This Girl Loves Sleep
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome to the This Girl Loves Sleep podcast, the show that will help your entire family bring back bedtime. Each episode, sleep expert Alanna McGinn discusses your burning sleep questions and provides you with tangible sleep tips for babies to adults and provides tricks to help you create your own sleep plan for your family. Stay tuned for regular episodes also covering parenting topics Alanna wants to talk about featuring professional experts, colleagues, and friends.
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068: Napping on the Go
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBThe warmer weather can make things tricky with an increase in events, travel and an effort to get out and enjoy the great weather. It can be hard to find a balance between having your little one sleep at home versus having them sleep anywhere. In addition, some babies may seem to sleep longer in the stroller, then they do in their crib at home. So surely napping on the go is the way to spend the summer, right? While it might be tough, and at times frustrating, to give up a longer length of s...
067: Friendship - Heather Dixon - SavvyMom
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBHeather Dixon is a writer, a mom to three girls and the Editor-in-Chief of SavvyMom, a wonderful online Canadian parenting publication, one where I’ve had the pleasure of writing for. I thought it would be fun to have Heather on to discuss one of her articles she wrote - “I Suck at Being a Friend Right Now” - and why the topic of this article resonated with so many and why it went viral. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn and Heather Dixon discuss what friendship means to them and...
066: How Your Sheets and Blankets Help You Sleep
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBHave you ever wondered why climbing into bed and under the covers feels so good? Regardless of whether you like to sleep with just a light sheet or prefer the heaviness of a weighted blanket, there’s something about being covered up as you try and fall sleep that most people can’t do without. There are physiological and behavioral reasons why sheets and blankets help you sleep, and essentially, all the science behind sleeping while covered with a sheet or blanket supports the importance of c...
065: Replay - My Story of Infertility
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the...
064: Natural Medicine - Lisa Marie Holmes RH
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBLisa Marie Holmes, RH is a television personality and creator of The Botanical Apothecary herbal remedies line launching this 2020. As an entrepreneur, Lisa Marie is inspired to find La Joie De Vivre in everything that she does. From her exclusive toxic-free signature paint line to her blog on health and wellness, it is clear that Lisa Marie wishes to encourage others to live their best lives by finding fulfillment through a wholesome lifestyle, creativity, and community care. In this epi...
063: 4-Month Sleep Regression
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSleep regressions. They’re one of the most challenging hurdles to overcome when you’re a sleep-deprived new parent. One minute you have this perfect, little gorgeous baby who sleeps and all is right with the world and then suddenly your baby is waking up throughout the night, skipping naps. And why the heck won’t they stay asleep anymore when you place them in their cribs! In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains the first sleep regression period – the 4-month sleep regression ...
062: Delaying the Crib to Bed Transition
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MBHearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet in the middle of the night can only tell you one thing. What you dreaded is reality. He’s climbed out of his crib. Even though you’re never truly ready to transition your toddler to a bed, you can rest easy and take a deep breath mama, it may not be that time…not just yet. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how you can delay your baby from transitioning to a bed before they are ready. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the con...
061: Positive Affirmations - Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAnna Lozano and Lindy Sood are moms, bestie’s, and founders of Love Powered Co. They launched Love Powered Co on Kickstarter in 2017 - a soul fuel company, powering the next generation of mindful leaders. With a passion of health, spirituality, personal development and mindfulness these ladies are taking the world of positive affirmations by storm and their mission is to empower the next generation of mindful leaders, and to fuel them with positive self-talk, confidence, self-love, and self-...
060: Why Your Child is Stalling at Bedtime
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBKids who never learned strong sleep skills as babies and toddlers are still struggling with sleep. In other cases, kids who were great sleepers can suddenly be faced with sleep issues too. What’s interesting though, is that even though many adults struggle with sleep, parents can be quick to assume that their child could actually ‘just go to sleep’ and not have the sleep problems they're having. In reality, that’s hardly ever the case. If your child has been struggling for more than a week, ...
059: Replay - Spring Time Change
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe evenings are getting lighter and that can only mean one thing. Spring Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. Sunday, March 8th, clocks are turned forward 1 hour. I know, just when you have your baby on a great sleep schedule, right? Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn, shares how the Spring Time change is the tough one as we are all losing an hour of sleep and this loss of sleep on an already sleep deprived society can have a negative effect on your health and well-being. She provides ...
