Little Z's Sleep Podcast

Over the last month as Halloween decorations became more widespread, our oldest daughter Ellie (7yo) started to carry those scary images in her mind to bed. This, combined with some school anxiety plus her distractions in her room caused her to at times not fall asleep until 10PM, and even one time catch her reading at midnight!! Today, Chad & I sit down on the podcast together to share how things have been changing for Ellie's bedtime: timing, independence, nightlights and more! Podcast Mentions: https://amzn.to/3pKYYeX (Nightlight in Ellie's Room) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/key-to-toddler-bedtime-routine/ (Bedtime Routine Podcast with Playtime) https://littlezsleep.com/schedulegenerator (Get a free schedule!!) Follow Becca & Chad: https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Becca's Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/mrlittlezsleep/ (Chad's Instagram) http://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (Subscribe on YouTube) Ready to make sleep a thing? https://littlezsleep.com/quiz (Find the right

This is a conversation that we have not covered on the Little Z's Podcast, and today I'm so grateful to invite Elizabeth King (Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula and New Parent Educator) onto the show to discuss secondary infertility. Elizabeth's mission is to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby and carry to term. After having 3 children of her own after the age of 40, Elizabeth believes taking a more holistic approach is the key to success when attempting to conceive. Now she has helped hundreds of women achieve their dreams of conception and parenthood in 20+ countries around the world. She supports clients through natural fertility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage loss, early pregnancy PTSD, and new parent support. https://www.elizabethking.com/ (>> Check out Elizabeth's website & resources) Follow Elizabeth on https://www.instagram.com/elizabethking_coaching/ (Instagram) Follow Becca on https://www.instagram.com/lit

If you're feeling like every morning you go from 0 to 60 with your kiddos, this episode is for you! https://dayswithgrey.com/blog/category/breakfast-invitations/ (Breakfast Invitations) is a concept created by Beth of Days with Grey who is passionate about using play to ignite learning with your children. Beth's Quick Start Materials List: Paper Painters tape Markers Need Ideas At The Ready? https://dayswithgrey.com/blog/category/breakfast-invitations/ (Check Beth's blog) that is full of ideas! Want Ideas To Keep? https://shop.dayswithgrey.com/ (Shop Beth's Breakfast Invitation Cards!) ___________ Ready to make sleep a thing so that you can ENJOY the mornings?! Shop our Toddler & Preschool Sleep Classes to help everyone wake up rested and ready to play!

In this episode I'm giving you ALL the nap stats you need from Newborn to 5 years old! Here's how this episode works: Write down your child's current schedule Listen in as I share the details on daily nap stats, and see how things are going! Make tweaks right away in your schedule if needed! Rate & review this podcast!! EPISODE MENTIONS: https://littlezsleep.com/blog/3to2naps/ (3 to 2 Nap Transition) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/2to1nap/ (2 to 1 Nap Transition) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/how-to-transition-from-1-to-0-naps/ (1 to 0 Nap Transition) Love this episode and want MORE insights on what to expect as your child grows and changes? Join The Little Z's Sleep Society for $1 for 1 week to get an entire roadmap with detailed videos guiding your child's growth & development! >>https://littlezsleep.mykajabi.com/offers/Q3L2vEWh ( JOIN NOW!)

Sometimes we take the whole sleep thing to an extreme. This podcast is a few different letters to the Type A Mom. Take a listen, take what you need, and share this episode with a friend. >> https://shop.littlezsleep.com/offers/Q3L2vEWh (Try the Little Z's Sleep Society for $1 for 1 week!) >> Follow Becca on http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (Instagram) | http://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (YouTube) >> Leave a review on Google for Little Z's!

How would you fill in the blank: "The road after birth is ________." Our guest today, Deb Flashenberg, says, "The road after birth is bumpy" -- and she's right! There is so much about your recovery, journey and new chapter after birth. Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek" Followhttps://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/ ( Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram) https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ (Find a class with Deb) ________ Ready to make sleep a thing? https://littlezsleep.com/quiz (Find the right sleep program for your family!) Follow https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Becca on Instagram)

We know that you get get sleep help for your kids, but what about YOU? YES! YOU can get help! On the podcast is Katie Pitts of SleepWise Consulting. She has recently launched her team of Adult Sleep Consultants to work with you to finally solve your issues with sleep and get a full night of rest every night! https://www.sleepwiseconsulting.com/adults/ (Learn more) about working with SleepWise Adult Consulting Team https://sleepwiseconsulting.as.me/adult (BOOK A FREE 15 MINUTE CALL) to determine if this is right for you! __________ Follow Becca on https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Instagram) Follow Becca on https://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (YouTube)

