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Your Child’s Sleep Environment Your child’s sleep environment is often the most overlooked aspect of facilitating healthy sleep. Most of us already know that the
Top 5 Healthy Sleep Tips for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers When looking at your child’s sleep, it’s important to look at the big picture. There
Ending the Never-Ending Bedtime Routine Every parent of an older child knows how the bedtime routine can go from a quick 5-10 minute soothing sleep
The 1 Year Resurgence of Separation Anxiety This month, my sweet little Finny Boo Boo turned 1. He had some birthday cake, received a mountain
Practicing Independent Sleep with your Newborn Once your baby is smiling in response to your loving face, it’s a big sign that they are becoming
Daylight Saving Time is ending soon on Sunday, November 3 2024 at 2am. It means more sun in the morning, and more darkness in the
The Two to One Nap Transition The 2 to 1 nap transition is an exciting milestone! It reflects neurological growth, and brings new opportunities for
Why I Became a Sleep Consultant I love sleep! I’ve always loved sleep. I loved sleep as a kid, a teenager even, and more than
Nightmares and Night Fears The thought of our children being scared at night is enough for some of us to call off the whole idea
Road Trips and Baby Sleep If you are the parent of a strong independent sleeper, then it’s very unlikely that they will get much shut
Crib Climbing: Tips and Tricks Some of us have creative little escape artists. Yes, it’s scary, and yes, we absolutely want to prioritize safety, but
Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed It’s finally time! It’s really exciting! First – make sure you’re not rushing into this transition for the wrong
Too Early Risings Babies and children thrive on early to bed and early to rise schedules. That being said, nobody’s day should be starting before
Creating Your Child’s Dark Sleep Environment A fully dark room is often the most significant component in creating a conducive sleep environment. This is for
Newborn Sleep: 0-2 Months Congratulations on your new baby! Yes, the newborn phase can be so challenging and so sweet at the same time. Thank
Newborn Sleep: 2-4 Months Is your baby smiling yet in response to your loving face? This typically happens between 6-8 weeks, measuring from their estimated
The Four Month Sleep Transition Four months is an exciting age for our rapidly growing babies! While four months can get a bad reputation with
Bedtime Routines I love bedtime routines! Mostly because I know it will end with my children in their own beds and ready for sleep –
Vacation and Your Child’s Sleep Vacations with young children are fun. These little people are so interested in the world around them that even the
The No Nap Transition It’s typical for children to stop needing daytime sleep between the ages of 3 and 5. This is a hugely exciting
Quiet Time Quiet time is a fantastic way to keep your middle of the day parenting break even after naps are no longer biologically appropriate
Daycare and Your Child’s Sleep Some babies sleep surprisingly well at daycare, maybe even with stronger independent sleep skills than they practice at home. Some
Rolling and Your Baby’s Sleep Rolling is a very exciting and expected milestone for your baby! Rolling typically emerges around 4-6 months, which is a
Your Baby’s Ideal Sleep Schedule: 5 Months Through 7-9 Months After four months of age, your baby’s 24 hour natural body clock, or circadian rhythm,
Your Baby’s Ideal Sleep Schedule: 9 Months Through 15-18 Months The timing of when sleep is offered is one of the most important elements of
Your Child’s Ideal Sleep Schedule: 18 Months Through 3.5-5 Years The timing of when sleep is offered is one of the most important elements of
Halloween often means FUN, excitement, candy, hyped up kids, and staying up late! More than anything else, it is the staying up late that can
Gentle Sleep Training I believe that all sleep training should be gentle. And here’s what I mean: when teaching a child a new skill, I
I love the holidays and all of the excitement, traditions, family gatherings, and ALL of the delicious foods they bring. Family gatherings and travel are
Sibling Room Sharing and Sleep Some siblings share a bedroom out of pure necessity and space limitations. Some parents choose for siblings to room share
Sickness and Your Child’s Sleep Regular deep sleep enhances the immune system and reduces the risk of getting sick. Teaching your child how to attain
Sleep Training Response Methods I am passionate about supporting parents in teaching healthy sleep habits because it offers families the regular blissful sleep that all
A minimally involved sleep training response method is called “extinction”. You have definitely heard the phrase “Cry it Out” before and while it’s not the
A moderately involved sleep training method is the most popular choice for parents who are comfortable giving their children space to learn a new skill
A very involved method is called the Chair Method. This is perfect for parents who are ready to make big changes toward improving their children’s
Daylight Saving Time is beginning soon on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2am. That 2am is going to turn into 3am and that one beautiful
Pacifier, paci, soother, mute button, binky…I love them, and sometimes hate them. They are so helpful during the newborn phase, and sometimes exactly what your
There are so many reasons why your big kid may need to learn or re-learn healthy independent sleep skills. Maybe room or bed sharing was
Nap issues are common. Sometimes naps are negatively impacted from the usual ups and downs of life: reaching or working on developmental milestones, vacations, holidays,
Toddler naps can be tough! They are so much more aware of the exciting world around them, and they don’t want to miss a thing.
