Sleep Training Without the Guilt l The Peaceful Sleeper

About this episode

Samantha Cieslinski discusses sleep training with Chrissy Lawler, providing clarity and strategies for mothers navigating sleep issues with their children.

Sleep training has become one of the most controversial topics in modern motherhood—and for many moms, one of the most overwhelming. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Chrissy Lawler , founder of The Peaceful Sleeper , to break down what’s actually true about newborn sleep, toddler sleep struggles, and big kid bedtime battles. From the reality of the fourth trimester to the pressure of “doing it right,” this conversation cuts through the noise and gives moms something they’re not getting online: clarity, reassurance, and real strategies that work. Chrissy shares why sleep training is so misunderstood, how to approach sleep in a way that supports both your child and your mental health, and why being a well-rested mom isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling at 2AM wondering if you’re doing this right… this episode is for you. 🔗 Resources & Links Chrissy Lawler Website: https://www.thepeacefulsleeper.com/ Chrissy’s Book: https://www.thepeacefulsleeper.com/book The Peaceful Sleeper Method: https://www.thepeacefulsleeper.com/our-method Science of Sleep Training…

People in this episode

Host: Samantha Cieslinski

Guest: Chrissy Lawler

Topics covered

• sleep training
• parenting
• newborn sleep
• toddler sleep struggles
• mental health
• bedtime battles

Keywords

• sleep training
• newborn sleep
• toddler bedtime
• parenting myths
• mental health
• fourth trimester

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Peaceful Sleeper, The Peaceful Sleeper Method, Science of Sleep Training

Books & works: Chrissy’s Book

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