Get your baby to sleep with Restful Rhythms

Valerie Holm - Certified Infant Sleep Consultant
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Are you an exhausted mama googling “help my baby sleep” at 2AM? You’re not alone! And you’re in the right place. Welcome to Get your baby to sleep with Restful Rhythms! The podcast that helps tired moms like you end sleepless nights, constant night wakings, and short, unpredictable naps with proven baby sleep training strategies that actually work. I’m Valerie Holm, a certified pediatric sleep consultant, infant sleep coach, and mama of two. I created the Restful Rhythm Method—a supportive and effective approach to sleep training for babies that blends compassion, connection, and confidence.  My method has helped countless families go from endless rocking, feeding, and co-sleeping to peaceful nights and predictable baby sleep routines. Each episode is packed with practical, step-by-step guidance on:  – Baby sleep training – Ending frequent night wakings and early morning rising – Creating baby sleep schedules and consistent bedtime routines – Navigating sleep regressions and nap transitions – Teaching independent sleep while trusting your instincts  – Reclaiming your energy, confidence, and evenings If you’re searching for infant sleep help, wondering how to create a baby sleep schedule that works, or looking for the support of a trusted pediatric sleep consultant—you’re in the right place. Sleep doesn’t have to feel impossible.  Your baby can sleep through the night, and you can finally feel rested again. Hit play, mama—your journey to better baby sleep starts now!! Book your consultation call with me HERE

  1. 1D AGO

    How you can help your baby get the sleep they need even when they're with a caregiver

    Going back to work or leaving your baby with a nanny, daycare, grandma, or another caregiver can bring up a huge question for exhausted mamas: Will my baby still sleep well when I’m not there? In this episode of Get Your Baby Sleeping with Restful Rhythms, certified pediatric sleep consultant Valerie Holm explains how to help your baby get the sleep they need, even when they’re with other caregivers. If your baby currently relies on rocking, bouncing, feeding, or contact naps to fall asleep, it can feel stressful imagining someone else trying to handle nap time or bedtime. Many moms are told things like “Daycare will figure it out” or “Your baby will sleep when they’re tired enough.” But in reality, overtired babies often sleep worse, not better. The truth is: when babies learn the skill of falling asleep independently, sleep becomes flexible and portable. That means your baby can nap and sleep well with a nanny, daycare provider, dad, or grandparents, without everything falling apart. Inside this episode, Valerie walks you through:  • The biggest myths moms hear about baby sleep and daycare naps • Why overtiredness leads to short naps and frequent night wakings • How independent sleep skills help babies sleep better in different environments • The Supportive Independence System and how it helps babies sleep through the night • Practical strategies for helping your baby nap well with a caregiver, nanny, or daycare You’ll also learn about the Restful Rhythms Method, Valerie’s supportive approach to sleep training that focuses on connection, confidence, and long-term independent sleep skills. If you want: • 11–12 hours of uninterrupted night sleep • Longer crib naps instead of 30-minute cat naps • Calm, predictable bedtime routines • Confidence that your baby will sleep well with other caregivers • To stop surviving on coffee and start waking up rested again This episode will help you understand exactly how to build sleep foundations that work in real life, especially when you’re a working mama. ✨ If you’re ready for your baby to learn to sleep independently and peacefully, you can book a consultation call with Valerie HERE

    22 min

  2. FEB 26

    How to help your baby sleep through the night before you go back to work

    Going back to work soon, and secretly wondering how you’re supposed to function on broken sleep? If your maternity leave is ending and your baby is still waking up multiple times a night… this episode is for you. Because what you really want isn’t just “more sleep.” You want to walk into work feeling clear-headed instead of foggy.  You want predictable bedtimes instead of spending your entire evening rocking, feeding, and retrying transfers.  You want your baby waking up happy and well-rested — so daycare drop-offs feel calm instead of chaotic.  You want to focus in meetings without rereading the same email three times.  And you want to come home at the end of the day with something left in your tank to actually enjoy your baby… and your life. But somewhere along the way, you’ve probably been told: “It’s normal to be exhausted when you go back to work.”  “Just catch up on sleep over the weekend.” In this episode, I’m sharing the small mindset shift that helps you stop coping with sleep deprivation, and start solving it. You’ll learn: • Why being an exhausted working mama has been normalized (and why it doesn’t have to be your reality)  • The biggest belief keeping your baby from sleeping through the night before you return to work  • Why rigid schedules and “perfect” nap timing often make sleep feel impossible with daycare or caregivers  • What actually helps your baby carry independent sleep skills across environments  • How to build sleep that works in real life, even when you're not the one putting your baby down Ready to help your baby sleep through the night before you go back to work? Book your consultation call HERE

