You're homeschooling a five-year-old, chasing a toddler, and surviving on whatever broken sleep your baby will give you. The advice you were raised on — cry it out, Ferber method, strict schedules — may not be sitting right anymore. So what do you actually do? Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity and Certified IBCLC, brings nearly two decades of one-on-one experience with exhausted moms to answer that question — gently, practically, and without shame. 🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations In this episode, you'll learn: Why sleep training advice shifted so dramatically — and what the science now saysThe real reasons your baby isn't sleeping (and how to work through the checklist)Natalie's step-by-step approach for the mom who won't do cry-it-out but desperately needs sleepWhy "sleepy gets sleep" is actually true — and how to use it to your advantageHow breastfeeding and sleep are connected in ways most books get dangerously wrongThe 3-hour chunk method for surviving newborn life without losing yourselfWhat husbands and pediatricians consistently miss about mom exhaustionHow to protect your marriage through the sleepless seasons — before resentment buildsSponsors: BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial👉 Purchase LearningRx✔ Individualized brain training to strengthen focus, memory, and processing speed✔ Real results for struggling learners of all ages👉 Visit learningrx.com True North Homeschool Academy✔ Live, online classes taught by expert teachers✔ Designed specifically for homeschool families👉 Visit truenorthhomeschool.academy Summit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 Visit summithealthshare.com/cf Resources mentioned: Twiniversity — global resource hub for twin families: twiniversity.comTiny New Yorkers — Natalie's personal IBCLC services (covered by many insurance plans): tinynewyorkers.comWhat to Do When You're Having Two (book): Amazon linkThe Newborn Twin Sleep Guide (book): Amazon linkThe Twiniversity Podcast: Spotify | YouTubeThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thriveAbout our guest: Natalie Diaz is the founder of Twiniversity, a Certified IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), author, and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience working one-on-one with moms through newborn nights, feeding struggles, and the depletion that doesn't lift. A twin mom herself, she founded Twiniversity in 2009 and built it into a platform reaching over one million people weekly in more than 100 countries. She is the author of What to Do When You're Having Two and The Newborn Twin Sleep Guide, and the host of The Twiniversity Podcast. Her personal IBCLC practice, Tiny New Yorkers, is covered by many insurance plans throughout the United States.👉 twiniversity.com👉 tinynewyorkers.com Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Welcome and Sleep Shift (01:09) - Meet Natalie Diaz (04:27) - Twiniversity Origin Story (06:12) - Exhaustion and PPD (16:07) - Why Sleep Training Changed (19:42) - Twin Sleep Guide Basics (20:52) - Free Classes and Resources (24:01) - Is Cry It Out Traumatic (27:18) - Safe Sleep and Anxiety (30:28) - Ideal Sleep Conditions (35:39) - Routine Over Schedule (38:13) - Breastfeeding Friendly Methods (40:26) - No One Size Fits All (41:17) - Track Baby Rhythms (42:04) - Shifts and Support (43:55) - Three Hour Chunks (45:34) - Bedtime Routine Basics (46:37) - Nap Trapping Strategy (53:16) - Homeschool Mom Reality (01:02:03) - Delegation and Love (01:09:25) - Resources and Wrap Up
