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The Truth About Baby Sleep: Breaking Myths, Balancing Attachment and Restful Nights :: Eve Squires [Ep 514]
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03/17/25
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Is it possible to have a well-rested baby without sacrificing attachment? Are you an exhausted mom who struggles with the nighttime routine?
Today Eve Squires, a sleep consultant with over fifteen years of experience, shares her journey and approach to improving infant sleep without resorting to harsh methods. Sleep is one of the most debated parenting topics, and in the past, I have avoided this topic because it is often confusing with conflicting advice. Eve was exactly the right person to do a deep dive on how to help children sleep through the night, without losing that special bond.
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Today Eve Squires, a sleep consultant with over fifteen years of experience, shares her journey and approach to improving infant sleep without resorting to harsh methods. Sleep is one of the most debated parenting topics, and in the past, I have avoided this topic because it is often confusing with conflicting advice. Eve was exactly the right person to do a deep dive on how to help children sleep through the night, without losing that special bond.
In this episode we cover:
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How to improve sleep without the "cry it out" method - The hunger vs. habit debate—how to know if your baby truly needs to eat at night
- Nap windows and how to structure baby and toddler awake time for better naps
- Replacing sleep incentives with healthier soothing techniques
- Why some babies sleep well while others don’t (and potential neurological factors)
Connect with Eve Squires:
- Website: Calm and Bright Sleep Support
- Instagram: CALM and BRIGHT SLEEP SUPPORT (@calmandbrightsleepsupport)
Links Mentioned:
- Infant Sleep Plans | Free Self-Assessment | Calm and Bright
- The Rested Baby Plan - Calm and Bright Sleep Support
Related Episodes:
- Shepherding Healthy Sleep Habits :: Jenn and Robin of Sleepy Cues [Ep 230]
- That’s Me. . . sleep deprived and needing Jesus :: Jennie and Sally {Ep 106}
- Ages and Stages Series—Infants/Toddlers :: Rachel Norman [Ep 377]
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Do you feel like you’re reacting instead of responding, constantly putting out fires, and struggling to manage your emotions—especially anger?
Today Elizabeth Andreyevskiy joins me to share her journey from explosive to calm in motherhood. Maybe you’ve tried counseling, read the books, and learned the tools, but implementing them in real life still feels impossible. This podcast is packed with practical tools to help us manage the chaos of our homes. God wants us to be whole and to care for our minds, bodies, and spirits so that we can care for our families daily.
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Today Elizabeth Andreyevskiy joins me to share her journey from explosive to calm in motherhood. Maybe you’ve tried counseling, read the books, and learned the tools, but implementing them in real life still feels impossible. This podcast is packed with practical tools to help us manage the chaos of our homes. God wants us to be whole and to care for our minds, bodies, and spirits so that we can care for our families daily.
In this episode we cover:
- How unmet expectations, physical clutter, and negative mindsets fuel frustration
- The power of meeting your own basic needs (eating, water, and sleeping matter!)
- Practical ways to create space for self-care, reflection, and increased emotional capacity
- Creative ways to get some alone time and reset
- What to do when you do have an explosion of anger and how to bring reconciliation
Connect with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy:
- Website: Anger Coach for Christian moms
- Instagram: Elizabeth (@emotionally_healthy_legacy)
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Related Episodes:
- How Do I Regulate My Own Emotions? :: Charissa Fry [Ep 482] Summer of Mentorship
- Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]
- Focus on Growth vs. Guilt :: Lisa Bevere [Ep 291]
- What Triggers Your Angry Reaction? :: Amber Lia {Ep 108}
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Do you have a child with autism or neurodivergent tendencies? Do you have a friend with a child that needs support but you're not sure how to show up?
Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we covered...
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Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we covered...
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The hidden, unexpected grief of special needs parenting - How raising a child with autism magnifies stress in marriages
- Siblings and how autism affects their lives- the joys and sadness that come with a neurodivergent sibling and how to keep that communication open
- What parents of autistic children really need from friends and family
- It takes risk, invitation, and vulnerability to find your people and a community that can rally around and support you
Connect with Carrie, Kate, and Adrian:
- Website: Tales of an Educated Debutante - Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD
- Website: Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism
- Website: Carrie Cariello
- Instagram: Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD (@talesofaneducateddebutante)
- Instagram: Kate (@findingcoopersvoice)
- Facebook: Carrie Cariello
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Related Episodes:
- Parenting Neurodivergent Children–Summer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413]
- Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 438]
- When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part One) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]
- When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part Two) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]
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