Confused About Sleep Training? With Pediatric Sleep Consultant Malama Mama
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If you’re a tired mom sitting with a cold cup of coffee, listening to the baby monitor, and wondering how to finally get some rest—this episode is for you!
Host Pam Marshall sits down with Jenna Clarke, certified pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Mālama Mama Sleep Consulting. Jenna works with families with children ages 0 to 5 to help problem-solve sleep, navigate controversies, and clear up the endless noise on social media. From AAP guidelines to safe bed-sharing alternatives, Jenna breaks down how to tailor a sleep plan that honors your family's unique lifestyle and values.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Sleep Conditioning vs. Sleep Training: Why 0–4 months requires a different approach than 4+ months.
- Decoding Sleep Regressions: What’s happening at 4, 9, 12, and 18 months—and how to survive them.
- The Truth About Popular Methods: A realistic look at the Ferber (check-and-console) method and why it’s more responsive than you think.
- Toddler Bedtime Battles: Practical tools for 3-to-5-year-olds who refuse to stay in bed.
- Sensory & Environmental Hacks: How lights, TV screens, and even linear vs. vertical motion impact your child's sleep hygiene.
Whether you want to follow strict AAP guidelines, explore contact napping, or teach independent self-settling, Jenna reminds us that there’s no single "right" way—only the way that brings peace to your heart and home.
👉 Connect with Jenna Clarke: Visit malamamama.com to learn more about her virtual and in-home sleep consulting services.
