The Sleep Training Conversation We Wish We Had as New Moms (And Why Grace Matters More Than Rules)

The Sleep Training Conversation We Wish We Had as New Moms (And Why Grace Matters More Than Rules)

From The Mind of a Child by Leslie Dudley Corbell & Diane Doucet Matthews

March 30, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of sleep training for new moms, emphasizing a grace-centered approach over rigid rules.

→ Prayer Calendar There’s a moment every young mom hits (usually sometime around 2 AM) where exhaustion meets confusion, and the question quietly surfaces: “Am I doing this right?” Sleep training can feel like one of the most overwhelming parts of early motherhood, especially when advice pulls you in opposite directions. In this episode, we slows things down and reframe everything through a grace-centered lens, reminding moms that the goal isn’t perfection, but peace, wisdom, and responsiveness to the child God has uniquely entrusted to them. Rather than offering a rigid formula, we'll gently walk you through a bigger picture: understanding your baby’s cues, embracing the natural rhythms of growth and change, and letting go of pressure to “get it right.” Episode Highlights 00:00 — Life updates and why sleep training is worth revisiting 05:00 — What people really think about sleep training (and why it’s confusing) 15:00 — Learning your baby’s cues and building simple rhythms 20:00 — Why writing things down changes everything 30:00 — Handling disruptions: regressions, teething, and tough nights 40:00 — Encouragement, Scripture, and trusting God with your child Please send us your…

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