Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast

Author: Erin Junker - The Happy Sleep Company Language: English Episodes: 50
Ever feel like parenting advice comes at you from a million directions, leaving you more overwhelmed than when you started? Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast cuts through the noise with a refreshingly practical focus, starting with the foundation of a well-rested household. Your host, Erin Junker, isn't just a passionate advocate for children's sleep; she's a certified pediatric sleep consultant and the owner of The Happy Sleep Company, bringing a Masters in Health Communications and direct experience from guiding over a thousand families toward better rest. She's also right there in the trenches, drawing on eight years of raising her own child. This podcast operates on a simple, powerful belief: a family that sleeps well is a happier, healthier family. Conversations here go beyond basic sleep training tips, exploring how quality rest for your kids directly influences every other aspect of parenting-from mealtime moods and daycare transitions to managing your own patience and finding moments of calm in the chaos. Erin’s approach is compassionate and evidence-based, offering realistic strategies rather than rigid rules. You’ll hear honest discussions about common hurdles, nuanced questions answered with clarity, and the reassuring sense that you’re not figuring it out alone. Tune in for a supportive resource that helps you build a more peaceful home, one good night at a time.
Episodes
Q&A: Pillows, Wake Windows, Daycare Naps & More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:18
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: When should you consider introducing a pillow What are good wake windows for a 4.5 month old? If a child is on a cot at d…
How To Get Your Child's Sleep Back On Track After Summer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:36
Late nights, travel, naps on the go, and a more relaxed summer schedule can leave your child’s sleep routine feeling a little… off. In this episode, we’re sharing our top tips for getting your child’s sleep back on track…
Is Daycare Bad For Children? ft. Dr. Mona of The PedsDocTalk [REPLAY] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:39
[REPLAY] Is daycare harmful? On this episode we dive in with Dr. Mona of PedsDocTalk podcast to breakdown what the research really says about daycare, stress, and secure attachment – offering clarity and reassurance for…
Napping On The Go: Key Tips for Success! [REPLAY] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:12
Today's episode is about On-The-Go Naps! We've officially entered a busier season of the year... and it takes a little getting used to after a maybe more relaxed, unscheduled summer! So here are my tip's for keeping naps…
Morning Magic: Building a Baby's Morning Routine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:36
What does a healthy morning routine actually look like for your baby, and does it really make a difference? In this episode of Sleep Cues, we're breaking down why a consistent start to the day can support better sleep, s…
Q&A: Can You Sleep Train For Nights But Not For Naps? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:57
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: Can you sleep train for nights but not for naps? When do I switch from four naps to 3 naps for my 5 month old? How do I k…
Women, Motherhood & ADHD with Meredith Carder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
ADHD often presents differently in women, and many don't receive a diagnosis until adulthood or motherhood. In this episode of Sleep Cues, ADHD Coach Meredith Carder joins us to discuss the signs of ADHD in women, the ch…