The Kids Sleep Show

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am diving into sleep training and coaching indirectly, with an issue so many parents struggle with. The baby will only nap while being held, and immediately when put down, they wake, and cry. Today, I educate families on why this happens at bedtime and naptime plus strategies to get over it, so everyone can sleep through the night and catch a little more z’s. 

Episode Highlights

• Why does baby only sleep when being held?

• How do I transfer baby to the crib without waking her?

• Why won’t baby take longer naps or sleep through the night?

• Do I have to sleep train her to sleep outside of being held?

Resources 

• Find out more about the Tiny Transitions Sleep Steps Sleep Training Course

• Follow Tiny Transitions on Instagram 

• Free Infant & Toddler Sleep Training Resources 

This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I welcome Linda Alunkal, the CEO and Founder of bitebrave Inc. She is a Chinese born immigrant who learned grit and the will to succeed by surviving as an immigrant family in a new country. Linda received her MBA from Temple University and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. In her career of over 20 years, she has always sought after roles that pushed the boundaries and challenged businesses to be the better. She has served in many innovative and transformative roles within multiple Fortune 50 and startup companies. More recently, she held commercialization and regulatory roles in J&J’s accelerator organization, World Without Diseases Accelerator. 

Linda’s family lives with multiple severe life-threatening food allergies, she understands deeply the intense daily burden that a food allergy diagnosis has on a family. She's also spent the last 4 years learning about the science of this disease in industry and on her own. Because of this, she believes it is her life’s work to educate and help other families in the first year of baby’s life on ways to prevent their baby from ever developing this terrible disease of food allergies. She started bitebrave knowing that Her true inspiration is helping parents and baby be able to bitebrave-ly for the rest of their lives.

In this week's episode - I am diving into false starts - AKA - Your baby wakes up every night 45 minutes after you put them to bed, and you just can’t seem to figure out why. We dive into the 3 likely things that are causing it and how to stop baby from waking. 

Why does the baby wake 45 minutes after I put them to sleep at bedtime?

• How do I stop a baby from waking up crying 45 minutes after being asleep? 

• The three things you need to assess in your routine to ensure that one of them isn’t the cause. 

• How to help them settle and sleep through the night. 

Resources 

• Find out more about Tiny Transitions

• Join our Sleep Steps Membership Program for just $47/month

• Download our 7 Tips for Better Infant Sleep Guide

• Follow Us on Instagram

Book a Free Call with one of our Certified Toddler Sleep Coaches

In this week's episode - I am diving into how long a 6-month-old should be awake, the 3 or 2 nap schedule, how to structure their day, and how to know it’s time to transition naps. Plus, I dive into one more thing that you should not need to do any more at six months old for baby to sleep through the night! 

Episode Highlights

• What is the Ideal 6-Month-Old Wake Window?

• What is the Ideal 6-Month-Nap Schedule?

• How many naps should a 6-month-old take to sleep through the night?

• Does a 6-Month Old Still Need to Eat Overnight?

• What is the best bedtime or a 6-month-old, in your perspective as a Baby Sleep Coach/Consultant?

Resources 

• Find out more about Tiny Transitions

• Download our 7 Tips for Better Infant Sleep Guide

• Follow Us on Instagram

Book a Free Call with one of our Certified Toddler Sleep Coaches

This week, Courtney is talking all about 10 month old wake windows, a sample schedule for a 10 month old and how to best align daytime and a baby that still settles easily at bedtime and sleeps through the night.

In this week's episode - I am diving into toddler tantrums. Stopping toddler tantrums can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can try to help manage and prevent them, and I dive into them today. 

Episode Highlights  

• We discuss the triggers that can lead to tantrums.

• Coping strategies to diffuse and discuss the behavior. 

• Managing timing to avoid overtired & overstimulation

• How to build consistency & why it equals less anxiety.

Resources 

• Find out more about Tiny Transitions

• Download our 5 Tips to Tame Your Toddler Tornado Guide

• Follow Us on Instagram

• Book a Free Call with one of our Certified Toddler Sleep Coaches

Today we dive into the right age and stage to move to a big kid bed from a kid. Many parents are excited and eager for this transition, but be sure to catch this episode, as you don’t want to do it wrong. 

