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Sleep Coach’s Corner: Why Sleep Training Doesn’t Always Work On Your Own
I haven’t done the math to give you a precise percentage, but I can – with confidence – tell you that the vast majority of parents who contact me for help have already tried some form of baby sleep training on their own. They’ve gathered advice from friends and...
Sleep Coach’s Corner: Sleep Training and Vomiting
If that title didn't grab your attention, then I don't know what will! Vomiting is one of those parenting experiences that nothing can really prepare you for. It's scary and often distressing for everyone. And if you're in the middle of sleep training, it can be...
Sleep Coach’s Corner: The Importance of Consequences
As a pediatric sleep consultant, I’m used to getting questions about sleep from tired parents. And because my job has everything to do with children, I often lend an ear to nervous first-time parents and provide gentle guidance. In addition to being a “baby...
I May Be a Sleep Coach, But I’m Also a Mom
As a sleep coach for babies, my advice usually revolves around how to sleep train a baby and other pediatric sleep issues. Today, however, I want to focus on the moms out there. Parenting presents unique challenges, and in my area of expertise, when you throw sleep...
How To Sleep Train A Baby: The Daycare Dilemma
So, you've decided to finally tackle your little one's sleepless nights and inconsistent napping. Learning how to sleep train a baby is challenging in itself, even before you take daycare into account. If you're suffering from the daycare dilemma, this one's for you....
Split Nights with Twins
This blog is for all of my twin parents. One baby is a lot to handle in the early months, but multiply that, and you've got your hands full. So, what do you do when your darlings start experience split nights? Well, apart from panicking or losing your mind, consider...
My Baby Wakes At 3 am: Is It Time To Start Sleep Training?
“My baby wakes at 3 am—is it time to start sleep training?” If you’re asking yourself this question, the answer is likely yes. But you’re not going to start at 3 am. Here’s the thing. If your baby—and your family—is suffering from middle-of-the-night awakenings, no...
What If There Isn’t a Toddler Sleep Consultant Near Me?
If you've been following my blog or social media for any amount of time, you may find yourself saying: "Sleep training seems great. But what if there isn't a toddler sleep consultant near me?" You might be surprised to learn that many of the clients I work with reside...
How to Dress Your Baby for Sleep in the Summer
You're scratching your head on this one, right? The obvious answer would be pajamas, but the reality is that your baby can overheat quickly if they're overdressed for bed. So, how do you dress your baby for sleep in the summer? Let's take a look. Why does it matter...
Help! My Baby Wakes At 3 am Every Night
Being a new parent is exhausting in and of itself, but when your baby wakes at 3 am every night, it runs you completely ragged. The effects of sleep deprivation are dangerous when it becomes chronic. So, let’s take a look at why your baby is waking so early each...
What Is Sleep Sense?
As a Philadelphia-area pediatric sleep consultant, I've been asked almost every question in the book. Today I'm going to answer one of the top questions I receive: "What methods do you use?" The short answer is Sleep Sense™. The Sleep Sense™ program...
Safe Sleep Tips: The Sleep Sack
If you’ve spent any time on my blog or my Facebook page, you’ll know that I’m a proponent of the sleep sack. And while you might find it strange to be talking about this as the summer heats up, but think about it—do you sleep without any covers? I didn’t think so. The...