The Kids Sleep Show
The Kids Sleep Show helps tired parents to understand the root of their child's sleep challenges, from newborn, through the infant and baby stage, and into adolescence. Most children don't get adequate sleep and in this fun and lighthearted show, Courtney Zentz, a nationally ranked Pediatric Sleep Coach breaks down the root of your struggles and shares steps to go from a sleepy mess to sleep success in just a few short days.
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Episode 157: What is a Dream Feed?
05/01/2024
Episode 157: What is a Dream Feed?
In this episode, I am diving into the dream feed. What exactly is it, how long should you offer it and what is the best way to do it, so the baby eats well and sleeps better? We dive into this and all the details on this week's show, I’m excited to have you here. Episode Highlights: What is a dream feed? What is the point of a dream feed? Do you burp after a dream feed? When can you start dream feeding? Do you offer a full feed when dream feeding? Resources: Free 40+ Page Navigating a Baby Poop How Do I for Sleep? Sample Newborn Sleep & Nap Baby Stomach Size Join the $47 Sleep Steps
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Episode 156: Mabels Labels Co-Founder, Julie Cole
04/17/2024
Episode 156: Mabels Labels Co-Founder, Julie Cole
Today, I am excited to welcome Julie Cole, the co-founder of Mabel’s Labels to the show. This company has been a staple in our home with our children for every age and stage as they grow and are one our my absolute favorite products. Julie joins us to share so much about the mission of Mabel’s Labels, the new and unique offerings and how they continue to grow their products based on client feedback and a foundation of quality. Julie is a gem and I can’t wait for you to meet her!
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Episode #155: How & When to Put a Baby Down Drowsy but Awake?
04/03/2024
Episode #155: How & When to Put a Baby Down Drowsy but Awake?
This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am diving into something that can actually unknowingly start off a future need to sleep train and that is expert sleep consultant advice to place the baby down “drowsy but awake.” There are times when you should do it, but a very specific age where I would not suggest doing it, one, because it won’t work and two, because it then becomes confusing to you on why baby still wakes after 45 minutes all night. So, join me for this week’s episode and get help taking care of this drowsy but awake situation you might have going on at home. Episode Highlights Drowsy But Awake: The #1 Worst Sleep Training Tip I See When Does Putting Your Baby Down Drowsy but Awake Work? What Age Should I Stop Putting Baby Down Drowsy but Awake? Navigating Baby’s Sleep Transitions & Ability to Self-Settle Is it OK to Leave a Baby Lying Quietly But Awake? What to Do When Drowsy But Awake isn’t Working Resources Find out more about the #1 Baby Sleep Training Course: + Coaching & Community Follow Tiny Transitions on Free
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Episode #154: Nessl Baby Carrier Founder, Lena Shahbandar
03/27/2024
Episode #154: Nessl Baby Carrier Founder, Lena Shahbandar
Today, I welcome Dr. Lena Shahbandar, the Founder and Creator of Nessl, the most revolutionary baby carrier on the market to share all about her motivation for Nessl, and how it can start to support parents even before your baby is born and last through the first year of life, and beyond for new parents. With its options for facing out, facing in and back wearing, in addition to the lumbar support, this is a must have best baby registry item in our opinion. Listen now! Episode Highlights How did your work as a doctor show you the gap in the market of baby carriers? Why did you design the Nessl Baby Carrier? How can this baby carrier be used BEFORE baby is born? What was important to ensure you had in the design of Nessl so that both men and women could enjoy the body of carrying a baby? Resources: Find out more about on their website. Follow Nessl on
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Episode 153: Crane Director of Product Marketing Meg Dahm to Chat New Humidifiers & their New Crane Baby Line
03/19/2024
Episode 153: Crane Director of Product Marketing Meg Dahm to Chat New Humidifiers & their New Crane Baby Line
Join me as I welcome Meg Dahm, Director of Product Marketing for and to the Kids Sleep Show. Meg joined the Crane Baby marketing team 2 years ago after working 12+ years in the advertising agency world and dives into the latest releases to their popular humidifier line as well as all the goodies from their new modern and simple nursery accessories that grow with your little loves.
