The Sleep Sense Show

Aug 21 2020 100 ep. 25 mins 87

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The Sleep Sense Show examines the wonderful world of parenthood with a focus on helping you and your children get full, restful, rejuvenating nights of sleep. Hosted by Dana Obleman, creator of The Sleep Sense Program, we'll be bringing you expert advice, fascinating interviews, and all the tips, tricks and techniques you need to build a healthy, well-rested family.

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Episode 125 - Overcoming Chronic Overwhelm

Aug 21 2020 36 mins

I've been a mother for a little over 18 years now, and although I wouldn't trade those years for anything, there's no question that raising kids has been a challenge. In fact, in those 18 years, I've never spoken to a single mother who hasn't felt completely overwhelmed at one point or another. My guest today has a unique perspective on chronic overwhelm. She was already raising t

Episode 124 - Mom Life and Mental Health

Jul 24 2020 39 mins

It's no secret that new mothers can go through some pretty brutal emotional ups and downs after giving birth. But that doesn't necessarily make it easier to talk about, or get rid of the stigma that some of us feel when we experience postpartum depression. My guest today, Courtney Allison, is a wife, mother to two little girls, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as the

Episode 123 - Parents Who Lead

May 15 2020 41 mins

These last couple of months have been trying ones for most people I know, but nobody more so than parents. The sudden demand for us to step into every role for our children, from parent to teacher to playmate and beyond, has proven to be a tall order, to say the least! That's a big reason why I'm so happy to bring you this week's episode, featuring an interview with Alyssa Westring

Episode 122 - Meeting of the Mompreneurs

May 08 2020 34 mins

I've always been a very family-oriented woman. I know I'm hardly alone in this position, but my husband and kids are the center of my universe. And since I started my business 16 years ago, I've also been captivated with the experience of building something from the ground up and seeing the results that it brings, not just to me, but the families that The Sleep Sense Program helps

Episode 121 - Quarantine Survival Guide

Apr 17 2020 19 mins

The last month or two have seen some unprecedented changes in our daily lives, due in large part to the stay-at-home directive imposed on a huge percentage of the world's population. And while we all wish we had more time to spend with our kids, spending all day, every day with them stuck in the house presents a lot of new challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed at times.

Episode 120 - Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Mar 27 2020 39 mins

When I originally created the Sleep Sense Program 14 years ago, I didn't intend to make a business out of it. It was just my personal solution to the problem of my first-born not sleeping. Many entrepreneurs start out this way. They're not looking to start a business, they're just people who've come up with a better way of doing things. That's why, at this particularly challengi

Episode 119 - Postpartum Depression

Mar 06 2020 51 mins

All of the sharing we do on social media has made this a bit of a strange time to be a new mother. On the one hand, we're undoubtedly seeing more understanding and acceptance around the idea of postpartum depression. Mothers who are experiencing it have a number of forums and communities to discuss their feelings with others who have experienced the same situation. On the other, i

Episode 118 - Childhood Sleep Challenges

Feb 28 2020 40 mins

After all my years as a pediatric sleep expert, you might think I'd get a little fatigued talking about the subject, but the truth is, there's never been a more exciting time to be in this line of work. There's a prominent new focus on the value and health benefits of sleep, and with it comes a lot of research and findings, which brings a lot of exciting new conversations. That's

Episode 117 - Dealing with Burnout

Nov 22 2019 37 mins

Stress is a part of life, there's no getting around it. No matter our age, gender, or responsibilities, we all feel the pressures of day to day life, and we all deal with it the best we can. But as parents, how we react when we're feeling overwhelmed can have a trickle-down effect on the rest of our family. Overreactions due to stress can leave our kids confused, and us feeling lik

Episode 116 - Breastfeeding and Sleep Training

Jul 05 2019 39 mins

There's a common misconception among mothers, both old and new, that breastfeeding and sleeping well are mutually exclusive. You can sleep well or you can nurse on demand, but you can't do both. I've worked hard to dispel that myth, but to be perfectly honest, I had a very hard time nursing my babies, and don't consider myself to be the foremost authority on the subject. That's why