    19 min

  3. FEB 16

    How to turn the 4-month sleep regression into 12-hour nights in just 2 weeks

    In today’s episode, I’m walking you through:  • What’s actually happening in your baby’s brain during the 4-month sleep regression  • Why “waiting it out” doesn’t bring sleep back (AND WHAT DOES!) • What nobody else has EVER told you about the 4-month sleep regression • How to move through the 4-month sleep regression in just 14 days If your baby is suddenly:  • Waking every 45–90 minutes overnight  • Taking short, unpredictable 30-minute naps  • Fighting bedtime harder than ever  • Needing to be rocked, bounced, or fed back to sleep all night long This episode is for you!! You DON’T have to spend months stuck in broken, unpredictable sleep.  Book your consultation call with me HERE

    26 min

  4. JAN 15

    How to fix sleep regression in 14 days or less

    You want your baby to sleep 11–12 uninterrupted hours at night.  You want longer, predictable crib naps instead of those 30-minute cat naps that leave both of you drained.  You want bedtime to feel calm instead of chaotic, and you want your baby to settle independently instead of needing endless bouncing, rocking, or feeding.  Most of all, you want to feel human again, to get through your workday without exhaustion, enjoy your evenings, and finally experience motherhood without constant survival mode!! I’m Valerie Holm, certified pediatric sleep consultant, former exhausted mama, and creator of the Restful Rhythms Method.  In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most panicked-about topics in the baby sleep world: SLEEP REGRESSIONS! I’ll explain what they really are and, what you need to do to finally help your baby sleep 11–12 hours at night, EVEN IF they are going through a sleep regression. If you’re ready to stop Googling sleep regressions at 2am, feel confident in your baby’s sleep, and finally reclaim your rest, this episode is for you. Book a consultation call with me HERE Hang out with me on Instagram!! @Valerie.Sleep.Consultant

    17 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    What age can I start sleep training my child?

    If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and desperately searching for answers about baby sleep, you’re in the right place! In this episode of Get Your Baby Sleeping with Restful Rhythms, I’m answering the question I get asked every single day as a certified pediatric sleep consultant: “What age can I start sleep training my baby?” You’ve probably been told to wait until 4 months… 5 months… or even 6 months, as if sleep magically improves once your baby hits a certain age or starts solids. But today, I’m breaking down the real truth behind when sleep training actually works best, and why waiting too long can sometimes make baby sleep harder, not easier. We’re diving deep into: When babies are developmentally ready to start building independent sleep skillsWhy sleep doesn’t improve just because time passesThe biggest myths around infant sleep trainingHow sleep is a learned skill, just like rolling, crawling, or walkingWhy the 12–16 week window is what I call the golden window for sleep skill buildingHow to support your baby’s sleep without leaving them to cry endlessly or ignoring any their needsThis episode is for the mama who wants: Peaceful, predictable bedtimesLonger naps in the crib11–12 hour nightsA baby who can fall asleep independentlyAnd to finally feel like herself again, rested, calm, patient, and present♥If you’re stuck pacing the hallway at 3am, bouncing, rocking, feeding, and wondering why sleep feels so hard, I want you to know there is another way. I’ve been exactly where you are, and I’m sharing what actually works. Book your consultation call with me HERE

    16 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    How to help your baby sleep 11 hours a night with the Restful Rhythms Method

    Hey mama! If you're longing for nights where your baby actually sleeps 11-12 hours a night, wakes up HAPPY instead of overtired… and you finally get to sip your coffee while it’s still warm, you are in exactly the right place!!  In this episode, I’m diving deep into how to help your baby sleep through the night, how to get longer crib naps without constant rocking or feeding, and how to finally create calm, predictable bedtimes that give you your evenings back. I’m Valerie Holm, pediatric sleep consultant, former exhausted mama, and creator of the Restful Rhythms Method.  And I’m sharing the real story of how I went from passing my newborn back and forth with my husband just to survive the night… to finally getting my daughter sleeping independently, waking up joyful, and transforming our entire family dynamic. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • Why your baby isn’t sleeping through the night — and why the problem is NOT your white noise machine, swaddle, or the latest “hack.” • The three pillars of the Restful Rhythms Method that help babies sleep 10–12 hours consistently: – The StoryMap: understanding your baby’s unique patterns, cues, and any unmet needs so you finally see the root cause of your sleep struggles, and know exactly what to do about it – The Attunement Bridge: how to stay deeply connected to your baby while teaching independent sleep – Supportive Independence: the system that blends trust, consistency, and adaptive action so your baby learns to fall asleep confidently • Real stories from families who went from hourly wakes to full nights of sleep within days • How restful nights create calmer days, happier babies, and space for you to feel like yourself again This episode is packed with support, strategy, and the step-by-step framework that gives you predictable days, peaceful nights, and confidence in every sleep decision you make. And if you loved this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe — it helps me reach more exhausted mamas who need this support!! Book your consultation call HERE

    18 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    How to keep your baby sleeping while traveling, so you can enjoy your trip without their sleep falling apart!