058: How to Create a Successful Family Meeting
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBWhen someone in the family isn’t sleeping well, it can affect everyone in the home. And while it’s one thing for babies and toddlers to have some trouble with sleep and bedtime, it’s another thing when your school-aged children are consistently having difficulty. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn helps you conduct a successful family sleep meeting and establish a few family sleep rules. If you’re struggling with sleep or bedtime and you’re ready to start that communication with your family this i...
057: Sleep Clinic #6
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.8 MBSleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ how can I help my 9 month old sleep through the night? ~ when should my baby sleep in his crib both for naps and night sleep? ~ how do I break the rock to sleep habit with my 7 month old? ~ how can I help my 15 month old sleep in his own crib and through the night? ~ how do I put my baby down awake when he’...
056: Parenting Expert - Kelly Bourne
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBAs a Pediatric Registered Nurse turned parenting researcher, speaker, and writer, Kelly’s straight-shooting tips help parents navigate the bumps and WTF moments with their sanity and sense of humour intact. Holding both a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy and certification as a Positive Discipline Parenting Educator, Kelly provides support and practical tools for common parenting concerns and behavioural issues through one-on-one coaching, online programs, and virtual office ho...
055: Sleep Regressions
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MB"Why is my perfect sleeper all of a sudden waking up and not going back to sleep?" Sound familiar? Sleep Regressions are unavoidable for our babies. Teething, illness, travel, even developmental milestones, unfortunately can disrupt sleep. It’s easy to go to the "Get Through the Night" mode and suddenly what you normally practice goes out the window. These phases pass though and sometimes the new (not so fun) habits stick around. In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how slee...
054: Replay - Stop Taking Sleep for Granted
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBIt’s the start of the new year and all we see are posts on social media on the new diets that will be tried, the best cleanse to start, or how you all joined a gym, that you’ll likely never go to. We never see the posts about – I’m going to go to bed earlier, or I’m really going to aim on getting regular 7-8 hours of sleep each night. We spend one third of our lives sleeping yet many of us take the need to sleep for granted, and in today’s 24/7 society we are becoming a chronically sleep dep...
053: Replay - Toddler Holiday Sleep Hangover
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 10 MBNow that things are starting to settle, and your normal routine is starting to fall back into place, something still seems slightly off...that something is your toddler. It’s a tale Good Night Sleep Site hears far too often after this busy merry season. Gatherings were had and new toys were played with, and your child’s normal structure and routine was pretty inconsistent. What’s happened is a sleep debt has slowly accrued over the last few weeks and now we’re left with an overtired, cranky,...
052: Replay - Sleep Tool #4 - The Methods
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOur 4th sleep tool is choosing the method - the way we can finally break any final sleep associations, and wean out and final night feeds. You may be asking yourself, why are we only including this sleep tool now and it’s important to understand that while it’s often the first or only thing we think about when deciding to sleep train, the method is actually the smallest piece of the sleep training puzzle therefore we spend less time talking about it. It’s important to understand that we need...
051: Replay - Sleep Tool #3 - Bedtime and Bedtime Routine
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBSleep Expert, Alanna McGinn introduces our third sleep tool, which is a bit of a combo. Today she discusses the bedtime routine followed by an age appropriate bedtime. Get ready for your jaws to drop, folks! This is the easiest sleep tool to implement, but also one of the toughest for you all to do. But spoiler – sometimes just by applying this sleep tool all your sleep troubles drift away and Alanna is about to tell you why. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and...
050: Replay - Sleep Tool #2 - Lengthen Naps
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThe second sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Site Tool Kit is working on consolidating naps. Hands up! Who is struggling with 30-45 minute naps? Nap struggles are probably the most common sleep complaint with parents, and you are definitely not alone in your struggles. Proper naps can be hard but understanding when and how to put your baby down for a nap is so important to help your baby sleep through the night. The good news is short naps can be explained and lengthened, and Sleep Expert A...
