Sleep Cues: The Everything Baby Sleep Podcast

This week's episode is all about Safe Sleep. At The Happy Sleep Company, we get a lot of questions about safe sleep, and often these questions go beyond the ABC's of sleep for baby!

So this week's episode is giving an overview of those ABC's - the basics of Safe Sleep for baby plus some added nuances from a Sleep Consultant.


MORE resources on Safe Sleep  via Health Canada

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

  Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:     
- Suggestions for wake windows before bed for a 16 month old on one nap
-My 10 month old often wakes up about an hour after bedtime. Is he overtired? He is awake for 3 hours before bed. 
-My 2.5 month old won’t nap longer than 30-40 minutes in the crib. What do I do?
-My 4 month old takes 30 minutes to fall asleep at bedtime. But she sleeps through the night. Should I change her wake window or leave well enough alone?
- Is there a sleep regression at 7 months? Baby used to sleep 7-7 but now wakes every night at 1:30am. Help!


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we have Dr. Tanya Cotler, child and adult psychologist - who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health as well as parent-child attachment. With her unique training, she brings a mindfulness to her integrative approach and helps identify your origin story so that you can be present in your relationship today without the pain of the past clouding the present.

CONNECT with Dr. Tanya Cotler
VISIT drtanyacotler.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week's episode is ALL about naps - and more specifically dropping them. Navigating naps can be tough, and we get a lot of questions about them and the transitions parents face! So we've got a  breakdown about naps, how to drop naps, when to drop naps and what signs to look for!

This episode is presented byWoolino- The cozy, award-winning merino wool baby sleep bags. Woolino products will keep your child perfectly cozy and comfortable year-round. No need to worry whether they will be too hot or cold while sleeping – they’ll always be just right!  Perfectly comfortable means a good night’s sleep for baby, but also for you and your family. Use codeTHEHAPPYSLEEPCOMPANY10for 10% off atwoolino.comandwoolino.ca 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:    

-Scheduling for a 6.5 month old
-Scheduling for 19 month old
-Wake windows for an almost 4 month old
-How do you know when baby is waking up hungry or just waking up at night because they woke up and don’t know how to go back to sleep without the boob?
-My 6 month old has been waking for a 5am feed for 3 weeks. Prior to this she slept 6:30-6:30 every night. What is going on?

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we have Aliya Dhalla, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Coach and Host of Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor.  With over 13 years of experience as a physiotherapist, Aliya exclusively focuses on pelvic health. She enjoys treating and educating on:

FOLLOW @boxwellnessco
VISIT boxwellness.co
LISTEN to Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast


In this episode we've partnered withWooly Doodle
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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

REPLAY of our DST episode... Yes the words "time change" can be any parents nightmare, BUT this is the good time change I promise!  Coming up is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, or the spring forward and  anything that could potentially throw off our little's schedule can be scary. 

 Now if you have an early waker, around 5:30am, you will now see that turn into 6:30am for you! But again, any schedule changes can be stressful so here are a few ways you can prepare and approach the Daylight Saving Time.   

This episode is presented bySleepout -  Proudly Canadian, sustainably made premium blackout curtains.Use code  HAPPYSLEEP10 for 10% off on their website. 

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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

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 stop using a baby monitor


In this episode we've partnered withWooly Doodle
Visitwoodlydoodle.comand use codeTHEHAPPYSLEEPCOMPANY10at checkout and receive 10% off your purchase

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week's episode we welcome Dr. Tracy Dalgleish back on the podcast!

Let's talk about sex! 

Today, we are talking about sex and intimacy postpartum. What that can look like for many after baby, letting go of the expectations, and how to communicate about sex with your partner.

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In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Many families reach out that their once a great napper is just no longer having it with their nap time... so today's episode we are discussing Nap Strikes! What is a nap strike? and how can we move past them? And yes,  it can often be phase... so let's get into it! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:   

- Schedule for a 6 month old during 7am travel plans
- How long does it take to drop to no nap for a 4 year old starting kindergarten in September but currently still napping?
- 11 month old needs to get down to 1 nap for daycare in 2 weeks - how do I transition them?
- What are ideal wake windows and nap lengths for a 5 month old?
- Expecting twins this month? What are your best sleep tips for multiples?

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we have Azura Goodman — a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Who had been fascinated by infant nutrition and human lactation since entering the field of nursing and well before having a baby of her own.

In this episode, we dive into all aspects of breastfeeding and sleep, how they go hand-in-hand and how they are important to one another.

FOLLOW Azura @azurainfantfeeding
VISIT azurainfantfeeding.com

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode shares ways to prioritize your families sleep this year. Through all stages of family life: newborn, toddler, school aged — sleep is important and sometimes hard to get a handle on! 

