That's Not How A Baby Sleeps

That's Not How A Baby Sleeps

Alicia Dyshon

Episodes 84
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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You have likely heard the old saying "sleeping like a baby"....well whoever created this saying was clearly not a parent. Prepare for a rollercoaster of laughs and insights as we navigate the world of sleep and gentle parenting. From midnight lullabies to daytime chaos, we're here to share our own parenting triumphs and fiascos while debunking sleep training myths. So buckle up! Each week, as we dive headfirst into the adventure of parenting, unraveling the mysteries of sleep, and proving that laughter is the best medicine for those sleep-deprived nights.

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S3E26 S3E26 Twin Sleep Support: A Behind-the-Scenes Assessment Call with Kate

May 21, 2026 25m

Note: We had a few technical difficulties with recording this week, so this episode is audio only and may sound a little “off” at times — thank you for bearing with us. 💛This week on the podcast,…

S3E25 S3E25 The Invisible Load Of Motherhood

May 07, 2026 41m

Enter our Mother’s Day Giveaway HEREMotherhood isn’t just physically exhausting.It’s the constant thinking, remembering, planning, anticipating & the never turning your brain off.This week on the…

S3E24 S3E24 Time Wealth: Less Burnout & Family Peace With Sondra Fireling

Apr 30, 2026 57m

Why does parenting feel like there is never enough time… even when you’re doing everything?This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Sondra Fireling, founder of Beyond Delegation, for a powerful…

S3E23 S3E23 The Truth About Timed Check-Ins (And Why Babies Cry More)

Apr 23, 2026 17m

“Not all sleep training is cry it out.”This is something parents hear all the time… but in reality, many families end up there anyway.In this episode, we’re unpacking why methods like timed check-ins…

S3E22 S3E22 Supporting Emotions While Making Sleep Changes

Apr 09, 2026 35m

“If my child cries, I’m doing something wrong”So many parents feel stuck between two extremes — either never making changes to avoid upsetting their child, or being told they need to ignore the…

S3E21 S3E21 Nap Transitions: When They Happen & How to Navigate Them

Apr 02, 2026 18m

Nap transitions are one of the most common questions parents ask about sleep.One day naps seem to be working… and the next it suddenly feels like everything has fallen apart.In this episode, I’m…

S3E20 S3E20 Night Terrors, Sleepwalking & Confusion Arousals: Understanding Parasomnias in Kids

Mar 12, 2026 26m

Middle-of-the-night moments with our kids can sometimes feel incredibly scary.Your child suddenly sits up screaming. They look awake but don’t recognize you. Or they start walking around the house…

S3E19 S3E19 Talking to Kids About Bodies, Boundaries & Consent With Sex Educator Kimberly Wolf

Mar 05, 2026 40m

Talking to kids about bodies, boundaries, and consent can feel… intimidating.A lot of us didn’t grow up with these conversations and most parents are quietly wondering:“Am I starting too early?” “How…

S3E18 S3E18 The Baby Led Sleep Approach with Lauren Weber

Feb 26, 2026 1h

This week on the podcast, we’re sitting down with Lauren Weber of Isla Grace Sleep and co-creator of the Baby-Led Sleep Approach — the certification both Aleni and I completed as sleep consultants.We…

S3E17 S3E17 Why Prenatal Breastfeeding Support Matter With Lactation Counsellor Taylor Bonacolta

Feb 19, 2026 41m

Breastfeeding advice is everywhere — and yet so many parents still find themselves completely blindsided once baby arrives.In this episode, we sit down with Taylor of June And Lily, a lactation…

S3E17 S3E16 Sleep Support for Highly Sensitive & Neurodivergent Children with Lauren Sloan

Feb 12, 2026 1h 3m

Sleep advice often assumes that all babies are the same — and for many families, that assumption is where everything starts to fall apart.In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Sloan, a baby-led…

S3E15 S3E15 Beyond “Good Parenting”: Sleep, Culture & Shared Values with Childhood Development Specialist, Melina.

Jan 29, 2026 52m

Parenting already comes with a lot of noise — and when you’re raising children in a multicultural home, that noise can feel even louder.In this episode, we sit down with Melina, a childhood…

S3E14 S3E14 When Bed Sharing Stops Working: A Gentle Way to Transition

Jan 22, 2026 39m

Bed sharing works for a lot of families… until it doesn’t.In this episode, we’re talking about how to transition away from bed sharing gently and responsively, without rushing your child or forcing…

S3E13 S3E13 What Normal Toddler Sleep Really Looks Like

Jan 15, 2026 38m

Toddler sleep can feel confusing, emotional, and wildly inconsistent — especially when it seems like everyone else’s toddler is “sleeping through the night.”In this episode, we’re breaking down what…

S3E12 S3E12 Normal Infant Sleep: What to Expect in the First 12 Months

Jan 08, 2026 42m

If infant sleep has felt harder than you expected, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.In this episode, we walk through what’s biologically normal for infant sleep during the first…

S3E11 S3E11 Carried With Care: Babywearing, Safety & Supporting Sleep With Anna

Dec 18, 2025 53m

In this episode, we’re joined by Anna, a baby wearing educator, for a conversation about baby wearing as more than just a tool — but a biologically normal, relationship-based way of caring for babies…

S3E10 S3E10 Pelvic Floor 101: What Every Mom Should Know (But Was Never Taught)

Dec 11, 2025 41m

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by pelvic floor specialist Dr. Ashley Schaab for a conversation every mom deserves to hear. Pelvic floor health is one of those things we all know matters… but no…

S3E9 S3E9 Santa, Sleep & Surviving the Holidays

Dec 04, 2025 47m

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into all things Santa, Christmas, and sleep — because the holidays bring magic… and also overstimulation, late nights, sugar, travel, chaos, and so many opinions…

S3E8 S3E8 Going From 1 to 2: Sleep With Blake Alexiss

Nov 27, 2025 41m

This week on That’s Not How a Baby Sleeps, we’re welcoming back one of our past guests — Blake Alexiss — for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the transition from one child to two, and what…

S3E7 S3E7 Drowsy But Awake: Debunking the Internet’s Favorite Sleep Myth

Nov 20, 2025 31m

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most popular — and most frustrating — pieces of baby sleep advice out there: “drowsy but awake.”If you’ve ever tried putting your baby down this way and…

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