Little Z's Sleep Podcast

We talk a lot about getting your child to sleep and how to help them. But what about Y-O-U...MOM!!!!!! In today's podcast I'm talking with Alison Boden, Registered Dietician Nutritionist of Nourishing Radiance to discuss insomnia in postpartum mothers. We talk through strategies to help you sleep better, and discuss how even a bedtime routine for YOU could be the link to calmer rest. https://www.instagram.com/nourishing_radiance/ (FOLLOW ALISON ON INSTAGRAM) https://nourishingradiance.mykajabi.com/radiant-mama (LEARN MORE ABOUT ALISON'S PROGRAM: RADIANT MAMA) https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (FOLLOW BECCA ON INSTAGRAM) https://littlezsleep.com/newborn (GET NEWBORN SLEEP HELP!)

We're aiming for 11-12 hours all night long for your child (1 night feed if you have a 4-5 month old!). "But like...Becca...that's 60 minutes difference. What do I do with that?!" I get it!!! In this episode I'm sharing a lesson from inside The Sleep Society where I talk about how to adjust your child's schedule when they are sleeping 11 hours at night. http://bit.ly/podcast-lzss (TRY THE SLEEP SOCIETY FOR $1/1 WEEK!)

We're introducing a new series on the Little Z's Sleep Podcast! Once a quarter I'm inviting Drs. Jenna Elgin & Shanna Alverez of Helping Families Thrive to come share parenting trends they notice on social media. Today we're discussing how the parenting pendulum has changed in the last 30 years, what an effective timeout looks like and all about their new course- Parenting Essentials. Save 20% off Parenting Essentials with https://helpingfamiliesthrive.com/courses/parenting-essentials/ (code HFTLITTLEZ) Listen to the previous episode with HFT: https://littlezsleep.com/blog/secure-attachement/ (What Is Secure Attachment?) Follow https://www.instagram.com/helpingfamiliesthrive/ (Helping Families Thrive on Instagram ) Follow https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Becca on Instagram)

If you have a kiddo ages 2.5-3.5 years+ this is for you! Sometime around this age your child may be ready to drop the nap. In this episode I'm walking you through how to manage this transition, the #1 mistake I often see when changing schedules and how to handle the "what ifs..." like daycare or falling asleep in the car! Need some ideas for quiet time? These are some of our favorites! https://littlezsleep.mykajabi.com/offers/Q3L2vEWh (Try the Sleep Society for $1/1 week) for even MORE videos and lessons on how to handle your child's sleep as they grow and change!  

Does your potty trained child wake between 4-6AM needing to go potty?! IYKYK! I can handle how to help the early morning pee needs, but what if they gotta poop that early! How do we help their bodies adjust a poop schedule?! I have no idea! So I asked Allison Jandu, The Potty Training Consultant to come help share how to get your little one with this issue.  Allison is a wife, mom to two, four time author, creator of potty training courses and most recently the developer of a potty training certification program! Along with her team, she helps families all over the world make a successful and stress free transition from diaper to potty.  FOLLOW ALLISON ON INSTAGRAM https://www.pottytrainingconsultant.com/online-course (JOIN HER COURSES) LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A POTTY TRAINING CONSULTANT Other resources mentioned: Guest Blog: Potty Training While In A Crib Previous Podcast: Nighttime Potty Training Q&A

It was 10pm one night and Lauren was holding her screaming baby. She was so tired she couldn't remember the last time her baby ate, had a poop or took a nap. In desperation she sent her husband to Target. Surely if there is a button that brings food to your house (thanks Door Dash!), there MUST be a device (that isn't a phone!) to track baby's day to day activity. He came home empty handed, and that's when Lauren and her husband started building their own one-touch logger...Talli Baby was born! https://talli.me/ () In this episode Lauren Longo, creator of Talli Baby, shares why it was important to build a device that doesn't depend on having your phone nearby, how it brings peace of mind to families and why using a tracker like Talli is helpful to families with multiple caretakers. https://talli.me/ (>>SHOP TALLI BABY) https://littlezsleep.com/schedulegenerator (>> FREE SCHEDULE GENERATOR) https://www.instagram.com/talli_baby_tracker/ (Follow Talli Baby on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/littlezsle