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Episode #152: What Do I Do When Baby Only Falls Asleep in My Arms
02/28/2024
Episode #152: What Do I Do When Baby Only Falls Asleep in My Arms
This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am diving into sleep training and coaching indirectly, with an issue so many parents struggle with. The baby will only nap while being held, and immediately when put down, they wake, and cry. Today, I educate families on why this happens at bedtime and naptime plus strategies to get over it, so everyone can sleep through the night and catch a little more z’s. Episode Highlights Why does baby only sleep when being held? How do I transfer baby to the crib without waking her? Why won’t baby take longer naps or sleep through the night? Do I have to sleep train her to sleep outside of being held? Resources Find out more about the Tiny Transitions Follow Tiny Transitions on Free Resources
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Episode #151: Bite Brave: Early Allergen Introduction & The Impact for Life
02/21/2024
Episode #151: Bite Brave: Early Allergen Introduction & The Impact for Life
This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I welcome Linda Alunkal, the CEO and Founder of bitebrave Inc. She is a Chinese born immigrant who learned grit and the will to succeed by surviving as an immigrant family in a new country. Linda received her MBA from Temple University and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. In her career of over 20 years, she has always sought after roles that pushed the boundaries and challenged businesses to be the better. She has served in many innovative and transformative roles within multiple Fortune 50 and startup companies. More recently, she held commercialization and regulatory roles in J&J’s accelerator organization, World Without Diseases Accelerator. Linda’s family lives with multiple severe life-threatening food allergies, she understands deeply the intense daily burden that a food allergy diagnosis has on a family. She's also spent the last 4 years learning about the science of this disease in industry and on her own. Because of this, she believes it is her life’s work to educate and help other families in the first year of baby’s life on ways to prevent their baby from ever developing this terrible disease of food allergies. She started bitebrave knowing that Her true inspiration is helping parents and baby be able to bitebrave-ly for the rest of their lives.
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Episode #150: Why Does My Baby Wake 45 Minutes After Bedtime?
02/14/2024
Episode #150: Why Does My Baby Wake 45 Minutes After Bedtime?
In this week's episode - I am diving into false starts - AKA - Your baby wakes up every night 45 minutes after you put them to bed, and you just can’t seem to figure out why. We dive into the 3 likely things that are causing it and how to stop baby from waking. Why does the baby wake 45 minutes after I put them to sleep at bedtime? How do I stop a baby from waking up crying 45 minutes after being asleep? The three things you need to assess in your routine to ensure that one of them isn’t the cause. How to help them settle and sleep through the night. Resources Find out more about Join our for just $47/month Download our 7 Tips for Better Infant Sleep Follow Us on with one of our Certified Toddler Sleep Coaches
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Episode #149: 6-Month-Old Wake Windows & Sample Nap Schedules
02/07/2024
Episode #149: 6-Month-Old Wake Windows & Sample Nap Schedules
In this week's episode - I am diving into how long a 6-month-old should be awake, the 3 or 2 nap schedule, how to structure their day, and how to know it’s time to transition naps. Plus, I dive into one more thing that you should not need to do any more at six months old for baby to sleep through the night! Episode Highlights What is the Ideal 6-Month-Old Wake Window? What is the Ideal 6-Month-Nap Schedule? How many naps should a 6-month-old take to sleep through the night? Does a 6-Month Old Still Need to Eat Overnight? What is the best bedtime or a 6-month-old, in your perspective as a Baby Sleep Coach/Consultant? Resources Find out more about Download our 7 Tips for Better Infant Sleep Follow Us on with one of our Certified Toddler Sleep Coaches
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Episode #148: 10 Month Old Wake Window & Sample Nap Schedules
01/31/2024
Episode #148: 10 Month Old Wake Window & Sample Nap Schedules
This week, Courtney is talking all about 10 month old wake windows, a sample schedule for a 10 month old and how to best align daytime and a baby that still settles easily at bedtime and sleeps through the night.
