That's Not How A Baby Sleeps

By Alicia Dyshon

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You have likely heard the old saying "sleeping like a baby"....well whoever created this saying was clearly not a parent. Prepare for a rollercoaster of laughs and insights as we navigate the world of sleep and gentle parenting. From midnight lullabies to daytime chaos, we're here to share our own parenting triumphs and fiascos while debunking sleep training myths. So buckle up! Each week, as we dive headfirst into the adventure of parenting, unraveling the mysteries of sleep, and proving that laughter is the best medicine for those sleep-deprived nights.

Episode Date
S3E27 Mouth Breathing, Snoring & Sleep: Airway Health with Dr. Elizabeth Turner
Jun 18, 2026
S3E26 Twin Sleep Support: A Behind-the-Scenes Assessment Call with Kate
May 21, 2026
S3E25 The Invisible Load Of Motherhood
May 07, 2026
S3E24 Time Wealth: Less Burnout & Family Peace With Sondra Fireling
Apr 30, 2026
S3E23 The Truth About Timed Check-Ins (And Why Babies Cry More)
Apr 23, 2026
S3E22 Supporting Emotions While Making Sleep Changes
Apr 09, 2026
S3E21 Nap Transitions: When They Happen & How to Navigate Them
Apr 02, 2026
S3E20 Night Terrors, Sleepwalking & Confusion Arousals: Understanding Parasomnias in Kids
Mar 12, 2026
S3E19 Talking to Kids About Bodies, Boundaries & Consent With Sex Educator Kimberly Wolf
Mar 05, 2026
S3E18 The Baby Led Sleep Approach with Lauren Weber
Feb 26, 2026
S3E17 Why Prenatal Breastfeeding Support Matter With Lactation Counsellor Taylor Bonacolta
Feb 19, 2026
S3E16 Sleep Support for Highly Sensitive & Neurodivergent Children with Lauren Sloan
Feb 12, 2026
S3E15 Beyond “Good Parenting”: Sleep, Culture & Shared Values with Childhood Development Specialist, Melina.
Jan 29, 2026
S3E14 When Bed Sharing Stops Working: A Gentle Way to Transition
Jan 22, 2026
S3E13 What Normal Toddler Sleep Really Looks Like
Jan 15, 2026
S3E12 Normal Infant Sleep: What to Expect in the First 12 Months
Jan 08, 2026
S3E11 Carried With Care: Babywearing, Safety & Supporting Sleep With Anna
Dec 18, 2025
S3E10 Pelvic Floor 101: What Every Mom Should Know (But Was Never Taught)
Dec 11, 2025
S3E9 Santa, Sleep & Surviving the Holidays
Dec 04, 2025
S3E8 Going From 1 to 2: Sleep With Blake Alexiss
Nov 27, 2025
S3E7 Drowsy But Awake: Debunking the Internet’s Favorite Sleep Myth
Nov 20, 2025
S3E6 Trusting Your Gut: Kelsey’s Journey to Better Sleep Without Sleep Training
Nov 13, 2025
S3E5 Finding Calm in the Chaos: Organization with Ashley
Nov 06, 2025
S3E4 F*ck Around and Find Out’ Parenting — Are We Swinging Too Far?
Oct 30, 2025
S3E3 Finding Answers: Mariel’s Journey with Her Son
Oct 16, 2025
S3E2 Night Weaning: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and Finding Your Own Pace
Oct 09, 2025
S3E1 Summer Recap: Life Lately & Where Love Begins
Oct 02, 2025
S2E39 Sensory Needs & Sleep: A Conversation with Pediatric Occupational Therapists
Jun 26, 2025
S2E38 Summer Sleep & Travel: Our Plans and How We Handle Sleep
Jun 19, 2025
S2E37 Contact Naps Aren’t a Problem: Why They Matter + How to Shift (If You’re Ready)
Jun 12, 2025
S2E36 Short Naps Aren’t Crap Sleep: What’s Normal + What You Can Do
Jun 05, 2025
S2E35 Redefining Healthy Sleep Habits: Why the Sleep Training Industry Misses the Mark
May 29, 2025
S2E34 My 8 Month Old Naps Great—So Why Are Nights So Hard?
May 22, 2025
S2E33 The Truth About the 4-Month Sleep Regression
May 15, 2025
S2E32 Tension & Tongue Ties: One Chiropractor Mama’s Journey
May 08, 2025
S2E31 Mama Chat + A Mother’s Day Giveaway!
May 01, 2025
S2E30 Milk Supply, Pumping & Letting Go of the Pressure with IBCLC Katie Clark
Apr 24, 2025
S2E29 Rebeka’s Story: Sleep, Mental Health, and Motherhood
Apr 17, 2025
