“Won’t sleep training hurt my attachment?” This is a very common misconception about sleep training so I’m happy to clear it up and provide specific research. First things first, from the research we have on sleep training, there have been NO negative effects on attachment found. Could we do with more research? Always! Now, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Are you a parent with a young baby who needs to be sleep trained, but you’re worried about waking your other children? Sleep training with siblings can be a tricky situation, but with a little planning and some helpful tips, it’s possible to get your baby sleeping through the night without disturbing the rest of […]
If you’ve done any searching about baby sleep and sleep training, no doubt you’ve come across the anti sleep training community. It can be so confusing and conflicting to read all the different opinions out there. I don’t feel it’s my job to convince anyone of what route they should take with their babies BUT […]
Have you heard of the 4 month regression? My guess is, if you’re reading this blog- you probably have. 🙂 I find parents usually fall into one of two categories: Either they’ve heard about the 4 month sleep regression and they’ve been just waiting for and stressing for when baby’s sleep will get worse… Or […]
Crying is the single biggest reason why people are hesitant to work on improving sleep with their children. And I get it! Just because I’m a sleep consultant that does not mean that I relish making children cry (I’m not a monster)…. BUT I do think that as a whole, our society has gone a […]
Spoiler alert, I don’t believe in sleep secrets! Okay, well, I wish that I could just hand you a magic wand and you would magically have a great sleeper. It just doesn’t work that way. However, I do believe that there are some foundational puzzle pieces that are very important if we’re wanting to improve […]
Are you ready to get your baby sleeping in their crib and get your bed back? If so, this blog is for you! Families start co-sleeping for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s planned, other times it just sort of happens out of desperation. Either way, most parents reach a point where they no longer […]
After spending so much time talking about sleep, we thought it’d be fun to get our moms on the podcast and hear their perspectives! We dive into: -How they handled sleep as parents -If they faced any unwanted sleep advice when we were babies -What their perspective was regarding how we handled sleep with our […]
Starting to sleep training may feel like the next right step. But if you’re not ready… it’s not going to be pretty. I’m going to walk you through my sleep training readiness checklist so you know if you’re ready for this big transition. But before we jump into this readiness checklist, let’s talk about what […]
I talk with many families when they are in the midst of deciding whether or not to sleep train. Today I offer 4 questions you should be pondering and thinking about before you take the plunge and decide to sleep train 4 questions: 1. How do I feel about crying? 2. Am I ready to […]