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Coffee and Catnaps

Coffee and Catnaps

By Erin & Andrea

If you’re a mom of young children looking for connection in motherhood with some parenting - and sleep - expertise sprinkled in, you are in the right place! Erin and Andrea are sleep coach besties, moms, avid coffee drinkers, and your Coffee & Catnaps podcast hosts. They are here to bring you the latest and greatest in sleep research, evidence-based practices, and tips when it comes to navigating your child’s sleep, all things motherhood, their favorite products and services, and live sleep coaching!
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Ep. 9 - "Spring Ahead" Daylight Savings 2021

Coffee and CatnapsMar 07, 2021

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85: How (and When) to Transition Your Baby Out of the Snoo
Apr 30, 202312:40
84: The Snoo Smart Bassinet: Surprising Thoughts From a Pediatric Sleep Coach
Apr 23, 202315:46
83: 1 to 0 Nap Transition (Around 24 - 36 Months of Age) & Quiet Time

83: 1 to 0 Nap Transition (Around 24 - 36 Months of Age) & Quiet Time

Andrea from Sleeping Beautiezzz chats about the 1 to 0 nap transition, when it happens, and how to navigate. How to implement quiet time is discussed along with activity ideas and her favourite tool (a visual timer) to make quiet time a success!


Snag her Master Sleep Chart  which gives you all the sleep averages by age and is an invaluable resources to use the first few years of your child's life!


Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps


Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.com for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.


Apr 17, 202314:03
82. 2 to 1 Nap Transition (Around 10 - 18 Months of Age)

82. 2 to 1 Nap Transition (Around 10 - 18 Months of Age)

Andrea from Sleeping Beautiezzz chats about the 2 to 1 nap transition, when it happens, and how to navigate. Typical 1 nap schedule shared! 


Snag her Master Sleep Chart Andrea talks about which gives you all the sleep averages by age and is an invaluable resources to use the first few years of your child's life!


Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps


Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.com for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Apr 14, 202312:32
81. 3 to 2 Nap transition (Around 6-9 Months of Age)

81. 3 to 2 Nap transition (Around 6-9 Months of Age)

Andrea from Sleeping Beautiezzz chats about the 3 to 2 nap transition, when it happens, and how to navigate. Typical 3 and 2 nap schedules shared! 

Snag her Master Sleep Chart Andrea talks about which gives you all the sleep averages by age and is an invaluable resources to use the first few years of your child's life!

Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps

Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.com for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Apr 02, 202315:31
80. 4 to 3 Nap Transition (Around 4-5 Months of Age)

80. 4 to 3 Nap Transition (Around 4-5 Months of Age)

Andrea from Sleeping Beautiezzz chats about the 4 to 3 nap transition, when it happens, and how to navigate. Typical 4 and 3 nap schedules shared! 

Snag her Master Sleep Chart Andrea talks about which gives you all the sleep averages by age and is an invaluable resources to use the first few years of your child's life!

Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps

Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.com for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Mar 26, 202310:13
79. 7 Signs your Child is Ready to Drop a Nap

79. 7 Signs your Child is Ready to Drop a Nap

Andrea from Sleeping Beautiezzz chats about the 7 Signs Your Child is Ready to Drop a Nap.  Stay tuned for future episodes as we cover nap transitions 4 to 3, 3 to 2, 2 to 1, and 1 to 0. Our hope for this nap transitions series is to help you manage nap transitions easily, and make it so it isn’t overwhelming or stressful.

After you listen to this one - I encourage you to have a listen to previous podcast episodes to make sure your baby is following their age appropriate wake times and that you have perfected your nap and bedtime routine!

Having these two things ironed out will help before the nap transition phase approaches!

Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps

Connect with Erin on Facebook and Instagram. Check out lakecountrysleep.com for more resources, the blog, and our services.

Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.ca for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Mar 13, 202315:30
78. We're back! How to Help your Baby Take Better Naps

78. We're back! How to Help your Baby Take Better Naps

Andrea from Sleeping Beautiezzz chats all about how to help your baby take better naps in this unedited first episode of season 3. She chats about science of infant sleep, importance of solid naps, and the reasons why your baby may be taking short naps such as, your baby is over/under tired, relying on a sleep association to connect their sleep cycle, sleep environment isn’t quite right and their sleep cycle connection is being interrupted too soon.

