"Lock your toddler in their ROOM?! What kind of monster would do such a thing?!" Allow me to be the bearer of bad news - it might be more monstrous not to set a clear and safe boundary for your toddler! Today I'm diving into one of my favorite controversial topics. I'm giving you all the logic to help you make an informed decision about whether or not you should secure your sleeping child's bedroom door! We'll talk about when I suggest doing this, what age it's appropriate for, and most importantly - WHY. In this episode I mention The Door Monkey & The Door Buddy - you can find them and ot ..read more

Am I the only one who really WANTS to be a great hostess but feels eh....a BIT overwhelmed with the whole thing? If not, this episode is for you! Whether it's a one year old's birthday bash, a baby shower for your bff, or a grown-ups only holiday rager, Audrey Shepard, founder of Party People Creative has curated, easy, picture-worthy solutions for all your party needs - so you have time for happy hour. Audrey and I chat through how we met (and it does include a story about me performing Grease duets in her parent's basement....), how her Dad's legacy inspired her to "fake it til you make it ..read more

Believe it or not, as a sleep expert and Mom of 3 myself, I get this question A LOT. It is obviously a very personal one, but in today's short & sweet episode, I walk through something many parents of two mull over: Which transition is typically hardest (0 to 1 kid, 1 to 2 kids, or 2 to 3 kids) Thinking through timing My personal take on: long term v short term perspectives, diminishing returns on cost, space and time, why I wanted a 3rd (and am obviously so glad we have one!) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loving The Snooze Button and intereste ..read more

Free your mind by organizing your space - that's what Ashley La Fond of Of Space + Mind does full time for her clients, and on today's episode of The Snooze Button, she's letting us in on all the secrets. From where your trash can should be (spoiler - turns out mine is in the literal WORST place) to how to streamline your kids toys and make your baby's nursery double as an appealing guest room, Ashley's tips will help your space not only look better, but function better. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in working with Of Space + Mind? Ashl ..read more

This one's for my big kids...and inspired by something I saw on Keeping Up With The Kardashians (truly). If you have a child who is 5 years or older and is struggling to fall asleep independently (or you're just looking to spruce up your bedtime routine with something more special & meaningful), I'd like to introduce you to Pit & Peak. In today's episode I'll explain what Pit & Peak is, and how I use it with my own son (and recommend it to clients) as a way to create meaningful connection with your child before bed, and why it's a perfect substitute for a prolonged bedtime routines ..read more

She's an advisor, an investor, and a veteran of the startup world....and she was one of my first EVER clients. This week I'm introducing you to the one and only Mollie Chen! Mollie and I cover so much in this very special episode: Working together at a very unique moment in life of a startup. Making big career shifts. The biggest mistakes founders make (and what makes the good ones stand out). Balance work and parenting (spoiler - it's hard). And of course, Mollie's experience working with me in the very early days of my business! Whether or not you're a working Mom, this is one you'll find ..read more

**trigger warning: this episode discusses PPD/PPA/PPP, including mentions of self harm and child harm** So the baby arrives and you're sobbing in the shower. Every day. Is this NORMAL? Today on The Snooze Button, I'm talking about postpartum mental health. I share my (highly traumatic) birth story with my first child, answer the questions you guys submitted, and what exactly is "Baby Blues" v Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis. We also dive into how to prepare mentally for baby's arrival, and how to manage and protect your health in the early weeks and months of motherhood. If you listen to th ..read more

Before you officially give up on your New Years Resolutions, listen to this! This week's guest, Lindsay Wandzilak, is about to hit you with some realness - fitness & nutrition advice that's digestible, doable, and without all the BS & platitudes. Lindsay is a Mom of 3 & founder of The Daily With Lindsay, a personalized nutrition, exercise and accountability program that takes makes achieving your health goals less stressful and more actionable. We get into all of it: What you can do for 10 minutes each morning to jump start your metabolism (and your mood). Why you should day drink ..read more

Before you officially give up on your New Years Resolutions, listen to this! This week's guest, Lindsay Wandzilek, is about to hit you with some realness - fitness & nutrition advice that's digestible, doable, and without all the BS & platitudes. Lindsay is a Mom of 3 & founder of The Daily With Lindsay, a personalized nutrition, exercise and accountability program that takes makes achieving your health goals less stressful and more actionable. We get into all of it: What you can do for 10 minutes each morning to jump start your metabolism (and your mood). Why you should day drink ..read more

So you're ready to make changes (nay, LIFE CHANGING CHANGES!) to your baby or child's sleep.....but your partner (or Grandma, or nanny, or daycare) is not reallllllly on the same page. What do you DO?! That's what we're tackling this week. Looking for more comprehensive tips for nannies & daycare? Check out these episodes for more of a deep dive: The Nanny (and Night Nurse) Diaries Sleep & Daycare 101 Interested in working with Brittany? Check out my one on one services, and for the DIY types, my Common Sense Sleep Courses. Be sure to follow along on Instagram too ..read more