Mama Matters Too / Sleep Training, Postpartum, Overstimulated, Christian Mom, Baby Sleep Schedule
Are you sick of feeling like you can’t show up for yourself or your kids as the mom you want to be, due to exhaustion? Do you crave time alone to fill your own cup, but can’t get it due to your children not sleeping? Are you tired of feeling dysregulated, exhausted, and overstimulated? Are you ready to be a more present and patient mother? I am so thankful you’re here, mama. This podcast will help you find more rest, joy, and peace in motherhood, by getting your baby or young kiddo to start sleeping through the night! Hey, I’m Alexa. A mom, wife, and Jesus lover who spent the first 6 months of my newborns life feeling beyond exhausted, anxious, and like a zombie just going through the motions. I wasn’t able to be a fully present mom or enjoy motherhood. Being riddled with anxiety and sleeping 3-5 hours a night just wasn’t working anymore…for me, my marriage, or my son! I was afraid to start sleep training, thinking maybe it wouldn’t work, or it would negatively affect my son’s development, or hurt our attachment. However…it did just the opposite. Sleep training changed our lives; my son was happier and well rested, my mental health slowly got better, I was able to BOND and be present with my son, and my home finally had some peace and predictability. However, I felt like my sleep training experience was missing something. It wasn’t customized specifically for my family, I had a lot of questions that didn’t get answered, and I could have used some non-judgmental support and encouragement while walking through the process! So, I created it for you. I went to work and got certified as a Sleep Training Consultant and a Postpartum Doula, so that I could create a space for moms to get complete support as they walk through sleep training their babies in a way that feels good for them. Inside this podcast, you will find sleep training solutions and tips for children aged newborn-6 years old, encouragement and community (you are not alone!!), tips on how to bring routines and predictability to your home, and how to feel a sense of joy and peace in motherhood again. So go reheat your coffee- I’m sure for the 10th time today ;) - and listen up, mama! Because you matter, too! Learn: mamamatterstoo.com Contact: alexa@mamamatterstoo.com Connect: instagram.com/mama.matters.too Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Are you struggling with your infant’s sleep between the ages of 5-18 months? Are you exhausted and ready to finally have your nights (and sanity!) back?!
In today’s episode, I go into 6 different ways that you can get your baby to start sleeping through the night again, so that your baby (and YOU, mama!!!) can start getting the rest you both need and deserve. You can implement these tips today to start seeing a difference!
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
Book a free discovery call with me to learn how I can help you find rest again: https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
Blog posts I mentioned in the episode:
Baby won’t sleep unless being held? Here’s what to do: https://mamamatterstoo.com/2023/09/13/what-to-do-if-your-baby-wont-sleep-unless-theyre-being-held/
What are wake windows? (And why do they matter?): https://mamamatterstoo.com/2024/02/02/what-are-wake-windows-and-why-do-they-matter/
Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
I want to talk about kind of a hot topic today, which is if no cry sleep training methods exist and if they work. Spoiler alert…they do!....kinda. Like most things in life, there are pros and cons to any method we use to get your baby or toddler sleeping!
Backed by experience and my own research, schooling, and scientific studies done, I approach this episode from a place of complete love and just wanting to help you and your family get sleep again in a way that works best for you.
Please remember that YOUR mental health and sleep matters, and your baby also needs sleep in order to thrive and grow! Which is why I approach sleep training by looking at the whole picture, and we use a method that feels most comfortable to you.
I pray this brings you peace and rest no matter how you choose to get your baby (and you!) some sleep, and remember…you matter too, mama!
Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
Book a free discovery call with me to learn how I can help you find rest again: https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Hey mama! Are you feeling drained, stuck, overstimulated, or just TIRED by the end of the day, with no real evening routine or system in place?
I get it- I've been there!! Running around just trying to do all of the things at the end of the day and going to bed frazzled and exhausted (and yet my mind won't calm down because of the constant running to do list- sound familiar?)
Today on the podcast I talk about 6 systems you can put into place today to make your evening and bedtime routines (both for you and your littles!) run so much better and smoother, setting you up for a great night of sleep and a successful morning.
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
Book a free discovery call with me to learn how I can help you find rest again: https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Are you a mama of a toddler ages 18 months-4? Then listen up- this episode is for you!
Have you gotten your infant sleeping through the night, but then they turn into a toddler and their sleep is a WHOLE other issue and you feel overwhelmed and exhausted (and like you have a newborn again?!)
Do you miss having your nights to yourself after tucking your kiddo into bed, but instead you're stuck in an endless cycle of putting them back in their beds 100 times or laying with them for hours on end until they fall asleep at night?
In today's episode, I give you 6 invaluable tips on getting your toddler to sleep through the night and go to bed easy (tips for both cribs and toddler beds).
As always, this is not as one size fits all approach, and if you need some extra help please schedule a call with me!
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
Book a free discovery call with me to learn how I can help you find rest again: https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
Read the blog post here: https://mamamatterstoo.com/2024/03/13/6-sleep-tips-every-toddler-mom-needs-to-reclaim-your-nights/
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Hey, mama.
Have you ever felt the crushing weight of postpartum anxiety? Have you ever wondered how to feel like yourself again, or just to even get a glimpse of her?
On today's podcast, we get REAL and talk about real experiences with postpartum anxiety, and 5 practical things you can do to try to combat it.
I pray this brings you peace and rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
-Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
-Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
-Book a free discovery call with me to learn how I can help you find rest again: https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
-Read the blog post here: https://mamamatterstoo.com/2024/03/06/when-postpartum-anxiety-swallows-you-whole/
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Hey mama!
Are you feeling ready for the upcoming time change? March 10th is fast approaching, but don’t stress! This time change is so much easier than the fall back time change!
Join me on today’s bonus episode as we dive deep into strategies to tackle the spring forward time change with our little ones. Whether you're all about embracing the shift or prefer adjusting gradually, we'll cover different approaches to fit your family's lifestyle and make the transition as smooth as possible!
And remember, if you're feeling overwhelmed, know that I’m here to support you every step of the way! Let's conquer this time change together and get those precious zzz's back on track.
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
-Check out the blog post here: https://mamamatterstoo.com/2024/03/01/how-to-handle-the-spring-forward-time-change-sleep/
-Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
-Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
-Book a free discovery call with me to learn how I can help you find rest again: https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Can we talk about the phrase sleep like a baby for a second? Because personally....I would like to do anything BUT sleep like a baby (wake up calls every 2-3 hours, anyone?)
In today's episode, I am going to give you my top 5 tips on how to get your baby ages 0-4 months sleeping better and on a good sleep foundation, so that you hopefully don't even need sleep training in the future!
-Wake window blog: https://mamamatterstoo.com/2024/02/02/what-are-wake-windows-and-why-do-they-matter/
-Get the newborn guide (use code 20OFF to bring your total under $30!): https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/aq4g98obee
-Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
-Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
-Book a free discovery call with me! https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Hey mama!! Welcome to episode ONE of the Mama Matters Too podcast!! I cannot tell you how honored and grateful I am to have you here. In today’s episode, I am going to walk you through some tips that I have found super helpful in combating my own mental health struggles in motherhood. I’m going to outline 5 tips that have been game changers for me in my journey to get better and find peace.
Get the FREE sleep guide to conquer your nights (and anxiety!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64daa68c8457bad1915890c5
Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/
Book a free discovery call with me! https://calendly.com/mamamatterstoo/free-15-minute-consultation