don't tell your toddler it's bedtime because it's dark out

Don’t tell your toddler it’s bedtime because it’s dark outside

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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why you shouldn't threaten an early bedtime

Why you shouldn’t threaten an early bedtime

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 […]

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3 tips for offering a bedtime snack for toddlers

To bedtime snack or not to bedtime snack, that is the question. Here are some bedtime snack tips that I’ve put together with Alyssa, the dietitian behind nutritionforlittles.com.    Bedtime snack for toddlers tip #1 If you offer a bedtime snack, it should be offered consistently as a “built in” part of your nightly routine. […]

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how to handle parental preference at bedtime

How to handle parental preference at bedtime

If you’re a parent, you either know the feeling of being the preferred parent and then only one who can put your child to bed…. Or you know the feeling of being the non-preferred parent and therefore unable to help much at bedtime. Honestly, both of these feelings suck.   The preferred parent gets touched […]

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baby cries at bedtime

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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sample scripts to end bedtime stalling

Sample scripts to end bedtime stalling

If you’ve got a toddler or preschooler and you’re dealing with bedtime stalling, you’re not alone! It’s also important to know that this is perfectly normal behavior for your 2-5 year old. I find parents have a hard time with these main 2 things when bedtime stalling crops up: Understanding that it’s okay to say […]

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troubleshooting bedtime routine issues

Troubleshooting bedtime routine issues

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) […]

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are sleep props bad?

What Is A Sleep Prop And Is It Bad?

If you take a look around my site, you will see lots of mentions of sleep props or sleep associations. You may be wondering, “What IS a sleep prop?” A sleep prop (also known as a sleep association, crutch, or assist to sleep) can be anything that your baby depends on to fall asleep. All […]

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how to handle nightmares and night fears

How to handle nightmares and night fears

It seems like so many different factors in your child’s life can cause sleep disruptions. My goal with this blog is to educate you on how to handle nightmares and night fears so that you and your child feel prepared and empowered to take them on! Let’s start with talking about night fears and how […]

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toddler sleep and why it sucks

Toddler Sleep And Why It Sucks

I get soooo many inquiries and questions about toddler sleep! At the same time, I notice a very prevalent attitude of resignation when it comes to toddler sleep. I want to help with that!! Toddler sleep can be tricky and whether you’ve had a great little sleeper for the last year or so and now […]

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