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
209 episodes
All About Your Caffeine Intake ft. Brooke Miller, Registered Dietitian, Certified Lactation Counselor And Founder of The Postpartum Shift
Today's episode we have Brooke Miller on talking all about our caffeine intake! With a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor, Brooke created The Postpartum Shift to help moms boost energy, mood, metabo...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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37:45
Why Would You Hire A Sleep Coach? And When Would You Not?
This week's episode gives a thorough breakdown on the question we get so often, "Why would I hire a sleep coach?" It's a common conversation we have with families and new parents! So here's our honest thoughts on what working with a sleep coach...
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Episode 204
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17:49
Q&A: Naps, Night Wakes, Transferring to a Bassinet & More!
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: — 5 month old won’t nap longer than 40 minutes unless I hold him. How do I fix this?— 9.5 month old baby for the past week has been waking...
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Episode 203
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15:25
Dr. Darria On How An ER Doctor And Mom Baby Proofs, Ways To Keep Your Kiddos Safer, Not Get Scammed By Unsafe Products On The Market And Have Parenting Peace Of Mind
Today's episode we are going beyond sleep and talking about baby safety with Dr. Darria — a Harvard and Yale-trained, Board Certified Emergency Physician (ER doctor), national bestselling author of Mom Hacks, and Clinical Assistant Professor. S...
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Episode 202
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40:43
How To Prepare For Daylight Saving Time
[REPLAY] of our Daylight Saving Time episode with the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylight Saving Time that occurs each autumn that has parents of already-early wakers wanting to run for the hills. Good news! There ARE ways to manage Day...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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16:44
Q&A: False Starts at Night, Feeding Schedules, Breaking 5am Wake Ups & More!
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - When is a good time to stop nursing back to sleep?- My 19 week old is constantly having false stats at night - what can I do to stop ...
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Episode 200
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19:10
Prenatal Depression and *Learning To Mom* with Laila, Your Mom Friend!
In today's episode we have Laila from The Learning To Mom™ Podcast — which exists to inform you on Pregnancy, Postpartum and Your Baby’s First Year of Life WITHOUT overwhelming you! Laila was the first of her friends to become preg...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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46:45
Napping On The Go: Key Tips for Success!
Today's episode is about On-The-Go Naps! We've officially entered a busier season of the year... and it takes a little getting used to after a maybe more relaxed, unscheduled summer! So here are my tip's for keeping naps on track even when we'r...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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13:11
Q&A: Advice for Scheduling Naptime Around Appointments, Last Nap of the Day Help & More!
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: - Do you have advice for how to schedule around appointments during baby’s naptime?- My 14 month old is a great napper, napping 2 naps per ...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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15:59
Social Media Use and Children: An Interview with Dr. Alison Yeung of The Smartphone Effect
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada, to discuss the profound impact of social media on our children. Dr. Yeung brings a wealth of experience, having observed a dramatic in...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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40:59
Erin’s Own Experience: Sleep Coaching, Breastfeeding, and Why One Doesn’t Mean Losing the Other
"I'm getting really exhausted with breastfeeding my baby to sleep..." this is part of a conversation with a mom that sparked this week's episode. Erin speaks candidly about what she shares with Mom's and families - who in general feel the hard ...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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12:53
Q&A: The Everything PARENTING Podcast Answering This Week's Top Questions!
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following: -Could you suggest an appropriate sleep schedule for a 20 month old?-At what age does overtiredness stop causing night wakes or early morni...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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13:24
Toddler Sleep Regression [REPLAY]
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: We so often talk about the infant stage, the newborn stage - there is a lot going on in those developmental stages. But today we are going to focus on toddlers. At The Happy Sle...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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19:18
Why Use A Sleep Bag? [REPLAY]
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: Something I consider really high on my must haves for babies and toddlers... a sleep bag! Also referred to as a sleep sac or wearable blanket! But Why Use A Sleep Bag? Lis...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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13:54
Wake Windows...What They Are And Why They Are SO Important [REPLAY]
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: Another one of the most common questions we get... "If you could only give parents ONE piece of advice for what they should focus on when it comes to their child's sleep, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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10:46
How To Get Healthy Sleep Started From Scratch [REPLAY]
Replay of one of our most listened episodes: The most common question I get asked is about how families can get started with healthy sleep for their children. And this comes from families who are expecting, or those who ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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15:50
Let's Make Fun of Kids' Sleep: an Interview with Tyler Champagne from @heated_seats
Today we have Tyler Champagne from Heated Seats — a Canadian, and father of 2. We're taking it a little lighter this week, for a great conversation about parenting from the dad perspective. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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44:34
How To Sleep Train A Baby With A Toddler At Home
Today we're talking about Sleep Training, while having a toddler at home! Sleep coaching or training - these terms are interchangeable to us at The Happy Sleep Company, is helping your baby learn independent sleep skills. Many families ...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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15:24
Q&A: The Transition To One Nap... Do You Ever Revert Back To Two Naps If You Feel Like It’s Failing
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- My child is 15 months old and we are trying the transition to 1 nap but I feel like it’s not going well. Do you ever revert back to two naps if ...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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20:29
Tips on How to Cut Your Grocery Spending with Rachel Coons, Grocery Savings Expert
Today we have Rachel Coons — a grocery savings expert, and a mom of four who wanted to make a difference in the financial health of her family. Rachel decided to take control of their spending through budgeting, focusing in on her grocery bill,...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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31:50
Room Sharing and Sleep Coaching... It's Possible!
There is a big myth we are about to bust today... and that is sleep coach and room sharing! Truth be told, you can work on sleep skills while your baby is sleeping in the same room as parents! This episode clarifies room sharing v...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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11:37
Q&A: Short Naps Messing With Bedtime, Is It Better To Do Another Nap Or An Early Bedtime?
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- 16 week old short naps messing with bedtime. Is it better to do another nap or an early bedtime?- When do children stop using a sleep sack?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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15:44
Mental Health and Sleep Coaching with Kyla Renaud, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
The Happy Sleep Company is proud to partner with Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist Kyla Renaud to facilitate and support mental health throughout the Sleep Coaching process. Kyla’s role as a partner with The Happy Sleep ...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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44:11
Why Your Child Is Stalling At Bedtime, And How To Manage!
Bedtime can be so frustrating, especially when they are stalling bedtime. If you are the parent of a toddler you may be in the bedtime stalling stage. We get into the reasons why your child is stalling their bedtime, as well ...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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22:54
Q&A: How Would A First Time Parent Know If Their Child Needs Sleep Training?
Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:- My baby is about to start daycare and will be sleeping in a room with multiple other children - I’m feeling so nervous! Any tips?- Is there ...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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15:44