Explore every episode of the podcast Twin Sleep Talk
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| Twin Sleep Mistake #1: Feeding Twins to Sleep All Night | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:12:14 | |
Get the Free Guide Here: https://academy.twinsleep.com/guide In this episode of Twin Sleep Talk, Laura breaks down the #1 twin sleep mistake: the Midnight Milk Loop — when your twins wake every 2-3 hours expecting to be fed back to sleep, even though they're not actually hungry. What You'll Learn: ✓ How feeding to sleep becomes a sleep association that exhausts you ✓ Why your pediatrician says they don't need night feeds, but you don't know how to stop ✓ The exact steps Laura used to break the midnight milk loop with her own twins ✓ How to tell if your babies are actually hungry vs. using milk as a sleep crutch ✓ Real client example: How one mom eliminated night feedings in just ONE WEEK #TwinSleep #SleepTraining #MidnightBottles #TwinParenting #BabySleep #SleepAssociation #NightWeaning #8MonthOldTwins #10MonthOldTwins #12MonthOldTwins | |||
| Top 5 Twin Sleep Mistakes | Why Your Twins Keep Waking at Night | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:16:31 | |
Are your twins waking up multiple times a night? In this episode of Twin Sleep Talk, twin mom, nurse, and sleep consultant Laura Van Luven explains why the routines that saved you in the newborn stage might now be the exact reason your twins aren’t sleeping well. If you’re in the 4–18 month stage and dealing with:
This series is for you. Over the next six weeks, we’re breaking down the Top 5 Twin Sleep Mistakes that many exhausted twin parents don’t even realize they’re making — and why those habits can quietly keep your babies from sleeping through the night. These aren’t “you’re a bad parent” mistakes. They’re normal survival strategies from the newborn phase that may no longer be working for your growing twins. Click Here to Download the FREE guide Inside the guide, you’ll learn: If you’re looking for realistic, practical advice on sleep training twins — without shame or rigid rules — you’re in the right place. ✨ About Laura Van Luven Subscribe for weekly twin sleep tips, schedules, and encouragement. Get the FREE Download Here! | |||
| How We Traveled Around the World with Newborn Twins | Packing, Flights & Surviving Jet Lag | 27 Dec 2025 | 00:14:55 | |
In this episode, I’m sharing our real-life experience traveling around the world with newborn twins—including long-haul flights, airport logistics, packing for twins, managing feeds on the go, and how we handled sleep in different time zones. If you’re a twin parent wondering whether you can travel with newborn twins, this is for you. As a nurse, sleep coach, and twin mom, I’m breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and the tips I wish I’d known before flying internationally with two babies. We’ll talk about: If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to make life with twins doable…you’re not alone. Download my Free Twin Sleep Guide: The Top 5 Twin Sleep Mistakes You Don't Even Know You're Making | |||
| Twin Motherhood, Postpartum Struggles & the Power of Community | A Twin Mom’s Story | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:37:25 | |
What is it really like to have newborn twins, and why is it so hard to do it alone? In this episode of Twin Sleep Talk, I sit down with author and twin mom Rachel Pieh Jones to talk honestly about twin pregnancy, traumatic birth, postpartum depression, and the life-changing power of community. Rachel shares her experience becoming a twin mom at 21, delivering twins through both vaginal birth and emergency C-section, and navigating the overwhelming postpartum season without asking for help. We talk about newborn twins, breastfeeding struggles, postpartum mental health, and the cultural pressures many mothers feel to “do it all.” She also shares how living in East Africa transformed her understanding of motherhood, rest, and community, including what postpartum care looks like when mothers are surrounded by support instead of isolation. This conversation is especially meaningful for: As a twin mom, nurse, and sleep coach, I believe parents deserve support, not just survival. This episode is a reminder that twins are a gift, and you don’t have to carry the weight alone. You can find all of Rachel's writing over at https://rachelpiehjones.com/articles/ A Child of Two Worlds article: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/26/fashion/a-gift-from-allah-modern-love.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Get the free Twin Sleep Guide: twinsleep.com/5-mistakes Download the Free Newborn Twin Sleep Guide: twinsleep.com/newborns Enroll in the Twin Sleep Academy: Twinsleep.com/pricing | |||
| Crib Climbers: What To Do When Your Toddler twins Climb Out at Night | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:20:11 | |