049: Replay - Sleep Tool #1 - A Perfect Baby Sleep Environment
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBMaking sure our babies sleep in a safe, conducive, and consistent sleep environment is important and the first sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Tool Kit. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how creating the perfect sleep sanctuary for your baby is the first step in your baby’s sleep plan. If you are creating a sleep plan for your baby by only choosing a method it’s not going to work. The right nursery is Good Night Sleep Site’s first sleep tool and Alanna shares her tips on how to create t...
048: Child Bedtime Fears and Worries
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.7 MBAs a parent, your natural reaction is to reassure your child of their fears and worries, but in many cases, and for many kids, reassurance is not enough, and it simply doesn’t work. When fears and worries affect a child’s sleep, it may present as trouble falling asleep at night, staying asleep, night time wakings or even early morning wakings. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares her tools that you can add to your sleep toolbox in order to help your child unpack all the issues that make it h...
047: Replay - Fall Time Change
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.7 MBIt’s that time of year again where the clocks change and we gain an hour of sleep. The problem is when you are a parent that is no longer something to get excited about. Your kids don’t realize the clocks have changed so they’re still going to be getting up at the same time. It takes time for their bodies, and yours, to adjust but Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares a few ways that you can help everyone sleep better. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your o...
046: Sharing Bedrooms and Your Kids Sleep
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMany parents come to us asking how to transition their children into the same bedroom and help each child sleep well while sharing bedrooms. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn is joined today with Mabel’s Labels co-founder Julie Cole to share how their children share a bedroom successfully and what steps they took to help with the common arrangements of families. Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a world...
045: Replay - Secondary Infertility
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the...
044: How to Become a Morning Person
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBAs our mornings are getting darker it can be tougher and tougher to get out of bed in the morning. If you aren't a morning person it can be tough getting back to your normal routine after summer holidays and suddenly getting out of bed can turn into a huge dreaded event. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some things that you can incorporate into your lifestyle to help you become more of a morning person and she shares some easy changes that you can make to not only help you fall asleep a l...
043: How to Transition From Crib to Bed
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBGraduating your child from their crib to new bed can be a scary time for parents but it doesn’t have to be and being prepared can certainly help. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares tips on what you can do before the crib even comes down and then how to help your child sleep well in their new bed. This episode is your homework before the switch that can definitely help this inevitable transition to be seamless and sleep filled. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit...
042: Breastfeeding and Sleep Training
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBWe’ve been wanting to do this episode for quite some time because we know how many of you are struggling with both sleep and breastfeeding. Often these are two relationships that go hand in hand and there are many questions from parents in regards to both. The reason why we’ve waited until Season 3 is simply because it was very difficult to find a lactation consultant that checked all our boxes. We wanted to make sure that the professional that we brought to you was very much that, a profess...
041:Sleep Clinic #5
September 10, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.4 MBToday is a full episode sleep clinic where this entire episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn will answering your sleep questions that you have submitted to her through Instagram or Twitter. You guys send in so many amazing questions and she can’t wait to answer as many as she can to help you all bring back bedtime. If you want your sleep question possibly answered on an upcoming episode make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter – both are @GNSleepSite and you can message us your sleep que...
040: Guest - Paul Davis - Social Media Safety and Our Children
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBOur tweens and teens are losing out on quality sleep because of tech and social media. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn interviews social networking safety expert Paul Davis on how parents can navigate the world of social media for our children to help them sleep better at night. If you have a tween or teen entering the world of social media this isn’t an episode you want to miss. You are going to walk away with so many takeaways from how to help monitor and manage your kid’s internet use, what yo...
039: Busting Through Baby Sleep Myths
August 27, 2019 19:08 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBSleep is one of the most confusing topics for new parents and the information out there on how to help your baby sleep better is everywhere. Your mom, best friend, and heck even the checkout girl at the grocery store is more than willing to offer their sleep training advice. So how do you weed through every sleep tip being thrown at you so that you can make the best decision for your family? Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn breaks through those common baby sleep myths with her top sleep myth bus...
038: Guest - Tania DaSilva - Anxiety in School Aged Child
August 20, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBOften our kids have trouble sleeping at night when fears and anxiety are playing a role. Today’s guest speaks joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn to discuss how to combat anxiety for our kids at bedtime. Tania DaSilva is a Child, Youth and Family Therapist. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Additionally, she holds an Honours Advanced Child and Youth Care Diploma from Humber College, specializing in co...
