Debating buying a Fire Tablets or Ipad for your child this holiday season? Allow me to steer you against it in this completely unhinged episode. Please, allow my mistakes and hours of wasted tabletting (and some kinda scary intel re: YouTube) save you from making the same ones - just in time for Black Friday Shopping! In this episode, I mentioned two things: Another episode I did last year about screen time, which I'll link here: Screen Time Tell All: The Good, The Bad, The Fear Mongering. My...

To Be Clear Is To Be Kind. It's that simple. Today I'm going to explain exactly what I mean - a philosophy of clarity and consistency that allows toddlers & little kids (and big kids!) to understand what's expected of them, relax, and be happier, healthier little members of the family. In this episode I talked about my live event earlier this week with Auggie. You can learn more about them here. I also mentioned my House Rules & Family Values, which you can purchase and download for...

Well it's official. I knew I'd eventually cry during a Snooze Button episode one day, and turns out today is the day! This is one episode I want EVERYONE to listen to going into an extremely fraught election day. Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends! Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleep Custom Sleep Plans Sleep Courses Potty Training & Parenting Plans The B Hive Client Membership...

Speech milestones (and who is not meeting them) has to be one of the most discussed (and most anxiety-provoking) topics at the playground for new Moms. Today, Wee Talkers co-founder and SLP Carly Tulloch is here to give it to you straight, so you can stop stressing about speech! Carly shares her tips on how to encourage language development in babies, when to worry (or not) about your pre-toddler's speech milestones, and even some unusual red flags to look out for that may indicate your child...

Cold & flu season is upon us, which means lots of trips to the pediatrician. But how do you know what warrants a trip and what doesn't? Dr. Judith Hoffman, a veteran pediatrician and founding partner of the busy & beloved Manhattan Valley Pediatrics in NYC is here to give it to us straight (spoiler - weird poop colors are probably not a problem, snoring possibly is). We also get into some of my favorite topics that parents panic about - sterilizing bottles, nightly bathes, toddler...

I get asked this a lot "My friend X sent me over to you and I know I need help...but based on X situation, does my child need a course or one of your custom plans?" So today I'm breaking it down for you! I'll share what you get no matter what (spoiler - it's allll my secret sauce!),what sets the custom plans apart from the courses, and why a family might choose one over the other. In this episode, I mention a few things - two episodes I did specifically about working with me one on one (aka...

It's about that time! Cold & flu season time, that is. So what's a Mom or Dad to do? In today's episode I share practical tips from when to offer meds to how long to let them nap, and everything in between. I'm also share what NOT to do when your baby or toddler gets sick, to avoid one off day or night turning into a long term sleep derailment. Spoiler: the absolute best thing you can do is tackle your sleep issues now, BEFORE anyone gets sick. Because the truth is - sickness usually...

Interested in working with me one on one to solve your sleep struggles, but curious about what it *actually* looks like? It's high time I did a full episode to explain it all - how the waitlist works, the complete process A to Z for all families, the differences between each tier of support (Classic, Premier & Platinum), as well as the few reasons why I'd ever tell a potential client to do a course instead of a custom plan, and the ever fewer reasons why I'd steer someone away from...

Today I'm sharing one of the most humbling moments in my experience as a Mom, and how I turned the slap in the face I needed into two lists that have changed the way I parent and the way my kids behave. Ready to supercharge your parenting? You can grab the two printable lists here for just $8: House Rules & Family Values Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom Friends! Follow The Fun On...

Want your child to have a health mouth for life? Who doesn't! But - how to get there may surprise you (and it's easier than you think). This week, I sat down with Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Quinn Yost, founder of LA-based Milk Tooth Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Quinn shares a TON of incredibly useful information with us - everything from when and when not to get a tongue tie corrected, when to take your baby to the dentist for the first time, how important airway health is for your...

A follower over on my Instagram slid into my DMs last week and suggested a great podcast episode topic - how to cultivate a great relationship with your nanny. I loved it! So today I'm sharing my tips with you, as someone who very much loves their nanny and has a great relationship with them (and spends a lot of time giving clients advice on how to find one too!) Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom...

There are a few moments every parent dreads in the first few years of life - and a 2 year old jumping out of the crib has got to be top 3. So....what do you do?! Today I'm sharing my tips - how to prevent it from happening, what to do if it happens once or twice to stop it from happening again, and how to make the transition successfully to a bed if all else fails. I mentioned a few things in this episode. First off, my Toddler Sleep Essentials list in my Amazon Storefront, to give you...

