This Girl Loves Sleep

Welcome to the This Girl Loves Sleep podcast, the show that will help your entire family bring back bedtime. Each episode, sleep expert Alanna McGinn discusses your burning sleep questions and provides you with tangible sleep tips for babies to adults and provides tricks to help you create your own sleep plan for your family. Stay tuned for regular episodes also covering parenting topics Alanna wants to talk about featuring professional experts, colleagues, and friends.

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015: Holiday Travel and Sleep

The Holiday season means travel plans are under way. Air travel, road trips, hotel stays, may be unavoidable during this time of year and a common question I get throughout the Holiday season is “We’re going away soon. How do I protect my baby’s sleep?” So travelling with a baby in tow may mean some changes to your pre-baby travel life it’s still possible to have a great winter break with a well-rested baby. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions ...

Nov 13, 2018•18 min

014: Mom Stories: Cat and Nat

In this episode of Mom Stories Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn chats with two ladies who have been keeping it real for moms for years. Their #momtruths help to make us laugh at the complete chaos of motherhood with no matter what struggle we are experiencing that day. Cat and Nat have become an online staple in the homes of families worldwide with their honest and hilarious #momtruths, daily Facebook Lives, Live tours, and soon to be released book. Cat and Nat share how they are taking motherhood by ...

Nov 06, 2018•44 min

013: Sleep Clinic #2

Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ what age is best to start sleep training? ~ how to deal with 9-month old frequent night wakings? ~ how do I stop my 14-month old from climbing out of the crib? ~ why does my child keep waking so early? ~ why is my toddler suddenly waking up throughout the night? ~ when should I stop using a sound machine? ~ wha...

Oct 30, 2018•27 min

012: Fall Time Change Sleep Tips

It’s that time of year again where the clocks change and we gain an hour of sleep. The problem is when you are a parent that is no longer something to get excited about. Your kids don’t realize the clocks have changed so they’re still going to be getting up at the same time. It takes time for their bodies, and yours, to adjust but Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares a few ways that you can help everyone sleep better. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep que...

Oct 23, 2018•20 min

011: Mom Stories: Whitney Port

Whitney Port is the first guest in our Mom’s Stories series, and has not only been a wonderful client to work with but also such an amazing supporter of Good Night Sleep Site. Whitney Port is sitting down with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn today and talking all things motherhood in the first year with her little boy Sonny. They discuss how she has changed now that she’s a mom, they even tackle some of Sonny’s sleep issues, and yes, Alanna asks her what she can share about The Hills reboot that we a...

Oct 16, 2018•39 min

010: My Story of Infertility

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with October 15th being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 in 4 women will suffer a loss via miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at some point in their lives. The topic of miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility is one that is close to the heart host Alanna McGinn, having suffered from 3 miscarriages herself. In this episode Alanna shares her own personal journey with miscarriage and secondary infertility. Keep the Conve...

Oct 09, 2018•26 min

009: Sleep Tool #2 - #*&%ing Naps

The second sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Site Tool Kit is working on consolidating naps. Hands up! Who is struggling with 30-45 minute naps? Nap struggles are probably the most common sleep complaint with parents, and you are definitely not alone in your struggles. Proper naps can be hard but understanding when and how to put your baby down for a nap is so important to help your baby sleep through the night. The good news is short naps can be explained and lengthened, and Sleep Expert Alann...

Oct 02, 2018•17 min

008: Fire the Boss at Bedtime

When you’ve got a toddler and bedtime rolls around, it can feel like a nightmare. Night in and night out, putting your toddler to bed can become more and more difficult. While your little one is developing their own personality, sleep and bedtime suddenly becomes a battle you’re losing miserably. It’s time to fire the boss at bedtime and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn shares some sleep tools that can help make bedtime more peaceful for both you and your child. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the c...

Sep 25, 2018•27 min

007: Guest - Catherine McCord of Weelicious / Family Nutrition from Breakfast to Dinner

Nutrition joins sleep as one of the pillars of health and Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious joins Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn in this episode of This Girl Loves Sleep to share quick and easy nutrition tips to help us busy parents from breakfast to dinner! Alanna had the pleasure of working with Catherine and her youngest daughter and over the years Catherine has been an amazing inspiration to Alanna both in the kitchen and as a business owner and she is so thrilled to have her on as our fir...

Sep 18, 2018•21 min

006: Sleep Tool #1 - Sleep Environment

Making sure our babies sleep in a safe, conducive, and consistent sleep environment is important and the first sleep tool in the Good Night Sleep Tool Kit. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn explains how creating the perfect sleep sanctuary for your baby is the first step in your baby’s sleep plan. If you are creating a sleep plan for your baby by only choosing a method it’s not going to work. The right nursery is Good Night Sleep Site’s first sleep tool and Alanna shares her tips on how to create the b...

Sep 11, 2018•24 min

005: Sleep Clinic #1

Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn dedicates this entire episode to her popular sleep clinic, where she chooses sleep questions submitted by you and answers them. On today’s episode she answers ~ how to know when to transition from 2 to 1 naps ~ when to cut out a middle of the night feed ~ how to cut out the third cat nap ~ is a dream feed right for your baby ~ nap routines vs. bedtime routines ~ and should you wake up your baby from a nap. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit ...

Sep 04, 2018•22 min

004: Forget Self-Soothing

To self-soothe or not to self-soothe? You’ve read all about it, everyone is telling you to teach your baby to do it but is teaching your child to self-soothe what you really want to be doing? Family sleep expert Alanna McGinn shares her thoughts on the term self-soothing and tells you to forget trying to teach your child to self-soothe. Instead teach them this. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter : @GNSleepSit...

Aug 28, 2018•18 min

003: Toddler to Teen Sleep Tips

Sleep Expert Alanna breaks down all ages down and provides some solid sleep tips from child to teen that you can use year round. Whether starting Kindergarten, heading off to college, or a parent getting back into routine after the holidays we all need a little help to get back on ‘sleep track’ and Alanna McGinn helps your family function as the best family unit they can be and sleep soundly throughout the night. 20 open ended questions - https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2016/09/13/20-open-en...

Aug 21, 2018•27 min

002: Getting Your Child ‘Sleep’ Ready for Kindergarten

Buying school supplies and backpacks isn’t all you need to get your child ready for their first day of Kindergarten. It can be hard on your Kindergartener to suddenly go from daily napping and quiet time to a full day of playing and learning. Alanna McGinn shares her top tips on how you can best prepare your little one for their new Kindergarten adventure! Stay tuned at the end of the segment where Alanna opens up her Good Night Sleep Clinic and answers her communities submitted sleep questions!...

Aug 14, 2018•21 min

001: When to Start Sleep Training

If you are ready to help your baby sleep independently and through the night it’s important to understand your baby’s sleep needs and know when is right time to start. Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn, breaks it all down to make sure you start off your sleep training journey right. Keep the Conversation Going: Join the conversations and submit your own sleep questions to Alanna on Instagram and Twitter : @GNSleepSite. She may answer them during a future This Girl Loves Sleep segment! Website: https://...

Aug 07, 2018•28 min

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