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Episode #147 The Best Way to Stop Toddler Tantrums
01/24/2024
Episode #147 The Best Way to Stop Toddler Tantrums
In this week's episode - I am diving into toddler tantrums. Stopping toddler tantrums can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can try to help manage and prevent them, and I dive into them today. Episode Highlights We discuss the triggers that can lead to tantrums. Coping strategies to diffuse and discuss the behavior. Managing timing to avoid overtired & overstimulation How to build consistency & why it equals less anxiety. Resources Find out more about Download our 5 Tips to Tame Your Follow Us on with one of our Certified Toddler Sleep Coaches
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Episode #146 When Do I Move To A Big Kid Bed From a Crib
01/17/2024
Episode #146 When Do I Move To A Big Kid Bed From a Crib
Today we dive into the right age and stage to move to a big kid bed from a kid. Many parents are excited and eager for this transition, but be sure to catch this episode, as you don’t want to do it wrong. Episode Highlights What age should you move to a big kid bed from a crib How to best handle the big kid bed transition What tricks are there to keep a baby in their crib when they jump out Signs they are ready for a big kid bed Resources Find out more about Download our 5 Tips to Tame Your Follow Us on with one of our Certified Baby & Toddler Sleep Coaches
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Episode #145 Lisa Myers, CEO of Ceres Chill on Changing the Breastmilk Storage Game
01/10/2024
Episode #145 Lisa Myers, CEO of Ceres Chill on Changing the Breastmilk Storage Game
Welcome Lisa Myers to the Show. Lisa Myers is the inventor and founding mama of Ceres Chill, a breastmilk storage company that replaces the 1970’s bulky cooler technology that have been holding women back for decades. Today we dive into why Lisa was determined to find a solutions for breastfeeding mommas replaced outdated, bulky and icky solutions. Lisa has been an amazing advocate for pumping moms, breaking down barriers for breastfeeding families across the globe and we are excited to have her on the show! Episode Highlights What led Lisa, as a new mother to design the Ceres Chill product? How has the product solved a key struggle for breastfeeding moms? What makes the Ceres Chill cooler different? How as a femal founder, does Lisa balance the load of work and home life? What’s next for Ceres Chill? Resources Find out more about the amazing products at Follow Them on and Follow Them on and Breastfeeding & Sleep Questions? Book a Free Call with our resident CLC and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach
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Episode #144: The Ideal 10 Month Old Wake Window
01/03/2024
Episode #144: The Ideal 10 Month Old Wake Window
In this episode, we cover the ideal wake windows, sleep schedules and developmental ability for your 10 month old to sleep through the night. Naps and overnight sleep are connected, so you don't want to miss this one!
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Episode #143 - Debbie Marini and Helping Children Learn They Are Never Alone
11/22/2023
Episode #143 - Debbie Marini and Helping Children Learn They Are Never Alone
Join me today for an inspiring conversation with Author Debbie Marini, who is on a mission to help children understand they are never alone. After her son lost his best friend to suicide and her own house burned to the ground twice, she has learned to lean in and trust a higher power, helping children through her new series of books, which I am excited to speak about today. Our conversation I found to be so inspiring and I am thankful to have met Debbie and you will be too! Debbie has combined her background as a mental health advocate with her training and experience connected to Spirituality to reinforce to youth the belief they are never alone. She holds a Masters's Degree in Human Behavioral Psychology, a Reiki Level 2 Certification, NLP Practitioner Certification, and has successfully completed the Mental Health First Aid Trainer Certification for Adults and Youth as well as the Resilience Certification at UPenn. The collaboration of her experience in the mental health arena with her journey surrounding spirituality has culminated in a children’s book series dedicated to her granddaughter that introduces God and spirituality in a relatable way. Debbie’s mission is to bring to light the awareness that we are all a part of something bigger and never alone.
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Episode #142 - Car Seat Safety Musts with Erin Forish, CPST, CLC & Baby Sleep Coach
11/01/2023
Episode #142 - Car Seat Safety Musts with Erin Forish, CPST, CLC & Baby Sleep Coach
Join me this week as I welcome Erin Forish, a CPST {Child Passenger Safety Technician} and baby sleep coach here on the Tiny Transitions team, as we dive into all the things that many parents don't always consider concerning safety in a car seat. As a new parent, despite my due-dilligence there were things I misunderstood that we discussed, so you don't want to miss this! Listen now and schedule a complimentary call with , to discuss your sleep, car seat, or Lactation needs.
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Episode #141 - Using Massage to Connect with Infants & Children with Kahlmi Founder Elina Furman
10/25/2023
Episode #141 - Using Massage to Connect with Infants & Children with Kahlmi Founder Elina Furman
Join me as I welcome to the Kids Sleep Show, Elina Furman, Founder, Kahlmi, where we dive into the world of massage and the amazing benefits it can have for babies, child and for parents, as a new way to connect with our littles. Elina Furman is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness of the many science-backed benefits of infant/child massage and earned her infant massage certification after talking to many parents who were confused and bewildered about how to perform baby massage. As a baby massage expert, she has conducted education for such brands as Lovevery, Legendairy Milk, Mama Glow, Finn & Emma among many others and has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Byrdie, Pop Sugar and many popular maternity podcasts. Her social media community is growing every day with 480K followers on TikTok and 330K on Instagram, and her book 101 Natural Baby Hacks is slated for release by BenBella Books in 2024. As the founder of Kahlmi, the 1st baby massage brand, she launched the first bonding and massage tool for babies/children called the “Theragun for Babies” featuring Acu-touch technology and vibration to help families connect, calm and comfort.