This episode goes over ways we can prioritize sleep to get healthy rest. As well as tips for busy households and families to tackle sleep from the start of this new year! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight are all about short naps. Now, short naps are very common and also very frustrating for parents so let's get into it!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week we have a replay of our interview with 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 Starts was born out of necessity.

Solid Starts advocates for an approach that they named #FingerFoodFirst. Based on a method called “baby-led weaning,” FingerFoodFirst involves letting go. Letting go of the impulse to control every spoonful and letting go of the expectation that you should make one meal for your baby and another for everyone else. 

In this episode Jenny explains the long and short game of child feeding, breaks down baby led weaning, her advice on introducing new foods with children of different ages and how to know if your baby is getting enough food AND MORE...

FOLLOWSolid Starts
VISITsolidstarts.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week we are throwing it back to a replay of our very first Q&A episode! Also one of our most listened too episodes, answering sleep questions about the following:

- nap schedules at daycare vs. on the weekends
- adding in a pillow
- thoughts on night lights
- appropriate bedtimes 
- information on sound machines 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our interview with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  all about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws!

Dr. Tracey is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from disconnected and overwhelmed in their relationships to being able to share their feelings and needs.  To work through hard moments and family challenges side-by-side, and be able to say to each other "we got this!"

FOLLOW @drtracyd
VISIT www.drtracyd.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:   

- Falling asleep in the car for a 15 minute nap during wake window
- Daycare nap transition
- Dropping to 2 naps
- Suggestions on how to wean
- 6am wake up

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our top 5 tips for keeping sleep on track this holiday season. Additionally I share advice on those tough conversations you can be faced with this time of year with friends and family about how important your child's sleep is! 

Of course it can be hard to say no, but you need to do what is best for you, your baby and your family - this episode is your support to help keep your child's sleep schedule on track during ht busy holiday time 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we have Katie Sproul — Doctor, Wife and Pediatric Occupational Therapist by trade, now a full-time Stay At Home Mom of three small babes. She has  a passion for sharing the ups and downs of motherhood while keeping a sense of humor alive and well. Katie's motto: "Motherhood is messy, frustrating, and chaotic, and it’ll drive you crazy if you let it."

In this episode, Katie shares her struggles and strategies to  balancing bedtime routines and different sleep schedules with multiple kids!

FOLLOW @katiesproul

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:   

- Sleep schedule for 1 nap at 18 months
- Back rubs to sleep and night wakes
- No naps and waking at 6am
- Average time for baby to fall asleep while on a good schedule
- Showing signs to drop a nap before we go away, do it now or wait?

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

It's getting colder, and there many of us are heading into the season of the year where we are trying to keep warm, and of course — wanting to keep our babies warm! Especially as they sleep, because the last thing we want is our baby waking in the night because they are cold! We talk about how to dress baby for sleep and what to wear under a sleep bag! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following:  

- Advice on dropping to 1 nap at 10 months, when fighting the second nap
- Early wakes, should baby be going to bed later at night?
- Fighting the afternoon nap, push the nap time back?
- Waking from 4th nap, early bedtime or try for a 5th nap and later bedtime
- Bouncing to sleep at 6 weeks,  is it worth trying to practice putting down awake for bed/nap at this stage? Or is it unlikely to "catch" this early on? 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we have Shelly —  licensed Physical Therapist, and founder of Happy Potty Time.  For Shelly, motherhood has inevitably shed a light into the importance of pelvic floor function for good health. Shelly founded Happy Potty Time in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic as she realized the science of pelvic floor physical therapy has a clear place in pediatrics.

Shelly teaches strategies to use with your child to develop healthy potty habits to protect the pelvic floor muscles and successfully transition out of diapers!

FOLLOW @happypottytime
VISIT happypottytime.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage: 

— Moved from a crib to a bed, now getting out of bed
— Waking from naps after 30 minutes
— Adjusting schedule for 5 and a half month old overtired at bedtime
— Dropping a nap around Daylight Saving Time, do it before or after
— 5am wakes

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay of our Daylight Saving Time info... Oh, 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 Daylight Saving Time that will result in much less stress for your family.

In this episode we discuss:
- Are there things you can do to prep for this time?
- The different options to tackling daylight saving time with your babe
- And strategies for each whichever way works best for you and your family
- What to remember about this speed "bump" in your child's sleep schedule


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage: 

— Swaddle to sleep sack
— 6 month development and sleep
— Early morning wakes
— Sickness and sleep for baby
— 10 months and naps

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is with Kat Joy Wells — Declutter Expert and Simplifier helping families create supportive homes they actually love to spend time in.