037: How to Help Your Teen Sleep Better
August 13, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBReady for some big revelations when it comes to teens and their sleep? In this episode Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn breaks down the top six factors affecting teen sleep and what you can do about it. First of all, we want to start by saying that parents should approach teen sleep just as you may have approached sleep when your kid was a baby or a toddler. Even as a teen, there are biological factors at play influencing sleep, and yes, your teen may need help learning how to self soothe before b...
REPLAY: Toddler to Teen Sleep Tips
August 06, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBSleep Expert Alanna breaks down all ages down and provides some solid sleep tips from child to teen that you can use year round. Whether starting Kindergarten, heading off to college, or a parent getting back into routine after the holidays we all need a little help to get back on ‘sleep track’ and Alanna McGinn helps your family function as the best family unit they can be and sleep soundly throughout the night. 20 open ended questions - https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2016/09/13/20-...
REPLAY: Fire the Boss at Bedtime
July 30, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhen you’ve got a toddler and bedtime rolls around, it can feel like a nightmare. Night in and night out, putting your toddler to bed can become more and more difficult. While your little one is developing their own personality, sleep and bedtime suddenly becomes a battle you’re losing miserably. It’s time to fire the boss at bedtime and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some sleep tools that can help make bedtime more peaceful for both you and your child. Keep the Conversation Going: Jo...
REPLAY: Mom Stories: Cat and Nat
July 23, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode of Mom Stories Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn chats with two ladies who have been keeping it real for moms for years. Their #momtruths help to make us laugh at the complete chaos of motherhood with no matter what struggle we are experiencing that day. Cat and Nat have become an online staple in the homes of families worldwide with their honest and hilarious #momtruths, daily Facebook Lives, Live tours, and soon to be released book. Cat and Nat share how they are taking motherhood...
REPLAY: Mom Stories: Whitney Port
July 16, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBWhitney Port is the first guest in our Mom’s Stories series, and has not only been a wonderful client to work with but also such an amazing supporter of Good Night Sleep Site. Whitney Port is sitting down with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today and talking all things motherhood in the first year with her little boy Sonny. They discuss how she has changed now that she’s a mom, they even tackle some of Sonny’s sleep issues, and yes, Alanna asks her what she can share about The Hills reboot that ...
REPLAY: Forget Self-Soothing
July 10, 2019 09:30 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBTo self-soothe or not to self-soothe? You’ve read all about it, everyone is telling you to teach your baby to do it but is teaching your child to self-soothe what you really want to be doing? Family sleep expert Alanna McGinn shares her thoughts on the term self-soothing and tells you to forget trying to teach your child to self-soothe. Instead teach them this. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNS...
REPLAY: When to Start Sleep Training
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MBIf you are ready to help your baby sleep independently and through the night it’s important to understand your baby’s sleep needs and know when is right time to start. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn, breaks it all down to make sure you start off your sleep training journey right. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter: @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment! Website:...
036: Preparing Your Child for Sleep Away Camp
June 25, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBIt’s that time of year where your child may be headed off to camp. Whether big or small your child may be having mixed emotions about the experience, heck you may have mixed emotions about the experience. Heading off to their first year of sleep away camp is a big deal and sometimes a little preparation can help both parent and child transition to this scary yet totally fun and amazing experience! Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn answers: What is the right age to start? How do you know your chi...
035: Guest - Jamie Glowacki / Oh Crap Potty Training
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.8 MBSleep Expert Alanna McGinn sits down with Potty Training Expert and author of Oh Crap Potty Training and Oh Crap I have a Toddler, Jamie Glowacki. Jamie is a trusted resource on all things potty training and now toddlerhood! Her two former careers as social worker and circus performer make her uniquely qualified to deal with toddlers and poop. Jamie joins Alanna and talks about: When is the right time to start potty training? How can you tell that you are headed in the right direction? Is...
034: Sleep Clinic #4
June 11, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOn today’s sleep clinic Alanna is joined by four of her Good Night Sleep Site team members and together they answer your sleep questions that were submitted to @GNSleepSite through Instagram and Twitter. Join sleep experts Jamie Contarini, Emily O’Gorman, Laura Armstrong, and Heather Young and together with Alanna they tackle: How to handle inconsistent night wakings for your 5 month old? Should you change your baby when they have a night feed? At what age should you start a bedtime rou...
