Sleep Training for Babies / Postpartum, Overstimulated, Naps, Baby Sleep, Newborn, Infants

Does it feel like you’ve tried everything to stop your baby’s night wakings, but nothing seems to work? You’re exhausted, you’re second-guessing every decision, and you just want to know what to fix first.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through three places to start when your baby is waking frequently at night. We’ll talk about feeding and comfort, bedtime habits, and how to spot patte...

Feel like someone is always awake? If you’re feeding one twin, rocking the other, and wondering how you’ll ever get longer stretches of sleep, this episode is for you.

We’re talking about how to sleep train twins with a manageable bedtime routine, a plan for night wakings and night feedings, and support that considers each baby’s needs. You’ll learn what to do when they wake each other up, how to appro...

Do you love your baby but feel like you’ve lost yourself? If you’re overwhelmed, emotional, or constantly worrying, you may be wondering whether it’s postpartum hormones, anxiety, or exhaustion.

In this episode, we talk about how hormonal changes and postpartum anxiety can overlap, the difference between baby blues and symptoms that deserve more support, and practical steps for talking to your healthcare provider.

Is your baby waking every two hours, leaving you exhausted and wondering whether it’s hunger, their nap schedule, or how they fall asleep?

In this episode, we walk through three things to check first: feeding and comfort, bedtime sleep habits, and your baby’s daily schedule and overnight routine. You’ll learn where to start, common mistakes to avoid, and one simple step to help you stop guessing at every wake-up.

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Do you ever feel like you’re doing so much for everyone else, but nobody sees how hard you’re working? Between feeding your baby, managing naps, working, and keeping your home running, motherhood can feel exhausting and unseen.

In this episode, I’m joined by author, speaker, and mom Jenessa Wait for a conversation about how God sees you in this season, even when your days feel repetitive and you wonder if you&rsqu...

Does planning your baby’s naps feel like a full time job? You’re calculating wake windows, checking the clock, and wondering if one short nap has thrown off the whole day.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to get your baby on a sleep schedule without watching the clock all day. You’ll learn how to create a realistic morning starting point, use wake windows as a guide, and adjust naps and bedtime when ...

You’ve prayed about it, but you still feel anxious. Does that mean you aren’t trusting God enough?

In this episode, we’re looking at what the Bible says about anxiety and how it applies to motherhood. We’ll talk about bringing your worries to God without pretending you’re okay, focusing on today when your mind jumps to every “what if,” and asking for support without guilt.

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Should you feed your baby every time they wake? If your baby wants to nurse all night, you’re exhausted, and you’re worried about taking away a feed they still need, this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about the difference between sleep training and night weaning, what to consider before reducing overnight feeds, and why you can work toward longer stretches of sleep while keeping feeds your baby needs.

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Does it feel like you’re the one who has to remember everything—the appointments, the groceries, the school forms, what’s for dinner, and what the baby needs next? That’s the mental load of motherhood, and it can leave you exhausted even when you haven’t stopped moving all day.

In this episode, I’m sharing three simple systems to get some of those reminders out of your head, make the week feel mo...

Is your one year old still waking multiple times a night to nurse, take a bottle, be rocked, or come into your bed?

In this episode, I’m walking you through four practical steps to help your one-year-old sleep longer stretches and work toward sleeping through the night. We’ll talk about creating the right daytime schedule, separating feeding and rocking from falling asleep, choosing a consistent response for night wakin...

Ever spend the whole day with your kids but still feel like you weren’t really with them? When you’re exhausted, being present can feel like one more thing you’re failing at.

In this short episode, I’m sharing three simple ways to connect with your kids when your energy is low. You’ll learn how to find one small moment for full attention, connect without forcing yourself to play when you’re drain...

If you’ve ever searched for sleep training methods and immediately felt overwhelmed by terms like Ferber, cry it out, the chair method, or pick up, put down, this episode is for you.

Alexa breaks down the most common sleep training methods, explains what each one actually looks like, and helps you determine which approach may be the best fit for your baby’s temperament and your family’s needs. You’ll also le...

Do you find yourself Googling baby sleep at 2 a.m., desperately trying to figure out why your baby is awake and what you should do next? One article says your baby is overtired, another says they need longer wake windows, and suddenly you’re even more anxious and confused than when you started.

In this episode, we’re talking about why Googling temporarily relieves sleep anxiety but often makes the spiral worse. You&rsqu...

Is your 9-month-old suddenly waking all night, fighting naps, or screaming the second you leave the room? In this episode, we’re talking about realistic 9-month-old sleep schedules, wake windows, night feedings, sleep associations, and how to handle separation anxiety without giving up every sleep boundary.

You’ll learn what may be causing the wake-ups, what a two-nap schedule can look like, and how to respond more cons...

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and feel like everyone in your home needs something from you, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how to keep your home functioning when you have very little energy left, without pressuring yourself to keep everything perfectly clean or organized.

You’ll learn how to decide what actually needs to get done, create simple routines that reduce your mental load, ask for meani...

Is your baby waking every one to two hours, fighting bedtime, or relying on feeding, rocking, or being held to fall asleep? You don’t have to choose between continuing to feel exhausted and leaving your baby alone to cry.

In this special episode, I’m inviting you to my free live workshop, Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”: 3 Gentle but Effective Changes to Help Your Baby Wake Less and Sleep Longer...

What does postpartum really look like behind closed doors, and why don’t we spend as much time preparing for life after birth as we do preparing for the birth itself?

In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Spears, Founder and CEO of Baby Chick and author of The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy. We’re talking about the realities of postpartum and life with a new baby, including the hidden mental load of motherho...

Can you sleep train a four-month-old baby, or is four months too early for sleep training? In this episode, we’re talking about when to start sleep training, how the four-month sleep regression affects your baby’s sleep, and the signs that your baby may be ready.

You’ll learn why I recommend waiting until the most disruptive part of the four-month sleep regression has passed, what gentle sleep training can look li...

If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, the idea of sleep training your baby can feel overwhelming. What if they cry? What if you do something wrong? And is it even possible to improve your baby’s sleep without making your anxiety worse? In this episode, we’re talking about how to approach sleep training as an anxious mom, including gentle sleep training methods, handling nighttime anxiety, and creating a pl...