All it Takes is a Plan

If you're looking for real talk about all things sleep and parenting, you're in the right place! Lauren Engler, pediatric sleep consultant and mom of three, shares her sleep tips and tricks for babies, toddlers, and young kids, so your family can get the best sleep possible. She also interviews other guest experts to help you feel confident in your parenting journey.

All it Takes is a Plan is a kids podcast hosted by Lauren Engler, with 114 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lauren Engler hosts All it Takes is a Plan, a kids show with 114 episodes published.

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  Episode #115

  Split Nights: Why Your Child is Awake for Hours in the Night

  Sep 30, 202615 min

  Is your baby or toddler waking up in the middle of the night and staying awake for hours? If so, you may be dealing with a split night. In this episode, we’re breaking down what a split night actually is, why they happen, and most importantly, how to fix them. We’ll talk about the most common causes for split nights, including a lack of independent sleep skills and/or a schedule issue. Snag our FREE schedule guide for babies! If you’re exhausted from being awake with your child for hours every night, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and give you practical steps to start getting those nights back on track. And if you need more help, learn about how we can do that here .

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  Episode #114

  Relapse Treatment: Olivia's Cancer Journey

  Sep 23, 202641 min

  In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well. Two weeks ago, I shared all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started. Last week, I shared about what her 40 weeks of frontline treatment looked like, including chemo and radiation. I also shared the many ways we were supported and loved on during her treatment. This week, I'm sharing all about Olivia's relapse treatment, why we switched hospitals and chemo regimens, and surgery. And I'm also sharing a bit about what life looks like now, post-treatment!

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  Episode #110

  Sleeping in a Hotel Room with Kids: How to Survive (And Actually Sleep)

  Jun 3, 202619 minS0

  <p>One of the questions I get most often from families preparing ot travel is: "How do we all sleep when we're sharing a hotel room?"</p><p>If you're nervous about sharing a hotel room with your baby or toddler, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips we've used with our own family and the strategies I recommend to clients for making hotel room sleep easier. </p><p>We'll cover everything from creating separation in a shared space and packing the right sleep essentials to wake-ups and maintaining realistic expectations while you're away.</p><p>Travel...

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  Episode #109

  Homeschooling: What We Love About It, and What We Don't

  May 27, 202624 minS0

  <p>In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something a little different and more personal — our family’s experience with homeschooling.</p><p>I talk about why we chose homeschooling, what we’ve come to love about it, and also the parts that have been genuinely hard. From slower mornings and family rhythms to the challenges and sacrifices that come with it, this episode is just an honest conversation about what homeschooling looks like in our home right now.</p><p>Whether you homeschool, send your kids to school, or are simply curious about why families make different educational choices, I...

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  Episode #108

  Toddler Separation Anxiety at Bedtime: Why Your Toddler Won't Let You Leave (and What Helps)

  May 20, 202617 minS0

  <p>If your toddler suddenly starts fighting their bedtime routine, or they start freaking out when you go to lay them in their crib or tuck them in for the night - and before this, sleep has been pretty smooth - separation anxiety may be playing a role.</p><p>But it’s not always the whole story.</p><p>In this episode, I’m breaking down:</p>When separation anxiety most often shows up in toddler sleepWhy it's actually happening developmentallySigns that separation anxiety is impacting your toddler's sleepPractical ways to support your toddler without unintentionally creating new sleep stru...

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