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 18- Mindset and Self Care For Mom

Episode 18- Mindset and Self Care For Mom

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 17- Interview with Zenimal Founder, Anna MacSalka

Episode 17- Interview with Zenimal Founder, Anna MacSalka

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 16- Nap Transitions

Episode 16- Nap Transitions

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 15- Selecting A Swaddle

Episode 15- Selecting A Swaddle

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 14- Early Morning Wakings

Episode 14- Early Morning Wakings

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 13- Backtalk at Bedtime

Episode 13- Backtalk at Bedtime

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 12: Short Naps

Episode 12: Short Naps

Overview: In this episode, Courtney talks about short naps and how to handle them. She discusses the reasons why short naps happen and how to lengthen them. Finally, she reviews ways to keep your child awake to avoid the dreaded “five-minute” nap.  What To Expect: Nap...

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Episode 11: False Starts

Episode 11: False Starts

Overview: In this episode, Courtney talks about what a false start is, why they happen and how you can prevent them. She discusses ways children fall asleep which can cause false starts. Then, she goes over bedtime routines and how they can cause false starts....

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Episode 12- Short Naps

Episode 12- Short Naps

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 10: COVID-19 and Anxiety at Bedtime

Episode 10: COVID-19 and Anxiety at Bedtime

Overview: In this episode, Courtney discusses how COVID 19 can cause anxiety at bedtime. She offers helpful relaxation techniques you can use with your little one during these uncertain times.  What To Expect: What you can do to eliminate fear and anxiety at bedtime...

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Episode 11- False Starts at Bedtime

Episode 11- False Starts at Bedtime

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 10- COVID-19 and Anxiety at Bedtime in Children

Episode 10- COVID-19 and Anxiety at Bedtime in Children

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 9: Sleep Regressions

Episode 9: Sleep Regressions

In this episode, I discuss the most common culprit around your youngster's sleep, the dreaded sleep regression. I explain the causes, how you can get through them and how to stop them from ever impacting your child’s sleep success.  What To Expect: What is a Sleep...

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Episode 9 – Sleep Regressions

Episode 9 – Sleep Regressions

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 8- Nap Hacks

Episode 8- Nap Hacks

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 6- Daycare and Caregivers

Episode 6- Daycare and Caregivers

In this episode, I discuss how caregivers and daycare can affect sleeping practices. I give ways to maximize your child’s day and the importance of awake windows. Finally, I talk all about balance and adjustments for daycare and being left with a caregiver. What To...

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Episode 7 – Spring Daylight Savings

Episode 7 – Spring Daylight Savings

In this episode, I discuss anxiety at bedtime. I talk about daytime schedules and how they lead to a good night routine. I offer tools & solutions to getting your little one down without upset or tears. Finally, I finish with creating a sleep sanctuary for your...

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Episode 5 – Anxiety at Bed Time

Episode 5 – Anxiety at Bed Time

In this episode, I discuss anxiety at bedtime. I talk about daytime schedules and how they lead to a good night routine. I offer tools & solutions to getting your little one down without upset or tears. Finally, I finish with creating a sleep sanctuary for your...

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Episode 4 – Newborn Sleep Needs

Episode 4 – Newborn Sleep Needs

In this episode, I talk about what sleep training looks like and why we need to remove that phrase from our vocabulary! I talk about the differences between a want and a need at bedtime. Finally, I talk about tears and fits at bedtime and why they aren’t always a bad...

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Episode 3 – Straight Talk About Sleep Training

Episode 3 – Straight Talk About Sleep Training

In this episode, I talk about what sleep training looks like and why we need to remove that phrase from our vocabulary! I talk about the differences between a want and a need at bedtime. Finally, I talk about tears and fits at bedtime and why they aren’t always a bad...

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Episode 2 – How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

Episode 2 – How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

In this episode, I talk about how much sleep kids need based on age. I give symptoms of when a child is overtired and how chronic sleep deprivation can have lasting impacts on our youth. Finally, I give sample sleep schedules and discuss why it’s important to create a...

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