 Katy inspires a grace-filled, practical and self-affirming sense of “Wow! I really can do this!” for over 250,000 families across the world. She proves that by moving away from surface-level strategies and into deeper conversations to solve clutter problems at their root, even beginners can bypass overwhelm and self-doubt and instead generate exciting momentum as they move closer to creating a home they love that allows them to focus on what truly matters!

FOLLOW @katjoywells
VISIT www.katyjoywells.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your family sleeping great!  Use code HAPPYSLEEPADULT at checkout to get $80 off a queen sized shredded rubber pillow for Mom or Dad! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics:
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- Tips for naps not at home
- Wakes through the night for a feed
- Waking before 6am
- Sleep coaching
- My thoughts on Cry It Out

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is about Nap Transitions, more specifically a more tough transition of 3 naps to 2 naps. This is probably the nap transition we get the most questions about, because it is often the first big jump most parents have to adjust too with their babes.

We talk about understanding why it can be a tough transition, when to do it, how to do it, what to do if you've done it too soon!


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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the preschool and toddler stage:

- Tips for hotel room sleep with a 12 month old and 3 year old
- 5 years of age with 5:30am wake up
- Scared and up throughout the night
- Naps at daycare but not on weekends
- Sleep schedule for 2.5 year old

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is with Dr. Sami — board certified pediatrician practicing general pediatrics in Texas and co-founder of PediPals with her bestfriend and fellow pediatrician, Dr. Ana!

With PediPals, they aim to educate parents about common pediatric questions, ailments and recommendations, and discuss the issues that require attention but may not be able to be addressed at routine pediatric checkups.

FOLLOW @thepedipals
VISIT www.thepedipals.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your family sleeping great!  Use code HAPPYSLEEPKIDS  at checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a kids 6" mattress! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight the following topics:

- Thumb or finger sucking
- Should I follow sleep schedule guidance by birthday or due date?
- When can to expect to see longer naps
- Starting daycare and they only offer one nap
- Removing the pacifier to get to sleep


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your family sleeping great!  Use code HAPPYSLEEP  at checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a crib mattress! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

I hate to say this but the end of summer is near! The arrival of September means time for back-to-school, or starting school for the first time and getting back to more regular routines. If you and your family have let your sleep schedules slip or change throughout the summer, here are my tips for getting back on track this Fall! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight topics coming in from 3 months to the 1 year mark: 

- Taking longer to get down for sleep and waking more frequently than they used to!
- Rolling onto their tummy at night and waking themselves up
- Room environment for naps
- Starting daycare when they only offer 1 nap
- Dream feeds

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we welcome Pierre Azzam, Psychiatrist and Founder of @Braver.Man — with an important mission: to help men build the self-awareness, confidence, and resolve to face life’s challenges head-on.

We are talking about Postpartum Depression in men - what it is, the risk factors, the signs and the stigma.

VISIT @braver.man
FOLLOW bravermancoaching.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

  Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight:  

-  Connecting sleep cycles in the day for longer naps
- Nap strike or drop the nap
- Bedtime tantrums and stalling
- Shorter naps
- Up at 5:45am 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode is all about naps because being a sleep consultant comes a lot of questions about naps - as you would assume! The transition of having a nap to not having a nap at all is a BIG transition so let's talk about it! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! A lot of today's questions can be answered with, "If it's not broke, don't fix it" but I promise I do give you more!

This week's questions highlight:  
- 20 month old on two naps
- Introducing a comfort object
- Transitioning to a bed
- Colic baby and napping
- The pacifier

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we have Michelle Tangeman — licensed therapist, board-certified behavior analyst and the creator of Thriving Toddler. She is also a mom of two, who's mission is to give parents evidence-based parenting tools that work, supporting a strong, healthy relationship between kids and parents.

In this episode we talk strategies for prepping your big kid for a new sibling AND how to manage spitting your attention between toddler and new baby!

FOLLOW @thriving.toddler
VISIT thrivingtoddler.com

FREE Toddler Tantrum Masterclass

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
ClickHEREto save - Use codeHAPPYSLEEPTODDLERat checkout to get $24 off atoddler shredded rubber pillow for your little one! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: 

- 6 month old sample schedule
- Scheduling and wake windows
- Sample 2-nap schedule
- Tips on what to do when baby falls asleep in the car before we get home for nap time
- Tips to avoid nursing to sleep for naps

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

There are a few of main things we focus on with families when they come to us for 1-on-1 support with sleep coaching. They are the things that set up a great foundation for amazing sleep for your infant, toddler and even pre-schooler... these things are scheduling, sleep coaching strategies and ROUTINES. 

