Happy Days Rested Nights
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHappy Days Rested Nights is a weekly meeting spot for families like yours who have goals of solid sleep, healthy bodies and happy homes. Hosted by Samantha Day, Certified Sleep Consultant and Learning Behavior Specialist, we will be digging deep into topics that apply to this stage of our life while focusing on clear takeaways with big impacts. Join us while Samantha gives us one on one episodes and also interviews experts in different areas of childhood and parenting.
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Episode 030 - Fed is Best - Pumping Edition
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 31.7 MBTitle – Fed is Best – Pumping Edition Subtitle – with Melissa Guerriero and Samantha Day Fed is best. 3 words of truth. We are going to go through different episodes for the different ways we families chose to fed their babies and this week is all about pumping. We had the opportunity to talk with Melissa Guerriero on this topic and it was great! A little about our guest - Melissa Guerriero is the momma behind @pump_momma_pump on instagram. She is a two-time exclusive pumping...
Episode 029 - Spring Forward Time Change
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 25.4 MBEpisode 27 Spring Forward Time Change with Samantha Day I have great news! The time change is coming (not so fun sometimes) BUT this change is typically the one that is easier for our children to adjust to. This week we are digging into how to help your little one adjust in the smoothest way possible that fits your family. To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepc...
Episode 028 - Mom Life
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 32.8 MBMom Life - #Reality This week we are throwing perfection out the window and looking at #reality with fellow mom, Callyn Decker. Her story is one of truth, ups and downs and sleep goals. To access the help Callyn did in reaching her sleep goals – check out https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/nix-those-night-wakings-series/ To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthaday...
Episode 027 - Drowsy but Awake - True or Falso
February 12, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 23.9 MBEpisode 27 Drowsy but Awake – True or False with Samantha Day When we research how to get our littles to sleep through the night three words that come up often are “Drowsy but Awake”. They are used as advice to many moms but does this advice help or make things harder when we are working towards solid sleep? We will dig into that together on this weeks episode. Nix those Night Wakings - https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/nix-those-night-wakings-series/ To find out mor...
Episode 026 - Mom Life
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 37 MBMom Story – Misconceptions in Motherhood with Sarah Gray Before we become mothers it is common for our experiences, paths and research to already guide us down the path to the type of mother we want to be or parenting style we want to follow. Sometimes when baby comes this path fits perfectly and is exactly what we pictures but often times, it is not. Misconceptions in parenting styles can lead us to think that even if it is not as you imagined, you chose it so it is what it is. Sara...
Episode 025 - Loving Ourselves in Motherhood
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 36.3 MBWe can all breathe deep and enjoy this episode with Stevie Wright and her calm, soothing voice. She brings a unique perspective on joy and peace as she guides women all around. She is a certified Self Love Coach and breathwork facilitator who specializes in helping women heal their anxiety holistically. Stevie has spent the last several years healing herself to go from disconnected, anxious, and playing small, to completely owning her power and now helps other women do the same. Stevie offer...
Episode 024 - No Better Mom for the Job
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 37 MBWhat a fun week on the podcast! We have the honor of talking with mother, wife and author Becky Keife. Becky Keife is the Community Manager for DaySpring’s (in)courage, a widely followed online community where authentic, brave women connect deeply with God and others. She is also a popular speaker for MOPS groups and other women’s events, and is the author of the new book, No Better Mom for the Job: Parenting with Confidence (Even When You Don't Feel Cut Out for It.) Becky is a huge fan of V...
Episode 023 - Guiding our Children when they Experiment with New Behaviors
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 33.1 MBShow Notes Episode 23 Guiding our children when they experiment with new behaviors As our children grow, physically and cognitively, it is normal to try out new noises, movements, cries, whines and behaviors at their new age appropriate levels. It is also normal for the new behaviors to get a big reaction from those around them, giving attention to them as well. In this episode of the Happy Days Rested Nights podcast we are talking about new behaviors, attention, emotions and calmi...
Episode 022 - Busting Sleep Myths
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 39.6 MBShow Notes Episode 22 Busting Common Sleep Myths - how not listening to these can help you child sleep We are flooded with parenting advice from loving friends, family members, social media, google, books and more but is it all true? Does the sleep advice fit your family and is using it going to help or hurt your family sleep goals? This week we are busting through some commonly heard sleep myths. To start on your path to solid sleep with one of our immediate assistance...
Episode 021 - Ask Sam Part 2
January 01, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 31.1 MBShow Notes Episode 21 Title – Ask Sam – Part 21 Subtitle – answering your questions as we learn together Happy New Year!!! As we enter 2020, I thought we would take few moments to go over some of these most frequently asked questions about sleep. I often pop up a question box in our Instagram stories to see what I can help with but this time I am using them on the podcast and answering them all here. The answers are for the person who asked them, of course, BUT also for us as...
