Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast
Tired mama? I’m here to help - I’m Erin Junker, pediatric sleep consultant and owner of The Happy Sleep Company. With a Masters Degree in Health Communications, experience helping more than 1000 families gain healthy rest for their children and eight years raising my own happy little sleeper I’m in this with you!I am passionate about children's sleep, I firmly believe that a well rested family is a happier healthier family. In each episode of this podcast, we'll guide you through some of the biggest challenges we see parents facing when it comes to their babies and older children's sleep. And share effective tools, tips, advice and strategies for getting sleep on track. Let’s get your family some great sleep!
Episodes
287 episodes
Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep: What Does It Mean And How Can It Help?!
This week on Sleep Cues, we’re breaking down the popular “Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep” concept. What it actually means, why many parents use it, and how it can help support better sleep habits for your baby. We’ll cover how to make the rout...
Q&A: When Can Kids Use Adult Pillows?
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- When can kids use adult pillows?- Can you sleep train if your baby still needs night feeds?- My child is 23 months old. Do ...
Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Child “You’re Okay" ft. Jon Fogel of Whole Parent Academy
In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Fogel, the founder of Whole Parent Academy, sharing a powerful, brain-based approach to parenting. Through honest storytelling and practical tools, we explore how regulating yourself is the key to raising em...
Is A Lovey A Sleep Crutch?
If you’ve ever been told to “ditch the sleep crutches,” you might have wondered… Wait – does that mean my child can’t have anything comforting at sleep time?Not quite. There’s a big difference between a sleep crutch and a lovey ...
Q&A: Soothers, Waking at 5am and Sleeping Better For The Grandparents
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- My 4 month old keeps spitting out the soother when working on independent sleep. Should I keep replacing it?- I sleep trained my 1...
Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself with Libby Ward
In this episode, we sit down with Libby Ward to talk about her raw, relatable, and unexpectedly funny memoir, Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself.Libby shares...
What’s A Top Up Feed? And When Might It Be Right For Your Baby?
Curious about top-up feeds and whether your baby needs one? In this episode, we break down what a top-up feed is, when it can be helpful, and how to know if it’s the right fit for your baby’s sleep and feeding routine. Tune in for practical tip...
Q&A: Wake Windows, Sleep Training for Baby vs. Toddlers And The 4 Month Sleep Regression
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- What are the proper wake windows for a 7 month old? Is it possible my baby may be ready to drop to 2 naps at this age?-...
Why Chiropractic Work May Be Right For Your Baby ft. Dr. Brittlyn Bos
Curious about chiropractic care for your baby? In this episode, Dr. Brittlyn Bos breaks down how gentle, specialized chiropractic work can support infant comfort, sleep, and milestone development. We dive into common concerns, what to expect, a...
Wake Windows Or Tired Signs – Which Matter More?
Are wake windows the gold standard for sleep? Or should you be following your baby’s tired signs instead? In this episode, we break down the difference between the two, why neither is one-size-fits-all, and how to find the right plan for your b...
Q&A: Contact Nap Transitions, Daycare Nap Challenges & Hourly Night Wakings at 4 Months
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- How much daytime sleep should my child be getting at 12 months, and when do they transition to 1 nap?- What’s an ideal schedule fo...
Your Baby And Winter Safety ft. Dr. Darria Long of No-Panic Parenting
Winter brings extra layers... and extra worries — especially when you have a baby. In this episode of Sleep Cues, we’re joined by an ER perspective to talk about what actually matters when it comes to winter safety.
When Do Wake Windows Start And End?
When does a wake window actually begin — and how do you know when it’s over?In this episode of Sleep Cues, we’re breaking down what wake windows really are, when they truly matter, and why understanding their timing can make bed...
Q&A: Sleep Schedules, Crutches & Overtired Chaos
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- What are good wake windows for a 5 month old? And what is the feeding schedule at this age? I’m feeling lost. - What’s a good...
Picky Eating Explained: A Conversation with Danielle Binns
Sleep and nutrition are deeply connected... and when one is off, the other often follows. In this episode, we sit down with a Family Nutritionist and Picky Eating Expert, Danielle Binns - who shares science-backed, practical strategies to help ...
Adjusted Age: How Your Preemie’s Age Affects Sleep
If your baby was born early, understanding where to start with their sleep may look a little different and that’s normal. In this episode, we break down adjusted age, how it impacts sleep and development, and how to set realistic expectations f...
Q&A: Early Morning Wake Ups, Sleep Habits, Thumb Sucking & More
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- My 8 month old is having 5am wake ups every day. She’s still on 3 naps. - I have an 11 month old who wakes early (like 5am) e...
What The Heck Is A House Manager? (And Why Might It Be Right For You) ft. Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus
Today we are chatting with Kelly Hubbell from Sage Haus - who helps busy moms find relief from the mental load through home systems and household support. What started with hiring her first house manager in 2021, at a time when ever...
Why Is My Baby Waking Every Hour?
“The number one question we hear from parents is: Why is my baby waking every hour all night long?It’s the number one question we hear from parents — and one of the hardest parts of managing sleep. In this episode, we talk about...
Q&A: Capping the Nap, Wake Windows, Sleeping With A Pacifier & More!
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- Do you cap the nap of a 19 month old? If so, at what time or how long?- What is the best bedtime for a 2 year old? He naps for 2 h...
[REPLAY] How to Introduce Real Food to Babies: An Interview with Jenny Best of Solid Starts
[REPLAY] Joining Sleep Cues today is Jenny Best, the founder of Solid Starts. Jenny is a baby-led weaning expert and food and farming enthusiast on a mission to make it easier for parents to introduce real food to their babies. Solid Star...
Q&A: When to Start Sleep Training, Wake Windows and Baby Monitors [REPLAY]
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - What age to start sleep training- Moving to bigger wake windows- Night wakes and wake windows- The mid-day nap- When to s...
Setting Boundaries with In-Laws: an interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish [REPLAY]
[REPLAY] of our interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish all about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws!Dr. Tracy is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from dis...
Q&A: Nap Length, Wake Windows, Separation Anxiety & Early Mornings
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:- My 18 month old has been on one nap per day for a few weeks but only ever naps 1.5 hours. Her nap is at noon. How can I get her to sleep ...
Getting Your Style Back Post-Partum with Sara Ballantyne
On today's episode we’re joined by Canadian lifestyle blogger Sara Ballantyne for a real and refreshingly honest conversation about rediscovering your personal style after having a baby. Sara shares her own postpartum journey... what shifted...