EPISODE 6 SHOW NOTES In this month’s episode, I sat down with Kaila Maguire of Not Your Mama’s Birth Services and we discussed how you can decrease the overwhelm when preparing for birth and postpartum. From childbirth classes (which she…
The Ripple Effects of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Emilie Quinn
EPISODE 10 SHOW NOTES In this month’s episode, I was excited to talk with local Loudoun County pediatric and perinatal chiropractor, Dr. Emilie Quinn. Emilie had her own personal experience with chiropractic care while growing up, which led her to…
Sleep training during paternity leave: an interview with a Nested Sleep Client
Paternity leave uptake has been gradually increasing in the United States, reflecting changing attitudes toward parenting and work-life balance. Paid paternity leave specifically saw a 5-percentage-point jump from 2022 and is now offered by 32 percent of employers within the…
How to make the most out of your discovery call from two pediatric sleep consultants
EPISODE 9 SHOW NOTES In this month’s episode, I talked with my friend, Sarah Oliver, a fellow pediatric sleep consultant. Sarah and I connected through a group specifically for sleep consultants, the Sleep Sorority, and it’s been so valuable being…
Combating Mom Guilt During the Holiday Season with Carrie Thayer
EPISODE 8 SHOW NOTES In this month’s episode, I had the honor of talking with Carrie Thayer, a licensed marriage and family therapist. We’re right in the middle of the holiday season, and while this can be a magical time…
Teaching gratitude can improve sleep…and so much more
Did you know that gratitude can improve you sleep? It’s true, when you think about what you are grateful for before you drift off to dreamland there is greater subjective sleep quality, sleep duration, and less sleep latency (how long it takes to fall asleep) and daytime dysfunction (Wood et al, 2008). Most people don’t need to see the research to believe this one, but still how can we instill gratitude to our kids?
Gift Ideas to help the whole family sleep well
I’m not sure about you, but 90% of my gifts come from clothes and toys I see trusted people using over on social media. While I limit my scrolling to get good sleep, I still admit that is definitely where…
Back to school sleep tips!
Once you find the right blackout shades and best breeze summer sleep can be great! We all can enjoy the slumber after a day at the beach or a shaded hike in New England. But camps are winding down, the…
How to prepare for night time potty training!
Fall, tis the season for apple cider, pumpkins, and maybe …..potty training. So if you have some time with the long weekend or holidays coming up when you’ll be at home a few days together then this is a good time to jump in! But how do you know when your child ( and YOU) are ready? First let’s talk about day time training and night time training separately.
Permanent blackout window treatments that keep the nursery functional and stylish!
Anyone that knows me well knows how much I love summer! So each day that gets me closer to that warm sunshine makes my heart happy. But, I also deeply love sleep so I have spent a lot of time…
Top 3 tips for room sharing success
So many of the families I work with desire to have their kiddos share a room together, but have no idea where to start! Sometimes it is a baby needing to transition out the shared parent space. Other times it…
How to sleep well at Disney!
Hopefully you typed in to google “sleeping well at Disney” and it lead you here. Even with all the hustle and bustle you too can sleep well on your vacation! Believe me there is so much fun and joy at…