Episode Highlights

• What age should you move to a big kid bed from a crib

• How to best handle the big kid bed transition

• What tricks are there to keep a baby in their crib when they jump out

• Signs they are ready for a big kid bed

Resources

• Find out more about Tiny Transitions

• Download our 5 Tips to Tame Your Toddler Tornado Guide

• Follow Us on Instagram

• Book a Free Call with one of our Certified Baby & Toddler Sleep Coaches

Welcome Lisa Myers to the Show. Lisa Myers is the inventor and founding mama of Ceres Chill, a breastmilk storage company that replaces the 1970’s bulky cooler technology that have been holding women back for decades. 

Today we dive into why Lisa was determined to find a solutions for breastfeeding mommas replaced outdated, bulky and icky solutions. Lisa has been an amazing advocate for pumping moms, breaking down barriers for breastfeeding families across the globe and we are excited to have her on the show! 

Episode Highlights

• What led Lisa, as a new mother to design the Ceres Chill product?

• How has the product solved a key struggle for breastfeeding moms?

• What makes the Ceres Chill cooler different?

• How as a femal founder, does Lisa balance the load of work and home life?

• What’s next for Ceres Chill?

Resources

• Find out more about the amazing products at cereschill.com

• Follow Them on Instagram and Ceres Chill Español

• Follow Them on TikTok and Ceres Chill Espanol

• Breastfeeding & Sleep Questions? Book a Free Call with our resident CLC and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach Erin Forish

In this episode, we cover the ideal wake windows, sleep schedules and developmental ability for your 10 month old to sleep through the night. Naps and overnight sleep are connected, so you don't want to miss this one!  

Join me today for an inspiring conversation with Author Debbie Marini, who is on a mission to help children understand they are never alone. After her son lost his best friend to suicide and her own house burned to the ground twice, she has learned to lean in and trust a higher power, helping children through her new series of books, which I am excited to speak about today. Our conversation I found to be so inspiring and I am thankful to have met Debbie and you will be too!

Debbie has combined her background as a mental health advocate with her training and experience connected to Spirituality to reinforce to youth the belief they are never alone. She holds a Masters's Degree in Human Behavioral Psychology, a Reiki Level 2 Certification, NLP Practitioner Certification, and has successfully completed the Mental Health First Aid Trainer Certification for Adults and Youth as well as the Resilience Certification at UPenn. The collaboration of her experience in the mental health arena with her journey surrounding spirituality has culminated in a children’s book series dedicated to her granddaughter that introduces God and spirituality in a relatable way. Debbie’s mission is to bring to light the awareness that we are all a part of something bigger and never alone.

Join me this week as I welcome Erin Forish, a CPST {Child Passenger Safety Technician} and baby sleep coach here on the Tiny Transitions team, as we dive into all the things that many parents don't always consider concerning safety in a car seat. 

As a new parent, despite my due-dilligence there were things I misunderstood that we discussed, so you don't want to miss this! Listen now and schedule a complimentary call with Erin Forish, to discuss your sleep, car seat, or Lactation needs. 

Join me as I welcome to the Kids Sleep Show, Elina Furman, Founder, Kahlmi, where we dive into the world of massage and the amazing benefits it can have for babies, child and for parents, as a new way to connect with our littles. 

Elina Furman is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness of the many science-backed benefits of infant/child massage and earned her infant massage certification after talking to many parents who were confused and bewildered about how to perform baby massage. 

As a baby massage expert, she has conducted education for such brands as Lovevery, Legendairy Milk, Mama Glow, Finn & Emma among many others and has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Byrdie, Pop Sugar and many popular maternity podcasts. Her social media community is growing every day with 480K followers on TikTok and 330K on Instagram, and her book 101 Natural Baby Hacks is slated for release by BenBella Books in 2024.

