Best Lauren Engler Podcasts (2024)

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The Best Baby and Toddler Sleep Sacks 17:25

3h ago17:25

17:25

We have used sleep sacks with all of our kids, both as babies and as toddlers. I love that sleep sacks are not only a familiar part of the nap and bedtime routine that you can bring with you wherever you go, but they're also some extra peace of mind for parents that their babies and toddlers are warm and comfortable while sleeping. In this episode,…

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Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: How to Respond to Them and Prevent Them 13:36

7d ago13:36

13:36

Has your little one had a nightmare or night terror recently? I hope not, but if they're 3+ years old, there's a good chance they've at least had a bad dream, or if not, it might be coming soon. In this week's episode, we're sharing all about nightmares and night terrors, including: What the difference between nightmares and night terrors is How to…

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Falling Back: How to Adjust Your Child's Schedule for Daylight Saving TIme 12:03

18d ago12:03

12:03

When it comes to daylight saving time, it's hard enough for adults to wrap their minds around the time change. But as parents, it's even harder! How are we supposed to keep our baby or toddler's sleep on track when we fall back?? In this episode, I will share: When we recommend starting to adjust your child's schedule for daylight saving time How t…

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The Most Common Reasons Babies and Kids Wake Up Early 14:09

25d ago14:09

14:09

Hearing your baby wake up or your toddler come to your room before 6 am is rough! And those early morning wakings are a common sleep challenge that takes time to rectify, but it's not impossible! In this episode, we are explaining the five most common reasons babies, toddlers, and older kids wake up early, as well as solutions to solve them! Additi…

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How to Help Your Child Sleep When They're Sick 18:17

1M ago18:17

18:17

With the back-to-school season and now cooler weather rolling in, sick season is upon us! And no matter what we do or don't do, our babies, toddlers, and big kids will likely get sick at some point - it's inevitable! So in this episode, we're helping you feel prepared for how to handle sleep when your child is sick. We'll cover: How to approach sle…

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How Infertility and Guilt About Sleep Training Often Come Together 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

Have you ever felt any guilt around sleep training? Whether that was before you sleep trained, while sleep training, or after? Or is guilt one of the reasons you haven't sleep trained yet? In this episode, we're jumping into that guilt a bit, but we're getting super specific - we're chatting about the guilt that often comes with sleep training for …

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Moving, Sleep Regressions, and How to Avoid Them 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

It is not uncommon for babies and young kids to experience a sleep regression when going through a big life change. And one common life change that can cause a sleep regression is moving! In my nine years of marriage, we have moved NINE times, seven of which included kids. So to say we have learned a few lessons about moving with kids is an underst…

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Social Jet Lag and How it Can Hurt Your Sleep 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

Social jet lag...ever heard of it? It's a common scenario for all of us: Friday hits, we're excited to stay out late, sleep in on Saturday, maybe do the same Saturday night, catch a Sunday nap...but then Monday hits, and despite getting extra sleep over the weekend, you feel like you've been hit by a bus. The reason? Social jet lag! Our adult sleep…

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Newborn Sleep and How Sleep Consultants Can Help - Hazel's Story 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

A lot of newborn families think that those first several weeks equal sleepless nights, never being able to put your baby down, survival mode, and pure exhaustion. And I’m not pretending those things aren’t real – there will absolutely be sleepless nights, newborn babies definitely love those snuggles (as do we!), some days you are just surviving di…

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Sleep Training a Baby or Toddler Who Goes to Daycare 16:18

2M ago16:18

16:18

In last week's episode, we talked all about realistic expectations for a baby and toddler's sleep at daycare. This week, we're diving into more specifics about what it looks like to sleep train a baby or toddler in daycare. We're covering: What to request from and communicate to the daycare provider The importance of advocating for your little one …

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Realistic Expectations for Daycare Sleep 20:44

2M ago20:44

20:44

It is not uncommon for babies and toddlers to sleep differently at daycare than they do at home - sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. So in this episode, I am sharing realistic expectations you can have about daycare sleep. I will help you think through what questions to ask your daycare providers about sleep at their center, and I will also…

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Pillows and Blankets: When and How to Give them to a Toddler 14:14

3M ago14:14

14:14

There are certain milestones we talk about a lot in parenting - learning to crawl, walk, eat food for the first time, the first word, etc. And there are some sleep milestones we talk about regularly, like sleeping through the night, moving baby to their own room, or transitioning to a big bed. One sleep milestone we don't often talk about but is ce…

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When and How to Introduce a Lovey, Blankie, or Stuffed Animal to Your Baby 11:20

