tough love sleep training

Tough love I would share with a friend who needed to sleep train

Not everyone needs to sleep train. It’s not for every family and that’s 100% okay! But if you (or someone you know) desperately needs a sleep change but is stalling on sleep training, keep reading. Add some tough love into your world that will help you address your baby’s sleep issues without the BS that […]

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Baby cries at bedtime? Let’s talk about why…

Whether you have a little baby or a preschooler, you may be experiencing tears at bedtime right now. As frustrating as it is, I want to encourage you that this can be totally normal and there are several reasons WHY your child may be feeling some big emotions come bedtime. Let’s look at 4 things […]

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You get to choose your hard

Whatever way you slice it, parenting is just plain hard. There are no hacks or tips that can fully eliminate the struggles. And when you add sleep deprivation on top of it all, it can feel unbearable at times. Caring for your little one every day… Trying to succeed at work or at home… Managing […]

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best age to sleep train

The best age to sleep train your baby

Are you a parent wondering about the best age to start sleep training your baby? It’s a common concern that plagues many parents, but the answer may be simpler than you think. Let’s delve into this often debated topic and shed some light on the best age to embark on the journey of sleep training. […]

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sleep sacks for your tall child

8 sleep sacks for your tall child

Join me as I break down 8 sleep sacks for your tall child. It can be hard to find sleep sacks that are long enough for your toddler & preschooler but I want to help take out some of the guesswork for you! Let’s go over these longer options on the market today and I’ll […]

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5 ways your partner can help with night wakings

Recently, I had a call with a mom and she expressed to me that if we worked together, her husband wouldn’t be available to help with night wakings because he had to go to work during the day and she didn’t- she just stayed home with the kids. Plus she had been handling all the […]

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drowsy but awake

Why I don’t recommend drowsy but awake

Yup, I’m saying it. Drowsy but awake doesn’t work for most families. 🤷‍♀️   Right off the bat I know that there will be someone commenting that they successfully implemented drowsy but awake – and I’m happy for them! But after talking with thousands of parents, I can tell you it does NOT work for […]

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crib to bed transition

The crib to bed transition- don’t over-complicate it!

Transitioning your little one from a crib to a bed is a significant milestone, but it doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies and a fresh perspective to simplify the crib to bed transition. By focusing on consistency, confidence, and clear boundaries, you can help your child establish […]

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Sleep disordered breathing: red flags to look for

You may or may not know but my family has had 2 bonus kiddos with us over the past year. And with that has come new experience and insight into sleep disordered breathing.   Both of our bonus kiddos have been through sleep studies and eventually tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies. This led me to realize that […]

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baby reverse cycling

Baby reverse cycling: what it is and how to fix it

Do you find yourself offering your baby a feed every time they wake up at night, even though they have shown that they can go longer without one? This may be a sign that your baby is experiencing reverse cycling. Reverse cycling is a term used to describe when a baby starts waking more frequently […]

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