S2E28 When Only One Parent Wants to Sleep Train: An Honest Conversation with Our Husbands
Apr 10, 2025
S2E27 Toddler Bedtime Battles: Why It’s Happening & What Actually Helps
Apr 03, 2025
S2E26 Developing Sleep Associations With Other Caregivers
Mar 27, 2025
S2E25 Adding Baby Number 2: The Emotional & Practical Shift
Mar 20, 2025
S2E24 Siblings & Sleep: Room Sharing, Bed Sharing, and Making It Work
Mar 13, 2025
S2E23 Independent Sleep for Older Kids: A Gentle & Attuned Approach (+ Spring Forward Tips!)
Mar 06, 2025
S2E22 Early Morning Wake-Ups: Why They Happen & How to Shift Them
Feb 27, 2025
S2E21 Split Nights: Why Your Baby Is Awake for Hours & How to Fix It
Feb 20, 2025
S2E20 Baby Reflux 101: A Holistic Approach with Aine Homer, The Baby Reflux Lady
Feb 13, 2025
S2E19 Meeting Your Child Where They Are: Ditching The Sleep Rules
Feb 06, 2025
S2E18 Preparing for Parenthood: The Conversations You & Your Partner Need to Have Before Baby Arrives
Jan 30, 2025
S2E17 Cracking the Code on False Starts: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them
Jan 23, 2025
S2E16 Finding Your Village: Navigating Mom Friendships, Community, and Unexpected Chaos
Jan 16, 2025
S2E15 Holiday Chaos & Catching Up: Sleep, Sickness, and Staying Up Late
Jan 09, 2025
S2E14 Counterwill in Toddlers: Understanding Resistance and Leading Through Connection
Dec 12, 2024
S2E13 The Santa Dilemma: Finding the Magic That Works for Your Family
Dec 05, 2024
S2E12 Boundaries, Babies, and the Holidays: Responding to Unsolicited Advice
Nov 28, 2024
S2E11 Postpartum Healing Through Nourishment: With Holistic Nutritionist Teri-Ann
Nov 21, 2024
S2E10 Real Talk: Bedtime Battles, Schedule Shifts and Ways We Make Parenting Easier
Nov 14, 2024
S2E9 Raising Securely Attached Kids & Having Self Love With Crystal Hardstaff
Nov 07, 2024
S2E8 Hourly Wake-Ups: Red Flags and When To Look Deeper
Oct 31, 2024
S2E7 17 Diapers: Postpartum Survival, Mom-Shaming, and the Power of Vulnerability
Oct 24, 2024
S2E6 The Truth Behind “Gentle” Sleep Training
Oct 17, 2024
S2E5: Supporting Baby's Development: Milestones, Motor Skills, and More with Dr. Bonnie Soto
Oct 10, 2024
S2E4 Understanding Temperament: How Your Baby’s Personality Affects Sleep
Oct 03, 2024
S2E3 Newborn Essentials: What You Really Need for Sleep, Breastfeeding & Support
Sep 26, 2024
S2E2: Melatonin for Kids: What You Need to Know
Sep 19, 2024
S2E1 Summer Recap: Sleep Schedules, Potty Training, and Big Emotions
Sep 12, 2024
S1E19 The One With The Husbands: Getting Dad's Perspective
Jul 11, 2024
S1E18 Empowering Moms with Chiropractic Care: Interview with Dr. Sarah Shepherd
Jul 04, 2024
S1E17 The One About Attachment
Jun 27, 2024
S1E16: Navigating Bedsharing: Your Questions Answered
Jun 20, 2024
S1E15: Rest and Reassurance: Maggie's Sleep Journey with Alicia
Jun 13, 2024
S1E14: Navigating Nap Transitions: Newborn Through Toddlerhood
Jun 06, 2024
S1E13: Beyond Sleep Training: Kayla’s Story
May 30, 2024
S1E12: Potty Training: Trusting the Process and Knowing When They're Ready
May 23, 2024
S1E11: I Regret Sleep Training: How To Mend After The Fact
May 16, 2024
S1E10: From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Kasey's Sleep Without Sleep Training Journey
May 09, 2024
S1E9: Parenting Solo & Navigating Your First Night Away
May 02, 2024
S1E8: Nurturing Sleep & Birth with Blake Stewart
Apr 25, 2024
S1E7: Embracing Big Emotions: Nurturing Toddler Tears
Apr 18, 2024
S1E6: Decoding Toddler Sleep: From Night Wakes to Nap Strikes
Apr 11, 2024
S1E5: Gentle Parenting: Raising Snowflakes?
Apr 04, 2024
S1E4: Normal Infant Sleep: The First 12 Months
Mar 28, 2024
S1E3: Drowsy But Awake: The Key To Independent Sleep For Your Baby Or Toddler??
Mar 21, 2024
S1E2: Gentle Weaning
Mar 14, 2024
S1E1: Welcome! Intro Episode
Mar 07, 2024