never wake a sleeping baby

4 times you should wake a sleeping baby

We’ve all heard this piece of advice before, “Never wake a sleeping baby!” and as a sleep consultant I’ve gotten appalled looks when I confess you actually SHOULD wake a sleeping baby sometimes. I thought it’d be helpful to lay out all the reasons and situations where waking a sleeping baby is the right move. […]

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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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sample sleep schedules

Baby sample sleep schedules

Baby sample sleep schedules are here! I’ve had many requests for a blog like this over the years but I have to admit, I’ve been reluctant to make it. Not because I’m sitting on some kind of top-secret information but because I’ve seen many parents stress themselves out trying to follow an arbitrary schedule online. […]

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is baby sleep developmental

Is baby sleep developmental?

Is baby sleep developmental? How do we respond to people who claim baby sleep is developmental? This was a recent question in my DMs and I realized I needed more space to unpack this question! This blog will walk through this popular question and the many different rabbit holes that correspond to answering it.   […]

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how to prep for travel sleep with a toddler

How to prep for travel sleep with a toddler

It can be tricky figuring out sleep while traveling with a toddler! In this episode we take you behind the scenes of my cohost Kayla’s recent trip and we talk through everything she plans for ahead of time. Then, in the second half of the episode, you get to hear an update from Kayla on […]

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baby sleepwear

Let’s chat sleepwear for your littles!

Today’s blog and podcast is all about sleepwear. Whether you’ve got a newborn, baby, toddler, or preschooler- we’ve got you covered! I get into the details of what your child should wear to sleep, when your child should wear special sleepwear, and why! I also offer all my product recommendations depending on what stage of […]

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reframe your thoughts about crying

Re-frame your thoughts about crying

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 […]

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short naps checklist

Short Naps Checklist

Today I’m sharing my short naps checklist with you! I recently received this question from one of my followers: “Help! My 8 month old only takes 30 minutes naps! Her naps are always 30 minutes, right on the dot! How do I get past these short naps?” I get this question a lot so I […]

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How to keep your child in their room at bedtime

How to keep your child in their room at bedtime

Once that crib is gone and you transition to a toddler bed, it can feel impossible to keep your child in their room. Hello jack-in-the-box! In this episode, Kayla and Carianna walk through 2 options and some mental shifts you can make so that you can cut out the drama at bedtime. Available on Apple […]

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