What is Co-Regulation? How does this impact our child's development and future? If you're spending even 5 minutes searching through positive parenting accounts on social media, you're likely left feeling confused about co-regulation. Enter Drs. Jenna Elgin and Shanna Alverez of Helping Families Thrive! Today on the podcast these women talk with me about what co-regulation is and how you are likely already working on this with your family! We talk together for about an hour, and cover a lot of ground! Probably my favorite was the moment when Dr. Jenna pulled up her phone and literally read misleading social media posts to mythbust, ha! If you are looking for an evidence based course on positive parenting that won't guilt you or leave you feeling less than, Helping Families Thrive is exactly for you! Use code https://helpingfamiliesthrive.com/courses/parenting-essentials/ (HFTLITTLEZ to save 20% on their course!) Follow @https://www.instagram.com/helpingfamiliesthrive/ (helpingfamiliesthrive) on Instagram Fol

A big part of the https://littlezsleep.com/blog/key-to-toddler-bedtime-routine/ (bedtime routine) around here at Little Z's is getting cleaned up! Bath, wash face or shower- it's always been a step that we simply imply...but haven't talked too much about. In this episode Lauren & Brooke of The Skin Sisters share insights on eczema, sunscreen and when to think about beginning a true skin care routine with your child. Mentions in this episode: https://amzn.to/3kKu03S (Micellar Wipes) https://bettegreen.com/ (Bette Green Cleanser Stick) https://www.instagram.com/theskinsisters/ (The Skin Sisters on Instagram) Ready to find a bedtime routine that leads to a full night of sleep for everyone? Find your child's sleep program HERE!

In June 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission released new guidelines for products marked as "sleepers" on the baby product market. >>https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2021/CPSC-Approves-Major-New-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Infant-Sleep-Products (See the full guidelines) Of course, this brought up a LOT of questions and I knew exactly who to ask them to! Holly Choi of Safe Beginnings is back on the podcast to share what these new regulations will mean, and answer your questions on "what now?!" >>https://www.instagram.com/safebeginnings/ (Follow Holly on Instagram) >>https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (Follow Becca on Instagram) >>Find your family's Sleep Program

Over the last 6 years we've enjoyed so much travel with the girls, and I *think* we've finally landed in a place where it's a pure JOY to be traveling with them! Find All Travel Blogs + Podcast Episodes: https://littlezsleep.com/blog/how-to-travel-internationally-with-a-baby/ (How To Travel Internationally With Baby) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/travel-checklist-for-your-child/ (Travel Checklist For Your Child) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/travel-tips-with-toddlers/ (How We Kept Our Kids Sleeping 12 Hours On Vacation) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/travel-part-2/ (How To Handle Sleep On Vacation) https://littlezsleep.com/blog/travel-tips-part-1-surviving-the-travel-day/ (Surviving The Travel Day) Ready to make sleep a thing so you can enjoy traveling?! https://littlezsleep.com/programs (>>Find your Sleep E-Coaching™ Program!) Follow Becca on https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Instagram) Follow Chad on https://www.instagram.com/mrlittlezsleep/ (Instagram)

No one ever said that if your child has a sleep schedule you have to STAY on the sleep schedule 100% of the time! Getting out, making memories and staying up late is so much fun. With the Fourth of July coming this weekend, we're sharing strategies to help you enjoy the night with specifics for newborn all the way to preschool age. PRODUCT MENTIONS: https://amzn.to/365cjnd (Bassinet Stroller) https://amzn.to/3qIdFOm (Stroller Fan) https://amzn.to/3dwWXft (Earmuffs for Kids) https://amzn.to/3xa37tF (Dohm Sound Machine) ^Amazon Affilate links RESOURCES MENTIONED: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtmCQ-swdk/ (Post by Safe Beginnings on Firework Safety) https://littlezsleep.com/programs (Sleep E-Coaching™ Programs) to help make sleep a thing! MORE LITTLE Z'S https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (FOLLOW BECCA ON INSTAGRAM) http://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL)

If you're feeling anything like me, your children LOVE screens but you're realizing how much of a monster they turn into after just one show. I reached out to Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time to have her on the podcast....mostly just to give ME a pep talk and plan! This episode is for families with children of all ages. Andrea tells us it's never too early to start thinking about how your kids will use screens in the home, and I'm 100% with her on NO screens in the bedroom! CHECK OUT ANDREA'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3qtY0lt (Creating a Tech Healthy Family) https://www.betterscreentime.com/ (Visit Better Screen Time's Website) https://better-screen-time.ck.page/70cc8c925e (Get a list of 100 Screen-Free Ideas!) Follow Andrea on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betterscreentime/ (@betterscreentime) _________ Teach your preschooler to sleep independently in their rooms all night without depending on iPad, TV or your presence to fall asleep all night long! Check out Becca's https://littlezsleep.com/preschool (P

Remember how I taught you how to move bedtime later for the summer? (READ THIS BLOG) Well, we decided to go ahead and try it out for our girls. It didn't work out the way we hoped! In this episode I'm sharing a few of the lessons I learned and how YOU can decide if moving bedtime later would be a good fit for your child...or not! Come on over to The Little Z's Sleep Society! We're always here to help you *keep* sleep a thing! https://littlezsleep.com/sleep-society-trial (Try LZSS out for $1/1week!) Follow Becca on Instagram! Share a sleep win on our Google Reviews! Check out our YouTube channel! https://littlezsleep.com/programs (Find your Sleep Training Course!)

