Sleep and Sanity

Michele DiSpirito
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The Sleep and Sanity Podcast is for the parent that craves structure and predictability but struggles to find either with their child's sleep or within parenthood at all. In each episode, I share encouragement, practical sleep tips, and advocate for good mental health to improve your family's sleep and save your sanity.

  1. Sleep Well While Traveling

    11/01/2023

    Sleep Well While Traveling

    If you love to travel, it doesn't need to stop once you have children for fear of poor sleep! If you have a great sleeper at home, it's possible to have a good one while away! With these tips and expectations, your trip can be a wonderful experience (though, maybe not necessarily deemed a "vacation") You don't want to miss: How to prepare for travels with children What to take with you to ensure the best sleep possible How to handle sleep disturbances PLUS, what "rules" to stick to and the ones you can be flexible with while away! Links and resources: SlumberPod: Use code GOODNIGHTFAMILIES20 for $20 off! Download the free Travel + Sleep Checklist here Podcast Episode 19: Sleep Cues, Wake Windows, or Set Schedule? Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    18 min
  2. 3 Tips to Help Your Child Sleep Well While Sick

    10/25/2023

    3 Tips to Help Your Child Sleep Well While Sick

    Sickness can happen any time of year, of course, but we're in the throes of the worst time of year for it. I know when you have a great sleeper (or even a mediocre sleeper), the worry of their sleep being wrecked is real. Or, if you're not worried it'll be wrecked, you may be wondering how to go about it when they either want more or less of it. So, today's episode is going to give you all you need to know about how to handle your child's sleep while they're sick. You don't want to miss: How to manage daytime sleep What to do when you need to keep a close eye on your child at night How to get back on track once your child is better PLUS, a few products that can help your child sleep better when congested!  Links and resources: Free quiz: Find your child's ideal nap time(s) WebMD article: OTC decongestants don't work (new study finds) Product links: cool mist humidifier, Nose Frida, chest rub, kid-safe Edens Garden essential oils Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. It's good to know that none of these are rules, just recommendations. When littles are sick, survival mode kicks in and sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do so everyone makes it through! And that's ok!!  And, as always, this is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or prevent any illness and in no way should it replace the guidance and recommendations given by your child's doctor! Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    16 min
  3. Daylight Saving Time: How to Handle "Falling Back"

    10/18/2023

    Daylight Saving Time: How to Handle "Falling Back"

    I don't know a parent that loves Daylight Saving Time, but it's coming to an end again on November 5, 2023! For those of you who want to adjust your child's schedule with the time change, today I'm sharing a few ways you can go about it! You don't want to miss: How to get ahead of the game with Daylight Saving Time The gradual way to adjust your child's schedule with the time change When it'd be appropriate to do a partial adjustment PLUS, find out who's a great candidate for skipping the change altogether!  Links and resources: Free download: Routine Cards Episode 30: 5 Causes and Fixes for Early Morning Wake-Ups Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    12 min
  4. All About Nightmares and Night Terrors

    10/11/2023

    All About Nightmares and Night Terrors

    When the inevitable bad dream or nightmare interrupts your child's sleep (or if the less common night terror happens), it's good to know how to handle it while also prioritizing great sleep. It is possible to comfort your child without bringing them to your bed (unless that's what you want! That's ok, too!) If you want some tried and true strategies to help your child feel heard and comforted without sacrificing independent sleep, this episode is for you!  You don't want to miss: The differences between a bad dream, nightmare, and night terror How to prevent their occurrence How to intervene Links and resources: Free Download: Routine cards and chart Episode 42: Are you afraid of the dark? Dealing with bedtime fears Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    17 min
  5. Afraid of the Dark? Practical tips to help your child overcome their bedtime fears.

    10/04/2023

    Afraid of the Dark? Practical tips to help your child overcome their bedtime fears.

    The fear of the dark is a common one among children and it can definitely hinder their sleep. As parents/caregivers, it's our privilege to help our children work through their fears with support and encouragement. You don't want to miss: How to tell if your child is actually afraid of the dark or of something else (or just stalling) Ways to prevent the fear from developing (as best as you can prevent something like that) 7 practical ways to help your child truly overcome their fears and how to help them and get sleep in the meantime Links and resources: Free Download: Routine cards and chart Free Download: Ideal Sleep Environment Guide Blog post: All About Nightmares and Night Terrors Nightlight links:  Hatch or a salt lamp Shines red flashlight link The book "Uncle Lightfoot Flip that Switch" Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    28 min
  6. Sleep Regressions: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Through Them

    09/27/2023

    Sleep Regressions: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Through Them

    Sleep regressions are inevitable - no matter how great of a sleeper you have, but you don't have to just suffer through them! Today is a throwback episode where I share how to handle a sleep regression and when you'll know if it's more than just a regression. You don't want to miss: The 5 top ways to get you through any sleep regression. How to build an age-appropriate schedule. How to potentially shorten a regression. PLUS, how to tell whether you're facing a sleep regression or a sleep problem!  Links and resources: Download my free guide: Your Nap Transition and Sleep Regression Survival Guide Blog post: 5 Tips to Ease Sleep Regression Struggles Blog post with a link to download the room checklist: Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment  Find your child's wake windows here!   Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    15 min
  7. Life as a Sleep Consultant's Newborn

    09/21/2023

    Life as a Sleep Consultant's Newborn

    Life with a newborn is exhausting whether you're a sleep consultant or not, but there are a few things I've done knowing what I know to make this season a little less tiring. Some of these things might take you by surprise! You don't want to miss: 3 things I've done to help everyone get more sleep How these newborn days are different from the previous ones from my first two kids My thoughts on bedsharing and nursing to sleep 🫣 PLUS, why I'm not stressing about not having a strict schedule or plan! Links and resources: Download the FREE Newborn Cheatsheet! The Newborn Sleep Guide and Newborn Sleep Support! La Leche League: Safe Sleep Seven Bed-sharing Safely Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    15 min
  8. Birth Story: The birth of our third son!

    09/15/2023

    Birth Story: The birth of our third son!

    Hear the story of how Fletcher, our third child and third son, was born! This is the third time I used the nurse-midwives at our somewhat local hospital for an unmedicated hospital birth! I also share a few things I've learned after 3 unmedicated hospital births as well as a few things I would change if I were to do it over. Links and resources: The Newborn Sleep Guide Newborn Sleep Support Want to work with me? Let's chat! or you can check out what I offer here! Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any sleep tips, sleep science, and encouragement. And, if you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave me a rating and a review? Thank you!!

    23 min
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The Sleep and Sanity Podcast is for the parent that craves structure and predictability but struggles to find either with their child's sleep or within parenthood at all. In each episode, I share encouragement, practical sleep tips, and advocate for good mental health to improve your family's sleep and save your sanity.

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  • Creator
    Michele DiSpirito
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Sleep and Sanity