Episodes
Ahhh the default parent. You're the one who knows everyone's diaper size, what day of the month preschool tuition is due, how much you owe the babysitter for last night and SO. MUCH. MORE. Enter Auggie. This week, I sat down with Lily Walla, the hilarious and smart founder of Auggie, the single platform for empowered parents to share recommendations, shop vetted products, and find community — from registry and beyond. Lily sat down with me to commiserate about life as the default parent...
Published 05/22/24
Putting our newborns on their backs has been a lifesaving change in pediatrics, with one small (very small - keep doing it!) downside - all those great sleeping back sleepers sometimes get a bit of a flat head. Time panic? Not so, says Jennifer Barnard, the founder of Baby Begin, whose mission is to simplify plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) and torticollis (tight neck), empowering parents with evidenced based information to make the best decisions for their baby. In this week's episode,...
Published 05/15/24
Today I'm sharing how, at a high level, I successfully potty trained my youngest child, Delaney, just two weeks ago! I'll share what I did before, why I chose to do it at this time, the wins and blips we experienced, and how this experience differed from what I did with her big brothers (especially my oldest son). Whether you're in the depths of potty training hell or just curious about how and when to start the process, my Potty Services are here for you! Less stress and less mess - that's...
Published 05/08/24
This is the episode for anyone whose nanny or mother in law told them something like...."sleep training causes brain damage", or "I can't believe you're doing xyz, I could never." Few things are as deflating and stressful to a parent as someone else in their life, especially someone who has experience with children, telling them that not only did the make the wrong choice, but they made a choice that is somehow harmless or mean to their child. As if we don' t have enough damn Mom guilt...
Published 05/01/24
Buy Less...and Dress To Impress? Fashion editor turned style icon Harling Ross Anton is here to drop some serious shopping knowledge (and share her sleep & happiness transformation after working with me as a client!) Sometimes choosing not to purchase something is as satisfying as choosing to purchase it. So says my lovely client Harling Ross Anton, the former Man Repeller editor turned Gumshoe creator & writer. Harling joined me on The Snooze Button this week to share her expertise...
Published 04/24/24
Do you ever feel pressure to subscribe to ALL aspects of the persona you've adopted as a parent? Have you labeled yourself "A Tiger Mom" "A Crunchy Mom" "A Stay At Home Mom" and noticed you're pulling away (even subconsciously) from behaviors or activities that you think don't align with that identity? Now's the time to stop and go do that thing. Whether you're a crunchy Mom who kinda wants to dabble in Botox or a tiger Mom doesn't actually want to send her kids to Kumon this summer, I hope...
Published 04/16/24
Neha Rush is on a mission to change the narrative around Moms & Careers. It's 2024, and we're not picking a lane anymore! We're leaning in alright, but into the grey area. Neha sat down with me this week to share the story behind her revolutionary brand, Mother Untitled, which is changing the cultural conversation around career breaks for caregiving. Wherever you're sitting right now in between "work" and "home" - this episode with give you the confidence to own whatever stage you're in,...
Published 04/10/24
Think your baby is ready to drop one of their naps? Listen to this first! I'll walk you through the most common age ranges for each transition, signs to look for that your baby is ready, how to do it, and when NOT to do it! Are you stressing about the 2 to 1 nap transition specifically? Be sure to check out this episode for a deep dive into the most complex nap transition there is! Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share...
Published 03/27/24
Don't Mom alone, they say! And it's true, you can't. We gotta stick together through the chaos, don't we? But not all friends need to be the same, and if you ask me, there are 7 we all need in our life. Check out today's episode and get to know your 7 besties: The Hype Woman, The Wise Sage, The Same Pager, The Same Stager, The Vault, The Always Down Betch, and bless her heart, The Hot Mess. Now get out there and give these friends a hug! Loved this episode? There is so much more where that...
Published 03/19/24
I said what I said! But - let me explain why. In today's episode, I'll break down the difference between wake windows and schedule, when I suggest using each (and why), and most importantly - why I feel so strongly about schedules and the freedom and happiness they bring my clients (and my clients caretakers!) Ready to break free of wake window hell? The Baby Sleep & Schedule Course was created just for you! In this course not only will you have access to every schedule you'll need from...
Published 03/13/24
If there is one time a year parents are guaranteed to be inundated with tips and tricks to help their babies and toddlers sleep, it’s around Daylight Savings. Dare I say it’s the Super Bowl of our industry. So many ideas! Hacks! Magical nightlights and swaddles and mantras! So many ways to manipulate a bedtime by mere minutes for mere weeks - all promising to save your sanity! But - what if I told you the best advice you can get is to do absolutely nothing that day? Or even in the days...
Published 03/06/24
My Dad would've turned 68 years old yesterday, and I miss him dearly. In today's episode, I'm honoring his legacy by sharing a few specific things he did as a Dad, raising a daughter, that made me feel safe, loved, and understood. I hope it inspires many Dads (and Moms!) to follow in his footsteps to create a happy, long lasting relationship with their kids! Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share with your Mom...
