Quality Sleep for Toddlers and Moms with Lauren Olsen of @sleepandthecity
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Release Date: 03/17/2020
Naming What Matters with Kendra Adachi of @thelazygenius
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
When it comes to finding out what is important to you in your life, the first step is to name what matters. Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way, shares how this mantra has changed how she lives her life.
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Happiness and the Human Experience with Gretchen Rubin
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Happiness is part of the human experience, and today’s guest never tires of exploring the many facets of emotion and happiness. Gretchen Rubin, author of The Four Tendencies, has devoted her career and writing to understanding how humans respond to their expectations. In this episode of The MomForce Podcast, she explains that people’s responses to outer and inner expectations determines which of the four tendencies (upholder, questioner, obliger, or rebel) they have.
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Creating a House of Learning with LaNesha Tabb
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Home is the first place a child begins to learn, and the role a parent plays in their children’s education has changed dramatically since the global pandemic began. LaNesha Tabb of @apron_education and author of Unpack Your Impact created a new curriculum for families to learn about diversity, inclusion and cultivating important conversations. In Lanesha’s words she tells us all how we can, “Stop being weird about race”. LaNesha is a kindergarten teacher with more than 20 years of experience.
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Choosing Plants Over Processed with Andrea Hannemann of @earthyandy
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Sick of hearing "new year, new you"? Instead of New Year's resolutions, follow Andrea Hannemann in her pursuit of lifelong health habits. She lives by her mantra "plant over processed" and shares how you can do it, too!
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Take the Stress Out of Picky Eating with Jennifer Anderson of @kids.eat.in.color
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Picky eaters are stressful! Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat In Color is joining us to help take all that stress out with her best tips and tricks on how to make snack time and dinner time more enjoyable!
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Family Holiday Fun with Melissa Joan Hart and Lifetime
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
In the mood for some Christmas flicks? We’ve got you covered with all things Lifetime Christmas movies. Vanessa Quigley sat down with Melissa Joan Hart to talk about her experience on the set of Dear Christmas, what it’s like to film during Covid-19, her favorite holiday traditions and much more!
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Give the Gift of Connection
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Chatbooks is about connection. And in this special episode of The MomForce Podcast, Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks co-founder and mother of 7, is talking about how the perfect gift this holiday season is the gift of connection! Reflecting on past episodes with guests like Shea McGee, Dr. Tina Bryson and Jordan Page, Vanessa shares how connection can help strengthen our most important relationships. What better gift to give this holiday season!
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Designing a Beautiful Life with Shea McGee
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Shea McGee of Studio McGee is joining Vanessa to talk about how she built her brand, alongside her husband Syd, while trying to balance being a wife and mother.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine with Lisa Valentine Clark
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
The iconic Chatbooks “Real Mom” Lisa Valentine Clark shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a mother, comedian and caretaker all in one.
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10 Tips and Takeaways by Top Experts and Everyday Moms from Season 1
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Vanessa is revisiting ten of the season's stand out tips and tricks about mothering and womanhood in this season finale episode of The MomForce Podcast.
info_outlineHost Vanessa Quigley is joined by co-host (and sister) Shelly to talk to pediatric sleep expert Lauren Olson about how we can get our kids to sleep - and Shelly REALLY needs the help. Her darling 18 month old is waking up 5x a night and mama needs some help. Thankfully, Christine is full of great tips.
Tip 1. Try not to give your toddler food an hour before bedtime - their bodies will be wanting to digest instead of falling asleep. BUT - if you have to give a snack, did you know bananas have tryptophan in it??? Go with that.
Tip 2. Make sure your child is getting their caloric needs met during the day
Tip 3. Wean your child off their dependency. If they are falling asleep with a bottle, Chrisitne tells us to only offer half a bottle. And then the next night, maybe it’s water instead of milk. And then the next night, it's a sip of water. Older children have a much more difficult time with the “cry it out” method. Weaning requires work on our part, but ultimately is the best solution,
Tip 4. For a child that used to be a great sleeper but suddenly stops, look for outside stressors. Has there been a change in their daily routine? Are they going through a growth spurt? Is a parent traveling more? A new baby? Once you identify that stressor, you can help talk your child through their feelings, or if they are too young, it will give you more patience while working through the night wakings.
Tip 5. If you child wakes up scared, redirection works well. Christine gives the example of giving them a “dream stick” or rock, so that when they wake and are scared, they can hold the stick or rock in their hand a feel mom’s love for them. You might be in the trenches for a bit, but they will get there in time.
Tip 6. If you give melatonin, 2-3 days max. That’s all she suggests. Don’t rely on it as a permanent solution to sleep problems.
And perhaps the best tip of all, be patient. You child does want to sleep. Sometimes they just need a little help getting there. For more information on Lauren and her sleep solutions, check out