The Kids Sleep Show Podcast

Weekly Episodes about this crazy parenting journey

to help you lean in and love parenting.

Welcome to the Kids Sleep Show PodcastAs a pediatric sleep expert, author, speaker, and lactation counselor, Courtney Zentz & her parenting guru guests share their strategies & secrets to help you ‘lean-in and love’ parenting, while building amazing sleepers for life. 

The show will cover topics surrounding children and sleep from birth through young adulthood, featuring new research, education, and tools to understand and navigate the world of sleep.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 123: Toddlers & Transitioning to Daycare or Pre-K

Episode 123: Toddlers & Transitioning to Daycare or Pre-K

A big milestone for any family - sending the little one off to daycare or pre-K for the first time! It can be an exciting yet challenging time, but with a good routine and plenty of patience, you’ll be helping your toddler take their first steps into independence. In...

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Episode 121: Managing the 1st Day of Daycare for Your Baby

Episode 121: Managing the 1st Day of Daycare for Your Baby

Parents, it's normal to feel both excited and a little apprehensive when your baby is starting daycare for the first time. It can be a big transition for both you and your baby, but with some preparation, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In today’s episode, I share...

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Episode 120: 3 Signs It’s Time to Seek Baby Sleep Help

Episode 120: 3 Signs It’s Time to Seek Baby Sleep Help

As tired parents look to troubleshoot their baby's sleep challenges, they often go down a checklist of potential problems. Is the baby teething? Are they hungry? Did they poop? Could this be a sleep regression? Why are naps so short? Will they ever sleep through the...

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Episode 115 – Why Should I Play with My Baby?

Episode 115 – Why Should I Play with My Baby?

This week, I welcome Allie Ticktin, the Founder of Play 2 Progress, a fantastic organization dedicated to helping kids build critical developmental skills through play. They educate, empower, and guide families on their journey through childhood. Based in California...

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Episode 114: The 5 S’s of Baby Soothing and Sleep

Episode 114: The 5 S’s of Baby Soothing and Sleep

When babies come out of the womb, they are exposed to a whole new world, and for several weeks, wish they were still tucked up cozy in your belly.  In today's episode, I share some tips for using the 5 S's to calm and sooth an upset baby.   Resources: Book a Free...

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Episode 112: Beating the 18 Month Sleep Regression

Episode 112: Beating the 18 Month Sleep Regression

You finally got your cute and chunky little one to sleep through the night, then, just a few weeks later, all of a sudden, your 18-month-old freaks out when you leave the room. Ugh, separation anxiety? Afraid of the dark? Now… you find yourself sitting with your new...

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Episode 107: Is Co-Sleeping with a Newborn Baby Safe?

Episode 107: Is Co-Sleeping with a Newborn Baby Safe?

Is it OK to co-sleep? How does the APP weigh in, and what does safe sleep look like - perspectives from a Baby Sleep Coach.  Resources: Book a Free Sleep Evaluation here Newborn eBook, your comprehensive guide to better sleep. Join my Free Sleep Community Slumber Made...

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Episode 106: The 8 Month Sleep Regression

Episode 106: The 8 Month Sleep Regression

Sleep regressions are hard, but they don't have to derail your sleep or sleep success. Whether it's the 7-month, 8-month, or 9-month sleep regression, in this episode, I explain why sleep regressions happen and how to fix them.  Resources: Free Sample Schedule...

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Episode 105: 5 Parts to Every Toddler Bedtime Routine

Episode 105: 5 Parts to Every Toddler Bedtime Routine

The toddler tornado - we know that all too well here at Tiny Transitions Sleep Coaching. So many of our clients struggle with a toddler's bedtime, and I am here to help. In this episode, I share the five essential parts crucial to building a bond, balancing behavior,...

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Episode 104: When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night

Episode 104: When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night

A common question from many new families is when should a child sleep through the night. The answer, well. It depends - some babies do it between 8-12 weeks and for others, it can take months. Listen and learn how to identify the main inhibitors to your baby getting...

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Episode 102: The Step by Step to Reset Your Toddlers Bedtime

Episode 102: The Step by Step to Reset Your Toddlers Bedtime

In this episode, I am joined by Angela Stuart, a Sleep Consultant on my Slumber Squad from Austin, TX, and our resident Toddler Expert to discuss some tools and strategies parents should have to reset their little ones’ sleep at bedtime and through the night....

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Episode 101: The 3 Month & 4 Month Transition and Regression

Episode 101: The 3 Month & 4 Month Transition and Regression

In this episode, I dive into the weird time between 3 months old and 4 months old, when things “should” be stabilizing but seem to get a mess again. What’s happening?? Listen to this episode and you will answer that question.  Resources: Join my Free Sleep Community...

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Episode 99: Does Melatonin Work to Help You Sleep Better?

Episode 99: Does Melatonin Work to Help You Sleep Better?

In this episode, I dive into a conversation on Melatonin, how it’s used, how it works in the body, what foods contain melatonin, and what you should understand about this hormone. Resources: Total Sleep Needs Chart By Age Taming a Toddler Tornado at Bedtime free guide...

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Episode 98-Daylight Savings and how to Spring Forward

Episode 98-Daylight Savings and how to Spring Forward

Resources: Sample Schedules for Spring Forward Sample Schedules Free Sleep Community on FacebookEpisode Highlights:       Sleep Struggles Solved + Results Guaranteed[xyz-ihs snippet="Transcript-Start"] Welcome to the kids sleep show, where we help tired parents from...

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Episode 97: Is your toddlers lovie keeping YOU awake

Episode 97: Is your toddlers lovie keeping YOU awake

Many times, there is ‘something’ a toddler seeks that leads you into their bedroom multiple times a night, causing them to no longer sleep through the night and causing a sleep regression for weeks and sometimes months. In this episode, I explain a situation with a...