Today we are specifically focusing on the bedtime routine. What a great bedtime routine can look like, and why each element of a bedtime routine is so important to overall healthy rest. You can have great scheduling and sleep strategies, but if you don't have a consistent routine it will be much harder to get your child to go down for sleep and get the rest they need! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: 

- When to add a nap back in
- Does bedtime getting later mean we should drop a nap?
- Struggling with the 5:30am wake up
- Wake windows
- Power naps

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we welcome Zara Arshad, MSc, RP, PMH-C —  Founder of My Ottawa Therapist and author of Stronger Together: A Couple’s Guide to Navigating Your Relationship After Baby. As a registered psychotherapist and a certified perinatal mental health specialist, Zara works with individuals and couples facing a myriad of challenges.

In this episode we dive Zara's top tips around managing anxiety around baby's sleep!

FOLLOW @the.couples.couch
VISIT myottawatherapist.com

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
ClickHEREto save - Use codeHAPPYSLEEPADULTat checkout to get $80 off a queensized shredded rubber pillow for Mom or Dad! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: 

- When to drop a nap
- Dropping down to 2 naps
- What to do with early wakes
- 6 months old with bedtime varying so much day-to-day
- Wake Windows

 Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!  

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week's episode is about Thumb sucking. A common worry from families who are looking to take the step of removing a pacifier, is that removing the pacifier is going to cause baby to start sucking their thumb. While there is no magic crystal ball to answer this questions... Here is suggestions and advice on thumb sucking from a sleep consultant! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: 

- Capping the nap
- When to start sleep coaching
- Keeping sleep on schedule with busy summer events 
- Sleep coaching and diaper changes
- Daytime sleep for a 7.5 month old

 Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!      

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we welcome  Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  back on Sleep Cues! In this episode we are talking about boundaries — and specifically setting boundaries with in-laws!

Dr. Tracey is a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected. Helping women go from disconnected and overwhelmed in their relationships to being able to share their feelings and needs.  To work through hard moments and family challenges side-by-side, and be able to say to each other "we got this!"

FOLLOW @drtracyd
VISIT www.drtracyd.com

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
ClickHEREto save - Use codeHAPPYSLEEPKIDSat checkout and receive a freewool moisture pad when you purchase a kids 6” mattress! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: 

- Dealing with the witching hour
- Wake windows with the second nap being the issue
- Newly 3 years old and struggling with the big kid bed
- Getting rid of night feeds
- Advice for early wakes

 Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!      

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

False starts... this is a popular pain point for many many parents.  We refer to these wakings early in your child’s evening, shortly after you’ve put them down for the night, as “false starts.” 

In this episode, we explain more about why "False Starts" might be happening and ways we can go about avoiding them! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight: 

- On a 2 nap schedule, when to drop to one nap and how
- Wake windows with 3 naps, scheduling them with bedtime
- Wake windows and cat naps, what to do
- Toddlers and bedtime stalling
- When what you are doing is working but wondering if you "should be doing" something different

 Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!      

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great!  Use codeHAPPYSLEEPTODDLERat checkout to get $24 off a toddler shredded rubber pillow for your little one! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today on Sleep Cues we haveDr. Alice Pickering-  a licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist who believes that prioritizing your mental health should be a non-negotiable. She approaches therapy from a trauma informed and client centered perspective. It may be helpful to know a bit about me should you decide you’d like for us to work together, so let me share!

In this episode, Dr. Alice Pickering shares her expertise on the BIG conversations parents and parents to be should have with one another before baby arrives (and also some for once baby is here too!)

FOLLOW @dralicepsyd
VISIT dralicepsyd.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight:    

- Is there such a thing as too long of a sleep sack?
- At what length should you cap naps at various ages?
- Advice for when baby falls asleep in the car, but they are due for a nap at home
- Baby only rocks and nursed to sleep and am terrified of sleep  coaching... advice?
- When do children normally drop naps? 

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!     

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week's episode of Sleep Cues is all about TWINS (and multiples) - so if you are the parent of multiples or are expecting multiples, this one is for you! We have had experience sleep coaching with twins, triplets and yes - even quadruplets! 

So this is our advice on handling multiples and sleep, for them and you! From room set up, when one is always a better sleeper, the 30 minute rule, can they be in the same room, and more! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This week's questions highlight:   

- Short naps and bedtime
- 3 to 2 nap transitions
- Out of town overnight for the first time
- Wake windows and bedtime 
- Making adjustments with early wakes

  Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!    

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today on Sleep Cues we have Libby Ward, the creator of@diaryofthehonestmom— a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to changing the motherhood narrative and breaking cycles of trauma. Every week, Libby’s content reaches millions of women around the world.

Libby talks about hard things she is so real and of course, honest about it. Among topics like mom guilt, default parenting, boundary setting... Libby focuses really closely on the topic and importance of Self Care. She is real and honest about the fact that we don't all have a village, so how do we do self care without a village to help us with our kids? That's what we're talking about today!

