BABY BITESIZE: 3 Reasons Why Your Baby’s Fighting Sleep (and 5 Ways To Shift It)

06/05/2025 17 min Episodio 61
BABY BITESIZE: 3 Reasons Why Your Baby’s Fighting Sleep (and 5 Ways To Shift It)

Listen "BABY BITESIZE: 3 Reasons Why Your Baby’s Fighting Sleep (and 5 Ways To Shift It)"

Episode Synopsis

Is bedtime becoming a battle? You're not alone — and there's more going on than just “over tiredness.” In this bite-size episode, Jen unpacks three surprising reasons your baby or toddler might be resisting sleep right now — and delivers five practical strategies to help you shift from bedtime chaos to calm.From misunderstood "over tiredness" to under-stimulation and developmental leaps, this episode dives deep into why your little one might be struggling to settle — and how you can meet them with compassion, cues, and calm.You’ll learn:Why “over tiredness” is often mislabelled — and what’s really happening in your baby’s bodyHow to spot the difference between under tiredness and a growth spurtWhat developmental leaps have to do with sleep resistance5 simple, actionable ways to create smoother sleep transitions (without sleep battles!)Remember: You're not raising a robot. You're raising a beautifully complex human. Jen’s gentle reminders and expert tips will leave you feeling empowered — not overwhelmed.→ Join the waitlist for the Thriving Together Membership ($27/month) to grow your self-trust and parenting confidence with ongoing support, deep-dive resources, and a like-minded community.→ Interested in one-on-one help? Explore the Sleep Godmother Program for 3 weeks of tailored support.Would like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 61 Show NotesAnd I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow.And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday!To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here. Until next time, Thrivers

More episodes of the podcast Thriving Parent-ing