Summer is coming, and all the memories of pool days, beach vacations and more! But before we get there, let's check in with Holly Choi of Safe Beginnings to review: Swim gear: lifejackets, puddle jumpers, floats, etc Swim lessons: when to begin Pool fence: regular builder or specific pool fence Holly (https://www.instagram.com/safebeginnings/ (@safebeginnings)) is a nationally-certified first aid instructor focused on the infant and toddler years, and an active child injury prevention advocate. As a mom of two young children (ages 2 + 4), Holly lives with the same challenges all parents face keeping their children safe on a daily basis. Using Instagram, Holly provides practical tips and advice to help parents and caregivers prevent injury for the little ones in their lives through informative posts, stories, live broadcasts and online courses. https://safebeginnings.ca (Visit Safe Beginnings Website for more!) Let's also *ENJOY* the summer without the sleep deprivation! Use my free https://littlezsleep.com/4

I'm not here to pick a fight with the anti-sleep training world. I'm just here to finally stand up for what I do. In this episode I'm stating my opinion about the anti-sleep consulting world / anti-sleep training world. I even took to Instagram to get YOUR questions about sleep training and how to handle parent shamers who come swinging. I commit that everyone we do here at Little Z's will be helpful and get you access to sleep. WARNING: this is a little longer of an episode and it's my totally raw opinions. https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Follow Becca on Instagram) https://littlezsleep.com/programs (Check out Little Z's Sleep Programs )for ages 0-5 years old https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-zs-sleep-podcast/id1350931749 (Leave a review) for the podcast! Looking for research on crying and sleep training? The following articles are here to support our process, and explain how sleep training is the most beneficial skill you can teach your baby: https://scienceofmom.com/2012/03/30/helping

It's all about the nursing newborn mamas today! We're welcoming my friend Morgan Jackson (IBCLC) of https://www.preparedbeginnings.com/ (Prepared Beginnings Lactation) onto the podcast! Actually, this was a saved IGTV that Morgan and I hosted on my Instagram! We talked all about her experience breastfeeding her first son, and now her SECOND son! We all know kid #1 is not the same as #2...3...4...! Morgan shares the real and raw of what's going on right now with her son, PLUS we are answering your newborn breastfeeding questions! Did you know Morgan's entire Breastfeeding Basics Class is WITHIN my Newborn Sleep Course?! https://littlezsleep.com/newborn (Buy the course now!) --Plus, check out my https://littlezsleep.com/newbornguide (FREE Newborn routines guide here!) Follow https://www.instagram.com/preparedbeginningslactation/ (Morgan on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Becca on Instagram)

Dr. Erin Docampo (OTD, OTR/L) specializes in children that have sensory processing difficulties, disabilities and various developmental delays. She joins me on the podcast this week to talk about how these facts impact sleep and gives SO MANY strategies to help these families maximize their child's sleep each night. Your child CAN sleep, and Dr. Erin is here to help!

Every other week inside The Sleep Society I pop on LIVE to answer questions about sleep! From newborn to preschool we cover it all, and this week I'm sharing just 3 questions from our last session together inside LZSS. Want to get access to Becca’s video library of FAQs, roadmaps for sleep and join a community of moms who also value sleep just like you? https://littlezsleep.mykajabi.com/offers/Q3L2vEWh (Try out the Sleep Society for $1/1week!)

Are you getting ready to introduce solids to your baby? When it comes to the world of solids and baby food, the options (and opinions) can seem overwhelming!!! But we're here to help you! Edwena Kennedy of MyLittleEater is sharing her Texture Timeline. This tool helps you confidently understand what textures and types of foods to offer your baby according to their age and abilities. Ready for more?? Edwena's https://courses.mylittleeater.com/a/18590/jgDC4kqG (Baby Led Feeding Course) will help you walk step-by-step through the Texture Timeline AND share recipes, tips and strategies to introduce food to your baby. Use code https://courses.mylittleeater.com/a/18590/jgDC4kqG (LITTLEZSLEEP) to save 15% off this course! Listen to Edwena's last podcast episode: https://littlezsleep.com/blog/baby-led-weaning-fears/ (Overcoming The Fear of Gagging & Choking) Follow https://www.instagram.com/mylittleeater/ (MyLittleEater on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (LittleZSleep on Instagram )