Little Winks Sleep Strategies
This podcast will help you to teach your baby and toddler to sleep better at night and have better naps so you can enjoy parenting while keeping your sanity.
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Episode 57: Naptime Nirvana👶💤
04/09/2025
Episode 57: Naptime Nirvana👶💤
Welcome back to the podcast! In today’s episode, Coach Anna is here to help you achieve one of the holy grails of parenting—Naptime Nirvana! Picture this: You lay your baby down, and bam, they fall asleep on their own. Now, you’ve got time to sip that hot cup of coffee, clean up the kitchen, or even take a well-deserved nap yourself. The possibilities are endless! But first, let’s talk about getting your baby to nap for more than just 30 minutes. How do we do that? Don’t worry—Anna’s got you covered with her 5 expert tips for longer, more restful naps. Hit play, and let’s dive into all things baby sleep! 👇 Scroll down for the Awake Times Chart and other amazing sleep resources! 👇 FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course 4 Month Regression Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here! Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 56: Q&A - Does My Baby Need Their Own Room to Sleep Well?
03/19/2025
Episode 56: Q&A - Does My Baby Need Their Own Room to Sleep Well?
Welcome back to the Little Winks Sleep Podcast, your go-to place for all things baby and toddler sleep! In today’s episode, we’re answering your most pressing questions about helping your little one (and you!) get a better night’s rest. Join Coach Anna and Coach Rebecca as they share real-life tips and strategies for tackling your child’s sleep challenges. If you want to submit a question for our Q&A podcasts, email your questions to [email protected] In today’s episode, they’ll be covering: how important is the sleep environment for your 4 month old. Can they share a room with their toddler sibling? mom with a 3 year old and a 4 month old. Is it ok to share share a room at the cottage when they're on vacation? How will this impact independent sleep? Which one should share parent's room? What to do when a three and a half year old is taking forever to fall asleep How to get a 2 year old to go to sleep on their own What to do when your 12 month old boycotts their 2nd nap We know you'll learn so much from today's episode even if you didn't submit a question! If you're interested in Slumberpod, click our affiliate link below! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course 4 Month Regression Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here! Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 55: Q&A - My 6 month old only sleeps 2 hours MAX!
02/27/2025
Episode 55: Q&A - My 6 month old only sleeps 2 hours MAX!
Welcome to this episode of The Little Winks Sleep Podcast! We are so happy you're here! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan is, once again, answering your questions to help you and your little ones get the sleep you need! Because we all know if we don't sleep, it is so hard to function and do the things we need to do every day! This week, Anna helps parents with: a 6 month old who only sleeps for 2 hours max at a time. Meaning a TON of night wakins how to know when it's time to lengthen awake windows for a 4 month old what to do when a doctor's appointment lands right at nap time and throws the whole day of naps off what to do when your baby wakes up at 5:15 every morning If you need help with your baby or toddler's sleep, check out the links below for some amazing resources! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course 4 Month Regression Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here! Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 54: Q&A - What do I do about naps at daycare? and more questions answered
02/21/2025
Episode 54: Q&A - What do I do about naps at daycare? and more questions answered
Welcome to another episode of The Little Winks Sleep Podcast!! Today Coach Anna answers more of your questions to help you and your baby or toddler get the sleep you need! In this episode, Anna helps parents with: What to do the next day after a late bedtime for their toddler How to help their baby fall asleep easier for naps How to get their 13 week old to nap in the bassinet Should mom help her baby fall asleep or leave her to struggle to do it on her own How to work with daycare for a 1 year old's naps Keep Scrolling for great sleep resources! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course 4 Month Regression Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here! Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 53: Q&A: How do I balance bedtime routines?! and more questions answered
02/12/2025
Episode 53: Q&A: How do I balance bedtime routines?! and more questions answered
Welcome to Little Winks Sleep Q&A where Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan answers your questions about your baby or toddler's sleep! You can submit your questions any time to [email protected] Parents and caregivers of newborns, infants and toddlers are going to LOVE this Q&A episode of the podcast. Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan answers three more of your questions about your child's sleep. Today, Anna helps parent with: Should I remove my 10 weeks old's swaddle cold turkey? And how long should it take for my baby to get used to sleeping without the swaddle When should my newborn's last feed of the day be? Is it different for older babies? How do I balance bedtime routines for my 3 month and 3 year old children? Little Winks Sleep has a slew of Free Resources and Guided Courses to help you with your newborn, infant and toddler's sleep as well as coaches working 1:1 with parents to teach their babies to sleep through the night without crying it out. Check out the resources below! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course 4 Month Regression Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here! Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 52: Q&A: Help I Have 2 Under 2! And more answers to your questions
