Having a baby changes everything - your body, your relationships, maybe your career....and certainly, how you see yourself in this new, wild life. Kate Blumstein is a Seattle-based clinical psychologist & PhD who specializes in the perinatal period. Kate talks us through all facets of postpartum identify shifts, and the important reminders we often need in this stage - that we don't have to fix everything at once, that everything is temporary, that we don't have to make a big choice right now, and so much more. Whether you are expecting, newly postpartum, or years out, you'll find encouragement and inspo in this episode, I am sure of it!Want to work with Kate? She is licensed in many states in the US! You can learn more on her website, Blumstein Psychology, and can receive 25% off group rates with code BHIVE Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success Stories Say Hi: [email protected]

Stessed about nighttime potty training? After this episode, you probably won't be. Today we're getting into the VERY BIG difference between daytime & nighttime potty training, what NOT to do to try and force it, and what you CAN do at the right time to help enable your child to get their successfully on their own. Tickets to Troop Potty Training are here! Join Us!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success Stories Say Hi: [email protected]

Today's episode is brought to you (as usual!) by a conversation with a client that I had today. This time, it was a reel, captioned "Cry It Out Is Not A Thing" which discussed.....nothing that was even remotely related to sleep. But a great hook, right?!So today I'm going to unpack it a bit - a response to the constant barrage of triggering content we get as parents on social media (and a reminder about what actually matters, and what to focus on, instead).In this episode I mentioned another one (my most downloaded episode ever!) Check it out here: The Truth About "Gentle Sleep" and "Cry It Out"Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success StoriesSay Hi: [email protected]

Does your family attend church on Sunday mornings? Or head over to a relative's home each Friday for Shabbat? If so, you're like many of my clients. And I have great news - your champion sleeping baby is going to thrive, even if these weekly rituals mean their sleep will be a little bit different on occasion.In today's episode, I'll explain why these weekly events ain't no thang for a great sleeper, and why it helps to start practicing early and often. I'll also share specific tips to make morning and evening religious gatherings (or frankly, any gathering!) as seamless as possible, so you can get back to honoring your traditions, just as easily as you did pre-baby!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success StoriesSay Hi: [email protected]

I hear it all the time "I've tried everything! But he/she still has short naps!" It's a tale as old as time. Time you spend trying to hack your way to great naps - and I am here to stop you in your tracks!In today's episode we'll discuss a few things - how long naps typically take to "click", why the quick tips and hacks you try never work, and what you need to take into consideration if you do want to see real, meaningful improvement in your baby's naps (and you aren't going to like the answer, because it's not a secret hack!!)Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success StoriesSay Hi: [email protected]

"Oh my God what a great sleeper, you're so LUCKY!" Ever been triggered by that one?! Or maybe you're the Mom with a toddler who seems to tantrum 24/7, and are convinced you did something wrong and have singlehandedly created a monster.Today I will disabuse you of these theories - both through my own experience as a Mom of 3 (who are all sometimes easy and sometimes not so much) and as a professional who has worked with thousands of "hard" babies and toddlers.Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success Stories Say Hi: [email protected]

Got a stage 5 clinger on your hands? If you're a parent of a pre-toddler, the answer is probably yes. Is it totally age appropriate and developmental? Yes. Is it exhausting as a parent? Also yes. Are there things you can do to help facilitate independent play at this age? Great news - very much YES! Today we'll break this down into two parts:Tools to set your child up for success with playing independently, even if they resist it now.Tips for creating a play environment that makes it conducive to happy, independent pre-toddler fun!I talked about open-ended play in this episode - you can find some good examples here!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success StoriesSay Hi: [email protected]

First time parent with a new baby? You might be doing one of these two things: 1) Feeling bored AF. Baby is just laying there, you are staring at them, wondering when they will be old enough to form an opinion about socioeconomic issues or 2) Feeling overwhelmed. You have your color contract cards, your baby toy subscription, your prescribed exact numbers of minute to allocate for tummy time each day. What if I told you neither was the answer? That it could actually be way more simple? That's what we'll discuss today - the straightforward, simple things to "do" with a young baby - you will both be much happier!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success Stories Say Hi: [email protected]

Have you ever stared blankly into your fridge at 5 PM, trying to conjure up a dinner plan for your family? Have you ever felt the gentle parenting levetate out of your body when your child begs you for the 35th snack of the day? Recipe guru & cookbook author Rachel Mansfield is here, and she is going to solve all your family food problems (seriously - I was literally taking notes as we spoke). Rachel shares all the expert tea & tips with us, Mom to Mom to save you time and stress. You'll learn how to stock the pantry so everything is fair game, how to explain to kids why we might limit or avoid certain foods, what to always have on hand in your kitchen to make dinner easy to throw together, recipe ideas that won't take more than 10-15 minutes to prep, and of course - her POV on why there's no such thing as too many snacks!You can learn more about Rachel on her website, follow along on Instagram at Rachel Mansfield and Cadootz, pre-order her new cookbook, More Please!, check out your child's new favorite snack, Cadootz, and read her Substack!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success StoriesSay Hi: [email protected]

I cannot pretend that I am excited to turn 40 tomorrow, but here we are! To ease my birthday scaries, I'm sending a message to little 30 year old Brittany, who is newly pregnant with her first baby. Some of my lessons are cliche (but real) and some, maybe, will give you some food for thought, if you're still in your 30s!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success Stories Say Hi: [email protected]