3M ago11:20

11:20

Did you have some sort of lovey, stuffed animal, or special blanket growing up? Many parents wonder when they can safely give their babies and toddlers their own special lovey to sleep with! In this episode, we walk through what a lovey is, when it's safe to give one to your baby for sleep, how to introduce a lovey, and so much more. Here are our f…

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How to Help Siblings Share a Room and Sleep Well 14:16

3M ago14:16

14:16

Ever wonder how families do it who have multiple kids sharing a room? Or are you entering a season of life where you need to or want to have your kids share a room, but you're nervous about it messing up their sleep? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you! As a mama of girls who have room shared for nearly four years…

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Why Body Temperature Matters for Adult Sleep 17:19

3M ago17:19

17:19

We all know it's much easier to sleep in a cool room than in a warm room, but do you know why? And did you know body temperature plays a big role in your sleep, as an adult? On the podcast this week, our adult sleep coach, Kathryn, is sharing more adult sleep tips; specifically how body temperature impacts sleep, as well as some tips to cool down a…

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Five Key Pieces to Successfully Sleep Training Your Baby or Toddler 16:20

4M ago16:20

16:20

Whether you choose to sleep train on your own or hire help from a sleep consultant, there are five key pieces to a successful sleep training plan. Those five pieces are: A solid sleeping environment An age-appropriate schedule Consistent and supportive routines A sleep training method/plan Time + Consistency! If one of those pieces doesn't exist, s…

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Mouth Breathing and High Palates with a Myofunctional Therapist 37:12

4M ago37:12

37:12

Do you normally breathe with your mouth open or closed? What about when you sleep? Did you know that for optimal health, we are all supposed to breathe with our mouths closed, both during the day and overnight? Sometimes, however, we can't (or don't!) breathe through our noses, due to habit or another physical restriction. Sometimes that restrictio…

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How Craniosacral Therapy Helps with Oral Restrictions 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

Have you ever heard of craniosacral therapy? I hadn't until our lactation consultant recommended we see one after our daughter's lip and tongue tie was released and it opened my eyes to a world that is so helpful and important! In this episode, I'm interviewing our favorite craniosacral therapist, Keri Smith, who owns Nurturing Touch and Wellness i…

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Oral Restrictions Explained by a Lactation Counselor 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Many of us have heard of tongue ties and lip ties, but without personal experience with those oral restrictions, it can be hard to really understand. It's important, however, for new and expecting parents to understand what oral restrictions are, as well as the signs and symptoms a baby might have those restrictions, so they can be the best advocat…

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Signs of Our Baby's Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, and High Palate 17:55

5M ago17:55

17:55

This episode recounts the early days and weeks of my daughter's life as we saw signs and symptoms of her having a tongue and lip tie. Little did we know, she also had a high palate, and all of it was connected. I am sharing those signs that pointed to her oral restrictions, as well as the care team we surrounded ourselves with to get the frenectomy…

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What is an Adult Sleep Coach? 22:12

5M ago22:12

22:12

If you're listening to this, you've very likely heard of pediatric sleep coaching, but you might not know that adult sleep coaching exists, too. We're excited to announce that there is now officially an adult sleep coach, Kathryn Weber, on the Via Graces team! In this episode, Kathryn shares her own journey with insomnia and how she finally got to …

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Popular Baby Sleep Products I Don't Recommend 14:52

5M ago14:52

14:52

There's no such thing as a "perfect product" to solve all of your baby's sleep challenges. Yes, certain types of products certainly help (i.e. blackout shades and sound machines!), but there's not a "best" or "only." There are, however, some popular baby sleep products that we do not recommend. Those include: DockATots (and Snuggle Mes!) Crib Bumpe…

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How We Handled Naps and Bedtime at Disney World 21:09

5M ago21:09

21:09

We took our girls to Disney this last winter, for my daughter's Make-a-Wish trip, and it was magical! And also exhausting. In this episode, I share how we balanced making amazing memories at Disney, while also still keeping sleep in mind. I talk about how we balanced naps on the go with an early bedtime, and the overall mindset we had toward sleep …

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Travel Tips to Help Babies, Toddlers, & Young Kids Sleep While Away 17:34

6M ago17:34

17:34

Traveling with our kids is such a gift, and it can also be overwhelming. And thinking about how our babies, toddlers, and young kids are going to sleep while we're traveling certainly contributes to the overwhelm! So in this episode, we're sharing our top tips for traveling with kids, so everyone can continue to get the best sleep possible. FAVORIT…

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Toddler Clocks: When and How to Use One with Your Child 16:57

6M ago16:57

16:57

Toddler clocks are one of my favorite tools when it comes to establishing consistent boundaries with our toddlers and young kids around sleep. Toddler clocks are also helpful in fostering independence around sleep (specifically around morning time!) with our young kids. In this episode, we'll cover what a toddler clock is, why they are so helpful, …