02/04/2025
Episode 52: Q&A: Help I Have 2 Under 2! And more answers to your questions
If you're a parent or caregiver of a newborn, infant or toddler and have questions about sleep, this is the podcast for you! Email to submit your questions! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan answers your questions about newborn infant and toddler sleep. Every week, she will go through questions emailed in and give you the answers you need to solve your sleep problems. In this episode she helps: a mom with a 7 month old who falls asleep while dropping off their older sibling at school and throws the nap schedule off a parent whose 5 month old cries as soon as she lays them down in the crib a mom of a toddler who is waking up soooo early every morning a mama of a newborn and a toddler under 2 about how to balance naps Resources and products mentioned (we may receive some affiliate compensation): Nanit: Booklight: Free Nap Cheat Sheet: Free 15 Minute Consultation Call with a coach: FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course 4 Month Regression Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here! Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 51: Don't let that unplanned 10 minute nap ruin your day
04/16/2024
Episode 51: Don't let that unplanned 10 minute nap ruin your day
Did your baby or toddler just take a 10 minute nap in the middle of their awake time? Will this ruin your whole day of naps? It doesn't have to! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn give you the information you need to help when that unexpected nap happens. Help like: -how it will affect baby's nap schedule -when to just let it happen -how long to extend that next awake window -what to do about bedtime FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Listen to our podcast Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 50: Pros and Cons of Responsive Sleep Spaces
04/09/2024
Episode 50: Pros and Cons of Responsive Sleep Spaces
Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn talk about responsive and moving sleep spaces. You know, those bassinets that respond to your baby when they stir and rock or jiggle them back to sleep. There are also swings we use to help our babies sleep in the daytime. So are these a good investment for parents? Are they safe for babies? In this episode of the Little Winks Sleep Podcast, find out the pros and cons of using these kinds of things to help with your baby's sleep and why you may want to reconsider spending your money on them. FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 49: To Swaddle Or Not To Swaddle
04/02/2024
Episode 49: To Swaddle Or Not To Swaddle
Swaddling your newborn can be a helpful way to help calm the startle reflex if it's disrupting sleep. But recently the American Academy of Pediatrics changed it's recommendation for use of a swaddle. Certified Sleep Coach and owner of Little Winks Sleep, along with Robyn and Ashley, discuss all things swaddling your baby. Topics discussed include: why you might use a swaddle why you might not use a swaddle how to decide if you should use a swaddle safe use of a swaddle when to remove a swaddle AAR recommendation around swaddle use and more! Little Winks has a ton of great newborn, infant and toddler sleep resources. Check them out below! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 48 - Night Potty Training Without The Stress
03/28/2024
Episode 48 - Night Potty Training Without The Stress
Is your child ready to ditch the overnight diaper? Are you ready to be done with diapers and pull ups for good? Well you've come to the right place! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan, owner of Little Winks Sleep is back with Robyn and Ashley to talk all things night potty training. Between the 3 of them, they have gone through this multiple times so they have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer to help you help your little one sleep through the night without worrying about a wet bed in the morning. They discuss: should you potty train at night and in the daytime at the same time? how to prepare your child for night potty training avoiding anxiety around potty training strategies to avoid accidents in the night preparing your child's bed for potty training and more! Little Winks has some amazing resources to offer. Scroll down to see them! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 47: Awake Times - What to do when your baby is undertired
01/30/2024
Episode 47: Awake Times - What to do when your baby is undertired
So your baby is fighting bedtime, baby's naps are short, baby is waking up in the middle of the night ready to party! What the heck is going on? It may just be that your baby is undertired. So what do you do if your baby is undertired? Should you just keep baby up later? Drop a nap? It is hard to navigate baby's sleep so Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her teammates Ashley and Robyn have a helpful conversation all about undertiredness. Learn how to tell if your baby is undertired and how to adjust naps and awake times so your baby can sleep through the night and have great naps! Get great sleep resources below! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 46: Awake Times 2 - What to do when your baby is overtired
