We’ve been saying it since day one: we need to talk about sleep. And this week, we finally did.

Lucy and Sam are joined by Lauren Sweeney, a certified sleep consultant for babies and toddlers, and a mom of four with number five on the way. Lauren shares how her own sleepless first baby turned into a business helping families, and why she believes sleep is for the whole family, not just the kids.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it actually takes to become a certified sleep consultant (and why it matters when you’re a vulnerable new mom)
• Why “mistakes” is the wrong word, and why it’s never too late to change a sleep habit
• The one skill sleep training really teaches, and why “drowsy but awake” might not be the advice you think it is
• Regressions: what’s real, what’s a milestone, and how to ride them out
• The silent return method for toddlers who keep popping out of bed at 2 a.m.
• Early risers, and when it’s okay to let a boundary go
• Lauren’s #1 tip: a short, consistent bedtime routine

Whether you’re deep in the newborn fog or negotiating your fifth glass-of-water request of the night, this one’s for you. Remember: everything is a phase, even the ones that feel endless.

Find Lauren: Lauren Sweeney Sleep Consulting, on her website and Instagram. She offers a free 15-minute discovery call, a 30-minute “ask me anything” call, and a two-week sleep plan.

https://www.laurensweeneysleep.com/

@LaurenSweeneySleep

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