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Episode 96- The 5 Month Sleep Regression & Nap Schedule

Episode 96- The 5 Month Sleep Regression & Nap Schedule

Resources: Free Sample Schedule Generator Free Sleep Community on Facebook Short Naps Masterclass Episode Highlights:       Sleep Struggles Solved + Results Guaranteed[xyz-ihs snippet="Transcript-Start"] Welcome to the kids sleep show, where we help tired parents from...

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Episode 93: The Reasons Why I Love the Merlin Magic Sleep Suit

Episode 93: The Reasons Why I Love the Merlin Magic Sleep Suit

Resources: Download the Baby Dressing Guide https://tinytransitions.com/how-do-i-dress-baby-for-sleep-downloadable-guide/  Free Sleep Community: Slumber Made Simple Facebook Sleep Community Free Discovery Call with a Sleep Coach on my team Episode Highlights: In honor...

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Episode 91: Successful Naps on the Go

Episode 91: Successful Naps on the Go

Resources: Free Sleep Community: Slumber Made Simple Free Discovery Call with a Sleep Coach on my team. A blog where I further dive into this with 2 child sleep coaches, Chris & Lauren Nosal, the “sleep forward family” out of St. Louis, MO, who manage 4 kids under...

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Episode 88 – When Supported Sleep Becomes a Problem

Episode 88 – When Supported Sleep Becomes a Problem

Resources: Newborn eBook Infants Guide on 7 Tips for Better Sleep Toddler Sleep – 5 Changes to Implement today Slumber Made Simple Sleep Support Community Episode Highlights: What is Supported Sleep At what age should I stop supporting baby to sleep Is supported sleep...

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Episode 84: Is the Pacifier Impacting Babies Sleep?

Episode 84: Is the Pacifier Impacting Babies Sleep?

Resources: Slumber Made Simple Facebook Sleep Community Episode Highlights: When can the pacifier stay and when it needs to go  Discuss how to know if the pacifier is the trouble behind your child's sleep struggles Ready to Sleep Better?[xyz-ihs...

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Episode: 81 – A Deep Dive into Early Morning Wakings

Episode: 81 – A Deep Dive into Early Morning Wakings

Resources: Black Out Blinds Black Out Liner from Hobby Lobby  Sleep Resources Baby Dressing Guide  Free Sleep Coaching Group  Episode Highlights: Why are early morning wakings happening? The deep-dive assessment into why your baby is waking early  The tools to...

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Episode 80 – Dropping the Nap

Episode 80 – Dropping the Nap

Resources: Read the Blog on Traveling and Timezone Hopping with Children Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Sample Scheduled for every stage of naps to adjust with ease Understanding how to adjust and how long it will take to go...

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Episode 77 – Sleep Regressions After Teething

Episode 77 – Sleep Regressions After Teething

Resources: Read the Blog on Traveling and Timezone Hopping with Children Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Sample Scheduled for every stage of naps to adjust with ease Understanding how to adjust and how long it will take to go...

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Episode 76 – Co-Sleeping and Sleep Training

Episode 76 – Co-Sleeping and Sleep Training

Resources: Read the Blog on Traveling and Timezone Hopping with Children Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Sample Scheduled for every stage of naps to adjust with ease Understanding how to adjust and how long it will take to go...

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Episode 75 –  A Day in the Life of a 3 Month Old

Episode 75 – A Day in the Life of a 3 Month Old

Resources: Read the Blog on Traveling and Timezone Hopping with Children Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Sample Scheduled for every stage of naps to adjust with ease Understanding how to adjust and how long it will take to go...

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Episode 73: Why Won’t My Baby Sleep Through the Night

Episode 73: Why Won’t My Baby Sleep Through the Night

Resources: Slumber Made Simple Facebook Sleep Community  Episode Highlights:   Ready to Sleep Better?[xyz-ihs snippet="Transcript-Start"] Welcome to the kids sleep show, where we help tired parents from around the world to get their children to fall asleep...

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Episode 72 – Spring Forward – Your Daylight Savings Plan

Episode 72 – Spring Forward – Your Daylight Savings Plan

Resources: Read the Blog on Traveling and Timezone Hopping with Children Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Sample Scheduled for every stage of naps to adjust with ease Understanding how to adjust and how long it will take to go...

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Episode 71 – Traveling & Timezone Hopping with Children

Episode 71 – Traveling & Timezone Hopping with Children

Resources: Read the Blog on Traveling and Timezone Hopping with Children Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: How long should you plan to travel if you are hopping more then one timezone? Travel hacks for naps and sleep in unfamiliar...

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Episode 69: Autism and Sleep with Guest, Sarina Weaver, LCP

Episode 69: Autism and Sleep with Guest, Sarina Weaver, LCP

Resources: Autism & Sleep with Autism Speaks Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Understanding how a child with autism prepares to sleep well The connection between autism and Melatonin production How a child with autism can...

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Episode 67: Say Goodbye to Sleep Regressions for Good

Episode 67: Say Goodbye to Sleep Regressions for Good

Resources: Beating the 8,9,10 Month Sleep Regression Blog Surviving Sleep Regressions Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Why do sleep regressions happening in children as they grow? How do you avoid sleep regressions once your child...

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Episode 66: Don’t Do This when DIY Sleep Training

Episode 66: Don’t Do This when DIY Sleep Training

Resources: Sleep Training Methods Explained that are Not Cry It Out Free Sleep Training Workshop - Making Over Bedtime Episode Highlights: Are they not sleeping through the night because of a habit or need? What is the best sleep training method for a baby or child?...

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