Congratulations! Your baby is cutting their first little teething. And with this new and exciting first, their sleep, which was awful before now, seems to have transitioned to horrendous. Am I right? It’s true that when babies are actively cutting teeth,...
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Sleep-Stealers: Three Things to Remove from Your Child’s Room Tonight
When becoming parents for the first time, in an effort to prepare for every need and event, our home becomes overrun with every baby friendly accessory. I find this aspect of modern day parenting amusing because a few hundred years ago, there was definitely a...
Bedtime Routines: How to Ensure Your Baby Stays Awake Until Lights Out
Let me know if this sounds familiar; you are working hard at establishing a rock solid bedtime routine for your baby and no matter how hard you try, they seem to nod off to sleep before the routine is even over. This occurrence can be both perplexing and...
Finding Balance: Navigating a Social Life After Sleep Training Your Baby
Congratulations Mom and Dad! You’ve successfully supported your baby in learning independent sleep skills. Your little wonder is rocking those long, peaceful slumbers at night and taking stellar naps during the day. That’s a perfect reason to...
Why Your Baby Might Be Waking at 3 AM
Calling all bleary-eyed, sleep-deprived parents wondering why your little one wakes up EVERY MORNING at 3 am. Hey there! Glad you stopped by. Please know you are not alone. Many parents (me included once upon a time) find themselves on the same boat,...
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Baby’s Healthy Sleep Habits While on Vacation
With Summer just on the horizon, I wanted to share my top 5 tips for helping your baby keep on sleeping while on vacation. While traveling, your little one will be experiencing new and exciting things to see, feel, and taste, and do, so they must remain...
Three Myths About Sleep Training Your Baby
The idea of possibly sleep training your baby can elicit many emotions. Fear, confusion, overwhelm. While sleep training can be a very rewarding experience, it can also be fraught with confusion and misgiving. Sleep training is the process of helping...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Perfect Sleep Sanctuary for Your Baby
Creating an inviting and safe sleep space for your baby is essential to a peaceful slumber, not only for them but for you too! Knowing where to start can be overwhelming as a mom or new parent. But fear not--we have created the ultimate step-by-step guide to help you...
The Sleep Coach’s Guide: How to Dress Your Baby for Sleep in the Summer
Are you wondering how to dress your baby for a comfortable and safe sleep during hot summer nights? It's easy to think that pajamas would suffice, but overdressing can adversely affect your baby's sleep and health. So how should you dress your baby in the summer?...
Coping with Extinction Bursts: A Guide for Parents
If you're a parent struggling with your little one's sleep issues, you're not alone. Many parents face difficulty getting their babies to sleep through the night. If you're considering sleep training, preparing yourself for the possibility of an extinction burst is...
Early Rising in Babies: Causes, Tips, and Strategies to Fix Them
Early rising in babies can throw off the entire family's schedule, leaving everyone feeling groggy and unrested throughout the day. An age appropriate wake up time for babies is sometime between 6:00 am and 7:00 am. While some babies are naturally early risers and...
The Sleep Coach’s Guide to Twins Sleep: Tips and Tricks for Tired Parents
Congratulations on becoming a new parent to twin infants! As exciting as it is to welcome two bundles of joy into your life, it can be a challenging experience too, especially when it comes to getting a good night's rest. Sleep training your twins may seem like a...
Why Your Baby’s Naps Are So Short & What To Do About This
At some point, almost every parent has asked: why is my baby sleeping so little during their nap? Maybe your baby always took naps that seem too short or has suddenly started waking up after only a short time. Read this article to find out why this might be happening...