FOLLOW @diaryofanhonestmom
VISIT diaryofanhonestmom.com

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your family sleeping great!  Use code HAPPYSLEEP  at checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a crib mattress! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions:   

- Sleep coaching your little one with an older child too
- When to drop a nap
- Why we don't start with babies until 14 weeks of age
- Your schedule while sleep coaching
- Removing the swaddle

  Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!    

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

REPLAY of our DST episode!

 Yes the words "time change" can be any parents nightmare, BUT this is the good time change I promise!  Coming up is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, or the spring forward and  anything that could potentially throw off our little's schedule can be scary.  

 Now if you have an early waker, around 5:30am, you will now see that turn into 6:30am for you! But again, any schedule changes can be stressful so here are a few ways you can prepare and approach the Daylight Saving Time.   

This episode is presented bySleepout -  Proudly Canadian, sustainably made premium blackout curtains.Use code  HAPPYSLEEP10 for 10% off on their website. 

Get better, deeper sleep with the Sleepout® Curtain: a portable blackout curtain that darkens any room in seconds. Made with Greenguard® and OEKO-TEX® certified 100% blackout fabric and locking suction cups. 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This week's Q&A episode is a special one... Our very own Lauren, has taken us along through her journey with sleep coaching her own little one, and we got a lot of questions back! Listen in to the top 5 follow up questions focused on her experience sleep coaching with her sweet boy Noah!


Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!    

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode we have Dr. Morgan Cutlip on to talk about the Mental Load. 

Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a wife, a mom to two spirited kiddos, a PhD in Psychology and an advocate and life-long lover of all things relationships. Her work centers around creative content development for My Love Thinks. Dr. Cutlip has a particular passion for helping her generation of Millennials find love, happiness, and longevity in their relationships.

FOLLOW @ drmorgancutlip


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your family sleeping great!  Use codeHAPPYSLEEPADULTat checkout to get $80 off a queen sized shredded rubber pillow for Mom or Dad! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions:  

— Day night confusion
— Sleep wear, sleep sacks and pillows
— Room sharing while sleep coaching
— Advice on naps and wake up clocks
— Feed and sleeping schedules with naps

 Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!   

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

We always get questions on travel and trips - so today's episode focuses on Prepping for Disney! It is a popular destination for many families, but it can be a lot to take on! 

So how can we do Disney with all of the stimulation and excitement AND manage sleep for you and your little one? Listen now for the top tips on sleep and Disney from a sleep consultant. 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! Here's a peak at this week's questions:  

— When to start capping naps for a 2 year old
— Advice for adjusting naps and bedtime with early wakes
— Rolling milestone disrupting sleep
— Night wakes and seep schedule for 18 month old 
— 1 year old at daycare on one nap but needing 2, how to catch up

 Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!  

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode features guest Dominika Knossalla-Pado, owner of @dogmeets_baby on IG! Dominika teaches how to be a great dog (and human) parent!  As a mom and dog parent, Dominika experienced first-hand how worrisome dog-child interactions can be.

But when you understand dog behavior and have a solid foundation of preparation and training, you can create an environment that's safe and happy for everyone.
In this episode we go over all things Dog Meets Baby, as a certified dog trainer, Dominika has helped thousands of families do just that.

FOLLOW Dominika @dogmeets_baby
VISIT dogmeetsbaby.expert

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 
Here's a peak at this week's questions: 

— Almost ready to drop 3 nap to 2, should we try dropping it just before we go on our vacation?
— Baby refusing nap, do we skip or save the nap?
— 15 weeks and struggling with night and day sleep, would you do sleep coaching now or wait  until "4-month regression"?
— Recommendations for pre-schooler bed style
— Advice for when they are refusing the nap

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

If you’re a parent struggling with difficult naps or nighttime wake ups, and you’ve been looking into sleep coaching methods, you might already be overwhelmed. There are so many versions of strategies, some similar and others wildly different, when it comes to managing your child’s challenging sleep. In this episode, I'll explain some common sleep coaching lingo. But, first, let’s explain mean when we say “sleep coaching”

Episode Mentions
Article via National Library of Medicine: Five-year follow-up of harms and benefits of behavioral infant sleep intervention: randomized trial  — read more HERE

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great!  Use codeHAPPYSLEEPKIDSat checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a kids 6” mattress! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 
Here's a peak at this week's questions: 

— Advice for booking travel with flights and managing sleep
— Wake windows with one nap per day
— How early to drop a to one nap? 
— Prepping for transition to daycare schedule

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode has Kate McReynolds of @the.mom.therapist - talking about the stay at home parent. Kate is the owner of Root To Rise Counseling, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a mom of two. She is Perinatal Mental Health-Certified, specializing in prenatal and postpartum support, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and fertility issues. She started on Instagram to share content related to perinatal mental health and supportive mom humor.

