Little Z's Sleep Podcast

Since 2015 I've been working with families around the world to help them teach their baby, toddler or preschooler to sleep well. Things have changed a lot since then, and today on the Podcast I'm sharing the story with you!  Follow Becca on Instagram! Leave a Podcast review on iTunes! Tell your before/after story on Facebook reviews!

We've all encountered a family member or friend who gives you the side eye when you say "It's naptime, I can't come over." Katy & Lou of SlumberPod are on the podcast (again!) today talking about the working dynamic between mother + daughter communication when sleep training AND how to gain confidence in your role as mother. Love this and want MORE tips?! Head over to the Blog Becca wrote for SlumberPod to get 4 more tips on dealing with family members who disagree! >>Get a https://amzn.to/2sHYvym (SlumberPod on Amazon) in time for Christmas! >>Use code https://www.slumberpod.com/ (LITTLEZSLEEP10) to save $10 on the SP site only! >>Need SLEEP?! Take this quiz to find the right sleep program for your family!  

Incline sleepers are being recalled everywhere...which is GREAT news for the sleep world, physical therapists and the like. But often with the recall of a product parents are wondering what to do instead?!  I realized after simply sharing a social media post about this that I needed to share MORE. So in this episode I share why I took that post down and digging deeper into safety in carseats, when I would recommend a carrier nap, and more! MENTIONS:  AAP CARSEAT RECOMMENDATIONS CONSUMER REPORTS- CARSEAT SLEEP SAFETY CONSUMER REPORTS- INCLINE SLEEPER RECALL   PRODUCT MENTIONS:  https://kit.co/littlezsleep/bassinets (Swaying bassinets)   CONTACT BECCA: support@littlezsleep FOLLOW BECCA: https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Instagram) | Facebook    

If your child is complaining about how hungry they are, there's a 50/50 chance it's for real! How do you tell the difference? Amy Palanjian of Yummy Toddler Food helps us find out!   Amy, mama to two girls and a baby boy and works as a writer, editor, and recipe developer for magazines, books, and websites. She understands that feeding toddlers is a huge challenge that can be so stressful. Through her blog and social media accounts she offers reassurance, encouragement, easy recipes, and tips that make feeding toddlers feel more manageable. Follow Amy on Instagram Read Amy's https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/blog/ (Blog) ______________________ Follow Becca on Instagram Would you leave an iTunes review of the podcast? Just like shopping on Amazon, reviews help this podcast be more appealing to listeners around the world! If on Podcast app, simply scroll to the bottom of the library, tap the 5 stars

Got a little one with excessive drool or crankiness...and swollen gums?! In this podcast Becca talks with Kate Morse, Pediatric RN, to review natural remedies for teething. We also share why the medicated remedies should be your last resort, and what signs to look for that would require medical help.  If you've been using teething as the #1 excuse not to make change in your child's sleep...consider this your kick in the right direction! Teething is not an excuse to not sleep train. Your little one CRAVES sleep, so let's give it to them!  >>Take this quiz to find your Sleep E-Coaching Program! >>Follow Becca on Instagram >>Have questions? Reach out for support! MENTIONS: https://amzn.to/348KesC (Nuby Chewby Teether) https://amzn.to/2OwBtSn (Teething Blankie) https://amzn.to/2rih6An (Baby washcloths)

Years ago, people believed when you slept your whole body shutdown. But when sleep studies became a thing in the 60s/70s, we started learning quite the opposite!! Your brain actually is totally active during your sleep, and doing a lot of work to keep you healthy! In this episode Becca talks with Krystine who works at a sleep study lab in Oregon (and has taken our Sleep E-Coaching Programs and is also in the Sleep Society!). We go through the science behind our sleep, what happens when we cycle in and out of sleep cycles, what sleep apnea is, why snoring isn't normal, and why we would certainly die if we didn't sleep.  Krystine cites many of her facts from The Fundamentals of Sleep Technology. Want to read more about sleep? Becca highly recommends The Promise of Sleep by Dr. William Dement, who founded The National Sleep Foundation. >>http://www.littlezsleep.com/programs (GET YOUR SLEEP PROGRAM NOW!) >>http://www.littlezsleepsociety.com (JOIN THE LITTLE Z'S SLEEP SOCIETY)