It's (one of) The Most Stressful Mom Times Of The Yearrrrrr! In today's episode, I'm sharing my practical tips (as a Mom with 3 kids starting preschool, pre-K, and first grade this year!) for allll the back to school things - getting back on a good sleep routine after the summer slump, how to avoid your own confusion and chaos in the lead up weeks (spoiler - you're going to need to fill out 646787 forms for each child), preparing for the morning rush, and how to set your child up for the...

I know, I know. Stay with me here. I'm NOT saying there is no chance your baby won't have any sleep struggles at 4 months. But I AM absolutely saying that there is a very, very good chance they won't....and if they do struggle, A) it might not happen when they're 4 months old and B) there are many things you can do proactively to make it as painless as possible (including sleep training them before you even get to 4 months). In today's episode, I'll explain exactly why! Below are the two...

I know, I know - EVERYONE tells you to use blackout curtains (including all other sleep consultants, I know!) In today's episode, I'm going to tell you not to, and exactly why not using blackout curtains is going to make your life so much easier, especially when you travel. So please, join me in removing the garbage bags and tinfoil from your windows and experience the freedom of a blackout-curtain free life! Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and...

One of the first things we all do when we find out we're pregnant is panic about the products we're using. What's safe and what isn't? What are the effective alternatives and where do you go to find out? Enter Sorette, the business I wish existed when I was pregnant with my first. In today's episode I sit down with Lanning Ardente, the founder of Sorette - the first-ever Seal of Approval and one-stop shop for products during your motherhood journey, eliminating the guesswork for expectant...

"She woke up for 15 minutes during her nap...WHY? How can I make her sleep?" "He played for 20 minutes with his trucks after bedtime, how can I make him sleep instead?" These are total normal questions I get from clients, and here is what I tell them, and I want you to know: You can't. You cannot control your child's eyelids closing and falling asleep. Moreso, I don't want you to, and I don't care at all if either of the above scenarios occur. These are totally normal things! In today's...

Guilty of having tried melatonin to get a restless kid to sleep? You're very much not alone. Today I'm going to do a bit of a deep dive into melatonin use in kids - what melatonin really is, what data supports using it for children, when NOT to use it for children (spoiler - in the vast majority of kids, we don't want to), and why we want to avoid it. Most of all, I'll share some tactical things you can think about to help your child sleep without using any medications, and what to do if none...

Ready to nerd out on microbiomes?! Today's guest is Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health, the first gut health test for Moms and babies. Cheryl shares with us how her own pregnancy and birth journey inspired this business, what she discoverd about the importance of gut health, and how Tiny Health has now helped over 25,000 families identify & course correct gut imbalances to help prevent future chronic conditions like eczema, allergies, constipation, and more! You can learn more about...

Last night I got home after a *magical* 30ish hours at a hotel with my oldest son, Teddy, who is now 7 years old. Today, I'm re-sharing why I do these trips with each of my kids - I hope it inspires you to do one! Some of my favorite memories of my entire LIFE? The solo one night trips I take with each of my three kids. Today I'm sharing with you guys when I started doing these trips, what purpose they serve, and how it's helped me deepen my bond with each child. If you have the time and...

The drama! The tears! The begging! Bedtime stall tactics can be a brutal way to end an otherwise happy day with your toddler. In today's episode, I'm going to share both some concrete steps you can take to curb them, but also a way to reframe the message that allowing stall tactics is sending your child - to make it easier for you to stand up to them even when it feels hard - for their sake and yours! Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A...

The school year is screeching to an end, which for some parents means a scramble to assemble play dates, adventures, and desperately avoiding the sound of "MOMMMMM I'M BOREDDDD." Enter Days With Grey. In today's episode, I sit down with Beth, founder of our generations go-to resource for all things play-based learning. With a master’s in education and 13 years of teaching, this Mom of 3 is ready to dish on how she created routines and practical activities for early development that have...

Probably one of the most universally felt feelings that parents (especially Moms) don't want to talk about - when you're secretly (or openly!) pining for one gender and your baby ends up being the other. In today's episode, lets unpack it, judgement free! We'll dive into how common this is, why we feel this way, what we can do to help reframe it, what NOT to say to a parent who has (in your perception) a child with the gender you think they didn't want. I'll also share the results of the...

Please note this week's episode deals with the topic of child loss and may be sensitive for some listeners. If that is not the case for you, I implore you to listen to Myra's story. I'm going to be honest: I was scared to read this book. But I did, and it may be the most though provoking, heartbreaking, beautiful and important books I've ever read. For Myra Sack and her husband Matt, the mundane exhaustion and confusion of early parenthood came to a grinding halt just after their daughter...