Have you ever wondered why babies naps in the first place? In this episode I break down the 2 systems that govern our sleep and specifically the one that influences napping behavior. If you’re a science nerd or just like to learn the why behind certain things, you’ll love this episode! Nap Training Mini […]
In case you didn’t know, we’re kind of obsessed with sleep environments around here. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I see firsthand what a difference the right environment can make. As moms, we love our sleep and have learned that an ideal sleep environment lends itself to better sleep for the whole family! Listen in […]
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) […]
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 […]
You want to make sure that you do what is best for your baby. And I get that! It’s why I put together this quick little post about sleep training and why it will not damage your baby.
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.
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 […]