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 ever now as a parent. There is nothing more satisfying than falling into a luxurious deep and blissful sleep at the end of a long day, and then waking up in the morning well rested and […]
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 babies actually sleep much better at daycare! For most babies though, daycare sleep is a struggle, and this makes a lot of sense. The daycare sleep environment is stimulating. There are more variables, increased excitement, […]
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 believe that it’s worth the time, thought, and effort to make the process as easy as humanly possible for them. We know that independent sleep skills after the age of 4 months 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 to facilitate a close bond. Many of us grew up sharing a room with a sibling and want to recreate similar memories with our own kids. But how does sibling room sharing impact sleep? It […]
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 of our brains need to thrive. We are all happier and functioning at our fullest capacity when we are sleeping well. I also know that allowing our children the opportunity to feel upset about […]
The Extinction Response Method
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 right choice for everyone, it’s actually referring to the super effective extinction method for sleep training that’s entirely safe when done correctly. I encourage you to read on to at […]
Timed Checks Response Method
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 in a safe, loving, and supportive environment – but are not so comfortable to allow an unlimited time for them to be left alone with their potentially very big feelings. […]
The Chair Response Method
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 healthy independent sleep skills, and prefer a gradual method that allows for a lot of parental involvement throughout the process. While this method allows for plenty of parental involvement, it […]
When Your Baby’s Naps are Crap
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, or major life changes that affect usual routines and schedules, oh and sickness! These are all very normal and expected reasons for naps or even night sleep to be impacted. […]
When Your Toddler’s Naps are Crap
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. It can be hard for them to transition from the fun and engaging world to lean into the sleep they may not realize they still need. These little scientists are […]