If your toddlers are suddenly climbing out of the crib — during naps or at bedtime — you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing safe and practical ways to keep your toddlers in the crib longer, prevent crib climbing, protect their sleep… and yours. This applies to both singletons and twin toddlers. Toddler crib escape behavior is incredibly common between 18–30 months. But switching to a toddler bed too early often leads to bedtime battles, short naps, and endless night wakings. As a certified twin sleep coach, nurse, and twin mom, I’ll walk you through: ✔ what to do when toddlers start climbing My goal is to help you keep your toddlers safe, calm, and sleeping well without power struggles. If you’re looking for more support, check out my Toddler Twin Sleep Academy video course for step-by-step help with routines, schedules, independent sleep, and more. | |||
| Newborn Twins Sleep: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me From Day One | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:14:30 | |
Welcome to Twin Sleep Talk! I'm Laura, and this is the podcast where twin parents get real, practical sleep advice without the judgment or overwhelm. In this first episode, I'm sharing my story - what I wish I had known about newborn twin sleep from day one. If you're pregnant with twins or a new twin mom feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're barely surviving... this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll hear: • The biggest mistake I made with my newborn twins (and how you can avoid it) • Why giving yourself grace isn't just nice - it's necessary for your twins' sleep • The truth about asking for and accepting help (and why it doesn't make you weak) • What I wish someone had told me about newborn twin sleep in those early weeks • How to survive the newborn stage without losing yourself If you have newborn twins and you're struggling with sleep, you're not alone. And you don't have to figure this out by yourself. Grab my FREE Newborn Twin Sleep Guide: www.twinsleep.com/newborns Let's do this together. Connect with me: • Instagram: @twin.sleep.help • Website: twinsleep.com Have an idea for a podcast? email me! Laura@twinsleep.com | |||
| Twins in the NICU: A Full-Term Twin Birth Story, C-Section & Postpartum Trauma | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:44:55 | |
What happens when full-term twins still require a NICU stay? In this episode of Twin Sleep Talk, Laura sits down with fellow twin mom Emily to share her unexpected twin birth story — from discovering she was pregnant with fraternal twins to delivering via C-section at 38 weeks and facing a two-week NICU stay when one twin struggled with oxygen desaturation. They discuss: • Delivering twins at 38 weeks If you are pregnant with twins, currently navigating the NICU, or healing from a difficult twin birth experience, this episode offers practical insight and emotional validation. Twin motherhood is intense — but you don’t have to walk it alone. Visit www.TwinSleep.com Free Newborn Twin Sleep Guide: www.twinsleep.com/newborns Free Twin Sleep Guide for all ages: www.twinsleep.com/5-mistakes Follow me on Instagram: @twin.sleep.help | |||
| Room Sharing with Twins: Stop Separating Them at Night | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:13:16 | |
Are your twins waking each other up at night? Most sleep consultants will tell you to separate them — but what happens when you want them back in the same room? In this episode, Laura Van Luven, twin sleep consultant and founder of the Twin Sleep Academy, explains why separation is usually a short-term band-aid and how twins can absolutely learn to sleep in the same room. You’ll learn:
If you're room sharing with twins or constantly moving one baby to another room, this episode will change the way you think about twin sleep. visit www.twinsleep.com for my free twin sleep guide and to learn more about the Twin Sleep Academy Follow me on Instagram! @twin.sleep.help Join my Free Twin Sleep Talk Facebook Group | |||
| 4 Month Twin Sleep Schedule: Why Sleep Gets Harder Before It Gets Easier | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:25:07 | |
f your 4-month-old twins suddenly aren't sleeping well, you're not imagining it. Many twin parents reach this stage expecting sleep to get easier, only to find themselves dealing with short naps, frequent night wakings, early mornings, and babies who seem harder to settle than ever before. The good news? Nothing is wrong with your twins. At around 4 months, babies go through major sleep and developmental changes. The strategies that worked during the newborn stage—contact naps, feeding to sleep, following sleepy cues all day—often stop working the way they used to. In this video, I'll walk you through: ✅ A realistic 4 month twin sleep schedule I'm Laura Van Luven, RN, Certified Infant Sleep Consultant, twin mom, and founder of Twin Sleep Academy. I help parents of twins build healthy sleep habits without cry-it-out or harsh sleep training methods. 🎁 FREE GUIDE: 🌙 Learn more about Twin Sleep Academy: | |||
| 6 Month Old Twins: Sleep Schedule, Wake Windows & Nap Routine | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:27:58 | |
