Happy Days Rested Nights

The importance of balancing directive and connective parenting moments as our children grow

with Samantha Day

Defining “directive” and “connective” parenting moments, looking at age-appropriate balancing and the two and why it is important to be aware. This episode helps us in finding a balance between the two that can assist with relationship building, emotional health, child-to-parent trust, and independence as our children grow.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Show Notes

Episode 80

Title – All things teeth

Subtitle – with Dr. Julie Davis and Samantha Day

On this weeks episode we are talking with Dr. Julie Davis. She is a wife, mother of two and a Dentist in Park Ridge, Illinois. We dug into a variety of topics including teething, dental visits, pacifiers, sleep, mouth breathing and more. The topic we spend the most time on is a new passion of Dr. Davis’ and is tongue ties and sleep! I learned so much in this episode and am excited for you to listen too!

You can connect with Dr. Davis at

https://www.instagram.com/juliedavisdds/

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 78

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Title – Personal Update – If this can help just one person …

Subtitle – with Samantha Day

A very different episode this month is a personal update on me. I feel called to share my story. It is a very personal matter but if it has the power to help one person, it is worth it.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 77

Fall Time Change Prep

The time change is coming and in this episode we are digging into how we can prepare our families for the transition. Some children do much better with a “go with the flow” approach while others have a smoother transition when we prepare. Let’s find out which category your little one falls into.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 076

Title – Bye Bye Naps

with Samantha Day

When the time comes to drop that final nap, it can be a bumpy transition for some. In this podcast episode we are going to talk all about this time of your child’s growth. When do we know it is time? How do we start the transition? What can we do to help our children make this the smoothest transition possible? Let’s chat about it!

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 75

The Potty Ladies

 with Liz Van Dorn and Maura Weaver

Liz Van Dorn & Maura Weaver (AKA The Potty Ladies) are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Between the 2 of them, they have 4 kids under the age of 5 (and another on the way!). Through years of experience in the field of ABA and tackling potty training in-person with families, they saw a need for evidence-based information and family support in the area of potty training more broadly (as well as further dissemination of the science of ABA). Using their passion for and expertise about potty training, they created The Potty Ladies with the hope of reaching families not just in their area- but anywhere! They both reside in Huntsville, AL and co-own an ABA company called Footsteps of Change, Inc. where they work with local school districts & families to provide parent training, in-home therapy, and school consultation services.

You can find them at –

Website – www.thepottyladies.com

Instagram –www.instagram.com/thepottyladies

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 74

Recognizing our Triggers as Parents

 with Samantha Day

On this parenting journey there are things that happen from day to day that may trigger us as parents. They differ from parent to parent and can stem from childhood, personality, emotions and more. In this episode we are talking about these possible triggers, how to recognize them and what to do when we see them.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 73

Title – Let’s Talk Hormones

Subtitle – with Dr. Kelly Lupo

Dr. Kelly Lupo is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. She obtained her medical degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. Prior to medical school, she graduated from SUNY Binghamton University with a B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience.

Dr. Kelly has a passion for educating and empowering individuals to take back their health. She has a special focus in women’s health, hormone optimization, non-opioid pain management, and IV therapy.”

Website: www.drkellylupond.com

IG: @drkellylupo

TikTok: @drkellylupo

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 72

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Title – The Feeding Mom 

Subtitle – with Mallory Millet

Mallory Millet. She has been a Speech Pathologist for 10 years and for the last 7 has specialized in infant feeding and promoting optimal oral development. She has 3 children under the age of 4 whose own feeding journeys have propelled her into an advocacy role where she created, The Feeding Mom. Here she supports and empowers parents in their feeding journeys and gets them comfortable with getting in their baby's mouth. She has self study courses available on bottle feeding, is the creator of an oral play guide and provides 1:1 consults for infant feeding and reflux support. 

Connect with Mallory at www.thefeedingmom.com

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To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 71

The “Sleep Training” Controversy

 with Samantha Day

The words “sleep training” can carry some heavy feelings for many people. Today I am opening up about my true feelings and what is most important in a potentially vulnerable way.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 70

5 Traits of a Great Sleeper

 with Samantha Day

You can find eliminate those night wakings by visiting Samantha at www.samanthadayconsulting.com/immediate-assistance/

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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Episode 69

Pacifier Plan Part 2

 with Samantha Day

In this episode we are talking more about pacifiers and how we can use them as a “tool in our toolbox” and guide away from dependency when on the sleep teaching path.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 68

Preparing for Big Transitions

 with Samantha Day

Big transitions happen in our lives and can rock our worlds as we settle in to our new normal. This can be even more true for our children trying to process the changes at their age appropriate levels. In this week’s episode we are discussing tools to prepare and adjust to the changes that your family may go through.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 67

Toddler Night Waking

 with Samantha Day

In this weeks episode, Samantha talks about a trend that she is seeing in questions from parents. Night wakings with our little one’s are age appropriate at first but they reach a place where a goal of solid sleep overnight is possible and important. Let’s take a deeper look into night waking for toddlers specifically.

Nix those Night Wakings is an instructional video series where parents can learn directly from Sam, create their own sleep plan, eliminate night wakings and get on the path to the goal of solid sleep in a way that fits their family. She pushes pass the controversy of “sleep training” and focuses on teaching sleep in a way that fits each family. The series includes 5 different teaching methods.

You can find eliminate those night wakings by visiting Samantha at www.samanthadayconsulting.com/immediate-assistance/

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 66

Sleep Teaching Parent Anxiety

 with Samantha Day

Setting new goals for our children and guiding our littles to that goal can be a time of questions and even feelings of anxiety for parents. In this episode we are going to go through multiple things you can consider and incorporate to help yourself during this time of guidance.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 65

Ask Sam – Part 6

 with Samantha Day

It’s our tradition here at Happy Days Rested Nights to end our year with two “Ask Sam” episodes so here we go! I take a series of questions from our Monday Question on Instagram and answer them here for us all to go over in detail.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 64

Ask Sam – Part 5

 with Samantha Day

It’s our tradition here at Happy Days Rested Nights to end our year with two “Ask Sam” episodes so here we go! I take a series of questions from our Monday Question on Instagram and answer them here for us all to go over in detail.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 63

“But they just won’t listen”

 with Samantha Day

“But they just won’t listen” is a sentence we have probably said or at least thought somewhere in our parenting years. In this episode we are going through things we can do to help our littles in the listening arena.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

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Episode 62

Title – 2 to 1 Nap Transition

with Samantha Day

This topic has been one of the most requested for the podcast so here it is! We are talking all about the 2 to 1 nap transition. When, how, why?? Let’s chat about it!

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

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Episode 61

Samantha’s Children’s Books –

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Title – How Children’s Books have the Power to Guide Sleep and Behavior in our Homes

with Samantha Day

They are books for children so shouldn’t they all be great to read? I wish the answer was yes but there are a few things to keep in mind before reading books with our children when we have goals of solid sleep and positive behavior.

To find out more about Samantha or to join her –

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