S3:E24   Sleep Training for Newborns (& the Whole Family)

Sleep Training for Newborns (and the Whole Family) - with the "Baby Sleep Fairy" Brandi Jordan

Is your kid’s bedtime routine a sweet dream…or a beautiful nightmare? In this episode, the Mamas are joined by Brandi Jordan - pediatric sleep specialist, postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and professional baby whisperer. Brandi breaks down how sleep actually works, from healthy newborn sleep habits to setting boundaries with big kids who still crawl into your bed. She talks about dream feeds, developmental milestones, co-sleeping vs. the cry-it-out method, and how to create the right environment for restful sleep - for your little ones and yourself. Because yes, Village, your sleep matters too.

The Mama’s Den

68 EPISODES

Ladies welcome to The Mama’s Den! This is the video series! The Mama’s Den is an unfiltered community filled with authentic conversations and experiences all from a mama’s perspective. Join singer Melanie Fiona, entrepreneur and influencer Felicia La Tour, writer Ashley Chea, and CEO of Black Love Codie Elaine Oliver.

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season 1

  • The Mamas are live in Miami for this special Holiday episode of the Mamas Den Podcast alongside Victoria Jenn Rodriguez of Banking on Cultura

  • The Mamas have a candid conversation with Dahn Ballard about her journey of raising her transgender child

  • Author and attorney Erica Grace joins the Mamas to to provide valuable insight to anyone looking for advice on how to date a parent to develop healthy blended families

  • The Mama share their tips on how to navigate tough and awkward conversations with their little ones plus a listener letter from a mom who needs advice on how to have the sex talk

  • Omar Bolden host of the podcast Nice and Neat joins The Mamas Den to share his unique perspective as a new father Omar discusses his parenting journey the challenges and joys of being a dad and the importance of creating spaces where men can be authentically themselves

  • The Mamas are sharing inspiration to chase your dreams and live in your purpose

  • Hot flashes body changes mood swingsoh my Dr Kendra Segura is in the The Mamas Den to chat all things perimenopause and menopause

  • Sleep Training for Newborns (and the Whole Family) - with the "Baby Sleep Fairy" Brandi Jordan Is your kid’s bedtime routine a sweet dream…or a beautiful nightmare? In this episode, the Mamas are joined by Brandi Jordan - pediatric sleep specialist, postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and professional baby whisperer. Brandi breaks down how sleep actually works, from healthy newborn sleep habits to setting boundaries with big kids who still crawl into your bed. She talks about dream feeds, developmental milestones, co-sleeping vs. the cry-it-out method, and how to create the right environment for restful sleep - for your little ones and yourself. Because yes, Village, your sleep matters too.

  • In this episode of The Mama Den actress and mother Tika Sumpter joins the ladies to share her motherhood journey and how her children have inspired her creatively She also talks about her new podcast The Adventures of Curiosity Cove and offers advice to other mamas who are looking to use their motherhood experiences as creative inspiration

  • A few weeks ago, we dropped Mama’s Den Reintroduction Part 1 - if you missed it, go run that back! In Part 2, we pick up where we left off…but this time, we’re officially down one Mama. Codie, Ashley, and Melanie open up about Felicia’s decision to step away from the show to pursue her next chapter (we love you and love this for you, Fee!). The Mamas also get real about where they are now - juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth - while doing their best to choose joy and lean on community. If you’re out here doing the best with what you’ve got, this is your reminder: joy is still on the table.

  • Nina Westbrook is in the Mama Den were talking how to heal from the trauma you may have experienced with your own mother especially when you enter motherhood

  • Bozoma Saint John is a Badass Mama! From single motherhood to climbing the corporate ladder as a marketing exec, launching her hair brand Eve by Boz, and starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Boz has done it all! But behind the glam is a woman shaped by hard-earned lessons in self-love, loss, and unstoppable growth. In this episode, Boz opens up about losing a child, becoming a widow, and being a Black woman in the boardroom...and how these moments empowered her to stand on business in every role she takes on. Through it all, Boz has not just survived, but thrived - led by intuition, divine timing, and trust in divine intervention.

  • Bonus Episode Plastic Surgery and Pregnancy Ft Tommy EP 100 The Mamas Den Podcast

  • We recently put out a listener survey and the results are in...y’all want more from the Mamas! So in this episode, while Felicia’s off handling her business (we’re so proud of you, Fee!), Codie, Melanie, and Ashley reintroduce themselves, reflecting on how they became the women and mothers they are today.

  • Summers here were doing some girl chat and checking in with each other on how we manage it all

  • Grammy-winning singer, author, and mama Victoria Monét is in the Den! Victoria opens up about how motherhood has shifted her mindset - from navigating the stigma of being pregnant in the music industry to guarding her joy, mastering time management, and finding inspiration for her hit song “On My Mama.”

  • Before we were mothers we looked at things a little differently These are our honest opinions now that our lives have changed

  • The Mamas chat about how to handle when your child asks for a cell phone and access to social media

  • Marie Telusma aka Blue Centric is joining The Mama Den this week with tips on how to embrace the change youre entering into a new chapter in your life

  • In this episode the Mamas confess about the struggle of teaching kids good hygiene Because baby Keeping the house clean and dealing with ashy stinky bodies is tough and tough situations call for tough love Hear how the Mamas are trying to instill responsibility and independence without completely losing their cool.