Sleeping Babies, Confident and Rested Parents

The Parent Hack

In this episode Teresa and Cody talk with Holly Jefferd who is a child sleep and behavior coach. Her company is Tiny Sleepers Big Dreamers and she is on Instagram @tinysleepersbigdreamers - she is truly a god send to all parents. In this episode we focused on sleep issues and strategies for babies, and how mom and dad can be confident parents in regards to their kiddos sleep schedules. We find out why sleep is so important for development, our sanity, and so much more! Be sure to send this to someone you think might benefit from listening. We have highlighted the question areas below to help you quickly find the answers you may be looking for. Thanks again for listening! Remember - We can go further together!
Questions
3:30 - Why sleep is so important for baby and you?
6:45 - What role does sleep play in future development?
8:20 - How to get back on track if your schedule is thrown of track one day?
10:10 - Advice for getting on the same page as parents, especially as it pertains to sleep and schedules.
12:40 - How to establish a routine before baby arrives.
16:45 - What age is appropriate to establish routines and schedules?
19:15 - What questions to ask when searching for help and how to ensure the coach is a good fit for you family values.
22:45 - How to be confident parents while handling pushback from families and others. AKA - establishing healthy boundaries
26:00 - Be aware of the social media shaming or comparison pitfalls
28:10 - When and how to cut out pacifiers.
31:00 - What to do if baby is not sleeping through the night.
32:05 - Transitioning from 2 naps to 1.
34:20 - How do sleep needs vary in that first year of baby's life.
36:00 - What to do if we miss a nap.
38:20 - When should baby be waking up? What to do if they are waking up early?
40:20 - What are the different sleep methods/training styles?
43:10 - Nighttime feedings - when and how to cut them out.