Extinction Burst: Why it Gets Worse Before it Gets Better
Understanding this concept is the key to successful sleep training. Responding to an extinction burst with consistency is the answer.
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- Apr 10
- 5 min
Is Sleep Training Safe?
Tired of sifting through contradicting answers on sleep training? Looking for the truth? There is evidence to back this up...
- Mar 15
- 4 min
5 Life-Changing Benefits to Good Sleep
Sleep is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Good sleep will have a significant impact on your child's life.
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Blue Light: Friend and Foe
Blue light can get a bad wrap sometimes, but it actually has great benefits. It can also be harmful, depending on the time of day.
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Why "drowsy" is messing with your child's sleep
Drowsiness that occurs in a bedtime routine or during feeds can be the one thing that is sabotaging your child's sleep!
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Sleep Pressure
Sleep pressure (or lack of sleep pressure) can be the cause of naptime struggles, bedtime battles, early morning waking and more.
- Apr 20, 2022
- 4 min
The Nap Struggle
And, as I’m sure you’ve experienced, when a child doesn’t nap well, it makes EVERYTHING harder. Here are some tips for improving naps...
- Mar 26, 2022
- 4 min
Sleep Training with Twins
When it comes to sleep, twins make the process a bit more complicated, but once your babies are sleeping well and on the same schedule...
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
What if Baby is Uncomfortable?
A very common question I get from parents is "What am I supposed to do if my baby falls asleep in an uncomfortable position?".
- Jan 26, 2022
- 5 min
Why is Sleep So Important?
In an age where productivity is king, doesn't it seem a bit strange that we are still spending a third of each day just…sleeping?
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
Will Food Help My Baby Sleep?
One of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to getting babies to sleep through the night is the old “cereal in the bottle” routine...
- Oct 9, 2021
- 4 min
Daycare and Sleep Training
How to navigate your child's new sleep skills when sending them to daycare.
- Sep 1, 2021
- 5 min
Digging into The Wonder Weeks
Learn the background behind The Wonder Weeks, how it can be helpful and in what areas parents should approach the findings with caution.
- Jun 4, 2021
- 4 min
5 Reasons your Baby is Waking Early
I think every parent would agree with me that there is an appropriate time for your baby to wake up in the morning. Although, exactly...
- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
Why Does My Baby Have Split Nights?
Is your little one waking up in the middle of the night? I mean like really waking up. Waking up and staying up. For hours. Here's why...
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
Transitioning from Crib to Big Kid Bed
When it comes to making the transition from a crib to a big kid bed, there are two questions that need to be answered. The first is WHEN,...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 6 min
Attachment Parenting and Sleep Training?
Many parents discover a tension between the theory of attachment parenting and the process of sleep training.
- Jan 29, 2021
- 5 min
The 4 Month Sleep "Regression"
Whatever your take is on sleep regressions, everyone can agree on the 4 month sleep regression. It does exist. And it’s permanent.
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
Anxiety and Sleep Training
So you’re on the fence about this whole, “teaching your baby to sleep,” thing. On one hand, you know that sleep is essential for everyone...
- Nov 17, 2020
- 4 min
Juggling Bedtime Routines
When you bring a new baby home, it is an exciting, treasured and terrifying time. Now when you already have one (or two) children at...
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