Nobody likes separation anxiety. Not the parent, not the child, and definitely not the person you are passing your child off too! Unfortunately it’s just one of those growing pains for children that we all go through. Listen in as Kayla and I share our own experiences with separation anxiety and leave you with some […]
Ever felt like sleep was going great… and then your child learned a brand new motor skill? It can be so frustrating but it is a normal part of that baby life unfortunately. Join us as we talk through troubleshooting for these common issues and how to handle them when they mess with sleep: •Rolling […]
Bedtime routines are KEY to healthy sleep habits. But when we start talking about establishing routines around sleep, there are several issues that pop up. Join us as we talk through troubleshooting for these common issues: Parental preference at bedtime Feeding to sleep association Screen usage before bedtime Sleep Coaching Crash Course (4-24 months) […]
In this episode we break down the 5 common mistakes we see parents making when it comes to baby sleep: Not using wake windows Not using white noise Having a bright sleep environment Being inconsistent & Listening to too many different voices and opinions on sleep Free guide for determining proper wake windows Product recommendations […]
Please don’t hear me say you HAVE to sleep train. That’s not the point of this post. I just want to make sure you know that if you CHOOSE to sleep train, the research is on our side. We have lots of studies on sleep training, it’s effectiveness and its outcomes. Could we use […]
Traveling with little ones can be HARD. But if you’re factoring in time changes while traveling, that’s a whole other bag of worms. Anyone else’s brain hurt when thinking about time changes? This is a question I come across a lot so I took some to put together my top tips for you! *This post […]
In my years working with families through their sleep issues, I’ve discovered that many don’t know the basics of safe sleep. There’s a lot of conflicting info out there and, let’s be honest, safe sleep rules are a little confusing! I’m going to break down the basics of safe baby sleep here as well as […]
Are you ready for it? I admit, I’m a little nervous to post this because I’m sure the haters are going to come for me but it’s got to be said! 😂 This is a MYTH! Sleep training is NOT damaging. Do people have opinions about sleep training being damaging? Yup. Will you find blogs […]
😵💫I know, I know. It sounds crazy but in many cases, an earlier bedtime can actually HELP with early morning wakings. Stick with me here… 🌚A bedtime that is too late can lead to an overtired child that struggles to fall asleep, is more likely to wake throughout the night, AND wake early in the […]
I get it. It’s never fun to wake up a sleeping baby. But I can think of several examples of times that it just makes sense to wake a sleeping baby. And I’ve given this advice to many clients when it’s necessary. 🤷♀️ Here are some reasons why I might tell you to wake your […]