We're a few weeks out from Thanksgiving holiday, and you know I'm all about helping you make sleep a thing...even through the off times! In this episode I'm sharing tips and suggestions of how to get ready for Thanksgiving, things to think about and ways to ensure you're the most well-rested at the table! MENTIONS: Find the Sleep Program that is best for you! Get your http://www.slumberpod.com (SlumberPod) with code LITTLEZSLEEP10 Grab https://amzn.to/2PUwr4z (this) travel white noise Read some Thanksgiving books together at bedtime! __________________________ FOLLOW BECCA ON http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (INSTAGRAM) FOLLOW BECCA ON http://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep (FACEBOOK)  

Jessica Gust of Elemental Nutrition is based in Arroyo Grande, CA and specializes in nutrition and wellness for children and families. From picky eaters to children with chronic illnesses, we help each family overcome any obstacle to reach their nutritional goals. She joins Becca on the Podcast to specifically talk through milk offerings for your child. We cover milk alternatives, new guidelines for quantity of milk by age and the link between picky eating and high milk intake!!    MENTIONS: Blog post: Milk vs. Milk Alternatives for Kids:   Instagram post of milk guidelines FREE Picky Eating Guide  Follow Jessica on Instagram Follow Jessica on Facebook

There’s nothing like reading a success story that makes you feel motivated to go out and DO IT too, right?! We know it’s one thing to hear from Becca that your baby can sleep...and another to actually hear a mom say it’s true!! Today on the Podcast Taylor Spooner joins Becca to share about her journey through the Baby Sleep E-Coaching Program™!    Ready to make your own sleep success story?! >>FIND YOUR SLEEP E-COACHING PROGRAM!   Looking to keep sleep a thing for your sleep champ?! >>JOIN THE LITTLE Z’S SLEEP SOCIETY!

Over the last 5 years Chad and I have refined our bedtime routine with the girls to have the elements of structure, but with flexibility! Chad joins me on this episode as we talk through our current bedtime routine, how we each do it differently, and what we even admit to doing when we’re putting the girls down solo…   Ready to have a structured (yet fun!) bedtime routine AND sleep great all night?!  >>FIND YOUR SLEEP E-COACHING PROGRAM!   Looking to stop the bedtime stalling, streamline the process and keep sleep a thing?! >>JOIN THE LITTLE Z’S SLEEP SOCIETY!

This one’s for the skeptic parent! As Dr. Cara says, most all the families she seeks start out as skeptics and end up being advocates for chiropractic care. In today’s episode Dr. Cara Corbelli of Renew Chiropractic shares who should receive chiropractic care, what this looks (and feels!) like for newborns, the impact it has on reflux and sleep!    Want to find a chiropractor in your area? Take to Facebook recommendations! I guarantee you’ll find plenty to find the best fit!    >>Follow Dr. Cara on Instagram >>Learn more about https://renewchiropracticrva.com (Renew Chiropractic )   >>Follow Becca on http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (Instagram) or Facebook >>Learn more about http://www.littlezsleep.com/programs (sleep training courses! )

Sometimes the list of things you SHOULD be doing with your child feel daunting...you simply want to throw up your hands and give up! Sleep training, healthy eating, reading….on top of the normal list of things babies require like frequent diaper changes!! On today’s episode I’m talking with Carly of WeeTalkers who shares details about her NEW online course: Talk, Sing & Read With Your Baby! Before we get into her interview, I share 3 ways you can easily incorporate her program into daily routines.    >>Follow Carly on https://www.instagram.com/weetalkers/ (Instagram) >>BUY: Talk, Sing & Read With Your Baby

On today's episode I'm speaking with Hayley about her journey to sleep train her daughter, Hadley. This family got off to a fumbled start, had lots of travel to account for...but STILL made sleep a thing!!! I especially appreciated Hayley's honesty about her fear of sleep training. She researched for months, and finally out of sheer exhaustion got started. Hayley shares her research finds (after all, her job is in research!!!) how sleep training changed their life for the better and we even sit down to answer some Qs about what's happening now...months after sleep training! >>Ready to find your Sleep E-Coaching™ Program? GET SLEEP! >>Follow Becca on Instagram >>Want to share your story?! Let us know here!!

Did you know there is such a thing as a Potty Training Consultant?! YESSSSS!!!! You don't have to feel thrown to the wolves when it comes to potty training! You can know exactly what to do, and have help!!! You'll love today's episode with Allison!  >>Follow Allison on Instagram!  >>See Allison's Online Potty Training Course! >>Join the http://www.littlezsleepsociety.com (Little Z's Sleep Society) and get the full episode PLUS $300 off Allison's Online Potty Training Course!

