Slumber Party with Amanda Jewson

In this episode, Amanda shares some tips for dealing with that well-intentioned but unfortunately, unhealthy, obsession with your little ones sleep. Because just when you thought sleep itself was difficult, you find yourself adding in constant monitoring, never wanting to step outside to avoid disrupting their routine and every little change throws you into a panic. Instead of second guessing your decisions up to this point, grab your headphones. It happens to the best of us, and you're not alone!

Last week we talked about our little toddlers, and today we're tackling the big ones. They wriggle, run, and they say the dreaded word: NO. So what do we do about sleep training? Sleep is a crucial component in any healthy child's development, and Amanda is giving you her tips for navigating Sleep Training between the ages of 2 and 5 years!

Toddlers. Toddlers. Toddlers. 
They wriggle, run, and they say the dreaded word: NO. So what do we do about sleep training? Sleep is a crucial component in any healthy child's development, and Amanda is giving you her tips for navigating Sleep Training between the ages of 12 and 24 months. 

When it comes to sleep training, in the last 5 years I like to think I've seen just about everything... And there are some mistakes that I see more frequently than others! In this episode of the Slumber Party Podcast, Amanda and Liza chat about the most common sleep training mistakes Amanda and her team see in their practise and what you should be doing instead for an effective, efficient and safe sleep training experience for the whole family!

Bedtimes can be a battle at the best of times - but how much of that battle could be avoided by putting your babes to bed at THE BEST time for them? Amanda and Liza chat about putting babies down early, late and everywhere in between and the results that come from good bedtime calculations!

Picture this: Mom feeds, rocks, and bounces her baby to get them ‘drowsy’ and puts them into the crib and they fall asleep! Yay! They did it on their own... or that's what we've all been told. Too many times, babies who were drowsy but awake are up just 20 minutes later after an hour of the above. It's an exhausting pattern and one that stops with this podcast. Enough is enough, and Amanda and Liza are here to put you on the right path!

Well, is it? Sleep training can be a lifeline to so many tired families, but at what point have you missed the boat? Amanda and Liza give you all the important things to consider when considering sleep training and how to know if it's worth it in your unique situation.

Spring and summer brings warmer weather, more time outside with friends and loved ones and unfortunately. it also brings with it pesky early morning wakings. But WHY? Our kids are sunlight seeking machines and even the best sleepers are susceptible to an early morning without the right tools in place. Lucky for you, you have this episode. Amanda shares what makes those early mornings happen as well as what you can do to prevent them!

That is the ultimate question, isn't it? For some families, cosleeping is the answer - and if it works, that is absolutely your prerogative! But it isn't always the way forward that honours the needs of everyone involved. How are you supposed to know whether it will work for you or not? This episode covers the myths, the realities and the risks involved in cosleeping and why it has such a bad rep! 

Toddlers and PreSchoolers... they're a handful! And once you've made that transition from crib to bed, it can present a whole host of new opportunities for learning that aren't always our most favourite - like getting out of bed 13 times a night?! On today's episode, Amanda and Liza chat about some of the common struggles that parents have with toddler and preschooler sleep and what you can do to navigate those well to save your sanity and keep your child safe.  

In this, the first episode of Season 7 (!!!) of the Slumber Party Podcast, we're settling the age old debate: Is sleep training safe? YES! Your resident sleep expert Amanda and her bestie Liza chat through the ins and outs of sleep training, why the internet is divided and how parents can see through the BS to make the best decision for themselves. 

Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is joined by Dr. Anya McLaren, a children's respirologist and sleep doctor to discuss their shared passion for sleep. Dr Anya is a mom, wife, author, assistant professor and sleep health advocate, and she sees first hand just how widespread poor sleep health is and knows all too well how crucial sleep is to overall health (especially mental health). Dr Anya is on a mission to close the gap between the detection of sleep problems in children and the appropriate management of these issues in order to optimise overall health. 

Amanda and her co-host Liza are joined by Baby's Best Sleep consultant and RSW, Zahra to chat about becoming a sleep consultant, knowing how you think and how she supports her clients in her own unique way!

Your resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson and her co-host Liza Ramnarine chat with Registered Social Worker and BBS Sleep Consultant Diana Gonzalez about her full-circle journey to becoming a sleep consultant and what makes her passionate about helping families sleep.

Going on vacation can mean throwing your bedtime routines out the window a little. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! But, if you're ready to get things back under control, this is your episode. Amanda and Liza answer an anonymous voicemail from a tired mama who has been spending an hour each night putting their kids to sleep and is ready for some rest. 

Toddlers can be a handful at the best of times, but add in a new baby on the way and stress is naturally at an all time high for listener Mandy. Thankfully, Amanda shares her tips and tricks for turning those toddler woes around in time to take on the new challenges of a newborn!

Join Amanda Jewson and co-host Liza Ramnarine as they chat to Slumber Party listener Rachel about transitioning away from naps, what signs you should look for that your child is ready, and how to tackle that transition without losing your sh*t!

If you've ever had a sleep-deprived mom tell you how much energy she has, you know that it's probably not true. Despite what people think, mama's don't have endless amounts of energy. It can be tough keeping up with the kids! In today's podcast, Amanda and Liza talk about how they're really feeling. Hint: run down, a little overwhelmed, but taking it minute by minute! Listen in to hear the ladies open up about the little things that help them feel better—and how not to lose your sh*t!

Whether it's your first time camping with your kids, or you're just looking to improve your annual trip, the experts from Baby's Best Sleep are ready to share their honest truth about the ins-and-outs of camping and sleep. On this episode of the Slumber Party Podcast, Baby's Best Sleep Founder Amanda Jewson and co-host Liza Ramnarine team up with BBS Certified Sleep Consultant Bria MacCallum to fill us in on their sleep successes (and not so successful moments) when taking to the camp ground. As a parent, we all know that trying to get our little ones to fall asleep while away from home is no easy feat. The experts agree that incorporating a few key elements can help make that transition easier for all involved. 

On today's episode, resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson is joined by Aliya Dhalla, Founder of Box Wellness Co: a pelvic health physiotherapist, mother to a 6 year old boy, and self-confessed popcorn addict. Aliya and Amanda talk all things sanity - pelvic floor, mental health and so much more! 

Join Amanda as she speaks with Azura Goodman, a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. With years of experience and thousands of hours working with feeding families day in and day out at public lactation clinics, feeding support groups and hospitals throughout the GTA, she considers her role to be encouraging her clients to trust their instincts while arming then with as many evidence based skills and as much knowledge as needed to feel safe and confident in their feeding journeys.