This Girl Loves Sleep

Latest Episodes:

015: Holiday Travel and Sleep Nov 13, 2018

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The Holiday season means travel plans are under way. Air travel, road trips, hotel stays, may be unavoidable during this time of year and a common question I get throughout the Holiday season is "We're going away soon. How do I protect my baby's sleep?" So travelling with a baby in tow may mean some changes to your pre-baby travel life it's still possible to have a great winter break with a well-rested baby.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

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This Girl Loves Sleep's theme music is "Until the End" by Ryan Andersen from the album "Happy Life - Americana Volume One," from the Free Music Archive at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Happy_Life_-_Americana_Volume_One/Until_The_End

014: Mom Stories: Cat and Nat Nov 06, 2018

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In this episode of Mom Stories Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn chats with two ladies who have been keeping it real for moms for years. Their #momtruths help to make us laugh at the complete chaos of motherhood with no matter what struggle we are experiencing that day. Cat and Nat have become an online staple in the homes of families worldwide with their honest and hilarious #momtruths, daily Facebook Lives, Live tours, and soon to be released book. Cat and Nat share how they are taking motherhood by the you know what and laughing their whole way through it.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

Follow Cat and Nat on Instagram and Twitter at @catandnat and visit them at https://www.catandnat.ca.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catandnat/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/catandnat

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SocialCommon

013: Sleep Clinic #2 Oct 30, 2018

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Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today's episode she answers ~ what age is best to start sleep training? ~ how to deal with 9-month old frequent night wakings? ~ how do I stop my 14-month old from climbing out of the crib? ~ why does my child keep waking so early? ~ why is my toddler suddenly waking up throughout the night? ~ when should I stop using a sound machine? ~ what age is safe to have a blanket in the crib? ~ how do I help my child sleep well at daycare?

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

012: Fall Time Change Sleep Tips Oct 23, 2018

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It's that time of year again where the clocks change and we gain an hour of sleep. The problem is when you are a parent that is no longer something to get excited about. Your kids don't realize the clocks have changed so they're still going to be getting up at the same time. It takes time for their bodies, and yours, to adjust but Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares a few ways that you can help everyone sleep better.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

011: Mom Stories: Whitney Port Oct 16, 2018

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Whitney Port is the first guest in our Mom's Stories series, and has not only been a wonderful client to work with but also such an amazing supporter of Good Night Sleep Site. Whitney Port is sitting down with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today and talking all things motherhood in the first year with her little boy Sonny. They discuss how she has changed now that she's a mom, they even tackle some of Sonny's sleep issues, and yes, Alanna asks her what she can share about The Hills reboot that we are all so excited for!

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

Follow Whitney on Instagram and Twitter at @whitneyeveport and visit her at http://whitneyport.com.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyeveport/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/whitneyeveport

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thewhitneyport

010: My Story of Infertility Oct 09, 2018

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

009: Sleep Tool #2 - #*&%ing Naps Oct 02, 2018

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The second sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Site Tool Kit is working on consolidating naps. Hands up! Who is struggling with 30-45 minute naps? Nap struggles are probably the most common sleep complaint with parents, and you are definitely not alone in your struggles. Proper naps can be hard but understanding when and how to put your baby down for a nap is so important to help your baby sleep through the night. The good news is short naps can be explained and lengthened, and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn is here to help you do that.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

008: Fire the Boss at Bedtime Sep 25, 2018

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When you've got a toddler and bedtime rolls around, it can feel like a nightmare. Night in and night out, putting your toddler to bed can become more and more difficult. While your little one is developing their own personality, sleep and bedtime suddenly becomes a battle you're losing miserably. It's time to fire the boss at bedtime and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some sleep tools that can help make bedtime more peaceful for both you and your child.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

007: Guest - Catherine McCord of Weelicious / Family Nutrition from Breakfast to Dinner Sep 18, 2018

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Nutrition joins sleep as one of the pillars of health and Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn in this episode of This Girl Loves Sleep to share quick and easy nutrition tips to help us busy parents from breakfast to dinner! Alanna had the pleasure of working with Catherine and her youngest daughter and over the years Catherine has been an amazing inspiration to Alanna both in the kitchen and as a business owner and she is so thrilled to have her on as our first official guest on This Girl Loves Sleep!

Follow Catherine on Instagram and Twitter at @weelicious and check out her recipes at https://weelicious.com.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weelicious

Twitter: https://twitter.com/weelicious

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/

006: Sleep Tool #1 - Sleep Environment Sep 11, 2018

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Making sure our babies sleep in a safe, conducive, and consistent sleep environment is important and the first sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Tool Kit. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how creating the perfect sleep sanctuary for your baby is the first step in your baby's sleep plan. If you are creating a sleep plan for your baby by only choosing a method it's not going to work. The right nursery is Good Night Sleep Site's first sleep tool and Alanna shares her tips on how to create the best sleep space to help your baby sleep safe and soundly.

Keep the Conversation Going:

Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment!

Website: https://goodnightsleepsite.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnsleepsite

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNightSleepSite/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodNightSleepSite/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GNSleepSite

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/gnsleepsite/