Episode 020 - Ask Sam Part 1
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBShow Notes Episode 20 Ask Sam – Part 1 answering your questions as we learn together As we wrap up 2019, I thought we would take few moments to go over some of these most frequently asked questions about sleep. I often pop up a question box in our Instagram stories to see what I can help with but this time I am using them on the podcast and answering them all here. The answers are for the person who asked them, of course, BUT also for us as a community. Let’s talk through som...
Episode 019 - Sleep Tips when Sickness Hits
December 18, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 29.6 MBShow Notes Episode 19 Title – Sleep Tips when Sickness Hits Subtitle – with Samantha Day Sickness sure can put a bump in the road when it comes to sleep. This is a topic you all requested we cover on the podcast and I had to agree, it is an important one. In this week’s episode we are digging into what happens to sleep when sickness hits, different ways to guide our little ones and how to get back on track when they are feeling better. Gift options for Samantha’s Instru...
Episode 18 - Teaching Thankfulness
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 25.4 MBShow Notes Episode 18 Teaching Thankfulness with Samantha Day Thankfulness is a quality we all value when we see it in our children. In this season of celebrations, gifts and special events, sometimes we find ourselves wishing we would see it more than we do. So, what can we do to guide and teach thankfulness in our children? In this week’s episode we go over 5 things that can help our children to feel and show when they feel thankful. In the beginning of the episode Samant...
Episode 017 - Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 23 minutes - 35.5 MBShow Notes Episode 17 Title – Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition Subtitle – with Marissa McCormick On this weeks episode we have Marissa McCormick. Marissa is a registered dietitian with a masters degree in nutrition science. She is a full-time working mom with two young kids and has a passion for prenatal & postpartum nutrition. Marissa has a website & Instagram account where she shares her tips, knowledge & expertise to equip & empower woman with realistic nutrition inform...
Episode 016 - Mom Meltdowns
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBShow Notes Episode 16 Title – Mom Meltdowns Subtitle – with Dr. Heather Maguire and Samantha Day On this weeks episode we have Dr. Heather Maguire. We are talking about all things “mom meltdowns”. Parenting is hard sometimes and we all loose our patience from one time to another. Why does this happen, what can we do to limit them, how to give ourselves grace, how to use it as a connection piece with our children when it does happen and more! A little about our guest -...
Episode 015 - Preparing your Family for Holiday Gatherings
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 30.9 MBShow Notes Episode 15 Title – Preparing your family for holiday gatherings Subtitle – with Samantha Day We are knee deep in the holiday season and for many families that means parties, special get togethers, holiday events, travel, extra sugar, lack of routine – the list goes on and on. Having little ones around the holidays truly makes it even more special and enjoyable but with that excitement an come additional stress, juggling and even anxiety for some people, children in...
Episode 14 - All Things Pacifier
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 40 MBAll Things Pacifier with Samantha Day and CEO and Inventor of the Binka Bear – Kaitlyn Pierce In this episode we are talking all things pacifier. When should we introduce it? When should we fade it away and HOW? Then, we have the honor of talking with Kaitlyn Pierce! Kaitlyn is from the Berkshires in western Massachusetts where she is raising her two little girls, Sylvia and Delilah with her husband Tom. She is the inventor behind Binka Bear, the magical way to wean your ...
Episode 013- Creating a Healthy Relationship with Technology in your Family
November 06, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 48.1 MBTitle – Creating a Healthy Relationship with Technology in your Family Subtitle – Screen Time with Andrea Davis Andrea and her husband, Tyler, live in beautiful Hood River, Oregon. They are the parents of five children; four girls and one boy. Andrea is a former teacher, an outdoor enthusiast, and has been a stay at home for almost 15 years. She and Tyler created the website, Better Screen Time, where they share positive strategies for screens and technology so parents can worry less...
Episode 012 - Finding Confidence in Fashion as a Mom
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 30.3 MBTitle – Finding Confidence in Fashion as a Mom Subtitle – with Mackensey Stang Mackensey Stang is a fashion and lifestyle blogger. She is also a mom of two little boys! She is a confident and tall woman and loves to provide fashion solutions for women of any size. She focuses on retailers that cater to special sizing. She also knows how mom life is, so she strives to share REAL life tips and tricks to be fashionable and confident but also realistic and practical! To connect wit...
Episode 11 - Preparing for the Time Change
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 26.5 MBTitle – Prepare for the Time Change Subtitle – with Samantha Day Daylight Savings Time – 3 words that use to mean 1 more hour of sleep and now often mean waking up really early with our little ones. In this episode Samantha is helping you decide if you should ride the wave and let everything settle on it’s own or if you kiddos would benefit from doing a few things to assist them. To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/...
