All it Takes is a Plan

Lauren Engler
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If you're looking for real talk about all things sleep and parenting, you're in the right place! Lauren Engler, pediatric sleep consultant and mom of three, shares her sleep tips and tricks for babies, toddlers, and young kids, so your family can get the best sleep possible. She also interviews other guest experts to help you feel confident in your parenting journey.

  1. 4D AGO

    Plagiocephaly, Torticollis, and What Every Parent Should Know

    In today's episode, I'm interviewing Jennifer Barnard of Baby Begin. Jennifer has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and is the owner of Baby Begin. Her goal is to eradicate plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) worldwide. She has become an expert on treating torticollis and correcting flat heads without a helmet and trains passionate therapists all over the world to do the same. To learn more about how Baby Begin can support your baby and family, check out their website. And make sure you're following Baby Begin on Instagram!

    36 min

  2. OCT 1

    Safe Sleep Guidelines for Toddlers and Big Kids

    Most of us have heard a lot about the safe sleep guidelines for babies, but we don't talk a lot about safe sleep guidelines for toddlers and older kids! So in this episode, we're talking all about safe sleep for toddlers still in cribs, as well as big kids sleeping in a big bed. We're talking about: the importance of sleeping with the door closedsafe sleep guidelines for toddlers still in a cribsafe sleep guidelines for toddlers and older kids in big bedssafe sleep rules for bunk beds And more! Our favorite bed railings and bumpers: bed railingsbed bumpers Options to "lock" your child's door: door knob covermonkey lock

    11 min

  3. SEP 24

    Safe Sleep Guidelines for Babies

    In today's episode, I'm diving into the ins and outs of the safe sleep guidelines for babies. We'll start with the basic ABCs of safe sleep, and then dig in even more. My guess is that whether you're a first-time parent or a fourth-time parent, you'll hear a safe sleep guideline you haven't heard before. (To learn more about how to dress your baby for sleep when it's colder in their nursery, read this blog post.)

    18 min

  4. SEP 17

    Teething and How It Impacts Your Baby's Sleep

    As first-time parents, we blamed any and every challenging day or night on teething. We figured our baby must be teething since sleep was a disaster. As fourth-time parents now, I have to admit that teething really doesn't faze me. Because I know that it's not the big-bad-monster it's often made out to be! I'm not saying teething doesn't impact babies at all, but I am saying it doesn't usually affect babies as much as we assume it will. So on today's episode, I'm diving into the world of teething for both babies and toddlers. I'm sharing how teething might impact your little one (and how it might not), as well as how teething might impact their sleep, specifically.  Here are some of our favorite teething toys: Silicone teetherPenguin teetherBanana massaging toothbrushFinger toothbrush

    14 min

  5. SEP 10

    How More Fun Will Actually Help Adults Sleep Better

    Today, we’re going to be talking about adult sleep with our adult sleep coach, Kathryn, and it might feel like a strange tip at first. But what if one of the best tools for better sleep isn’t melatonin, magnesium, or even a stricter bedtime routine—but more fun? If stress is one of the biggest enemies of adult sleep, FUN might just be one of the anecdotes! Not only is having more fun one way to get better sleep, but so is having great sleep hygiene! So if you're looking for another tangible way to start working toward better sleep, make sure you snag our free guide to the Best Bedtime Routine for Adults. And to learn more about how an adult sleep coach can help you tackle your insomnia, book a (free!) discovery call with Kathryn to learn more about how she can help you finally have restful nights again!

    22 min

  6. SEP 3

    How to Extend Your Toddler's Short Naps

    It is so frustrating when your toddler takes a short nap. You know they need more daytime sleep, but no matter what you do, they still take a short nap! So in this episode, I'll be diving into those short toddler naps. I share: What is considered a "short nap" How long your toddler's nap should be7 strategies to lengthen them If you're looking for more personalized help when it comes to your toddler's sleep, see how we can help!

    14 min

  7. AUG 27

    How to Extend Your Baby's Short Naps

    It is so common for babies to take short naps, and it's also so frustrating! And while short naps are sometimes developmental, there are also strategies we can apply to help extend those short naps! So that's what we're covering in this episode - why your baby takes short naps and how to extend them.  I walk through five different strategies you can try to finally get a longer nap! FREE SCHEDULE GUIDES For babiesFor newborns And if you listen to this episode and you're still stumped by your baby's short naps, we'd love to help you make a plan to finally extend them! Learn more about how we can support you here.

    17 min

  8. AUG 20

    How to Help Siblings Adjust to a New Baby in the House

    Welcoming a new baby into the family is very exciting, and can also be very overwhelming - especially for toddlers and older siblings, as having another baby in the house is a big change! And big changes like this can often cause sleep regressions. In this episode, I am sharing some tips to try to prevent a sleep regression after bringing home a new baby, including things you can do BEFORE baby arrives, and AFTER. I also share what to do if your toddler does experience a sleep regression after becoming a sibling.

    20 min
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If you're looking for real talk about all things sleep and parenting, you're in the right place! Lauren Engler, pediatric sleep consultant and mom of three, shares her sleep tips and tricks for babies, toddlers, and young kids, so your family can get the best sleep possible. She also interviews other guest experts to help you feel confident in your parenting journey.

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  • Creator
    Lauren Engler
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Lauren Engler
  • Show Website
    All it Takes is a Plan

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