128- The Sleepless Mom’s Guide: Faith, Science & Practical Sleep Tools with Dr. Benjamin Long

Podcast: Front Parking Spot Podcast- Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families, in Today’s World · Jennifer Bosma-Christian Wife & Mom, Faith-Filled Parenting Advice, Biblical Marriage

Opublikowano: 2026-05-05

In this episode, Jennifer Bosma interviews Dr. Benjamin Long, a dual-board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatrician, about the sleep challenges moms face. They cover infant sleep (the ‘fourth trimester’, timing and myths around sleep training, safe sleep and co-sleeping risks in the American context), practical tips (sound machines, crib mattress safety, the ‘snoo’ mattress vibration devices), and advice for exhausted moms dealing with insomnia. Dr. Long explains his ‘sleepless night rules’—a faith-informed adaptation of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia—emphasizing routines, getting out of bed when you can’t sleep, connecting with God, and resisting daytime naps. They also discuss when...