Vacation sleep environments

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

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

The Rolling Milestone Aug 10, 2021

Show notes

In the episode of Sleep Cues we are talking about another common yet challenging milestone.... The Rolling Milestone! This milestones happens to every baby and some babies have no problem, they fly though this stage and it has no effect to their sleep. But many (and I mean MANY) do see this milestone effecting their babies sleep and in turn the parents sleep too!
We dive into what this milestone looks like, share some tips for what to expect from the rolling milestone and how to help parents can get through to the other side of it with your babies good sleep habits in tact!
In this episode we've partnered with Obasan
Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEPKIDS at checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a kids 6” 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

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

Q&A: This Week's Top Sleep Questions! Aug 03, 2021

Show notes

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!
This week's questions highlight...
- Fighting that last nap of the day
- Getting Grandparents on board with your baby's sleep routine *your way*
- When to drop overnight feeds
- When is best for the "longer" nap

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

Reflux and Sleep: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Liu on Baby Reflux Jul 27, 2021

Show notes

Today on Sleep Cues we have Dr. Stephanie Liu aka Dr. Mom - sharing her expertise on Baby Reflux. In this episode she explains the difference between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), insight into what she looks for with babies and reflux, what can increase reflux and steps to minimize before needing the route of medication.
She practices community family medicine and acute care at the University of Alberta Hospital. She has sat on numerous boards and is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Alberta. She is wife to Graeme, Otolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeon and mommy to Madi, her sweet and spunky little girl.
Life of Dr. Mom is a health and medical mom blog designed for the modern parent whom struggles with balancing family, work, and fun. With her experience working in women health, postnatal care, mental health, and Pediatrics, Dr. Mom works to educate the modern mom with the most relevant up-to-date medical evidence to support families and the healthy development of their children.
Guest
Dr. Stephanie Liu
@lifeofdrmom
lifeofdrmom.com
Shop at @bydrmom
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

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

Q&A: This Week's Top Sleep Questions! Jul 20, 2021

Show notes

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!
This week's questions highlight... all things summer time sleep!
- Managing the unexpected car nap that is not on schedule
- For toddlers, where to start with crib to bed transition
- Sleep training when siblings share a room
- Getting baby to fall asleep in at another house
- Advice for first time sleeping at the Grandparents

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

How a Sound Machine Can Help with Baby’s Sleep Jul 13, 2021

Show notes

Today on Sleep Cues we are talking Sound Machines. They are common topic you'll hear these days when talking about baby, children's (and adult's) sleep these days and also a controversial one! We're going through it all... taking it back to the beginning where so many ask, "Why would we use a sound machine or white noise?"
Addressing common questions and concerns around using white noise or sound machines with your child's sleep, or even your own! Listen in to hear Erin's thoughts on sound machines, how they can help with baby's sleep, recommendations for parents choosing to use them and more!
In this episode we've partnered with Obasan
Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEPADULT at checkout to get $80 off a queen sized shredded rubber pillow for Mom or Dad! 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

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

Q&A: This Week's Top Sleep Questions! Jul 06, 2021

Show notes

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!
This week's questions highlight..
- Suggestions for days out (and not wanting to leave) with a one day napper
- How to determine the cause of early wakes
- Moving should I expect a regression
- Bedtime for a 3 month old
- How long is too long to fall asleep

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

Sleep Coaching from a Dad’s Perspective: An Interview with Mark Borowiecki - NHL Defenceman, Husband and Father to a now happy little sleeper! Jun 29, 2021

Show notes

Today on Sleep Cues we chat with Mark Borowiecki, Canadian NHL Player, husband and has added father to his recent accomplishments! Having played many years with the Ottawa Senators and a recent move to the Nashville Predators, we discuss what led Mark and his wife Tara to Sleep Coaching, how their little guy handled the big move, and the overall experience of sleep coaching from a Dad's perspective!
Mark shares his thoughts on the sleep coaching process from before even starting to having a happy sleeper. He opens up about how important it was to him as parent to be involved, and the importance of mental health for Dad's and all parents, so they can work as a team to be a well rested family!
Guest
Mark Borowiecki
@itsborocoprunning

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

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

Q&A: This Week's Top Sleep Questions! Jun 22, 2021

Show notes

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!
This week's questions highlight..
- When parents ask, "Is that okay?"
- Thoughts on waking a baby in the AM
- Night terrors vs. Nightmares and what to do
- Where to start with a sleep routine at 6 weeks old
- Knowing your child and doing what is best for them - they are an individual!
- Bedtime at 16 months (it can be a tricky & transitional age!)

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

Understanding "Sleep Pressure" Jun 15, 2021

Show notes

Today's episode is all about sleep pressure. As a sleep consultant and in the world of sleep coaching, the term "Sleep Pressure" gets used quiet often, and as a parent you may have heard the term before but are not sure what that actually means!
In this episode we'll go through what exactly "sleep pressure" means, how you can ensure your child has enough sleep pressure, and what can happen if your baby doesn't have enough or is over tired!
We've partnered with Nanobébé - a company dedicated to creating amazing products that will guide you through your baby’s feeding journey. Because really, if there is one thing as parents that’s just as important and often just as daunting as baby’s sleep, it’s feeding our babies! Check out nanobebe.com and nanobebe.ca today, and enter code HAPPYSLEEP for 20% off ANY of their products until June 30, 2021.
Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram @thehappysleepcompany
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

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