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 […]
Gearing up for your next nap transition? Then this blog is for you! What are signs that I should drop a nap? First off is age. Transitions work best when they happen at the following ages: 4 to 3 naps at 4 months 3 to 2 naps between 7 and 9 months 2 to […]
A common concern I hear is: “How do I teach my baby to fall asleep without my help?” The answer, “Sleep coaching!” Now, there is WAY more to sleep coaching than just the sleep coaching method that you use but I thought it would be helpful to share my run down of the different options.
As I type this post, my 3 and 5 year old are having their daily quiet time in their rooms. When I tell people that my boys have this time daily for about 2 hours, most parents are amazed and ask, “How can I get my child to stay in their room quietly for quiet […]
I would be rich if I had a dollar for every time I heard this statement, “We’ve tried everything but nothing works. Our baby/toddler/child just won’t sleep!” Not only do I hear this a lot, I go on to work with many of these families and we are able to successfully get their child […]
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 […]
⇒Is your child currently in daycare or being watched by a friend or family member? ⇒Is your child an excellent napper at home but not so much in different environments? ⇒Or maybe your child is struggling with sleep and you know it’s connected to their poor napping with their caregivers. I’ve written this article to […]
Oh the 4 month sleep regression! I know from personal experience how ROUGH this regression can be. If it weren’t for this awful regression, I might never have found the world of baby sleep so I guess in a way, I should be thankful for it! Let’s talk about all your burning questions about the […]
First off, I need to say this: This post is not meant to shame or judge families that have used, or may continue to use, the DockATot. That is not my intention and if you follow me, you already know that. I made several unsafe sleep decisions with my own newborns, some knowingly and some […]
*Disclaimer: I am not a urologist or a potty training expert. But I do want to share what I’ve seen and experienced in working with toddlers’ and preschoolers’ sleep. If you follow me, you know that I am a HUGE proponent for keeping your child in their crib until AT LEAST 3 years of age. […]