I find that there's a narrative in the sleep training industry that makes you feel like sleep regressions (or progressions as I prefer to call them) are these make or break moments if you don't do something “the right way”. I know a really common one for the four month progression is, “If your baby doesn't learn how to fall asleep independently during the four months sleep progression, they're never going to sleep through the night.” Well, that's a huge lie. So in this episode I want to talk about exactly what a sleep progression is and when you should expect them in the first year – specifically we’ll be talking about the 4 month, 6 month, 8 month, 10 month, and 12 month progressions. I’m sharing what's happening developmentally during each progression and how you can support your baby through them to find more sustainable rest in your home.

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The Resting in Motherhood Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.

“The best thing I ever did was put my baby on a sleep schedule,” is this something you’ve heard before? This may be the case for those easy going babies who easily adapt to change, but definitely not for the highly sensitive or more spirited children. In reality, sleep schedules are not realistic for a growing baby with unique sleep needs. Instead, we have to tune into the child in front of us, learn to recognize their sleep cues, and create a sleep routine. In this episode I’m sharing more on why a sleep schedule is not the answer, the differences between a sleep schedule and a sleep routine, and how to maximize sleep in your home.

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Connect with me on Instagram: @resting_in_motherhood or visit the show’s site here.

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• View current 1:1 Call and/or Email support services here
• Purchase the comprehensive sleep course, Resting in the First Year
• Book a 15 Minute Discovery Call here
• Check out additional workshops and guides here

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In this episode of the Resting in Motherhood podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tori Sprankel, a personal brand and design expert who has mastered the art of romanticizing life. You may have heard me mention her and her work before because she designed my brand and hosted an in-person retreat that I attended back in May for women in business. In our conversation, she unpacks the concept of the "soft pretzel life," a philosophy of intertwining the ups and downs of motherhood and business to create a harmonious and fulfilling life. Tori shares her journey from corporate design to becoming the breadwinner in her family, balancing her roles as a mom and CEO with grace and intention. We also discuss breaking societal norms, embracing co-sleeping, and tackling mom guilt, all while finding beauty and joy in the everyday chaos. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how to truly live and love the life you’re creating.


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Today’s episode is one that I’ve been thinking about for a really long time and that is why Google (or anyone who gives you one-size-fits-all parenting advice) should not be a part of who or what you’re consulting when you’re making parenting decisions. I share my experiences of feeling overwhelmed as a new mom and turning to Google for answers, only to find myself more stressed. I also take the time to emphasize the importance of tuning into your child's unique needs and trusting your parental intuition as a way to feel closer to your child and better support their unique sleep needs. Of course, I also discuss how personalized sleep consultations can help parents better understand and respond to their child's specific requirements and what it could look like to work together. No matter what you may be experiencing as far as your child’s sleep, I hope this episode helps you not feel so alone.

Connect with me on Instagram: @resting_in_motherhood or visit the show’s site here.

Work with Brittni:

• View current 1:1 Call and/or Email support services here
• Purchase the comprehensive sleep course, Resting in the First Year
• Book a 15 Minute Discovery Call here
• Check out additional workshops and guides here

The Resting in Motherhood Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.

Welcome back to The Resting in Motherhood Podcast, today’s episode is going to be a little bit spicy because we are talking about why sleep training is so dangerous. Spoiler alert: it is not about the attachment aspect, it is not about not responding to cries, or even the trauma aspect. What I want to talk about today is the fact that sleep training views sleep as a behavior, meaning that when you leave your child to cry it out, or you're doing Ferber, or the chair method, or pick up put down, these are all behavioral modifications, they have absolutely nothing, and I mean nothing, to do with sleep. Sleep is a biological function, which means nothing about sleep has been learned. The only thing that has been learned when sleep training is used is that cries won't be answered at night. So we have modified the behavior, we have modified the crying. We have not modified a biological function, which is sleep. I’m diving into this more as well as sharing what can be done if sleep is currently feeling unsustainable for you and your little one.

Connect with me on Instagram: @resting_in_motherhood or visit the show’s site here.

Work with Brittni:

• View current 1:1 Call and/or Email support services here
• Purchase the comprehensive sleep course, Resting in the First Year
• Book a 15 Minute Discovery Call here
• Check out additional workshops and guides here

The Resting in Motherhood Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.

Today we are actually going to be doing something that I've never done on the podcast, which I'm really, really excited about – a Q&A episode! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I do a weekly question and answer session, and for this most recent one, I collected the questions and I will be answering them throughout this episode. I think this will be really fun because when I do it on Instagram, I can only go so deep because I have a time limit. So let’s dive in. If you want your own questions answered? Follow me on Instagram, @resting_in_motherhood and submit it on the next Q&A day!

Questions Answered:

• We are going to a party tonight and my toddler will have a late night. Should I let her catch up the next day or cap her nap?
• Some toddlers sleep 12 hours at night, but not mine. Is it too late to try supporting them?
• Is it possible for a 16 month old who is breastfeeding to sleep through the night?
• When did you first have a night away from your daughter?
• Do you have guidance on separation and co-parenting with a 3 year old? Will she be okay?
• How old was Lilah when you took your first solo trip?
• I stopped using a binky with my 26 month old and now naps and bedtime are taking one hour or more. Do you have tips for self soothing?
• What is the biggest learning experience you’ve had since you started your business?
• If my family or friends choose to sleep train, should I say something?
• Is there something developmental around 7 years of age that makes them not want to go to bed?
• What is something you’re most proud of?
• How do you manage and how long does separation anxiety last at 12 months?
• How did you get to the point where you were okay being away from Lilah?

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• Book a 15 Minute Discovery Call here
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Before I even started my podcast, I knew that I’d want to have today’s guest on the show — welcome Michelle Charriere, a birth to five mental health specialist who supports parents in understanding their child's attachment and how to nurture security in their little ones. I’m excited to have her on because there’s a lot of buzz around secure attachment… is it actually healthy? Does it lead to a dependent child? How do you create a relationship that works for both parent and child? How does it relate to sleep? We’re getting into all of it in the full episode. Michelle was such an amazing resource for me when I was a new mom, so I know that this episode is going to be an amazing addition to your parenting toolbelt. I can’t wait to hear your favorite takeaways!

Connect with me on Instagram: @resting_in_motherhood or visit the show’s site here.

Work with Brittni:

• View current 1:1 Call and/or Email support services here
• Purchase the comprehensive sleep course, Resting in the First Year
• Book a 15 Minute Discovery Call here
• Check out additional workshops and guides here

The Resting in Motherhood Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.

As I’m recording this episode, I’m going through a beautiful transition: it’s Lilah’s last day of school (and I was so worried about her starting school on her first day!) and the summer excitement is almost in full swing. This got me thinking about how there are also transition periods when it comes to baby and toddler sleep, whether it’s starting daycare, introducing a new caregiver, or simply old ways of supporting your child to sleep not working anymore. Sleep associations are what your little one’s brain associates with going to sleep (ex: bouncing), but as your child grows, you may want to introduce new sleep associations and phase out the old ones. In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips on how to gently switch your baby or toddler’s sleep associations to find more rest in motherhood while showing your LO that sleep is a safe space.

Connect with me on Instagram: @resting_in_motherhood or visit the show’s site here.

Work with Brittni:

• View current 1:1 Call and/or Email support services here
• Purchase the comprehensive sleep course, Resting in the First Year
• Book a 15 Minute Discovery Call here
• Check out additional workshops and guides here

The Resting in Motherhood Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.