In this episode we go through debunking many of the myths around stay at home parents!

FOLLOW @the.mom.therapist

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great!  Use codeHAPPYSLEEPTODDLERat checkout to get $24 off a toddler shredded rubber pillow for your little one! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 
Here's a peak at this week's questions: 

— Tips for long travel days in the car
— Room sharing on holiday visits
— Dealing with others' opinions on naps and bedtime for my baby
— Navigating busy days with holiday gatherings and managing sleep schedule
— Must pack items for sleep on the go!

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes! 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

My top 5 tips for keeping sleep on track this holiday season. Additionally I share advice on those tough conversations you can be faced with this time of year with friends and family about how important your child's sleep is! 

Of course it can be hard to say no, but you need to do what is best for you, your baby and your family - this episode is your support to help keep your child's sleep schedule on track during ht busy holiday time

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 
Here's a peak at this week's questions:

—My baby is 4 months and often sleeps through the night, but my doctor says she’s not quite on her curve and I need to feed her once overnight. Would this be a case for a dream feed? How does that work?
— My 8 month old goes down on his own for naps and bedtime and sleeps through the night with one feed around 4am. But his naps are always short. Any ideas about why?
— My 14 month old is doing well on 2 naps per day, but he’s starting daycare in a couple weeks and they want him on one nap. Any suggestions about how to manage this?
— Looking for some help with managing my 2.5 year old’s schedule. Her nap is from 12-2pm, and bedtime is 7:15/7:30pm. Lately she’s taking a very long time to fall asleep for her nap, and then also not falling asleep for bedtime until close to 9pm. Is it time to drop her nap already?
— My 4 year old has started getting up around 5 or 5:30am and playing quietly in her room until the sun comes up on her Wake Up Clock at 6am. Do you have suggestions about this? 

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Listen in on Erin's interview on theBreezy Babies Podcast.

[REPLAY]: BREEZY BABIES PODCAST:Baby Sleep Regressions- Are They Real? With Guest Erin Junker from the The Happy Sleep Company

Sleep. It's high up on the priority list for every parent but did you know that you don't have to sacrifice your lactation goals? It's true. Even with the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. Let us teach you how.

Sleep Guides and one-on-one sleep programs

Email erin@thehappysleepcompany.com
OR say hi on Insta @thehappysleepcompany

Check to see if your insurance will cover 6 consults with Bri (for free!)

Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.

*This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics: 

- Newborn and short naps
- Navigating travel days with a 10-month old
- Fixing wake windows and capping naps
- Young toddler refusing their afternoon nap, are they ready to drop a nap?
- Waking up in the night with babbles

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPTODDLERat checkout to get$24 off a toddler shredded rubber pillow for your little one!– head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Listen in on Erin's interview on theSave Her Seat podcast.

[REPLAY]SAVE HER SEAT:We hostErin Junker, founder ofThe Happy Sleep Companywho started her journey from her own personal experience with  a not so happy sleeper. She shares the change in her career path that came with a change in lifestyle, the behind the scenes of building a business, and the push to take it full-time!

We get into the details of Erin identifying a market with a need she could fulfill and taking the leap to do it. Common misconceptions around sleep, navigating motherhood and normalizing asking for help from experts in their field. She also gives some great advice for entrepreneurs, and specifically women in biz!

Listen toSleep Cues: The Everything Baby Sleep Podcast
FollowErin and The Happy Sleep Company

VISITfemaleswhosidehustle.com
POWERED by@femaleswhosidehustle
YOUR HOSTSTeri Canestraro @teri.canandSarah Singleton @bysarahsingleton

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics: 

- What are your thoughts and advice on sound machines?
- Can babies have night terrors? What do I do when this happens?
- If I’m working on sleep coaching with my baby, how long do I try before I decide it’s just not working or it’s not the right approach?
- Would it be okay to let my 2 year old sleep in when she’s fighting a cold or illness?
- I’m looking for a mattress for my 3.5 year old. Do you have any recommendations?


Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!

Episode Mentions
Obasan- Mattress recommendation:
Use codeHAPPYSLEEPKIDSat checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase akids 6” mattress– head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started

Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase acrib mattress– head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode talks about being one and done and life with an only child - with Jen from One and Done Parenting. Jen is a happy only child and  has built a community around not only being an only child but for other parents who have one child!

Jen speaks openly about being an only child by circumstance, and how other like-minded families can make those choices confidently as well. 