🎙️ 6 Month Old Twin Sleep Schedule: A Realistic Daily Routine for Better Sleep 📥 FREE GUIDE: Wondering what a 6 month old twin sleep schedule should actually look like? If you're tired of Googling wake windows, nap schedules, and bedtime routines and still feeling confused, this episode is for you. In this video, I'm walking you through a realistic daily schedule for 6-month-old twins, including wake windows, nap timing, bedtime, and what to do when one twin isn't following the plan. As a registered nurse, certified infant sleep consultant, and mom of twins, I've worked with hundreds of twin families. One of the biggest mistakes I see at this age is trying to manage two babies on two different schedules. Today, I'll show you how to create a predictable rhythm that helps both twins sleep longer, nap better, and stay on the same schedule. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ A sample 6 month old twin sleep schedule If your twins are fighting naps, waking frequently overnight, or following completely different schedules, this episode will help you create more structure, more predictability, and better sleep for the entire family. 📥 FREE GUIDE: 🌙 Twin Sleep Academy: ABOUT LAURA: | |||
| How to Get Twins Sleeping Longer: 5 Steps That Actually Work | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:18:47 | |
Are your twins waking up multiple times a night? Struggling to get your twins on the same sleep schedule? In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 steps I use to help twins sleep longer, nap more predictably, and build healthy sleep habits without feeling overwhelmed. As a registered nurse, certified sleep consultant, and twin mom, I've seen how exhausting it can be when one twin wakes early, nap schedules don't line up, and bedtime feels chaotic. The good news is that better sleep starts with a few foundational changes that can make a huge difference. In this episode, you'll learn: Whether you're working on newborn twin sleep, sleep training twins, or simply trying to create a more predictable routine, these strategies can help you move from survival mode to a calmer, more restful day. 🎁 FREE GUIDE: 💤 Twin Sleep Academy: ABOUT LAURA Laura Van Luven is a registered nurse, certified sleep consultant, mom of five, and twin mom who helps families create healthy sleep habits that actually work in real life. Through Twin Sleep Academy, she teaches practical, realistic sleep strategies designed specifically for twins. | |||
| Twin Sleep Mistake #5: Stop Following Singleton Sleep Advice | 22 May 2026 | 00:16:31 | |
If you’ve been trying every baby sleep tip online and nothing seems to work for your twins… this video is for you. One of the biggest mistakes twin parents make is following singleton sleep advice that simply doesn’t fit the reality of raising two babies at the same time. In this final episode of my Twin Sleep Mistakes series, I’m breaking down: As a registered nurse, certified sleep consultant, and twin mom myself, I know firsthand how exhausting twin sleep struggles can feel. But it gets easier when you stop using strategies designed for singleton babies. 🎁 FREE GUIDE: 💤 Learn more about the Twin Sleep Academy: | |||
| Twin Sleep Mistake #4: How Rocking Both Babies to Sleep Creates More Night Wakings | 08 May 2026 | 00:09:46 | |
Are you rocking both of your twins to sleep for every nap, every bedtime, and every middle-of-the-night wake up? You're not alone — and you're not doing anything wrong. But this common twin sleep habit may be the exact reason your babies keep waking up at 2am crying. | |||
| Twin Sleep Mistake #3: Why Your Twins are Waking up All Night | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:14:54 | |
If you’re a twin mom waking up at every little sound in the night… this episode is for you. In this episode of Twin Sleep Talk, Laura Van Luven breaks down one of the most common (and sneaky) mistakes twin parents make: the “First Sound Frenzy.” It feels instinctive—your baby makes a noise and you’re instantly out of bed, trying to prevent both twins from waking. But what if this habit is actually keeping your twins stuck in poor sleep patterns? You’ll learn:
Laura also shares her personal experience surviving the newborn twin stage (while managing a toddler!) and how small mindset shifts can help you move from exhausted survival mode to sustainable sleep. This episode is especially helpful for:
⚠️ Note: If your twins were premature, medically complex, or had a NICU stay, always consult your pediatrician before making changes to sleep routines. ✨ Ready to go deeper? Join the Twin Sleep Academy; HERE Email Laura: Laura@twinsleep.com Follow on instagram: @twin.sleep.help | |||
| Twin Sleep Mistake #2: Getting Twins on the Same Schedule | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:11:29 | |
Download your FREE guide Here: academy.twinsleep.com/guide Learn more about the Twin Sleep Academy: twinsleep.com/pricing 📌 Subscribe for more twin-specific sleep guidance and real-life strategies from a twin mom, RN, and certified pediatric sleep consultant. If your twins are on completely different sleep schedules, following their individual sleep cues might actually be the reason. In this episode of Twin Sleep Talk, I explain why cue-based sleep works for newborns but often backfires for twins after four months — and what to do instead. You’ll learn how a parent-led schedule helps twins nap and sleep at the same time, reduces overtiredness, and makes daily life more predictable for the whole family. In this episode: This is episode 3 in my series on the Top 5 Twin Sleep Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making. | |||