033: How to Sleep Train Your Baby With Your Toddler at Home
June 04, 2019 17:14 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIt’s a common issue that we hear from our parents. You are ready to start sleep training your baby and start a routine, stay consistent, and stay strong but you’re worried that your baby will wake up your toddler. Also how is it possible to remain consistent in your day-to-day routine of sleep training when you have other children home as well? How do you work your toddler’s schedule into your baby’s new one? How do you sleep train your baby when you have a toddler at home? Sleep Expert...
032: Guest - Sarah Remmer / Pediatric Dietician and Nutritionist
May 28, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBSarah Remmer is the founder and owner of The Centre for Family Nutrition, a Calgary-based nutrition counselling practice that specializes in pre-natal, infant and child nutrition. She has a powerful passion for good food, and for teaching parents how to healthfully (and realistically!) feed their families. In addition to family nutrition, she and her team also use nutrition to support clients with fertility, healthy pregnancy, introducing solids, teen nutrition and healthy weight loss. Sar...
031: How to Sleep Well While Pregnant
May 21, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBGood Night Sleep Site helps many new parents help their children sleep better but what about mama’s-to-be who are having so much difficulty sleeping while pregnant? Frequent wakings, tossing and turning, difficulty getting comfortable, all coupled with various aches and pains. Throw in insomnia and some heartburn, carpal tunnel and basically the chance of getting a good night’s rest can seem impossible. Sleepless nights can be common practice for new parents, but most pregnant women also str...
030: Guest - Dr. Stephanie Liu - Family Doctor
May 14, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBFamily Doctor Dr. Stephanie Liu joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today to answer your top child medical questions. Stephanie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary in Health Sciences and a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition at Columbia University in New York City. Her medical school and residency in Family Medicine were completed at the University of Alberta. And currently, she practices community family medicine and acute care at the University of Alberta Hosp...
029: Sleep Tool #4 - The Method
May 07, 2019 11:42 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOur 4th sleep tool is choosing the method - the way we can finally break any final sleep associations, and wean out and final night feeds. You may be asking yourself, why are we only including this sleep tool now and it’s important to understand that while it’s often the first or only thing we think about when deciding to sleep train, the method is actually the smallest piece of the sleep training puzzle therefore we spend less time talking about it. It’s important to understand that we need...
028: Daycare Sleep
April 02, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MBThe struggle between parents, providers, and a child’s sleep is an ongoing one. One that Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn hear’s from both sides and one that doesn’t need to happen. To help keep your baby or toddler on a regular sleep routine everyone needs to be on board, and that doesn’t just mean mom and dad. Childcare providers must also be aware of your usual routine, and attempt to maintain it as much as possible. This can be a struggle for both the parent and the provider and communication ...
027: Dad Stories: Joseph Tito
March 26, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MBSleep Expert Alanna McGinn interviews Joseph Tito from The Dad Diaries as her first official Dad Stories segment! Keeping with the twin theme over the past few weeks Joseph and Alanna discuss his journey on becoming a dad of beautiful twin girls, he provides some tips and shared his experience on being a single dad, and offers advice to all twin parents out there because multiple families need to stick together! If you are thinking of starting the journey of becoming a single mom or dad this...
026: Mom Stories: Jessi Cruickshank
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBJessi Cruickshank joins Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn where they share their experiences as twin moms and Jessi’s journey with sleep training. On this episode of Mom Stories Jessi opens up about motherhood and her life with her twin boys. Alanna helps her with her twins current sleep issues, and how Jessi and her husband, Evan, chose a path of parenthood that worked for her family. The ladies discuss the ‘super mom’ badge neither wants to wear and if it’s possible to obtain this ‘balance’ they...
025: The Spring Time Change
March 05, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe evenings are getting lighter and that can only mean one thing. Spring Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. Sunday, March 10th, clocks are turned forward 1 hour. I know, just when you have your baby on a great sleep schedule, right? Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn, shares how the Spring Time change is the tough one as we are all losing an hour of sleep and this loss of sleep on an already sleep deprived society can have a negative effect on your health and well-being. She provides...