As parents, we often find ourselves on autopilot during the evening routine, and sometimes our words slip out without much thought. One phrase that many parents commonly use is, “It’s dark outside, so it’s time for bed.” While it might seem like a convenient explanation in the moment, I’m here to tell you why this […]
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Is there anything worse than dealing with a sick baby and sleep? They’re uncomfortable. You feel bad because you want to help but don’t always know how. And don’t even get me started on sleep. It can feel like a giant crap-shoot. My guess is, if you’re reading this blog- you are probably going through […]
Perhaps you’ve heard this sleep tip before: “Pull bedtime earlier if you are dealing with early morning wakings.” I know, I know. It sounds crazy but in many cases, an earlier bedtime can actually *help* with early morning wakings. If you feel skeptical, you’re not alone. Let’s walk through this piece of sleep advice below […]
I made a big sleep mistake with my kids over the weekend… I threatened an early bedtime because I was frustrated. It was Saturday afternoon, and my boys had spent the previous night at their grandparents’ house. They’d stayed up late, had a full day, and by the afternoon, they were constantly bickering. I knew […]
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my privacy and disclosure statement for more information. Weaning your child off the pacifier can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to sleep. After all, that little comfort object has likely become a key part of your child’s bedtime routine. But as much as […]
I get this dreaded question on a weekly basis from my followers. I know the fear it can strike in the hearts of mothers when their toddler suddenly stops napping. It causes us to go into catastrophe mode and worry that they will never ever nap again! But, I’m here to bring some calm, reason, […]
You want a little sneak peek insight into a few habits that I’ve implemented as a mom (and sleep consultant) that are SO important to me? Because these pieces of gold have changed my life and my kids lives and are TOO valuable not to share with you! These habits have all been intentional (except […]
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Trust me on this you guys, don’t make this transition from bassinet to crib more complicated than you need to! There is very little difference between your little one sleeping in a bassinet and a crib. Figure out when you’re going to do it, prep for it, and then do it. Give your baby some […]