Katie Keradman, mom to Madison and Evy worked through the Newborn Sleep Course and the 4-5 Month Sleep E-Coaching™ Program! On today’s episode Katie shares her experience with the twins, and here passion for making TWIN sleep a thing!!!   >>Join the Sleep Society and get access to the Newborn Sleep Course!   >>Follow Katie on https://www.instagram.com/katie.keradman/ (Instagram)   >>Follow Becca on https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Instagram) + Facebook

The Little Z’s Sleep Society is OPEN and waiting for you!!!    No matter how hard you worked to sleep train your child, or how much confidence you have right NOW with your child's sleep...they are GOING to grow and change. The 4 month regression is going to totally change your child's sleep. Your baby is going to be so excited to crawl, they'll start screaming when you try to get them down for a nap. Your toddler is going to stop having a bottle at bedtime. Your child is going to potty train and you'll be wondering how to do this while keeping them in a crib all night.  CHANGE IS GOING TO HAPPEN. But it's not something to feel anxious or frustrated by! In the Little Z's Sleep Society you'll constantly have a resources at your fingertips to watch, listen and begin working towards updated strategies as your child grows.    >>JOIN THE LITTLE Z’S SLEEP SOCIETY

Two years ago I became connected with Ashley & Tyler Herrinton as they started filming courses and promo films for me. They are so much fun to talk with, have a TON of insight into the latest technology and are now new parents to adorable baby Sienna! On today’s episode we talk through what they did to prepare for baby Sisi, what classes, courses (my http://www.littlezsleep.com/newborn (newborn course)!) and books they invested in, and how Ty uses his Apple Watch to time Sisi’s tiny awake windows!    Follow the Herrintons: @ashleyherrinton https://www.instagram.com/tylerherrinton/ (@tylerherrinton)   Here are the Instagram Accounts Ash mentioned:  https://www.instagram.com/bumpsandboobs/ (@Bumpsandboobs) @mommy.larbornurse    Cynthia Gabriel is the author of Natural Hospital Births    Products:    https://amzn.to/2GA5UnL (Hatch Baby Rest) https://amzn.to/2GwYul0 (Hatch Baby Grow:)  https://amzn.to/2GANyCS (Lotus “Travel Crib)”  Converter:  https://amzn.to/2Gyp5hG (“Cute” Pacifier)s

We’ve all been there.  “Mommy, just one more story. Mommy, can I have a drink of water first? Mommy, can you rub my back a little longer?” And before you know it, you're awake in the middle of the night (again) in your toddler’s bed and wonder to yourself,  “How the heck did we get here?” Or perhaps, all of a sudden, your once-upon-a-time great sleeper is now waking in the middle of the night and taking FOREVER to fall asleep. Does this sound familiar? If this is you, tune in today’s episode! Becca digs a little deeper into the common reasons why toddlers struggle with sleep!  (Hint: Your toddler is not in charge!)   Get started on your toddler’s sleep course today! >>Toddler Sleep E-Coaching

Hey, I’m Becca. And I’m committed to keeping it real with you. Five years ago I gave breastfeeding a try…and I was brought to tears with pain and frustration.    My journey with breastfeeding, while yes, vulnerable and raw, is a message I wanted to share with you. Why? Because we’re all moms. We all believe fed is best. We all are here for our baby’s healthy development and our best maternal health.    Let’s connect on Instagram or Facebook to share our stories and encourage one another.

Through the years I’ve been honored to work with many Preemie & NICU parents. Today on the Podcast I’m so grateful to chat with Ashlee Petrilli, who is a former client and mom to 2 preemie babies (Naomi, 3.5 yo & Dean, 4 months/2 months adjusted).    Ashlee shares about her experience in the NICU, how you can understand what other moms are going through, and encouragement for the Moms who feel guilt over not being able to have that skin-to-skin contact they dream about….she leaves me speechless and I’m so looking forward to having you listen in!   Ready to learn the foundations of sleep? https://littlezsleep.com/newborn (NEWBORN COURSE)   FOLLOW BECCA ON INSTAGRAM   READ THE “HOW TO SUPPORT A NICU MOM” BLOG HERE