There is ONE key theme to teaching your toddler through preschooler who to sleep independently: confidence! In this podcast interview, I'm flipping the script! Dr. Maylin of Raising Good Kids hosted an Instagram Live asking me questions about toddler sleep. In this interview we answer the questions: 2:33- Introduction to Little Z's 6:50- Thoughts on door locking 10:41- Kid wakes up and comes into parent room 22:58- How is confidence related to sleep? 25:44- What age can kids put themselves to sleep without help? 28:28- When to move to a toddler bed 31:22- Thoughts on melatonin 37:22- Nightmares and night terror thoughts  39:59- Roomsharing for siblings 43:39- Ideal wake times and early rising 47:50- Solo parenting a toddler 50:51- Can a child read for hours at night? 52:50- Wrap up! >> https://www.littlezsleep.com/toddler (GET THE TODDLER SLEEP E-COACHING PROGRAM) >> https://www.littlezsleep.com/preschool (GET THE PRESCHOOL SLEEP E-COACHING PROGRAM) Follow Dr. Maylin of @raisinggoodkids on In

Making solid friends in the world of moms is...hard! We're all hungry for relationships yet there's really not much when it comes to growing in our friendships.  In this episode we unpack how to make friendships a priority, even in the middle of a pandemic.  This is one to savor and share!!! Thank you Danielle for joining me on this episode! https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson/ (Follow Danielle on Instagram) https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/ (Join Friend Forward ) Danielle Bayard Jackson is an author, speaker, and  certified friendship coach dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain meaningful female friendships. She has been featured in NBC News for her expertise, and she has been quoted in several other media outlets including Psychology Today and Insider. As the founder of http://www.betterfemalefriendships.com (Friend Forward), Danielle uses her research and insight to show women how to improve their connections with each other. Her book, Give it a Rest: The Case for

This is a FIRST on the podcast! I'm sharing a live coaching session with 5 families from The Sleep Society, and in true Becca form...not holding back! We cover questions from newborn to preschool and in 30 minutes you'll get a TON of ideas and strategies to help you keep making sleep a thing.

Over the years we've covered a lot about crib safety, but what about open bed safety for kids? I've invited Holly Choi from Safe Beginnings to come talk all about open bed safety. We cover crib climbing, toddler beds vs. twin beds, bunk beds, bed rails and what entrapment dangers are between mattress and the wall. Follow Holly on Instagram Follow Becca on https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (Instagram) https://amzn.to/3idvKj5 (Regalo Bed Rails) that meet ATSM Standards https://amzn.to/35GFFID (Bed that Becca's girls use) with a low + high setting

Attachment Parenting and Secure Attachment are two VERY different terms. However, they can be easily confused- especially in the sleep world. I've asked Drs. Jenna Elgin and Shanna Alvarez to join me on the podcast to bring clarity to these terms. Follow Drs Jenna Elgin & Shanna Alvarez @HelpingFamiliesThrive on Instagram Read more about https://www.helpingfamiliesthrive.com/ (Helping Families Thrive) Follow Becca https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (@littlezsleep on Instagram)  

If you're anything like pre-Cook Smarts Becca, you have dabbled in meal planning services, used trials of big-name meal boxes sent to your door...but always left feeling a little jaded by the price or unhappy with the menu. Then, I found Cook Smarts!  Today on the podcast Jess Dang, founder of Cook Smarts Meal Planning, joins me to share her best tips for busy family meal planning, what the difference between CS and other services is, and how spending a little time prepping meals a mental load off for the week! Want to try out Cook Smarts? Get started here! Follow https://www.instagram.com/cooksmarts/ (Cook Smarts on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (Becca on Instagram) Find your https://www.littlezsleep.com/quiz (Sleep Training Program here!)

For 5 months we have been using Indow Window Sleep Panels for our girls' rooms. These panels are the best blackout solutions we have ever found! And trust us...we've used black poster board, Blackout EZ covers (which are great!), and now... Indow Windows! On this episode we're talking to Russ, Vice President of Sales at Indow Windows. We're going through why we choose Indow Window Sleep Panels for six windows in our home, which are all the girls' rooms! These sleep panels are $20/square feet and can be ordered by speaking with a sales representative to ensure you get the best fit for your home! >>GET STARTED WITH INDOW WINDOWS >>https://youtu.be/TdNOArzN6Sc (SEE INDOW WINDOW ON OUR YOUTUBE) (Skip to 6:30)