01/23/2024
Episode 46: Awake Times 2 - What to do when your baby is overtired
Welcome to part 2 of our Awake Times series! Today is all about Overtiredness. Anna, Ashley and Robyn continue their conversation and talk about their own experiences as mamas of new babies and how overtiredness impacted their families. They talk about: What is overtiredness? How does overtiredness affect my baby? How do I recognize overtiredness in my baby? How do I resolve overtiredness? And more! Find great sleep resources below: FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks Awake Times Chart Nap Chart Ending Early Mornings Best Bedtime Routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration Daycare Class Toddler Sleep Class Newborn Sleep Class Infant Sleep Class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course Nurturing Newborn Sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep Learning Your Littles Navigating Naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram Facebook Peanut App Youtube Tik Tok Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 45: Awake Times AKA Nap Math
01/16/2024
Episode 45: Awake Times AKA Nap Math
How do you know how long your baby should be awake? What is a good nap schedule for my baby? Do you find yourself asking these questions? Certified Sleep Coach Anna and moms Ashley and Robyn chat all things baby and toddler awake times. AKA Nap Math. You'll learn: Why awake times are important How to make sure baby has appropriate awake times What happens if your awake times are off How long should your baby's last awake time be Bridging naps And more! Listen to help get your baby on a great nap schedule to help them sleep great through the night Get your General Awake Times Chart
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Episode 44: How Sleep Changed My Life
12/20/2023
Episode 44: How Sleep Changed My Life
Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan chats with a client turned team mate about how sleep actually changed her life. Before learning how to gently teach her baby to sleep, Ashley was a sleep deprived mama who desperately needed her 4 month old baby to sleep. Listen in as they discuss: How sleep deprivation can affect parents of babies and toddlers How a parent's stress impacts a baby's ability to learn How a baby's stress impacts their ability to learn How finally getting enough sleep impacts how a parent funtions How Little Winks can help you get the sleep you need from bedtime, through the night, ending early mornings and getting naps on track Learn more: Find us on: Instagram: Tik Tok: Youtube: Pinterest:
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Episode 43: Conquering Christmas Chaos
12/13/2023
Episode 43: Conquering Christmas Chaos
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! However, if you have babies or toddlers, it can be the most challenging time of the year! With activities and family visits, dinners out and overnight guests, baby and toddler sleep can be disrupted, or naps can be skipped altogether! Then we're left with overtired, overstimulated little ones that just Can Not! Have no fear! With their usual humour and candor, Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her teammates Ashley and Robyn are here to help! Get all the info for: Planning for holiday celebrating Traveling to and from events How to get downtime to decompress Setting boundaries with friends and family members to protect sleep Contingency plans for baby and toddler sleep Bedtime and naps during the holidays How to handle pressure from others to just let them stay up....it's Christmas afterall And more! You can have great family time and celebrating over Christmas and still have sleep for your little ones. And if you need help recovering when sleep goes out the window, we've got you! Check out to get your baby or toddler sleeping and time for yourself over the holidays!
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Episode 42: Making Multiples Managable
12/06/2023
Episode 42: Making Multiples Managable
Do you have more than one little one? Whether it's twins, triplets (or more) or a baby and a toddler or two, sleep is more complicated when there's more than one. But have no fear, it can be done! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan, along with other mamas of multiples, talk about: -how to manage different sleep schedules -how to help your toddler when you need to put your baby down for sleep -how to do naps with multiples and not be chained to the crib -and so much more Your babies and toddlers can have great sleep while you have a life too!
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Episode 41: 5 Years of Births, Babies and Toddlers sleeping!
11/29/2023
Episode 41: 5 Years of Births, Babies and Toddlers sleeping!
We can't believe it's been 5 years of helping families get the sleep they need! We invite you to get to know the story behind Little Winks Sleep! Anna has a fun filled conversation with Robyn and Ashley again as they ask her all the questions about: Why Anna started Little Winks How and where she got her training How each coach came to join the team Meet the 'behind the scenes' team And more! Anna is passionate about helping families and teaching babies and toddlers to sleep through the night without crying it out! You can end those night wakings, have a quick and effective bedtime routine to signal to your little one that it's time to sleep, lay your baby down awake and they will fall asleep on their own, end early mornings and help your baby have epic naps!
