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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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…