FOLLOWJEN @oneanddoneparenting

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great!  Use codeHAPPYSLEEPADULTat checkout to get $80 off a queen sized shredded rubber pillow for Mom or Dad! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

  Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! This weeks Q&A episode highlights these topics: 

- If a child has a shorter nap than usual, do you shorten the wake window before the next nap?
- Dealing with early wakes when they already sleep through the night and nap well
- How wake windows actually work
- What to do when baby develops *sleep crutches* from being sick
- Using a wake-up clock

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Replay on all things Daylight Saving Time... Oh, 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 Daylight Saving Time that will result in much less stress for your family.

In this episode we discuss:
- Are there things you can do to prep for this time?
- The different options to tackling daylight saving time with your babe
- And strategies for each whichever way works best for you and your family
- What to remember about this speed "bump" in your child's sleep schedule


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.ca and get great sleep started!
**NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 

- What is a sleep bag
- When to consider switching from swaddle to sleep bag
- What is the best age to introduce blankets and why I love sleep bags
- Sleep bags and moving to the big kid bed
- Will a sleep bag restrict my baby from rolling and moving in their crib?


Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

This episode is about the parents who haven't had their baby yet, and they are wondering about all the overwhelming stuff they are being told they need to have when bringing their baby home! So we brought on the expert to talk about all the needs and don't-really-needs — Amy MacAulay.

Amy is  a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), Multiple Specialist, Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Childbirth Educator LAMAZE and Infant Massage Facilitator.  She is also the owner of Embrace Doula and even offers Bringing Baby Home classes! She is passionate about providing dedicated postpartum support to families.

FOLLOW Amy @embrace_doula
www.embracedoula.ca


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Lots of questions coming in recently around napping, so this week's Q&A episode is focusing on just that!

This week's questions highlight.. 
- Advice for progressing past one sleep cycle during the day time naps at 11 weeks old, and feeling lost in the wake, eat play sleep routine
- Hard time putting 14 week old down for their last nap
- Tips for leaving the house and not feeling trapped to the nap schedule
- When to start naps in the crib for newborns
- Tips for the after-school struggle to manage meltdowns that make bedtime difficult

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!
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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today's episode focuses on a very popular topic - which can be a big transition for your little one... It's the transition from 2 naps to 1!

One of the most common questions I get from parents is about when to expect that their child will be ready for this transition. In this episode we go over signs that your child might be ready, and how to make that transition as smooth as possible!

*Keep in mind that every child is different*

In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a crib mattress. Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 

- Baby waking with a dirty diaper in the middle of the night
- Understanding wake windows and when to put baby down
- Needing overnight feeds but not wanting it to become a sleep crutch
-Managing the Crib climb
-Can toddler sleep with us in bed, then into crib while sleep coaching?


Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we have Brianne Taggart of Breezy Babies. Her passion is teaching all things boobs, babies and breastfeeding. She likes to help ease the transition into parenthood for families all over the world which she's been doing since 2010.  She is a mother of 4 and registered nurse located in Utah!

On the show today we talk about...
How to get your baby to take a bottle, when you're struggling with getting baby to take a bottle. Now this one hits extra close to home for me, and I share my own experience with my girl, Myla - who never ever took a bottle!

FOLLOW Brianne @breezy__babies
LISTEN to the Breezy Babies Podcast
VISIT breezybabies.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 

-Should I wake my sleeping baby?
-Should the last wake window of the day be shorter than the rest?
-What age do you recommend sleep training at?
-Feeding and contact naps, but waking once in bassinet, help! When will his naps get longer?
-Dealing with difficult sleep patterns  

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today we are talking about toddlers - specifically toddler aggression, and even more specific to toddler hitting. We work with many families with toddlers and pre-schoolers to manage sleep challenges at those ages. Which also means we are dealing with families who are in the thick of toddler sleep regressions and behaviors that are new to both the child and parents - and hitting is often at the center of this.

We heard Dr. Cara Goodwin on an episode of The Mom Room podcast with host Renee Reina - which brought up so many additional questions about toddler behaviour regressions and hitting, as so many of my clients are managing these difficult situations. So I am beyond thrilled to have Dr. Cara Goodwin, on today's episode - she is a mother of 3, licensed child psychologist, PhD and author - listen in to hear her expert opinion on this topic!


FOLLOW Dr. Cara Goodwin @parentingtranslator
www.parentingtranslator.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great!  Use codeHAPPYSLEEPTODDLERat checkout to get $24 off a toddler shredded rubber pillow for your little one! Head toobasan.com / obasan.caand get great sleep started!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

  Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! 

- Wake windows and early wakes
- Do you recommend moving baby to a crib before sleep coaching? 
- Adding in a third nap sometimes on a 2-nap schedule ending early
- My almost 3 year old has been waking up screaming at 4:30am and refusing to go back to sleep, suggestions?
- Sleeping through the night with training but still has short naps and rocking to sleep

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Listen back to our IG live recording with Meg Britton.  We worked with Meg and her 6 month old, who was waking up many times at night and only taking short naps that weren't so restful! After we finished her sleep program, mama and I jumped on IG live to share her experience with Sleep Coaching.