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Episode 40: SOS from a Newborn Mom
11/22/2023
Episode 40: SOS from a Newborn Mom
If you're the mom of a newborn, expecting a baby or know someone with a new baby you dont want to miss this! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan chats with 2 of her team members for a Q&A all about newborns. Learn when its ok to wait for your baby to wake you up for a feed, how to manage travel with a baby, how to use soothers and best practice for using a swaddle. Learn more about Little Winks Sleep at
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Episode 39: Recovering from Daylight Savings
11/15/2023
Episode 39: Recovering from Daylight Savings
Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and two of her team members talk about how Daylight Savings in the Fall can mess with your baby's sleep. Especially causing early mornings! Listen to get tips and strategies for naps and how you can help your baby adjust to the time change and get back to sleeping through the night and waking up in the morning and not the middle of the night! Visit us at to learn more about how to gently teach your baby to sleep through the night without crying it out!
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Episode 38: Getting Out The Door Without Melting Down
04/27/2023
Episode 38: Getting Out The Door Without Melting Down
If getting out the door takes forever and involves meltdowns, this episode is a Must Listen! Anna chats with Behaviour Specialist Mandy Grass about how to make transitions such as getting out the door in the morning go more smoothly for you and your little ones. Learn strategies for moving into bathtime and bedtime as well. Anna and Mandy discuss topic that include: Setting expectations for your child Having systems in place Planning for transitions What's important for parents You can find Mandy on , and her .
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Episode 37: My secret for uninterrupted sleep while travelling
03/23/2023
Episode 37: My secret for uninterrupted sleep while travelling
Anna is joined by co-founder of Slumberpod Katy Mallory to chat about Katy's experience as an entrepreneur and mother of 3. Katy Mallory is co-founder and CEO of SlumberPod. Katy and her mother (Lou Childs) were inspired to invent SlumberPod and start the company following a few sleepless nights on a family trip. SlumberPod is a quick assembly privacy pod that covers a playard, mini crib or toddler mattress -- giving baby their own dark and private place to sleep while sharing a room with family. Since launching SlumberPod in 2016, the company has helped more than 200,000 families with small children sleep better while traveling or at home – and has several more innovative juvenile products in the pipeline. Prior to joining SlumberPod full-time, Katy did her best to juggle a full-time role in corporate America, growing the SlumberPod brand and motherhood (Katy is mom to a 9-year-old and 6-year-old twins). Join Anna and Katy as they discuss topics such as: Traveling with kids Safe sleep while traveling Secrets for getting the most out of your Slumberpod Features and tips for using Slumberpod And so much more! Find Slumberpod Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/slumberpod/ Website: Tik Tok:
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Episode 36: Creativity and Motherhood
03/16/2023
Episode 36: Creativity and Motherhood
Anna welcomes friend and artist Joy Kinna to chat about life as a creative working mom. Balancing work and family life can be challenging but it can be done! It takes creativity and possibly adjusting expectioans. Anna and Joy have been where you are as a new parent and have wisdom to share! Joy Kinna is a freelance artist living and working just outside of Vancouver, BC Canada. Joy has always been enthralled by the experience of art-making itself. The feeling of her hands engaging with the materials, the moments before and after mark making, and the subtle shifts in seeing the natural world around her. Her work is the accumulation of feelings, memories, landscape, subconscious and conscious thoughts that form into colours and shapes that she interacts with on canvas. Her work is primarily driven by the way she experiences the world visually, through the mental notes she takes as she goes about her day-to-day. Another key part to her practice is the fact she has grown up surrounded by the landscape of the coast and this is a major theme that continues to bring life and vision to her work. Joy is passionate about the unique and integral impact artwork can have within a space. She believes that art can be a fulfilling experience in the spaces we dwell. Topics discussed include: Starting a family while starting a business Following your dreams during early motherhood Changing expectations during early motherhood Taking care of mama Managing your time And much more! Find Joy Kinna on: Instagram: Website: Tik Tok:
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Episode 35 - Minimalism without Misery
03/09/2023
Episode 35 - Minimalism without Misery
Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan chats with Sancia Toth about living a minimilist lifestyle that fits you and your family. No strict rules here! They discuss what it means to be minimalist in a way that reduces stress for you and your children. Topics discussed include: Curating your life Making your own version of minimalism How a minimalist lifestyle, or order in your life, can affect your relationships Helping your children pare down their toys, art and other things they want to hang on to. Tips for how to talk to your children about giving away their old toys How your environment impacts your mood and how an organized environment helps kids organize as well And so much more. Find Sancia on , and her podcast
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Episode 34: Safe Beginnings with Holly Choi
03/03/2023
Episode 34: Safe Beginnings with Holly Choi
Anna chats with Holly Choi from Safe Beginnings about all things BABY SAFETY. Holly Choi is a leader in childhood injury prevention education in North America. Holly is a nationally-certified first aid instructor, and a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor. Holly is a member of both the International Association for Child Safety (IAFCS) and Prevent Child Injury, and has completed additional child-focused safety training in child passenger safety and childhood burn prevention. Her extensive experience and knowledge in baby and toddler safety (first aid, car seat safety, childproofing, and injury prevention), in addition to being a mom of 2, gives her a well-rounded and unique perspective. Holly is the sole Child Safety Expert for Parentville by buybuy BABY and Kinedu Learn.​ Whether you're expecting your first baby or your baby arrived a few months ago, it's never too late to learn all about how to keep you baby safe while still allowing them to explore and take risks as they learn about the world around them. Anna and Holly discuss topics such as: The top 3 things every parent should know about baby safety Safety risks vs hazards Baby CPR Baby choking Babyproofing top tips Infant car seats and so much more This conversation is a must for new parents and even those with some experience under their belt! Find Holly Choi at: Website: Instagram: Tik Tok: Youtube:
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Episode 33: My Biggest Early Morning Mistake
02/21/2023
Episode 33: My Biggest Early Morning Mistake
Even as a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I can still make mistakes with my baby's sleep. Especially when it's my third baby, life can get crazy and you're in the thick of it! I'm sharing with you the big mistake I made that was contributing to my 4 month old baby waking up early. I talk about naps and awake times and how not having these on point can contribute to baby waking up to early in the morning. I can help you avoid making this mistake and help your baby sleep through the night for 10-12 hours on their own! You can enjoy some time in the morning before the babies wake up and actually finish a HOT cup of coffee!
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Episode 32: Do I Need to Take My Child to the ER for This?
03/23/2022
Episode 32: Do I Need to Take My Child to the ER for This?
We've all been there. Our little one has a fever or has fallen down or is just not seeming themselves. The doctor's office is closed and we wonder, "Should I take my kid to the emergency room?" Coach Anna chats with ER pediatrician Dr. Nkeiru Orajiaka to discuss these questions and more! Topics they discuss include: -When a visit to the emergency room is recommended -When an ER visit isn't necessary -Common things Dr. Orajiaka has seen -How to prevent childhood and baby injury -What to look for to help decide if you should head to the ER
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Episode 31: Solutions for 5-10 Week Old Sleep
03/01/2022
Episode 31: Solutions for 5-10 Week Old Sleep
Are you wondering how to help your 5-10 week old baby sleep? Coach Anna covers what you things you need to know about your 5-10 week old's development and how it impacts sleep as well as offers strategies to help them sleep so you can too.
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Episode 30: Stickers Stars and Ice Cream
02/24/2022
Episode 30: Stickers Stars and Ice Cream
Stickers, Stars and Ice Cream. Who doesn't love them? But should they be used as rewards or incentive for sleep? Join Coach Anna as she discusses teaching sleep, incentives and consequenses. When teaching our kids anything it's important to validate their emotions and learning so let's talk about ways we can do that!
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Episode 29: Golden Nuggets of 0-4 Week Old Sleep
02/22/2022
Episode 29: Golden Nuggets of 0-4 Week Old Sleep
Do you have a newborn and are unsure what to expect with their sleep? Coach Anna discusses the sleep needs of a newborn, feeding needs of a newborn and what to do to help your baby sleep so you, the new mom, can get rest as well. It's important for mom to be looked after too so listen in and learn all things newborn sleep!Â
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Episode 28: Should I Give My Baby Melatonin?
02/17/2022
Episode 28: Should I Give My Baby Melatonin?
Melatonin can help with sleep right? So should we be giving melatonin to our babies? Coach Anna gives you the lowdown to help you decide. She discusses: Benefits of giving melatonin When it may be helpful How melatonin works in the body for sleep How to promote natural melatonin production and more!
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