The Kids Sleep Show Podcast
Weekly Episodes about this crazy parenting journeyto help you lean in and love parenting.
Welcome to the Kids Sleep Show Podcast! As 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 122 – Autism & Sleep in Toddlers with Dr. Taylor Day
I am so blessed to welcome Dr. Taylor Day to the show this week. "Dr. Tay" is a licensed clinical psychologist. She specializes in the diagnosis and intervention of autism. She also feels passionate about supporting parents as they navigate the autism journey. Dr. Tay...
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...
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...
Episode 119: An Interview with Prince Lionheart CEO – Kelly McConnell on the Products all Parents Need & Why Prince Lionheart is so special ❤️
This week, on the Kids Sleep Show, I am joined by Prince Lionheart CEO, Kelly McConnell, as we chat about the history of this now 50-year-old company and what makes them the GO-TO company for all the products parents need to make parenting a touch easier. Resources:...
Episode 118: 8 Month Old Nap & Sleep Schedule, Awake Windows and Sleep Regression
In today's episode, I cover some of the most frequently asked questions about an 8 month old's sleep, such as: What are 8 month old wake windows? What causes the 8 month old sleep regression? how much daytime sleep for 8 month old is right? 8-month-old sleep...
Episode 117: How to Start Using a Breast Pump and Pumping Best Practices with Sandy Gree, CLC & Expert Pumping Coach
On today's show, I am honored to speak with Sandy J. Green, a CLC and breast pumping expert. She joins be today to help new mothers navigate the world of pumping, including how to start pumping, when you should start pumping, what a schedule for pumping should look...
Episode 116: The Real Reason Your Toddler Won’t Stay in Bed
At 18 months, a shift happens in children that can last for many years to come. That shift is independence, curiosity, and learning of boundaries. As parents, we can sometimes find we are caught in limbo when we get here, and suddenly, sleep is the first thing to...
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...
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...
Episode 113: Maximizing Your Babies Development with Baby Blooming Moments Michelle Mintz
Join me as I welcome Michelle Mintz, M.S., CCC-SLP, The Early Development Expert, & the creator of Baby Blooming Moments™, a unique, one-on-one parent coaching experience, virtually or in person, empowering parents, siblings, grandparents, and nannies to enrich...
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...
Episode 111: A Candid Discussion on SIDS with First Candle CEO Alison Jacobson
October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month and Pregnancy & Infant Loss Month. In today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alison Jacobson, the CEO of First Candle, an organization whose mission is to educate about safe sleep and also support those who have...
Episode 110 – Beating the 12 Month Sleep Regression – Our Top Tips & Solutions
Happy 1st Birthday!..... Now, another sleep regression. What happens at the pivotal birthday and what can you do as parents to keep your infant sleeping well and you sleeping well during so many developmental and physical changes? Don't worry - we dive into that in...
Episode 109: Baby Eczema Explained – Healing from the Inside Out with Dr. Katie Sherer
Baby eczema is a common skin condition that affects infants. Baby eczema affects an estimated 15% to 20% of infants under age 2 here in the US. Symptoms of baby eczema usually begin during the first six months and include dry skin, itchy skin, a bumpy rash, and skin...
Episode 108: How to Fix Early Morning Wakings By Hacking Sleep Cycles
Early morning wakings are such a systematic {& complicated} challenge for many parents. In this episode, I share with you more details about ensuring you set your child up for the right alignment in the day, to yield a "normal" wake-up after 6:00 am. Plus, I...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Episode 103: Must-Have Blackout Curtains With Mark & Hannah, Founders of Sleepout Curtains
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mark and Hannah, the founders of Sleep Out Curtains, a revolutionary and ‘green’ curtain that can take your sleep to the next level, at home or on the go. Join me as we journey with them and how Sleepout came to be,...
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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