In this episode we share learn about why she reached out in the first place, what the experience was like for her and her family, what the biggest challenges were and what the biggest surprises were! We also followed up with a Q&A at the end. 

FOLLOW @meg.britton


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!

This week's questions highlight.. 
- When to start wake windows to build sleep pressure for nighttime sleep? Baby is 2 weeks old and sleeps a ton in the day. 
- Baby is almost 4 months - I’m ready to start working on allowing her to self sooth, but where do I even start?
- What is the maximum amount of awake time a 16 month old can handle?
- Do you require night weaning to sleep coach?
- For an older infant (one who’s 4 months and out of the newborn stage I mean) are on the go naps ok sometimes?

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

When your newborn has their days and nights confused! Ack!! Whether it is from expecting parents wanting to prepare, or from parents who are currently in the thick of it, I get so many questions about newborn day/night confusion!

This is when babe wants to sleep all day and party all night... so this episode covers a few strategies for dealing with the day/night confusion your newborn is experiencing.

Want more newborn resources? Check out ourNew Born Sleep Guide


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!

This week's questions highlight..
- Transitioning to one nap, too early at 12 months?
- Night feeds, soothers and sleep
- Getting baby to go down independently without sleep props
- Escaping the swaddle and baby waking themselves up with their hands
- Potty training with no diaper day or night

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!
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In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want you sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPADULTat checkout to get $80 off a queen sized shredded rubber pillow for Mom or Dad! – head toobasan.com/obasan.caand get great sleep started

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today on Sleep Cues we have Dr. Meghna Dassani, DMD. who walks us through what sleep apnea is, and what parents need to know about pediatric Sleep Apnea.

Dr. Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through her dental practice, where she has helped many children and adults improve their breathing and sleep. She has practiced dentistry for over 2 decades and in recent years has begun to identify and treat both adult and pediatric sleep apnea in her practice

She is a published author with her newest book on Sleep Apnea called Airway is Life - targeted to everyday people. Helping families take control of healthy sleep, breaking it down to bring understanding to the science, the what and the why behind it all!

VISITdrmeghnadassani.comanddassanidentistry.com
FOLLOW@healthysleeprevolution


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions - and we cover it all this week, across scheduling, swaddling and on-the-go naps!

This week's questions highlight..
 - Early wakes caused by scheduling being off
- Early morning nap seems to be throwing off the whole day
- Nap transitions and early wakes
- Tips for baby waking themselves up with their hands
- Napping on-the-go advice

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Summer time is here and it's time to enjoy yourself, but with that comes the stress of letting our sleep routines crumble. It is important to find a balance that works for you and your family, we want you to be able to go to the BBQs, take those family outings and have fun with your days without stressing about sleep. So here are some tips for keeping your sleep on track this summer.


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!

This week's questions highlight..
 - Reflux with babies and sleep cues
- Scheduling with dropping naps
- Scheduling for a two year old and nap lengths
- Scheduling for a 4 year old who just dropped their nap
- 20 months and taking over an hour to fall asleep at night

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Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Today on Sleep Cues we have Amanda Gorman - wife, mother of 2, the host of the Finding Your Village podcast, and Birth Educator. We break down the saying that is often heard when raising children: "It takes a village!"

Amanda, similar to many parents realized quickly that yes it does take a village, but not everyone has a village when you are preparing for child birth! Now she helps parents with building support, resources and finding your village!


FOLLOW Amanda @findingyourvillage on IG and TikTok
VISIT findingyourvillage.com


In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPKIDS at checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com / obasan.ca


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!

This week's questions highlight..
 - Night time sleep struggles and soothers
- Extending wake windows
- How to approach standing in the crib
- Not sure if you should drop the second nap
- Adjusting nap schedule to daycare nap schedule

Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Summer is approaching which means family camping trips! But can you keep sleep on track while camping? First let me give a disclaimer, this episodes speaks to camping via trailer!

This episode covers it all from what to pack, what to wear, how to prepare and seeing through bedtime routines while camping!


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

 Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions!

This week's questions highlight..
- Sleep training during the 4 month sleep regression
- Sleep crutches and thumb sucking
- Rejecting the last nap of the day
- Start and end of wake windows
- When to stop swaddling


Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!
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In this episode we've partnered withObasan
Click HERE to save- We want your kids sleeping great! Use codeHAPPYSLEEPat checkout and receive a free wool moisture pad when you purchase a crib mattress–head toobasan.com/obasan.ca


Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com

Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Instagram@thehappysleepcompany
Websitewww.thehappysleepcompany.com