• Why Your Baby Only Naps for 30 Minutes (Sleep Cycles Explained)
    Mar 11 2026

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Sleeping Through the Night podcast with JoAnna Inks, a seasoned pediatric sleep coach with over 15 years of experience. In this episode, JoAnna discusses the challenges and solutions for parents dealing with 30-minute naps.

    Does your baby only nap for about 30 minutes? Or wake up every 30–45 minutes during sleep?

    Many babies wake at this point because sleep is beginning to lighten as they reach the end of a sleep cycle. Infant sleep cycles are typically about 45 minutes long, and if babies don’t yet know how to transition into the next stage of sleep, they may wake fully instead of continuing their nap.

    In this episode of the Sleeping Through the Night Podcast, pediatric sleep coach JoAnna Inks explains how baby sleep cycles work and why short naps are so common in infancy. You'll learn what happens around the 30-minute mark of sleep and how babies gradually learn to connect sleep cycles so sleep becomes longer and more restorative.

    If you're struggling with short naps or frequent wakings, this episode will help you better understand what’s happening with your baby’s sleep and what steps can help improve it.

    Read the blog mentioned in this episode:
    How to Help Your Baby Connect Sleep Cycles (Without Cry It Out)

    Learn more about working with JoAnna:
    Sleep Solutions Unlimited


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    7 mins
  • My Newborn Won't Sleep At Night
    Mar 8 2025

    Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Sleeping Through the Night podcast with JoAnna Inks, a seasoned pediatric sleep coach with over 14 years of experience. In this episode, JoAnna discusses the challenges and solutions for parents dealing with newborns who won't sleep at night.

    Learn six gentle sleep-training tips to help your newborn develop better sleep habits. JoAnna shares her personal journey and offers expert advice, including differentiating between day and night, understanding the importance of good sleep hygiene, and setting the foundation for independent sleep skills. Stay tuned until the end for a special free gift—a link to JoAnna's comprehensive newborn sleep guide.

    Get your Newborn Sleep Guide 👇🏼

    Newborn Sleep Guide

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    16 mins
  • How To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night (Gentle Sleep Training That Works!)
    Feb 26 2025

    In this episode of the Sleeping Through the Night podcast, JoAnna Inks, a seasoned pediatric sleep coach with over 14 years of experience, shares five effective strategies to help your baby sleep through the night. JoAnna emphasizes the importance of teaching independent sleep skills, establishing a consistent bedtime routine, creating an ideal sleep environment, prioritizing daytime sleep, and ensuring your baby is well-fed. With real-life success stories and practical tips, this episode is a must-listen for any parent struggling with their child's sleep. Tune in for expert advice and a special offer at the end!

    3 Tips To Help Your Baby Sleep Better Tonight! 👇🏼

    https://41a4-joanna.systeme.io/45c6cf65-f3b3e68d-3287c812

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    11 mins
  • Baby's Teething & Won't Sleep
    Dec 12 2024

    Is your baby teething and not sleeping? The good news is that a baby can teethe and be a good sleeper! It's true. Teething doesn't have to be the monster it's made out to be. Let's talk about how your baby can sleep while they're teething.

    3 Tips To Help Your Baby Sleep Better Tonight! 👇🏼

    https://41a4-joanna.systeme.io/45c6cf65-f3b3e68d-3287c812

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    8 mins
  • 4 Month Sleep Regression - It Hits HARD!
    Dec 11 2024

    Has the 4-month sleep regression hit your family HARD? Let's discuss what it is and how you can navigate it best. It doesn't have to go on forever, and you can teach your baby to be an amazing sleeper before it happens, during it, and after you're in it. Don't suffer unnecessarily; you don't have to be sleep-deprived.

    3 Tips To Help Your Baby Sleep Better Tonight!

    https://41a4-joanna.systeme.io/45c6cf65-f3b3e68d-3287c812

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    8 mins
  • Crib-tastrophe! HELP - My Baby Hates The Crib!
    Sep 10 2024

    Are you stressed out because your baby isn’t sleeping in their crib and not getting the rest they need? You’ve tried a bunch of things to get your baby to sleep in the crib, and it’s just not working. After teaching thousands of babies to love their cribs, I know this is also possible for your baby. I’m going to tell you why your baby hates the crib AND what you can do about it. If your baby isn’t sleeping in their crib and not getting enough sleep, they may miss out on critical rest for their health and well-being.

    Book your FREE discovery call with me:
    https://sleepsolutionsunlimited.as.me/discoverycall

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    10 mins