If you are getting ready to introduce your new baby to your family dog, this is an episode you'll want to listen in on! Dominika of Dog Meets Baby shares her strategies in preparing your pet for baby's arrival and how to introduce dog to baby once little one arrives! (Hint-Hint, letting the dog smell the clothes from the hospital won't do anything like I thought!!!)   Resources Mentioned: https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert/prep-checklist (Preparation Checklist For Expecting & Adopting Parents ) https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert/baby-sounds (How To Prepare Your Dog For Baby Noises) https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert/toddlers-and-dogs (5 Ideas On How To Involve Your Toddler With Your Dog) How To Help A Child Who Is Scared Of Dogs   FIND US ON SOCIAL! https://www.instagram.com/dogmeets_baby/ (Follow Dominika on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Follow Becca on Instagram) http://www.littlezsleep.com/quiz (Take the quiz) to find the right sleep program for your family!  

October is SIDS Awareness Month, so I wanted to take some time to be on the same page when it comes to safe sleep guidelines. In this episode I'm going to walk through what the AAP suggest to help reduce the risk of SIDS.  Articles Mentioned:  AAP Guidelines  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18838649/ (Use of a fan during sleep and risk of sudden infant death ) https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Follow Becca on Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (Subscribe on YouTube) https://littlezsleep.com/programs (Find Your Sleep Program)

Vered Benhorin joins me on the podcast this week to share how music helps you understand your baby's cues.  Vered is a musician, music therapist, owner of Baby In Tune and mom of 3. She teaches parents of babies how to use music to speak their baby’s language, get more sleep, and have more fun. When she had her first baby eleven years ago, she struggled with nursing issues, felt overwhelmed and utterly exhausted all the time. In a moment of frustration she pushed herself to sing to her baby. Through the immediate soothing that she and her baby BOTH felt, and the connection that developed between them, Baby in Tune was born. Vered uses her natural ability to write songs that give words to the experience of parents and babies, combined with her passion for blending music therapy techniques with concepts from psychology, to help thousands of parents feel like they know what they’re doing. Find all of Vered's award winning albums for families on Spotify/Amazon/iTunes. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband an

If you're a toddler parent, you don't want to miss this episode! Toddlers can be full of joy and love one moment and pull-your-hair-out challening the next. All in all, your toddler longs to be in charge! Empowering your toddler Rene Thomsen of Parenting Littles joins me on episode 113 to talk through the power of offering your toddler choices throughout the day, and especially at beditme routine.  https://www.instagram.com/parenting.littles/ (FOLLOW RENE ON INSTAGRAM) https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (FOLLOW BECCA ON INSTAGRAM) https://www.LITTLEZSLEEP.COM (SHOW NOTES: LITTLE Z SLEEP)    

2020 has been a...different...kind of year, right? If you've noticed that your toddler or preschooler (or even YOU!) takes quite a while to fall asleep at bedtime, these natural remedies are for you to try out. Best news?! You can try them tonight! No waiting needed.  (Remember this podcast is not medical advice and if you are unsure of your child's allergies, please talk with their Pediatrician first) READ THE FULL NOTES ON THE BLOG http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (FOLLOW BECCA ON INSTAGRAM) http://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE)    

Are you a nursing mama who is getting ready to head back to work? Morgan Jackson (RN, IBCLC) is joining me on the Podcast to talk through how to prepare your baby and yourself for the transition of EBF to pumping.  Follow Morgan on Instagram @preparedbeginningslactation  https://p.bttr.to/3gIH9FS (Book a FREE 10 minute call with Morgan ) Find Morgan's Virtual Breastfeeding Classes or Private Coaching ________________ https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Follow Becca on Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (Subscribe on YouTube) https://www.littlezsleep.com/programs (Find Your Sleep E-Coaching™ Program)  

I'm baaaaack!!!! And I've missed this podcast over the summer. But lots has happened! New home, new offices, new school for Ellie....new season!! As we get back into the Podcast after a busy summer, I'm really looking forward to continuing my mission of helping you resolve your child's exhausting sleep habits. Happy, healthy & well-rested families is what it's all about here- so make sure your subscribe and leave a review of our podcast!  http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM) http://www.youtube.com/littlezssleepconsulting (SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE) http://www.littlezsleep.com/programs (FIND YOUR SLEEP TRAINING PLAN)