Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

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Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep: What Does It Mean And How Can It Help?! May 19, 2026

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This week on Sleep Cues, we’re breaking down the popular “Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep” concept. What it actually means, why many parents use it, and how it can help support better sleep habits for your baby. We’ll cover how to make the routine work in real life, common misconceptions, and simple ways to adapt it for your little one’s age and needs.

PS. Request your free 20-minute phone consultation with The Happy Sleep Company. 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
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Q&A: When Can Kids Use Adult Pillows? May 12, 2026

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Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:

- When can kids use adult pillows?

- Can you sleep train if your baby still needs night feeds?

- My child is 23 months old. Do we still focus on wake windows, or do we do a by the clock schedule at this point?

- My 18 month old no longer falls asleep independently. He needs to be held to sleep and wakes at least twice every night. What do I do?

- What are the wake windows for a 6.5 month old?

PS. Don’t need step-by-step sleep coaching, but need advice on age-specific awake times, milestones, regressions, scheduling tweaks, and more? Our Sleep Guides have you covered!

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

Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Child “You’re Okay" ft. Jon Fogel of Whole Parent Academy May 05, 2026

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Fogel, the founder of Whole Parent Academy, sharing a powerful, brain-based approach to parenting. Through honest storytelling and practical tools, we explore how regulating yourself is the key to raising emotionally resilient kids... and breaking generational patterns for good!!

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

Is A Lovey A Sleep Crutch? Apr 28, 2026

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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
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Q&A: Soothers, Waking at 5am and Sleeping Better For The Grandparents Apr 21, 2026

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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
Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself with Libby Ward Apr 14, 2026

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In this episode, we sit down with Libby Ward 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.

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

What’s A Top Up Feed? And When Might It Be Right For Your Baby? Apr 07, 2026

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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.

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

Q&A: Wake Windows, Sleep Training for Baby vs. Toddlers And The 4 Month Sleep Regression Mar 31, 2026

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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

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

Why Chiropractic Work May Be Right For Your Baby ft. Dr. Brittlyn Bos Mar 24, 2026

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Curious about chiropractic care for your baby? In this episode, Dr. Brittlyn Bos breaks down how gentle, specialized chiropractic work can support infant comfort, sleep, and milestone development. We dive into common concerns, what to expect, and how to know if it’s the right fit for your little one!

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

Wake Windows Or Tired Signs – Which Matter More? Mar 17, 2026

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Are wake windows the gold standard for sleep? Or should you be following your baby’s tired signs instead? In this episode, we break down the difference between the two, why neither is one-size-fits-all, and how to find the right plan for your baby’s sleep needs!

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

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