Creating Well-Rested Families
Hey! I’m Unnati Patel, your certified pediatric sleep consultant, and virtual mom bestie.
Are you tired of the endless guessing game when it comes to your baby's next nap time? Have you tried everything to improve your baby's sleep but nothing seems to help?
Are you tired of the endless guessing game when it comes to your baby's next nap time? Have you tried everything to improve your baby's sleep but nothing seems to help?
If you answered YES to any of these then you are in the right place. We are on a mission to create well-rested families by providing you with all of the baby sleep help you need so you can feel confident in the approaches you take in your parenting journey.
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Episodes
37 episodes
From Sleep Deprived to Empowered: How to Let Go & Get Support in Motherhood
Have you ever felt trapped by your child’s sleep schedule? Like you have to be the one doing bedtime, the one waking up at night, the one carrying the weight of sleep struggles? I’ve been there. For almost a year, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:06
Baby & Toddler Sleep Tips for Night Wakings, Short Naps, Dropping Night Feeds, & Early Rising: Instagram LIVE Q&A
Struggling with baby or toddler sleep problems? In this special episode, I’m sharing a recent live Instagram Q&A session, answering real questions from parents just like you!👉 Is your baby waking up crying at night and needing to be ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:07
Family Travel Lessons: What Worked, What Didn’t, & How to Make Your Next Trip With Babies, Toddlers, and Children a Whole Lot Smoother
Planning a family vacation? Learn from our recent trip to Hyatt Ziva Riveria Cancun as I share real-life travel wins, lessons learned, and tips to make traveling with kids easier! From navigating late flights and hotel r...
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29:29
How Brain Health & Sensory Processing Impact Sleep: Helping Neurodivergent & Neurotypical Kids Sleep Better with Jess Toews of Brainvive
If bedtime feels like a never-ending battle, and your child struggles with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, autism, or just can’t seem to settle down, you are not alone. Sleep challenges are super common—especially for neurodivergent kids—...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:02
Breastfeeding vs. Formula, Bottle or Nipple Refusal, & Baby Feeding Myths with Fed Is Best Authors
Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming with all the conflicting advice out there. In today’s episode, I sit down with the authors of Fed Is Best and the founders of the Fed Is Best Foundation to bust common feeding myths and provide e...
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Season 2: Mom Life, Sleep Tips & Big Changes Ahead!
Welcome to Season 2 of Creating Well-Rested Families! In this kickoff episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind the scenes, sharing some heartfelt reminders for moms in the thick of it, and, of course, gi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:54
Group Sleep Coaching: Family Sleep Wins from Night 1 of Baby Sleep Training
In this episode, hear firsthand from families in my 5-day beta group coaching program as they celebrate their sleep wins after just night 1 of implementing our gentle sleep training methods. Keep in mind names of families and babies have not be...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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20:49
Is Your Baby Ready for Solids to Why Your Toddler is a Picky Eater: Answers from Kary with Solid Starts
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I am sharing the audio from an Instagram LIVE I did a few months back with Kary from the Solid Starts team. We chat about starting solids and how it can impact your baby’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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42:24
How to Manage Your Baby's Sleep During the Holidays: Naps, Bedtime, and Travel
The holiday season is magical—but it can wreak havoc on your baby’s sleep schedule! In this episode, I’m sharing expert tips to help you manage your baby’s sleep during the busiest time of the year. Whether you're traveling, attend...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:38
FAQ: Dropping Naps, Toddler Quiet Time, Starting Sleep Training, Dropping Pacifier, Four Month Sleep Regression
In this episode, I’m answering four baby sleep questions submitted over on Instagram this week! We’ll cover topics like when to start sleep training a 3-4 month old, how to use the pacifier without it becoming a habit or dropping i...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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18:09
Managing Potty Training and Sleep For Your Toddler: With Guest Expert Jessica from Rooted in Routine
In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica from Rooted in Routine, who shares expert insights on how to successfully manage two big milestones in a toddler’s life: potty training and sleep routines. For many parents, the challenge...
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39:19
FAQ: Dropping Night Feeds, Nap Transitions, Short Sleep Cycles, and Sleep Associations
In this short episode, I’m answering three baby sleep questions submitted over on Instagram this week! We’ll cover topics like night feeds for a 5-month-old, how to know when your baby is ready for a 3-nap schedule, and what to do ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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13:00
Navigating Solo Parenting While Married to Medicine: A Chat with Sarah Parkhurst of Previa Alliance
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Parkhurst of Previa Alliance to discuss the unique challenges of navigating solo parenting while being married to medicine. We share personal stories, including how we met our significant others a...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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46:35
Busted: Why Formula or Cereal Won't Improve Your Baby's Sleep
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we’re diving into a popular baby sleep myth: "Will giving your baby a formula bottle or adding cereal to their bottle help them sleep better or longer?" Many tired parents ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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10:00
FAQ: When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?
Have you ever googled "When will my baby sleep through the night?"...In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we’re diving into one of the most common questions parents ask: When will my baby sleep through...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:57
Supporting Infant Development with Brooke Boruff of Infant Insights
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we chat with expert Brooke Boruff of Infant Insights. Brooke is a pediatric occupational therapist, mom of two, and founder of Infant Insights where she helps educate parents on all things baby ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:19
The ABCs of Safe Sleep in the First Year
Are you a new parent looking for reliable advice on how to keep your baby safe while sleeping? In this episode, we cover the "ABCs of Safe Sleep"—a simple guide to help ensure your baby sleeps safely from day one.Tune in to learn:
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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11:48
When and How to Approach Nap Transitions: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part series where we dive deep into understanding the signs that it's time to adjust your child's nap schedule. In this episode, we're sharing an exclusive coaching call session with a mama to an almost 9-month-old going...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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18:21
When and How to Approach Nap Transitions: Part 1
In this episode, we're sharing an exclusive training from inside our membership on nap transitions! This is Part 1 of a two-part series where we dive deep into understanding the signs that it's time to adjust your child's nap schedule.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:05
Signs Your Baby is Overtired and How to Help
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we dive into one of the most common challenges parents face: recognizing the signs of an overtired baby. Understanding these signs is crucial for helping your little one get the res...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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13:46
Transform Your Toddler's Sleep with These Bedtime Questions
In this episode of "Creating Well-Rested Families," I want to take you a little behind the scenes of what goes on during our bedtime routine and share with you something that we have started incorporating with my 4 and 7-year-old. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:01
Back-to-School: Sleep Questions to Ask Your Child's Daycare
Welcome back to Episode 15 of "Creating Well-Rested Families." In this episode, we are bringing to you the first part of a 3 part back to school series. Listen as we chat about some questions to ask your child's daycare or preschool. Listen clo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:25
Wake Your Baby at the Same Time Every Morning for Better Sleep
In this episode of "Creating Well-Rested Families," we dive into the importance of maintaining a consistent morning wake time for your baby. Discover why keeping their wake-up time within 20-30 minutes of their usual schedule can make a...
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8:53
Essential Reminders for Parenting in the Hard Seasons: Part 2
Welcome! In this second episode of our two-part series, 'Creating Well-Rested Memories,' we share 5 more essential reminders for parents of little ones. Life can be hectic, but hoping these reminders can help you in those moments. ...
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12:33
Essential Reminders for Parenting in the Hard Seasons: Part 1
Welcome! In this first episode of our two-part series, 'Creating Well-Rested Memories,' we share essential reminders for parents to little ones. Life can be hectic, and it's easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Today, we’ll co...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:51