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Show Notes Episode 71   The “Sleep Training” Controversy    with Samantha Day   The words “sleep training” can carry some heavy feelings for many people. Today I am opening up about my true feelings and what is most important in a potentially vulnerable way.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 70   5 Traits of a Great Sleeper  with Samantha Day   You can find eliminate those night wakings by visiting Samantha at www.samanthadayconsulting.com/immediate-assistance/   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 69   Pacifier Plan Part 2  with Samantha Day   In this episode we are talking more about pacifiers and how we can use them as a “tool in our toolbox” and guide away from dependency when on the sleep teaching path.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 68   Preparing for Big Transitions  with Samantha Day   Big transitions happen in our lives and can rock our worlds as we settle in to our new normal. This can be even more true for our children trying to process the changes at their age appropriate levels. In this week’s episode we are discussing tools to prepare and adjust to the changes that your family may go through.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 67   Toddler Night Waking  with Samantha Day   In this weeks episode, Samantha talks about a trend that she is seeing in questions from parents. Night wakings with our little one’s are age appropriate at first but they reach a place where a goal of solid sleep overnight is possible and important. Let’s take a deeper look into night waking for toddlers specifically.   Nix those Night Wakings is an instructional video series where parents can learn directly from Sam, create their own sleep plan, eliminate night wakings and get on the path to the goal of solid sleep in a way that fits their family. She pushes pass the controversy of “sleep training” and focuses on teaching sleep in a way that fits each family. The series includes 5 different teaching methods.   You can find eliminate those night wakings by visiting Samantha at www.samanthadayconsulting.com/immediate-assistance/   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 66   Sleep Teaching Parent Anxiety  with Samantha Day   Setting new goals for our children and guiding our littles to that goal can be a time of questions and even feelings of anxiety for parents. In this episode we are going to go through multiple things you can consider and incorporate to help yourself during this time of guidance.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 65   Ask Sam – Part 6  with Samantha Day   It’s our tradition here at Happy Days Rested Nights to end our year with two “Ask Sam” episodes so here we go! I take a series of questions from our Monday Question on Instagram and answer them here for us all to go over in detail.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 64   Ask Sam – Part 5  with Samantha Day   It’s our tradition here at Happy Days Rested Nights to end our year with two “Ask Sam” episodes so here we go! I take a series of questions from our Monday Question on Instagram and answer them here for us all to go over in detail.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 63   “But they just won’t listen”  with Samantha Day   “But they just won’t listen” is a sentence we have probably said or at least thought somewhere in our parenting years. In this episode we are going through things we can do to help our littles in the listening arena.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 62   Title – 2 to 1 Nap Transition with Samantha Day This topic has been one of the most requested for the podcast so here it is! We are talking all about the 2 to 1 nap transition. When, how, why?? Let’s chat about it!   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 61   Samantha’s Children’s Books –  https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/childrens-books/   Title – How Children’s Books have the Power to Guide Sleep and Behavior in our Homes with Samantha Day They are books for children so shouldn’t they all be great to read? I wish the answer was yes but there are a few things to keep in mind before reading books with our children when we have goals of solid sleep and positive behavior.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Episode 60   Title – Journaling for Moms Subtitle – with Kimberly Christenson and Samantha Day Kimberly is the co-founder of Loom Journals and Chief Product Officer at Promptly Journals, Loom's new home.    Kimberly is a lifelong writer, journaler, and book lover.    She shares book recommendations for kids and adults as well as articles on motherhood and mindfulness online at Talk Wordy to Me.    Kimberly is a fan of BBC dramas, traveling the world when COVID isn't taking over it, and helping families connect and thrive through reading and journaling.   To Connect with Kimberly or find your special journal you can go to –   https://www.instagram.com/promptlyjournals/   https://www.instagram.com/talkwordytome_/   https://promptlyjournals.com/     To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Episode 59   Title – What to consider when choosing a bedtime Subtitle – with Samantha Day   In this week’s episode we are going through 5 bed time takeaways. These 5 tips will help you choose the perfect bedtime for your little one from night to night.     To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Episode 58   Title – All things Safety – Children and Dogs Subtitle – with Dominika Knossalla-Pado from Dog Meets Baby If you would have told me a year ago we would be doing an episode about dogs, I would have thought you had the wrong podcast. Ha! But here we are and I am thrilled to talk all about safety with dogs and children. We are talking with Dominika from @dogmeetsbaby. She is a certified dog trainer and mother of twins and her goal is to educate families with all the tools they need to have a safe living environment for babies, toddlers, children and dogs in our home.   You can find her at https://www.instagram.com/dogmeets_baby/ and http://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert/ and you can find all her freebies at https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert/newsletter-freebies   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes   Episode 57   Title – A Story from the NICU – Personal takeaways and how you can support those on the journey Subtitle – Georgie Doherty and Samantha Day Georgie is an amazing mother to a beautiful little girl named Eve and their story is one that can truly touch so many! In this episode we will take about their NICU journey, things she learned and how we can support anyone in this place.   You can find her at https://www.minimonetstudio.com and https://www.instagram.com/minimonet_with_georgie/   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

CPR certification course from Thrive Training Institute They are offering our audience $10 off with code Samantha10 for the next 30 days! Click here to take a peek - https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/?ref=64a55a   Episode 56   Title – Schedule vs. Routine with Samantha Day   Two words that seem like they would mean the same thing but what if I told you the difference could make a huge difference in how your children is sleeping!! In this week’s episode we are digging into that.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Episode 55   Keys to Genuine Connection with our Children with Samantha Day We are back with Season 2 of the podcast and I am thrilled! This week we are talking about genuine connection with our children and going through 6 things we can brainstorm and implement with this goal in mind. To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 54   Title – Time to Celebrate! Subtitle – with Samantha Day   54 episodes have brought us here to our Season 1 finale. Can you believe it??!! In this episode we are celebrating together, doing a giveaway of your choice and announcing our most downloaded episodes of the whole season. Thank you for being here, for listening and for sharing. I truly love you and our community!   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 53   Title – Separation Anxiety Subtitle – with Samantha Day   This week we are digging into the topic of separation anxiety with background on why we see it, topics for how to guide it and more.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/

Show Notes Episode 52   Title – A Little Skill with a Huge Impact Subtitle – with Samantha Day   This week I am telling a little secret. A gem. A way to teach our littles patience and waiting in moments where our attention is not fully on them.   To find out more about Samantha or to join her – Website – https://www.samanthadayconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samanthadaysleepconsulting/