010 - Why do they keep waking up overnight?
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 36.8 MBWhy do they keep waking up overnight? with Samantha Day In this weeks episode, Samantha talks about a trend that she is seeing in questions from parents. Night wakings with our little one’s are age appropriate at first but they reach a place where a goal of solid sleep overnight is possible and important. Samantha goes into detail on the 6 reasons your child may be waking overnight and offers a solution as well. This week she also announces the launch of her new way to assist...
009 - The Building Blocks to Creating Open Communication with your Children about Sex
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 48.2 MBEpisode 9 Title – The Building Blocks to Creating open communication with your children about Sex Subtitle – with Kristin Hodson Kristin Hodson is a certified sex therapist and mother of three. She has devoted her life to supporting parent, partners and professionals become the sex experts in their own lives and in their family. She teaches human sexuality at a Master’s level, hosts regular workshops in her community and around the country, is regularly sought out as an expert ...
Episode 008 - Adventures of a Boss Mom
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 47.2 MBTitle – Adventures of a Mom Boss Subtitle – How to create a business that allows you to make money from with Kim Perry Kim is a dedicated and energetic Fit Mom & business coach. She started her business fitness coaching and now she helps moms start their own businesses. Kim coaches moms through motherhood. She influences women to stay fit & create businesses that allow them to make money from home so they can spend more time with their babies. Together, Samantha and Kim discuss...
Episode 007 - How the Language we use has the Power to Affect our Children's Behavior
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 29.7 MBEpisode 7 – How the Language we use has the Power to Affect our Children’s Behavior In this episode we are continuing our talk about behavior. Language and communication is powerful. Sometimes so powerful that it has the power to affect or change our children’s behavior in ways we never knew possible. We are digging into 4 different ways, brainstorming how they can affect behavior, giving examples and what to do consider saying instead. Points to brainstorm – 1 – Reverse Psycho...
Episode 006 - Forming a Healthy Relationship with Food
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MBEpisode 6 – Forming a Healthy Relationship with Food with Renae D’Andrea – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Renae is a registered dietitian nutritionist who focuses on child and family nutrition. Her passion is supporting families at all different stages of feeding, and helping them to achieve their goal of feeding their kids as healthfully as they can. She earned her Masters’ degree in Nutrition from Colorado State University, where her focus was childhood nutrition. She lives in C...
Episode 005 - The Truth about Cry it Out
September 11, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Truth about Cry It Out What is really important when it comes to reaching sleep goals? In this weeks episode we are talking about the a very controversial topic in the parenting world, cry it out. There are big thoughts and feeling associated with these three words. Together, we are looking at what it really means but more importantly what it is not. Instead of focusing on the path to sleep, we are focusing on what is most important and that is that we are all getting the sleep that ...
Communication and Language Development in Children
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBEpisode 4 - Communication and Language Development in Children with Jana Olberg - Speech Language Pathologist That first smile, coo, work and sentence! Ahh, it is music to our ears, isn't it? In this episode we are talking with Jana Olberg. She is a wife, mother of 4 and Speech Language Pathologist who is passionate about communication and development. She does an amazing job of walking us through age appropriate expectations of communication development, gives us red flags to look for...
Creating a Play Space that Promotes Learning, Connection and Organization
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MBEpisode 3 - Creating a Play Space that Promotes Learning, Connection and Organization with Samantha Day In this episode we are talking about play! Play is so important for children as they learn more during play than most other activities in their day. Join me while we talk about tips for creating a play space in your home that has the power to promote learning, connection and organization. To find more about Samantha or to join her - https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com ht...
Episode 002 - Tips for Promoting Positive Behavior in our Homes
August 20, 2019 23:48 - 16 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode we are talking about positive behavior with our children and tips for teaching, guiding and modeling behavior that we want to see more of. We dig into 5 strategies that we can implement in our families one at a time or all together with the goal of a happy and rested home. Tip 1 – Making Sleep a Priority Tip 2 – Emotional Regulation Tip 3 – Quality Time Tip 4 – Responding to Behaviors Tip 5 – Control Opportunities To find out more about Samantha or to join her...
Episode 001 - Nap Transitions
August 20, 2019 23:47 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode we are taking a deeper look into nap transitions, how many naps our children need and how we know a transition is coming soon. Together we go over specifics from birth through the transition away from napping in the childhood years. To find out more about Samantha or to join her - Website - www.samanthadayconsulting.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting Facebook - www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting
Episode 000 - Meet Samantha
August 20, 2019 23:47 - 7 minutes - 8.03 MBIn this episode, we dig into the who, what and why behind the Happy Days Rested Nights Podcast. Get to know Samantha, her passion and what to look forward to in the future episodes. To find out more about Samantha or to join her - Website - https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ A new episode will release every Wednesday!