    If you’re getting ready to travel and already panicking about how your baby will sleep, this episode is exactly what you need. You want your little one to sleep well even in a new environment — naps that refresh them, bedtimes that stay calm, and nights that don’t turn into survival mode. And you want to know that all the progress you’ve made at home won’t fall apart the moment you zip up a suitcase. In this episode of Get Your Baby to Sleep with Restful Rhythms, I’m walking you step-by-step through how to protect your baby’s sleep while traveling. You’ll learn how to make sleep feel familiar anywhere, what to adjust (and what not to), and how to support your baby without losing the independent sleep skills they’ve built. I’m also sharing the real story of my client Lauren, whose 11-month-old son Henry traveled during our program — and still slept beautifully using my Adaptive Action system. Her story will show you exactly how to pivot without panic, stay steady when naps get messy, and protect your rhythm without rigidity. By the end, you’ll know how to prep for travel, handle disruptions with confidence, and keep your baby sleeping well so you can actually enjoy your trip. And if this episode helps you, please rate, review, and subscribe — it means the world!! If you’re ready to feel confident with your baby's sleep, no matter where you go: Book your consultation call with me   HERE

    15 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    How to help your baby get the sleep they need, even when they get sick

    When your baby gets sick, it’s so easy to panic.  You want to comfort them and meet their needs, but you also don’t want to lose all the sleep progress you’ve worked so hard for. I’ve been there — and I know how confusing it can feel to find that balance. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to help your baby get the rest they need to heal, without undoing the healthy sleep habits you’ve built. I’ll show you how to comfort them tenderly, respond with confidence, and protect your routines — even through those stuffy-nosed, feverish nights. I’m also sharing my signature system, Adaptive Action™ the simple system that helps you stay calm, consistent, and confident when sleep gets messy. You’ll hear the real-life story of one of my clients whose baby got sick mid-program and how she handled it like a pro — no regression, no sleepless nights. You’ll learn how to: • Comfort your baby lovingly when they’re sick — without losing all your progress • Protect the healthy sleep foundation you’ve built • Respond calmly and confidently when illness hits • Keep sleep steady, even when life isn’t Because mama, sleep doesn’t have to break every time your baby gets sick — it can bend and adjust with you. ✨ If you’re ready to stop panicking when your baby gets sick and start responding with calm, confident clarity, book a consultation call HERE I’ll show you how to help your baby sleep peacefully and independently — in just two weeks.

    17 min
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Are you an exhausted mama googling “help my baby sleep” at 2AM? You’re not alone! And you’re in the right place. Welcome to Get your baby to sleep with Restful Rhythms! The podcast that helps tired moms like you end sleepless nights, constant night wakings, and short, unpredictable naps with proven baby sleep training strategies that actually work. I’m Valerie Holm, a certified pediatric sleep consultant, infant sleep coach, and mama of two. I created the Restful Rhythm Method—a supportive and effective approach to sleep training for babies that blends compassion, connection, and confidence.  My method has helped countless families go from endless rocking, feeding, and co-sleeping to peaceful nights and predictable baby sleep routines. Each episode is packed with practical, step-by-step guidance on:  – Baby sleep training – Ending frequent night wakings and early morning rising – Creating baby sleep schedules and consistent bedtime routines – Navigating sleep regressions and nap transitions – Teaching independent sleep while trusting your instincts  – Reclaiming your energy, confidence, and evenings If you’re searching for infant sleep help, wondering how to create a baby sleep schedule that works, or looking for the support of a trusted pediatric sleep consultant—you’re in the right place. Sleep doesn’t have to feel impossible.  Your baby can sleep through the night, and you can finally feel rested again. Hit play, mama—your journey to better baby sleep starts now!! Book your consultation call with me HERE

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  • Creator
    Valerie Holm - Certified Infant Sleep Consultant
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Get your baby to sleep with Restful Rhythms
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