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Dream Feeding: Will it Actually Help Your Baby Sleep? 13:35

6M ago13:35

13:35

What is dream feeding and does it actually help babies sleep longer stretches overnight? In this episode, we're chatting about: What a dream feed is If dream feeding helps babies sleep longer Why we don't recommend dream feeding And so much more! For more help with your newborn's daily routines, including feeding and sleep, snag our newborn freebie…

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Toddler Sleep Regressions and How to Get Through Them 20:24

6M ago20:24

20:24

Sleep regressions, in general, are no fun, and toddler sleep regressions are no exception. They are frustrating and can be hard! So in this episode, we are talking about: What a sleep regression is If all toddlers go through sleep regressions The 18 month sleep regression and 24 month sleep regression The “why” behind toddler sleep regressions What…

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Baby Sleep Regressions: When They Happen & How to Get Through Them 13:51

6M ago13:51

13:51

Sleep regressions are real and so frustrating. While the four-month sleep regression is the most popular, there are other sleep regressions your baby might experience. In this episode, we are talking about the 6-month regression, the 9-month regression, and the 12-month regression. You will learn: What a sleep regression is When and why sleep regre…

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How to Survive the Four Month Sleep Regression 14:43

7M ago14:43

14:43

The four-month sleep regression can be really hard. Your baby might have been a great newborn sleeper and now all of a sudden, the four-month regression hits, and sleep is not happening. Or maybe your baby was already struggling with sleep, and the four-month sleep regression made it that much worse, and you're exhausted. The tough news is, the fou…

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A Case Study: Night Weaning a One-Year-Old 20:59

7M ago20:59

20:59

In last week's episode, I interviewed my friend, Sterling, and we talked about why her one-year-old might still be waking in the night to nurse. We also talked about what night-weaning methods she could use to finally get her baby to sleep through the night! On this week's episode, Sterling is back and tells us about what night weaning method she a…

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How to Wean a Baby from Nighttime Feedings 43:06

7M ago43:06

43:06

A friend reached out to me several weeks ago saying that her almost one-year-old was still waking up at night to nurse and she was ready to night wean. Weaning a baby from overnight feeds, however, is not just a one-step process, and I wanted to make sure I had all of the information I needed to give her the best advice possible. I then asked her i…

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How One-on-One Time Can Help With Sleep 16:13

7M ago16:13

16:13

Bedtime battles are unfortunately common for so many families. Toddlers and young kids want to keep playing, or they want mom to sleep with them, or dad to hold their hand while they doze. While the "answer" to sleep is not always easy, in this episode we're talking about one key piece to a calm and successful bedtime - ONE-ON-ONE TIME! We will be …

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The Story of Our Miscarriage 56:02

8M ago56:02

56:02

We found out we were pregnant with baby number four this fall and were excited to tell our families over the holidays. However, just a few days before Christmas, we went in for an ultrasound and discovered that our baby had stopped growing at about 6.5 weeks. We were going to miscarry this tiny baby. I quickly realized how little I knew about misca…

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The Best Blackout Curtains for Your Child's Room 21:28

8M ago21:28

21:28

Blackout curtains are one of my biggest pet peeves as a sleep consultant because there are SO many products out there that say "99.9% blackout," but it's just not the case! And having total darkness is going to help your little one get the best sleep possible. In this episode, I'll be sharing: Why we recommend a pitch-black sleeping environment Com…

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How to Talk to Grandparents About Sleep Training 27:56

8M ago27:56

27:56

Listen in as Lauren interviews DeeDee Moore of More Than Grand, as they talk about how to have conversations about sleep training with grandparents. Some questions we answer include: What did sleep look like when our parents had young kids? What advice do you have when grandparents disagree with a family's approach to sleep? What if the grandparent…

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Spring Forward: How to Ajdust Your Child's Schedule for Daylight Saving Time 9:20

8M ago9:20

9:20

It's almost time to "spring forward", and it makes parents everywhere cringe. Daylight saving time is confusing and feels so unnecessary! But it's happening. In this episode, we walk through how to adjust your little one's schedule so you make it through daylight saving time without losing too much sleep! To see the schedule samples we walked throu…

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Quiet Time and How to Set it Up 21:27

9M ago21:27

21:27

When your toddler/preschooler drops their last nap, it can be scary to think about what happens next. Now what, they're just awake all day? No midday rest or reset?? As a mom and sleep consultant, I am a big fan of replacing that old afternoon nap time with a regular quiet time! So in this episode, we are diving into everything you need to know abo…

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Dropping the Last Nap: When and How to Do It 15:34

