Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Erin Junker - The Happy Sleep Company
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Tired mama? I’m here to help - I’m Erin Junker, pediatric sleep consultant and owner of The Happy Sleep Company. With a Masters Degree in Health Communications, experience helping more than 1000 families gain healthy rest for their children and eight years raising my own happy little sleeper I’m in this with you!I am passionate about children's sleep, I firmly believe that a well rested family is a happier healthier family. In each episode of this podcast, we'll guide you through some of the biggest challenges we see parents facing when it comes to their babies and older children's sleep. And share effective tools, tips, advice and strategies for getting sleep on track. Let’s get your family some great sleep!

  1. 6d ago

    Q&A: Handling False Starts, Starting Sleep Coaching, Early Morning Wakes & More!

    Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - How do you handle a false start? My 5 month old has them every night.  - I have a 2.5 year old and a 7.5 month old. I really don’t want to drop my 7.5 month old’s third nap yet, because I like that there is some overlap in their napping. Do you have a schedule you can suggest? - I’m planning on starting some sleep coaching with my 8 month old. Do I start with naps or nights? - My 16 month old has 1 nap and wakes every day at 5:30am. How can I get her to sleep later? - My 13 week old is getting too big for her bassinet. Should li put her in a pack n play in my room, or move her to her own room? The Happy Sleep Company’s Infant / Toddler Sleep Program is suited best for children who are 14 weeks to 3 years of age and still sleeping in a crib. Children at this age need healthy sleep for proper development, to boost their immune systems, and to help them take in the big, bright, ever-changing world around them. At this age and in this environment, amazing sleep habits can be established very quickly with loads of consistency and tons of love involved! We will work closely with your family to develop a sleep plan that is right for your child, and help you help your little one to be sleeping through the night and taking proper naps within our two weeks together! LEARN MORE HERE Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    18 min

  2. May 26

    When Baby Arrives: Navigating the Mother-in-Law Relationship ft. Janelle Marie

    When a baby arrives, family dynamics can change overnight. Today we are joined by, Janelle Marie as we discuss navigating mother-in-law relationships, setting healthy boundaries, managing expectations, and fostering positive connections during the transition to parenthood. FOLLOW @heyjanellemarie In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head to obasan.com / obasan.ca and get great sleep started! **NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    1h 3m

  3. May 19

    Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep: What Does It Mean And How Can It Help?!

    This week on Sleep Cues, we’re breaking down the popular “Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep” concept. What it actually means, why many parents use it, and how it can help support better sleep habits for your baby. We’ll cover how to make the routine work in real life, common misconceptions, and simple ways to adapt it for your little one’s age and needs. PS. Request your free 20-minute phone consultation with The Happy Sleep Company. This is a chance for you to connect one-on-one with a member of our team, walk us through an average day and night for your child, gain initial advice, and learn more about how we can support you in gaining great sleep for your family. A totally no-obligation, free intro chat! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    15 min

  4. May 12

    Q&A: When Can Kids Use Adult Pillows?

    Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - When can kids use adult pillows? - Can you sleep train if your baby still needs night feeds? - My child is 23 months old. Do we still focus on wake windows, or do we do a by the clock schedule at this point? - My 18 month old no longer falls asleep independently. He needs to be held to sleep and wakes at least twice every night. What do I do? - What are the wake windows for a 6.5 month old? PS. Don’t need step-by-step sleep coaching, but need advice on age-specific awake times, milestones, regressions, scheduling tweaks, and more? Our Sleep Guides have you covered! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    19 min

  5. May 5

    Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Child “You’re Okay" ft. Jon Fogel of Whole Parent Academy

    In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Fogel, the founder of Whole Parent Academy, sharing a powerful, brain-based approach to parenting. Through honest storytelling and practical tools, we explore how regulating yourself is the key to raising emotionally resilient kids... and breaking generational patterns for good!! FOLLOW @wholeparent Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    53 min

  6. Apr 28

    Is A Lovey A Sleep Crutch?

    If you’ve ever been told to “ditch the sleep crutches,” you might have wondered… Wait – does that mean my child can’t have anything comforting at sleep time? Not quite. There’s a big difference between a sleep crutch and a lovey (also often called a comfort object) and, understanding that difference can make introducing one feel a lot less intimidating... and we break it down in today's episode! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    7 min

  7. Apr 21

    Q&A: Soothers, Waking at 5am and Sleeping Better For The Grandparents

    Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - My 4 month old keeps spitting out the soother when working on independent sleep. Should I keep replacing it? - I sleep trained my 19 month old when he was 6 months old. Now we are having the occasional night wake - should I respond the same way I did during sleep coaching? - My 5 month old is waking up at 5am every day. How do I get him to more like 6:30am? - My baby sleeps better for the grandparents. Why is this? - How to get longer naps? Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    21 min

  8. Apr 14

    Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself with Libby Ward

    In this episode, we sit down with Libby Ward to talk about her raw, relatable, and unexpectedly funny memoir, Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. Libby shares what it really looked like to break under the pressure of trying to do it all... and the powerful rebuild that followed. We dive into the unrealistic expectations placed on modern moms, the identity loss that so often goes unspoken, and the moment everything had to change. This conversation is both a wake-up call and a permission slip: to let go of perfection, to choose yourself without guilt, and to redefine what it means to be a “good” mother. Because at the end of the day, what our kids need most isn’t perfection - it’s a mom who is present, supported, and whole. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’ve lost a piece of yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you. FOLLOW Libby Ward VISIT libbyward.com In this episode we've partnered with Obasan Click HERE to save - We want your kids sleeping great! Use code HAPPYSLEEP at checkout and receive 10% off when you purchase a crib mattress–head to obasan.com / obasan.ca and get great sleep started! **NOTE: be sure to shop obasan.com or obasan.ca pending your country location Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

    50 min
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Tired mama? I’m here to help - I’m Erin Junker, pediatric sleep consultant and owner of The Happy Sleep Company. With a Masters Degree in Health Communications, experience helping more than 1000 families gain healthy rest for their children and eight years raising my own happy little sleeper I’m in this with you!I am passionate about children's sleep, I firmly believe that a well rested family is a happier healthier family. In each episode of this podcast, we'll guide you through some of the biggest challenges we see parents facing when it comes to their babies and older children's sleep. And share effective tools, tips, advice and strategies for getting sleep on track. Let’s get your family some great sleep!

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