As the founder of Kahlmi, the 1st baby massage brand, she launched the first bonding and massage tool for babies/children called the “Theragun for Babies” featuring Acu-touch technology and vibration to help families connect, calm and comfort.

Meet Nora and Ani, two best friends who share an extraordinary journey.  Years of fertility treatments led them to the joy of motherhood, but parenthood brought the challenge of sleepless nights and restless babies. Determined to help babies sleep better, they created a groundbreaking swaddle, the Norani Snugababe™ Swaddle Pod. 

Their swaddle, endorsed by both parents and healthcare professionals, gently secures a baby's arms within specially designed armholes, mimicking the womb's comfort for peaceful sleep.

Through their YouTube channel and Instagram presence, they share their experiences and offer practical tips for parents navigating the unpredictable world of baby sleep. Nora and Ani's mission is simple: to make motherhood easier and more enjoyable for parents everywhere. With their innovative swaddle, they provide a solution that allows parents to rest easier and babies to sleep better, all while understanding the challenges of parenthood.

Today, we're going to tackle a topic that every parent dreads – the notorious 10-month sleep regression. If you've ever experienced those seemingly endless nights with your restless little one or if you're gearing up for that stage, this episode is tailored just for you. 

If you have short naps, frequent wakings overnight, or are trying to Google how long 10-month sleep regression lasts or how you can get over it, we have you covered. 

Episode Highlights   

Is there a sleep regression at 10 months?

• How long does 10-month-old sleep regression last?

• Why is my 10-month-old suddenly not sleeping?

• Why has my 10-month-old started waking up at night again?

In this episode, Courtney explores the reasons why babies often fall asleep while nursing or on a bottle and offers practical solutions for managing this situation. Listeners will gain insights into the sleep patterns and needs of infants and will learn strategies for gently adjusting their baby's sleep routine to help ensure they are getting enough to eat while still enjoying quality rest

Anna Fuller is the Founder and CEO of Halo, a social shopping website for new moms. Sign up for texts from Halo to get access to exclusive weekly deals on the most sought-after baby products. Sign up here: shoponhalo.com.

Anna started Halo after having a baby and discovering how overwhelming and expensive it is to buy all the products you need. Given her 10+ year background in e-commerce, she knew that she could create something better for moms like her.

Anna previously led product teams at Google Shopping and top mobile commerce platform Branding Brand. Her work has been featured in TechCrunch, the New York Times, The Verge, on Good Morning America, and at the top of the Apple App Store. She received an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and currently lives in Seattle, where she loves exploring the outdoors with her partner and 1-year-old daughter.

Join me as I welcome Jennifer Saxton, the Founder & CEO of Tot Squad, as we share a Huge Announcement that will support parents nationwide with access to their most desired services, coaching, and support. 

Jennifer started Tot Squad in 2011 during her time at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She began in Los Angeles, CA, serving local families with car seat installation, safety checks, and baby gear cleaning. Today, she is thrilled to share and grow the new Tot Squad, where we offer every service a parent, caregiver, or parent-to-be needs via our team of trained and caring parenting experts across some of the largest retailers nationwide.

In this episode, Courtney dives into the topic of breastfeeding, pumping, and how to integrate pumping into your unique journey with your baby. 

We cover five main frequently asked questions from new moms that we see here at Tiny Transitions in our sleep coaching agency. 

Give Your Kids the Emotional Tools They Need to Navigate Life Well, Even if you have Limited Time and Knowledge.

Join me this week on the Kids Sleep Show as I am joined by Todd Marchant, Founder of Be Whole Do Good, as he shares an amazing new course, created by himself and his wife Ashley, around navigating emotions and how to help kids healthily process them. This course is geared to help kids of all ages feel confident and prepared to handle the emotional outcome of whatever they face in life. 

I am blessed to have him on the show to talk more about it, the realities of parenting, and the joy and heartbreak we all experience in this game. This is a don't-miss episode.

Ready to relax and reset with your family, build memories, and explore new things? On today’s episode, we highlight the five tips you need to consider before & during your vacation to ensure everyone gets maximum enjoyment from the trip.