Snag her Master Sleep Chart which gives you all the sleep averages by age and is an invaluable resources to use the first few years of your child's life! 

Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps

Connect with Erin on Facebook and Instagram. Check out lakecountrysleep.com for more resources, the blog, and our services.

Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.ca for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Mar 03, 202328:08
77. The Importance of Community in Motherhood with Stephanie Ciatti
Jul 31, 202216:52
76. No, Your Baby Doesn't Hate the Swaddle!
Jul 24, 202210:02
75. Should You Use Melatonin to Help Your Child Sleep? with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Jul 17, 202227:43
74. Help Your Newborn Sleep Better - It's Science!
Jul 10, 202226:46
73. What is Plagiocephaly and Why New Parents Need to Know About It with Jennifer Barnard
Jul 03, 202231:02
72. Navigating Firework Celebrations and Late Night Events with Your Baby or Young Child
Jun 23, 202213:39
71. Tips for Traveling with Kids with Katy and Lou from SlumberPod

71. Tips for Traveling with Kids with Katy and Lou from SlumberPod

Andrea and Erin welcome SlumberPod founders Katy and Lou to the show to talk about all things sleep and travel!

Katy and Lou (a seasoned mom and grandmother) have juuuuust a little experience traveling with kids and share all their tips and hacks to help your travels go smoothly!

Join their Facebook group, Little Travelers: Gear and Hacks for Wee Ones.

To learn more about SlumberPod, visit their website and follow them on Instagram! Connect with their team at contact@slumberpod.com.

FOR $20 OFF your SlumberPod, use code COFFEEANDCATNAPS20.

If you're Lake Country local in Wisconsin, email Erin to learn more about her SlumberPod rental program.

If you're local to Edmonton, AB, click here to learn more about Andrea's SlumberPod rental program.

Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps

Connect with Erin on Facebook and Instagram. Check out lakecountrysleep.com for more resources, the blog, and our services.

Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.ca for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Jun 19, 202227:02
70. BTS Sleep Coaching with a 7-Month Old Catnapper
Jun 12, 202224:57
69. Living Life & Traveling with Twins with Lindsay Bowerman
Jun 05, 202224:26
68. Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment for Your Child
May 29, 202223:42
67. How She Crawled Out of A Dark Season of PPD: Nicole Pomerleau

67. How She Crawled Out of A Dark Season of PPD: Nicole Pomerleau

Erin and Andrea chat with Nicole Pomerleau (she was also featured on Season 1, Episode 60 talking about how her birth didn't go as planned) about her journey with postpartum depression.

The ladies discuss her story, how she was able to identify that this was more than just the "baby blues", and give some actionable tips to help you overcome your own struggle with postpartum anxiety or depression.

Connect with Nicole on Instagram, and listen to her podcast - Finding the Light - where she and her friend and cohost, Karlie, chat all about maternal mental health.

Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps

Connect with Erin on Facebook and Instagram. Check out lakecountrysleep.com for more resources, the blog, and our services.

Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.ca for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

May 22, 202223:59
66. Bedtime Routines for Moms
May 21, 202220:12
65. Mindfulness for Mamas with Anna Peterson Macsalka
May 08, 202242:04
64. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - SEASON 1 FINALE
Apr 13, 202207:53
Ep. 63. A Labor of Love - Breastmilk Jewelry from Love By the Ounce with Kelly Brown
Apr 06, 202221:46
62. Tips for Organizing Your Baby's Nursery with Maria Ewings
Mar 30, 202235:52
61. Tips for Naps On-the-Go
Mar 23, 202207:44
60. When Your Birth Doesn't Go As Planned with Nicole Pomerleau
Mar 16, 202227:04
59. Toddler Hall Passes with Karen Winter
Mar 09, 202209:03
58. Why Become a Sleep Consultant?
Mar 02, 202214:56
57. All About Crying with Ashley Olson
Feb 23, 202219:52
56. Awake Windows: What They Are and Why You Need to Know About Them with Steffi Edwin
Feb 16, 202215:21
55. How the Eat-Play-Sleep Routine Can Help Your Baby Sleep Better

55. How the Eat-Play-Sleep Routine Can Help Your Baby Sleep Better

Erin teaches about the Eat-Play-Sleep routine and how it promotes your baby's overall health and wellbeing, what we should strive for as parents.


