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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024: Twin Sleep Help
February 26, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIf you are a parent of multiples and you are listening to this episode you are done. You are ready to get everyone on a better routine, and implement the right sleep plan so that everyone in your family sleep better. The good news is that whether you are dealing with one baby or multiples the fundamentals of healthy sleep are the same. The difference is in your organization and how you execute your plan. There are a few steps you want to make sure you cover. Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn sha...
023: The Two to One Nap Transition
February 19, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThe two to one nap transition. For some it means being able to be more active with baby and suddenly you have a whole morning to book more playdates and activities. For others the day can feel pretty long with each of you counting down to nap time so that you can get some work done, fold some laundry, or just sit and do nothing. You may even be feeling a mixture of the two. Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn explains how the two to one nap transition can be a big transition for you and your baby an...
022: Sleep Clinic #3
February 12, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 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 ~ when can my baby sleep through the night without a feed? ~ how can I help my 6-month old to sleep through the night and stop waking up 2 to 3 times a night? ~ when should my 11-month old wake up in the morning? ~ how do I get my 18-month old back to sleeping all night after being sick? ~ how can I get my 8-...
021: Sleep Tool #3 - Bedtime Routine
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn episode 6 and 9 we broke down the first and second sleep tools in the Good Night Sleep tool kit – sleep environment and consolidated naps. Today Sleep 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 s...
020: Should You Hire a Sleep Consultant?
January 29, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWondering if it’s time to hire a sleep consultant? If you have been looking at sleep information on the internet, in books, or in speaking to others, you know that there is a lot of conflicting advice out there on how to sleep train. A good sleep consultant helps families sift through information about the biology of sleep and sleep hygiene to find what will work best for them and their family. What could be better when you are sleep deprived and confused than to have your own personal sleep...
019: Stop Taking Sleep for Granted
January 22, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.8 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...
018: Toddler Holiday Sleep Hangover
January 15, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.61 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,...
Welcome to season 2 of This Girl Loves Sleep!
January 08, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MBSleep Expert Alanna McGinn, founder of Good Night Sleep Site shared some great sleep tips, had fantastic expert interviews, and shared fun mom stories in season 1! In season 2 she’s taking it up a notch and sharing even more sleep help! Check out the season 2 trailer to see! You are going to have a blast this season on This Girl Loves Sleep where Alanna promise’s the information she shares will help your whole family sleep better and function as the healthiest family unit you can be with l...
017: Get to Know Me!
November 27, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBYou have been letting Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn into your homes for years on your sleep training journey, whether it be through hiring her personally to help your family sleep better through consultations, or you’ve attended one of her speaking events, or now following this podcast, you’ve allowed her to be part of your family and have included her in a very personal time in your life so it’s time to get to know her a bit better. Alanna is joined by her friend Amanda Muse and they are going...
016: Holiday Sleep and Your Baby
November 20, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBWith the holiday’s just around the corner you may be wondering if the gift of sleep will be wrapped up with a big bow this season. The festive season can be busy with family gatherings, late holiday dinners, and one too many gifts under the tree. Your child’s sleep needs can get lost in the shuffle and when you have a cranky overtired child no one is feeling any holiday joy. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn wants to give you all the gift of sleep this Christmas and in today’s episode she list’s he...
015: Holiday Travel and Sleep
November 13, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBThe Holiday season means travel plans are under way. Air travel, road trips, hotel stays, may be unavoidable during this time of year and a common question I get throughout the Holiday season is “We’re going away soon. How do I protect my baby’s sleep?” So travelling with a baby in tow may mean some changes to your pre-baby travel life it’s still possible to have a great winter break with a well-rested baby. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep qu...
014: Mom Stories: Cat and Nat
November 06, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.6 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...
013: Sleep Clinic #2
October 30, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 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 ~ what age is best to start sleep training? ~ how to deal with 9-month old frequent night wakings? ~ how do I stop my 14-month old from climbing out of the crib? ~ why does my child keep waking so early? ~ why is my toddler suddenly waking up throughout the night? ~ when should I stop using a sound machine? ~...
012: Fall Time Change Sleep Tips
October 23, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 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 own s...
011: Mom Stories: Whitney Port
October 16, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 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 ...
010: My Story of Infertility
October 09, 2018 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...
009: Sleep Tool #2 - #*&%ing Naps
October 02, 2018 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 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...
008: Fire the Boss at Bedtime
September 25, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 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...
007: Guest - Catherine McCord of Weelicious / Family Nutrition from Breakfast to Dinner
September 18, 2018 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBNutrition joins sleep as one of the pillars of health and Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn in this episode of This Girl Loves Sleep to share quick and easy nutrition tips to help us busy parents from breakfast to dinner! Alanna had the pleasure of working with Catherine and her youngest daughter and over the years Catherine has been an amazing inspiration to Alanna both in the kitchen and as a business owner and she is so thrilled to have her on as our...
006: Sleep Tool #1 - Sleep Environment
September 11, 2018 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 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...
005: Sleep Clinic #1
September 04, 2018 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 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 to know when to transition from 2 to 1 naps ~ when to cut out a middle of the night feed ~ how to cut out the third cat nap ~ is a dream feed right for your baby ~ nap routines vs. bedtime routines ~ and should you wake up your baby from a nap. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and...
004: Forget Self-Soothing
August 28, 2018 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 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...
003: Toddler to Teen Sleep Tips
August 21, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 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-...
002: Getting Your Child ‘Sleep’ Ready for Kindergarten
August 14, 2018 12:04 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBBuying school supplies and backpacks isn’t all you need to get your child ready for their first day of Kindergarten. It can be hard on your Kindergartener to suddenly go from daily napping and quiet time to a full day of playing and learning. Alanna McGinn shares her top tips on how you can best prepare your little one for their new Kindergarten adventure! Stay tuned at the end of the segment where Alanna opens up her Good Night Sleep Clinic and answers her communities submitted sleep questi...
001: When to Start Sleep Training
August 07, 2018 00:41 - 27 minutes - 19 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:...