9M ago15:34

15:34

The thought of our kids not napping anymore is overwhelming! And it can be tough to figure out when toddlers and preschoolers are truly ready to drop that final nap. So in this episode, we are covering all of the details about the transition from one nap to zero, including: When most kids are ready to drop the last nap Signs it's time to transition…

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Transitioning to One Nap: When and How to Transition Your Baby/Toddler 17:57

9M ago17:57

17:57

Figuring out when to transition your baby/toddler from two naps to one can be a challenge, let alone figuring out how to go about the transition. In this nap transition can certainly feel tough! So in this episode, we will walk through: What age most babies/toddlers transition from two naps to one Signs they are ready to transition to one nap The b…

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Transitioning to Two Naps and a Clock-Based Schedule 14:42

9M ago14:42

14:42

The transition from three naps to two naps is an exciting one - it's finally time to transition to a set, clock-based schedule! But it can be tough to know when it's time to transition to two naps. So in this episode, we will walk through: What age babies are usually ready to transition to two naps Signs your baby is ready to transition to two naps…

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Four Naps to Three: When and How to Transition Your Baby 10:50

9M ago10:50

10:50

For some babies, the transition from four naps to three naps is very smooth and just kind of happens. For other families, they struggle to know when to transition and how to transition to three naps, so in this episode, we dig into all of it, including: What age babies are usually ready to transition to three naps Signs babies are ready to transiti…

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Will the Wonder Weeks App Help Your Baby Sleep? 18:36

10M ago18:36

18:36

The Wonder Weeks app (and book) helps parents understand the developmental leaps their babies and young toddlers are going through. It can be helpful to better understand why your baby is all of a sudden fussier and what developmental milestones they're likely going through. In this podcast, Lauren and Maura talk more about the Wonder Weeks app and…

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The Most Practical Parenting Tips I've Ever Heard, for Babies and Toddlers 12:38

10M ago12:38

12:38

Parenting is such a beautiful gift, AND it can be hard. I'm so thankful for the village I've had walking alongside me these last 6 years, and I want to pass on the most practical parenting tips I've ever heard, specifically for babies and toddlers. They include: Saying yes as often as possible Teaching your baby "No eat" and "No touch" Regularly pr…

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The Four Most Common Sleep Training Methods 13:06

10M ago13:06

13:06

Sleep training is a process, and there are different methods you can use to carry out this process. So in this episode, I'm walking you through what I did NOT know when I had my oldest - there are FOUR different sleep training methods you can choose from when sleep training your baby, toddler, or young child. It's not just the cry-it-out method (al…

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Our Story of Sleepless Nights to Nights Full of Sleep 12:30

10M ago12:30

12:30

I'm peeling back the curtains on our own sleep story with our oldest daughter, Olivia. I share what her sleep looked like as a newborn (it was actually pretty great!), and how it all went downhill when she turned four months old. I share our "rock bottom," but how we kept "pushing through" until she was 10 months old. And I share how we finally got…

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The Best Bedtime Routines for Babies, Toddlers, and Young Kids 14:20

11M ago14:20

14:20

Your little one's bedtime routine is one of the most important times of their day! We will talk through the best bedtime routines for newborns, babies, toddlers, and young kids. We will also talk about when to start establishing a bedtime routine, how long the routine should be, the exact steps and what order we recommend in a bedtime routine, if a…

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Baby and Toddler Sleep Tips Over the Holidays 13:32

11M ago13:32

13:32

Holiday times with newborns, babies, toddlers, and older kids can be both magical and really overwhelming. We often come away with the sweetest memories, but maybe not the best sleep. This holiday season we want you to feel prepared to help your little one still sleep well, whether you're staying home or traveling to visit family, and no matter how…

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How to Use the "Bedtime Reset" Strategy on Off Nights 11:58

11M ago11:58

11:58

Our kids are real human beings, not robots; they will have off nights. And on those off nights, we, as sleep consultants, want you to feel prepared to know what to do! In this episode, we're talking through one tool for your sleep tool kit: the "bedtime reset." Learn about how Lauren used this with her baby recently when she was having a really har…

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When to Wake Up Your Sleeping Baby or Toddler 10:19

11M ago10:19

10:19

You've probably heard the advice, "Never wake a sleeping baby," but it's just not true! There are absolutely times when it's necessary to wake up your sleeping baby or toddler, so in this episode, I'm going to walk you through four reasons you should wake up your little one. I will be talking a lot about sleep schedules in this episode, so if that'…

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Sleep Training Baby James - The Family's Story 27:36

11M ago27:36

27:36

Every family's sleep journey is going to look different, because their unique child's needs and family's needs are different. That's why we love working one-on-one with families here at Via Graces! In this episode, we are talking to Maura Stitt, mama to little James and another sleep consultant on the Via Graces team. You will learn what James' sle…

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