It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week - Save $20 on All The Rage with code RAGE20
LEARN MORE
It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week - Save $20 on All The Rage with code RAGE20
LEARN MORE

February 20, 2024

February 12, 2020

Making Informed Decisions About Baby Sleep

E:
21
with
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Psychologist

Are you overwhelmed by the polarizing opinions about baby sleep? Have you been shamed for your choice to co-sleep or your choice to sleep train your baby? Dr. Elizabeth Adams joins the podcast today to help us understand the research around these sleep approaches to help you make informed decisions that work for your family. Spoiler alert: You are allowed to choose a sleep plan for your family, based on your values, despite the strong opinions of others around you

What You'll Learn

  • The typical developmental stages of sleep
  • The research surrounding co-sleep and sleep training
  • Whether particular sleep approaches are correlated with better relational outcomes
  • How to decide what sleep approach is best for you
  • When to consult for help surrounding sleep challenges 
  • Different ways to soothe or help baby soothe

NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Tags:
Stage:

Pregnant, Postpartum

Share Now:

OUR GUEST

Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Adams is a clinical psychologist who specializes in child development, child behavior, and working with children and families.  She has been working in the field of child mental health for over 15 years and has experience working in community settings, schools, clinics, and hospitals.  She provides training and education to students and professionals in a variety of settings and has presented at national and international conferences.  She has also published articles and book chapters on child development and has been interviewed by magazines and radio programs regarding her expertise in child development and behavior.  Elizabeth is the co-founder of Trustle, an online service that provides parent coaching directly to parents across the world, with immediate access to a personal parenting expert from their smartphone.  For more information, visit www.trustle.com.

Erica Djossa
Erica Djossa
PMH-C | Founder of Momwell
Erica is the founder of Momwell, providing educational resources and virtual therapy for moms. She is a mom of three boys and a registered psychotherapist. Erica’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, Breakfast Television, Scary Mommy, Medium, Pop Sugar, and Romper. how they want it.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

RELATED ARTICLES
February 26, 2024
January 31, 2024
Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger: How Social Expectations Create Overwhelmed Moms
E:
210
with
Dr. Ashurina Ream
Founder and CEO of Psyched Mommy, licensed clinical psychologist
February 20, 2024
October 4, 2023
Interpreting Newborn Hunger Cues and Sleepy Signs: How to Learn Your Baby’s Needs
E:
193
with
Sharon Mazel
Author of Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year
February 20, 2024
August 16, 2023
Navigating Matrescence: The Roller Coaster of Becoming a Mom
E:
186
with
Dr. Catherine Birndorf
Co-Founder and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York
February 20, 2024
April 19, 2023
Overcoming Grief as Our Children Age: The Value of Acceptance and How to Be More Present
E:
169
with
Bryana Kappadakunnel
Marriage & Family Therapist
February 20, 2024
March 29, 2023
Birth Trauma Part 2: Facing Pregnancy After a Traumatic Birth
E:
166
with
Kayleigh Summers
Clinical Social Worker
February 20, 2024
March 22, 2023
Birth Trauma Part 1: How Birth Trauma Impacts Our Family Decision Making
E:
165
with
Kayleigh Summers
Clinical Social Worker
February 20, 2024
January 11, 2023
Understanding Baby Temperament: How to Tune Into Your Child’s Natural Personality
E:
155
with
Dr. Cara Goodwin
Clinical Psychologist
February 20, 2024
November 16, 2022
Surviving the Baby Witching Hour: How to Cope With Colicky and Fussy Babies
E:
147
with
Dr. Whitney Casares
Pediatrician
February 20, 2024
October 5, 2022
Protecting Maternal Sleep: The Relationship Between Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression
E:
141
with
Dr. Nicole Leistikow
Reproductive Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
February 20, 2024
February 16, 2022
What is Matrescence? The Transition into Motherhood (And Why Being a New Mom is Hard)
E:
108
with
Dr. Katayune Kaeni
Perinatal Psychologist
February 20, 2024
February 9, 2022
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby: Planning, Introducing, and Keeping Everyone Safe
E:
107
with
Dominika Knossalla
Certified Dog Trainer
February 20, 2024
January 5, 2022
Sleep Training Doesn't Have To Be Scary
E:
102
with
Dr. Aubrie DeBear
Founder of Baby Sleep Dr.
February 20, 2024
December 15, 2021
The Pressure to Get It Right
E:
99
with
Dr. Jen Douglas
Psychologist
February 20, 2024
December 1, 2021
The One and Done Family
E:
97
with
Renee Reina, Ph.D.
Founder of The Mom Room
February 20, 2024
November 24, 2021
Overcoming Gender Disappointment
E:
96
with
Dr. Renée Miller
Clinical Psychologist
February 20, 2024
November 17, 2021
Adding a Sibling to Your Family
E:
95
with
Bryana Kappadakunnel
Family Therapist
February 20, 2024
September 29, 2021
Alcohol, CBD, and Cannabis While Pregnant and Nursing
E:
88
with
Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
OB-GYN
February 20, 2024
September 1, 2021
The Data Driven Mommy
E:
84
with
Emily Oster
Economist and Author
February 20, 2024
August 18, 2021
Is Breastfeeding Worth Our Mental Health?
E:
82
with
Johanna Phillips
Maternal Mental Health Specialist
February 20, 2024
July 7, 2021
Preparing for Labor and Delivery
E:
76
with
Liesel Teen
Founder of Mommy Labor Nurse
February 20, 2024
June 30, 2021
Sex As a Mother
E:
75
with
Dr. Sara Reardon
Physical Therapist
February 20, 2024
May 19, 2021
The Perfect Mother Myth
E:
69
with
Dr. Sophie Brock
Sociologist
February 20, 2024
May 5, 2021
Effects of COVID Vaccine on Pregnancy and Nursing
E:
67
with
Dr. Marta Perez
OB-GYN
February 20, 2024
December 23, 2020
Reducing Worry and Navigating the Health of Baby in 4th Trimester
E:
49
with
Dr. Mona Amin
Pediatrician
February 20, 2024
November 11, 2020
Learning to Love Your Postpartum Body
E:
46
with
Lexie Kite, Ph.D.
Co-Founder of Beauty Redefined
February 20, 2024
October 28, 2020
Maintaining Your Identity in Motherhood
E:
45
with
Chasity Holcomb
Therapist
February 20, 2024
October 14, 2020
Managing Perfectionism in Motherhood
E:
44
with
Dr. Jen Douglas
Psychologist
February 20, 2024
April 15, 2020
Fostering Independent Baby Sleep
E:
29
with
Rosalee Lahaie Hera
Sleep Consultant
February 20, 2024
February 12, 2020
Making Informed Decisions About Baby Sleep
E:
21
with
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Psychologist
February 20, 2024
January 15, 2020
Understanding Birth Trauma
E:
17
with
Dr. Heidi Green
Psychologist
February 20, 2024
October 16, 2019
Understanding Postpartum Stress Syndrome
E:
9
with
Dr. Alice Pickering
Psychologist
February 20, 2024
September 21, 2019
Understanding Mommy Rage
E:
2
with
Dr. Ashurina Ream
Founder of Psyched Mommy
February 20, 2024
October 9, 2019
Tuning Out the Noise and Tuning into Your Child
E:
8
with
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Psychologist
February 20, 2024
September 21, 2019
Are Psychiatric Medications an Option While Pregnant and Nursing?
E:
3
with
Dr. Kristin Lasseter
Reproductive Psychiatrist