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Episode #140 - Welcome Norani & ModaMob Founders Nora & Ani
10/11/2023
Episode #140 - Welcome Norani & ModaMob Founders Nora & Ani
Meet Nora and Ani, two best friends who share an extraordinary journey. Years of fertility treatments led them to the joy of motherhood, but parenthood brought the challenge of sleepless nights and restless babies. Determined to help babies sleep better, they created a groundbreaking swaddle, the Norani Snugababe™ Swaddle Pod. Their swaddle, endorsed by both parents and healthcare professionals, gently secures a baby's arms within specially designed armholes, mimicking the womb's comfort for peaceful sleep. Through their YouTube channel and Instagram presence, they share their experiences and offer practical tips for parents navigating the unpredictable world of baby sleep. Nora and Ani's mission is simple: to make motherhood easier and more enjoyable for parents everywhere. With their innovative swaddle, they provide a solution that allows parents to rest easier and babies to sleep better, all while understanding the challenges of parenthood.
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Episode #139 - My #1 Tips for Beating the 10 Month Sleep Regression
09/28/2023
Episode #139 - My #1 Tips for Beating the 10 Month Sleep Regression
Today, we're going to tackle a topic that every parent dreads – the notorious 10-month sleep regression. If you've ever experienced those seemingly endless nights with your restless little one or if you're gearing up for that stage, this episode is tailored just for you. If you have short naps, frequent wakings overnight, or are trying to Google how long 10-month sleep regression lasts or how you can get over it, we have you covered. Episode Highlights Is there a sleep regression at 10 months? How long does 10-month-old sleep regression last? Why is my 10-month-old suddenly not sleeping? Why has my 10-month-old started waking up at night again?
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Episode # 138 - What Do I do when Baby Falls Asleep Nursing or on a bottle?
09/20/2023
Episode # 138 - What Do I do when Baby Falls Asleep Nursing or on a bottle?
In this episode, Courtney explores the reasons why babies often fall asleep while nursing or on a bottle and offers practical solutions for managing this situation. Listeners will gain insights into the sleep patterns and needs of infants and will learn strategies for gently adjusting their baby's sleep routine to help ensure they are getting enough to eat while still enjoying quality rest
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Episode 137: Join Anna Fuller, CEO of Shop on Halo, and The Amazing Discounts on Your Favorite Baby Gear That She Brings Direct to You in Weekly "Parties"
08/30/2023
Episode 137: Join Anna Fuller, CEO of Shop on Halo, and The Amazing Discounts on Your Favorite Baby Gear That She Brings Direct to You in Weekly "Parties"
Anna Fuller is the Founder and CEO of Halo, a social shopping website for new moms. Sign up for texts from Halo to get access to exclusive weekly deals on the most sought-after baby products. Sign up here: shoponhalo.com. Anna started Halo after having a baby and discovering how overwhelming and expensive it is to buy all the products you need. Given her 10+ year background in e-commerce, she knew that she could create something better for moms like her. Anna previously led product teams at Google Shopping and top mobile commerce platform Branding Brand. Her work has been featured in TechCrunch, the New York Times, The Verge, on Good Morning America, and at the top of the Apple App Store. She received an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and currently lives in Seattle, where she loves exploring the outdoors with her partner and 1-year-old daughter.
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Episode 135: Welcome Jenn Saxton, CEO of Tot Squad & These NEW Can't-Miss Places to Get Parenting Support
08/16/2023
Episode 135: Welcome Jenn Saxton, CEO of Tot Squad & These NEW Can't-Miss Places to Get Parenting Support
Join me as I welcome Jennifer Saxton, the Founder & CEO of , as we share a Huge Announcement that will support parents nationwide with access to their most desired services, coaching, and support. Jennifer started Tot Squad in 2011 during her time at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She began in Los Angeles, CA, serving local families with car seat installation, safety checks, and baby gear cleaning. Today, she is thrilled to share and grow the new Tot Squad, where we offer every service a parent, caregiver, or parent-to-be needs via our team of trained and caring parenting experts across some of the largest retailers nationwide.
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Episode 134 - How to Start Pumping as a Breastfeeding Mom
08/02/2023
Episode 134 - How to Start Pumping as a Breastfeeding Mom
In this episode, Courtney dives into the topic of breastfeeding, pumping, and how to integrate pumping into your unique journey with your baby. We cover five main frequently asked questions from new moms that we see here at Tiny Transitions in our sleep coaching agency.