She shares where this idea came from -the book, On Becoming Babywise (also referred to as "Babywise"), and reads a few excerpts from the book, authored by Robert Bucknam, M.D., and Gary Ezzo, M.A.


Also mentioned in the episode is a previous episode about secure attachment and promoting that with your child. Listen here. And a free download available for parents - Your Complete Guide to Awake Windows.


Erin uses the Eat-Play-Sleep routine in her LCS Newborn Sleep Guide - purchase yours now for only $29.


For more sleep resources or to work with Erin or Andrea one-on-one, visit lakecountrysleep.com. Follow along @lakecountrysleep.

Feb 09, 202215:33
54. 8 Steps to a Successful Crib to Bed Transition
Feb 02, 202221:43
53. Best Tips for Illness & Sleep
Jan 26, 202219:46
52. Supporting Sleep for Children with Special Needs with Kensey Butkevich
Jan 19, 202218:15
51. Tips for Traveling with Kids with Travel Agent Christina Vieira

51. Tips for Traveling with Kids with Travel Agent Christina Vieira

Hoping to take a family vacation sometime soon?


Erin brings on travel agent Christina Viera from @showcasetheworldtravel where they chat all about her best tips for traveling with littles - they chat about flying with kids and general tips for the day of travel as well as tips for planning your daily itineraries with littles.


Mentioned also is the Pockit stroller for travel.


Grab Christina's 18 Summers Guide: 18 Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations organized by age group, to help you choose the best destination and activities for your child's stage and interests.


Connect with Erin at lakecountrysleep.com and at @lakecountrysleep.

Jan 12, 202219:41
50. How to Foster Resilience in Young Children with Jennifer Van Rossum

50. How to Foster Resilience in Young Children with Jennifer Van Rossum

Psychotherapist Jennifer Van Rossum joins Erin for another episode where they go over:

-what resilience is

-starting points for building resilience and relating to your own inner child

-the "flip your lid" brain model

-co-regulation and why that's important


Jennifer also shares a few resources:

-The Big Life Journal

-"The Yes Brain" by Dr. Dan Siegel

-The "Worry Monster" toy


Erin brings up the Zenimal for child meditation and the previous episode 16 these ladies recorded in April 2021, "What is Secure Attachment & How Can I Support It?".


Head to www.5peakslife.com to learn more about Jennifer and her services. Follow along with her on Facebook and Instagram.


For other sleep resources, check out the blog and services on the Lake Country Sleep website. Connect with Erin on Instagram and Facebook.

Jan 05, 202247:16
49. [unsolicited] Advice for Postpartum Life
Dec 29, 202154:02
48. How to Navigate Conversations with Family Members about Sleep Training
Dec 22, 202117:52
47. What to Do When Your Child's Schedule Is Too Jam-Packed

47. What to Do When Your Child's Schedule Is Too Jam-Packed

Are you worried that your school-aged child isn't getting enough sleep?


Struggling to find the balance between family time, well-being, and trying to do ALL THE THINGS to ensure your child has experiences that set them up for success?


Between swim lessons, soccer practice, dance class, t-ball, girl scouts, gymnastics, church activities, all after a full day of school...your child is sure to be tired.


In this episode, Erin brings on Angela Knappenberger, from Knappenberger Sleep Consulting, to discuss the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation in the early childhood years, the benefits of quality sleep, and developmentally appropriate bedtimes for young, school-aged children.


Erin even poses the question about allowing your child to sleep in on the weekends to "catch up" after a busy week! Listen now to hear all the details and this encouraging conversation.


Connect with Angela in her Facebook Group.


Follow Lake Country Sleep for more sleep tips, tricks, and education. Head to the website to read the blog and listen to other episodes of the Coffee & Catnaps podcast.

Dec 15, 202127:31
46. 7 Scariest Things as a New Mom with Claire
Dec 08, 202146:14
45. When to Break the Sleep Rules - And When Not To
Dec 01, 202115:47
44. 6 Tips for Traveling with Littles in the Car with Alyssa Bietz

44. 6 Tips for Traveling with Littles in the Car with Alyssa Bietz

In this episode, Alyssa Bietz, from Your Sleep Story, joins Erin to share their best tips for car travel with babies and young children.


Connect with Alyssa at yoursleepstory.ca, where you can learn more about her services and her monthly membership. She's also on Facebook and Instagram.