Published 02/28/24
Why does parenting feel so hard? It feels hard for all of us in different ways, on different days, but hard nonetheless. In today's episode, I share an analogy between parenting and a "regular" job - to remind us all to give ourselves some grace and remember.....no one is a professional parent! 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...
Published 02/14/24
Today I'm talking all about the NICU - sharing my own (two time) experience as a NICU Mom, and offering some advice on communicating with hospital staff, advocating for yourself and your baby, accepting and asking for help, managing pumping and nursing, visitor rules, and so much more. Most of all, I hope this episode makes any NICU Mom out there listening feel a little less alone. Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from: ️Subscribe....and Leave A Review....and Share...
Published 02/07/24
Tried all the new *kewl* fashion trends you see on TikTok and not loving how they make you look? Lindsay Cooperman gets you, and she wants to stop being influenced. The 25 year veteran of the fashion industry sits down with me this week to talk all this wardrobe for the modern 30 and 40 something. We get into all of it - what stable pieces to invest in, why fabric choice matter, and how to shop for things that will last and make you feel great. Interested in working with Lindsay? She is...
Published 01/31/24
Few looming transitions feel as scary to newborn parents as dropping the swaddle, so it felt like the perfect first transition to walk you guys through in my new little mini series "Drop It Like It's Hot". In this episode, I'll talk through all of it - what exactly a swaddle is (and isn't), when to consider dropping it (and why), and of course, how! Most importantly, I hope this episode gives you some encouragement as you contemplate what *feels* like a scary transition, that often times...
Published 01/24/24
I've said it before and I'll say it again - don't let your reaction be to buy another contraption. There are a million products peddled to exhausted parents - some are silly, some are expensive, and some are downright dangerous. No matter what, you don't need them! What you actually need is so much simpler (and I'll talk a little bit about that too ;) 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...
Published 01/17/24
You overpacked. You forgot the bibs. You didn't bring enough bathing suits. You spent an hour unpacking in the kid's room while everyone else is down by the pool enjoying a cocktail. Veteran family traveler and Mom of two Sarah Greenfield experienced it, and decided to do something about it. Together she and her bestie created Bitty Green - a gorgeously designed packing system to help parents get and stay organized while they travel. In today's episode, Sarah shares her tips to make packing...
Published 01/10/24
The power of setting and keeping small goals is the 2024 vibe, guys! Let's forget "Stop Drinking" "Save Money" and "Be A More Present Parent" - these are not true goals. In today's episode we're discussing how to get those small, consistent hits of dopamine that only come with setting small, realistic time bound goals. The more of them you stick with, the more of them you'll commit to, and low and behold, by the end of the year you will indeed have drank less, saved money and been a more...
Published 01/03/24
Forget everything you thought you need about teaching your kids to read. For starters....it's not really your job, parents! What a relief! This week on The Snooze Button, I sit down with literacy expert Katie Eckelmann, who has dedicated her career to supporting teachers and schools as they teach our kids to read! We talk about everything from how often you should read to your toddler to how to naturally expand you kids vocabulary, and everything in between. I learned a TON in this episode,...
Published 12/27/23
Whether we like it or not, our babies will become kids....who are on social media. So how do we prepare for it, and keep them safe? This week, tech entrepreneur Juliette Blake offers up hope that our kids just may be the generation who uses social media more responsibly than the rest of us. Juliette shares with us the important conversation all millennial parents need to be having with their kids before social media is even on the table, and shares more about Moxies, her latest venture....
Published 12/13/23
The holiday season is stressful, no way around it. So we can either complain about (totally valid) or try to make it a little less stressful (an even better idea!) Today I'm sharing with you several hacks (and mindset shifts) to help make the holiday season more magical and less manic. 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...
Published 12/06/23
When should you tell your boss you're pregnant? Is it ok to job hunt while you're expecting? And when do you tell THEM? How do you prep for maternity leave so you're not super stressed while you're away? How do you handle coming back, and what rights do you have around being paid while you're out? Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa founder and author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose is joining us today to give us ALL the deets we need to make mat...
Published 11/29/23
Today I launched a BRAND NEW INCREDIBLE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM called The B Hive. It's just for my sleep besties (families who have worked with me one on one or taken a sleep course) and on this episode I'm going to share: What the B Hive IsWhy I created itWhat hot fire content & experience you can expect when you joinWho it's for (and why I designed it to be private) AND - as a Snooze Button listener, you can get 15% off a B Hive annual membership using code SNOOZEHIVE - valid now through...
Published 11/22/23
Want your kids to behave? You gotta behave. Want your kids to sleep? You gotta sleep? Want your kids to read a book? Humble suggestion - pick up a book! Today I'm talking all about MODELING. How we can influence our kids behavior much less with what we tell them to do, and much more with SHOWING them through our own behavior. 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:...
Published 11/08/23