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Episode 133: Teaching Children to Process Big Emotions
06/28/2023
Episode 133: Teaching Children to Process Big Emotions
Give Your Kids the Emotional Tools They Need to Navigate Life Well, Even if you have Limited Time and Knowledge. Join me this week on the Kids Sleep Show as I am joined by Todd Marchant, Founder of , as he shares an amazing new course, created by himself and his wife Ashley, around navigating emotions and how to help kids healthily process them. This course is geared to help kids of all ages feel confident and prepared to handle the emotional outcome of whatever they face in life. I am blessed to have him on the show to talk more about it, the realities of parenting, and the joy and heartbreak we all experience in this game. This is a don't-miss episode.
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Episode 132: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Travelling with Kids
06/02/2023
Episode 132: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Travelling with Kids
Ready to relax and reset with your family, build memories, and explore new things? On today’s episode, we highlight the five tips you need to consider before & during your vacation to ensure everyone gets maximum enjoyment from the trip.
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Episode 131- SlumberPod Co-Founder Katy Mallory shares the many places and spaces you can use your SlumberPod for years to keep your child sleeping through the night.
05/24/2023
Episode 131- SlumberPod Co-Founder Katy Mallory shares the many places and spaces you can use your SlumberPod for years to keep your child sleeping through the night.
Join Co-Founder Katy Mallory as she joins us on the Kids Sleep Show to discuss all the places and spaces where you can use your SlumberPod for many years with your infant & toddler. This is by far one of our favorite products and we are blessed to share this episode with you all - because you NEED to have this one on your registry checklist! Katy Mallory is the 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. Prior to co-founding SlumberPod, Katy worked in corporate America in Marketing/Internal Communications. SlumberPod is launching additional products in the coming months and looks forward to further helping families rest well and enjoy more of what life has to offer. Episode Highlights: Katy and Courtney chat about the idea behind SlumberPod, it’s many unique places and spaces it can go, and the longevity you can get from a single product. We all know sleep, especially when traveling is important, and this product is a slam dunk.
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Episode130: Join Erin Forish, Postpartum Parent Educator, Lactation Counselor & Sr. Sleep Coach, on the critical things new parents need to know to thrive while navigating the first 12 weeks.
05/17/2023
Episode130: Join Erin Forish, Postpartum Parent Educator, Lactation Counselor & Sr. Sleep Coach, on the critical things new parents need to know to thrive while navigating the first 12 weeks.
Join us today as I welcome one of our own, Sr. Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Educator, and CLC {pending}, Ms. Erin Forish, our resident Expecting Parent and Newborn Coach, as we lay it all out on the table about the realities of a newborn babies sleep, schedules and navigating the first 12 weeks.
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Episode129: Love & Fit Founder & CEO & how her nursing activewear is changing the motherhood space.
05/10/2023
Episode129: Love & Fit Founder & CEO & how her nursing activewear is changing the motherhood space.
Join us today as I welcome Laura Berens, the Founder & CEO of Love & Fit, an amazing company, focusing on comfortable athletic wear for postpartum and nursing moms that we are in LOVE with here at Tiny Transitions. We get candid on running a big business as a mom, the idea behind Love & Fit, plus what makes their product line so unique for new & seasoned moms! Laura is amazing, so I hope you tune in!
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Episode 128: The Benefits of Meditation for Children with the Founder & CEO of Zenimal, Anna Macsaulka
05/03/2023
Episode 128: The Benefits of Meditation for Children with the Founder & CEO of Zenimal, Anna Macsaulka
Join us today as we sit down with Anna Macsaulka, the founder of Zenimals, as we discuss the benefits of meditation in children, her story and struggle with anxiety as a child, and the power & impact this product can have for our youth. Zenimal was founded in 2017 by Anna Peterson Macsalka, an entrepreneur who wanted to help people lead healthier, more joyful lives through meditation. She believed that meditation could help everyone, both adults and children, to navigate our endlessly connected, fast-paced world.
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Join Raline Sexton, our Certified Special Needs Sleep Coach & Harkla OT’s Jessica and Rachel to discuss their products & Sensory Integration
04/27/2023
Join Raline Sexton, our Certified Special Needs Sleep Coach & Harkla OT’s Jessica and Rachel to discuss their products & Sensory Integration
Join us today as we discuss sensory integration, all those sensory systems we DON’T know about, and how they impact both children diagnosed with ADHD/autism and neuro-typical little ones. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC, and Jessica Hill, COTA/L joined Harkla in early 2021 as the team’s in-house experts and are our guests on the Podcast today. They are both Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who specialize in Sensory Integration and Primitive Reflex Integration. Their goal at Harkla is to empower and educate families, caregivers, therapists, and educators and ultimately create strong, confident children!
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