For more sleep resources, check out the blog at lakecountrysleep.com, listen to other episodes of the podcast, and learn about working with the Lake Country Sleep team. Also, connect with us on Instagram.

Nov 24, 202118:10
43. Newborn Care with Maggie Omick

43. Newborn Care with Maggie Omick

Maggie, postpartum doula and owner of Lake Country Newborns, joins Erin for an episode where they chat about their journeys after becoming moms, the differences between a postpartum doula, night nanny, and newborn care specialist, and some rapid-fire tips and tricks for the newborn period.

Connect with Maggie on Instagram.

For sleep tips and information about working with Erin, check out lakecountrysleep.com, Facebook, and Instagram.

Nov 17, 202125:09
42. What are the Different Sleep Training Methods? with Paulina Temple

42. What are the Different Sleep Training Methods? with Paulina Temple

In this episode, Erin brings on her friend and colleague, Paulina Temple, of Paulina Temple Sleep Solutions, to discuss the different sleep training methods a family might choose to use to help their little one learn the skill of sleep.

They go over:

-Extinction/Cry-It-Out/CIO

-Timed Intervals/Leave & Check/Ferber (& Pick-Up-Put-Down and hybrids of these)

-Chair Method/Stay-In-the-Room/Sleep Lady Shuffle

-Gentle/"No Cry" Methods


They also discuss who these methods may benefit most.


Connect with Paulina on Instagram.


Connect with Erin at lakecountrysleep.com, and on Facebook and Instagram.

Nov 10, 202134:12
41. The Ultimate NICU Family Resource

41. The Ultimate NICU Family Resource

Every NICU stay is different, yet, there's a very similar experience we all have...we've all had a tough start.


In this episode, Erin brings on Makenzie Miller and Abbey Murray, founders of the Tough Start Society to talk about their program and community, and this is a MUST-HAVE resource for any family currently in or recently in the NICU.


At @lakecountrysleep we've talked about what you can do to support a NICU family...now that it's available, THIS course and community would be a great place to start. Abbey and Mak have made this passion project just for NICU families. Connect with the Tough Start Society on Facebook and Instagram.


Connect with Mak on Facebook, Instagram, and her website.


Connect with Abbey on Facebook, Instagram, and her website.


For more sleep resources or to work with Erin, head to lakecountrysleep.com.

Nov 03, 202137:14
40. How to Handle Your Baby's Sleep Regression(s)
Oct 27, 202115:03
39. Sleep Deprivation and PPD/PPA with Yasmin Johnston
Oct 20, 202123:40
38. Living the Premie Life with Andrea Merino
Oct 13, 202120:45
37. [coaching call] Tackling Their Daughter's 12-Month Sleep Regression
Oct 06, 202130:21
36. 10 Tips for Preventing Bedtime Battles with Kaylee Woodard

36. 10 Tips for Preventing Bedtime Battles with Kaylee Woodard

Let's paint a picture...


It's 6:30 p.m. and you've just managed to "help" the kids clean up the playroom. You dread this time of night because you know the next 60-90 minutes is the hardest part of your day. You're longing for your kids to go to bed peacefully, but there's a 75% chance either you or they will end up in tears throughout the bedtime process. You're longing for the day to be over so you can get some alone time. And, even if they don't realize it, they're probably longing for the exact same things that you are - peace and quiet so they can rest.


It's a constant battle. No two nights are the same. Sometimes the kids are asleep by 7:30, and other nights you find yourself sneaking out of their bedroom, finally, by 9:00.


What if I told you that you could have a predictable routine, where after 40 minutes or so, your little one is in bed. You can walk out of the room and move on with your evening. The night is still young. And, the best part? No one is left in tears!


In this episode of the Coffee & Catnaps Parenting Podcast. Kaylee Woodard (pediatric and NICU occupational therapist and owner of @restedroos) and I go through 10 tips you can start implementing TONIGHT to see some improvement right away! And, as with anything, stay consistent to see optimal results.


If you love it, leave us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show so you don't miss out.


Connect with Kaylee on her website where you can grab her 10 Tips to Taming Bedtime Battles for free, check out her blog, or purchase her online Toddler Roo Sleep Training course. She's also on Instagram, @restedroos.


For more sleep resources or to work with Erin, check out lakecountrysleep.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

Sep 29, 202127:58