Newborn & Toddler Sleep
Resources
Can a Young Baby Really Be Taught Healthy Sleep Habits?
I am constantly amazed by how many people truly believe the answer to that question is a resounding NO! Well, I'm here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. Why do so many people believe that teaching a young baby good sleep habits is completely...
Your Baby’s Sleep Window, And Why You Need To Understand It
Understanding your baby’s “sleep window” is one of the keys to helping a baby learn to sleep independently. Getting your baby down in their sleep window (i.e. before they become overtired) will keep crying to a minimum and allow your baby to go to sleep on their own...
The Why Behind the Cry
Why do Babies Cry? Babies cry for a variety of reasons. They may be tired, hungry, wet, overstimulated, overtired, too warm or too cold. The American Academy of Pediatrics tells us that “all babies cry, often without any apparent cause”. The AAP...
What is a False Start?
What is a false start? Have you heard the term "false start?" Many parents, especially if you're a NEW parent, have never heard of this, although you may have experienced it and just not known what it was called. A false start is when you put your baby to bed for the...
How to Ease Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety and Your Child Does your child cry, scream, or cling to you when you try to leave? Whether you're simply walking into another room or leaving them with a sitter. One day your child does fine with separating from you and the next it seems he’s in...
Eat, Play, Sleep…Why This Routine Just WORKS
"Eat, Play, Sleep" - The BEST Baby Routine You may be very familiar with this baby routine, or it may be completely foreign to you. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then keep reading… Whether you have a baby that’s a few weeks old or a few months old, Eat,...
Toddlers and Sleep Boundaries
Toddlers and Sleep Boundaries Toddlers and sleep boundaries is a subject that I love talking about because so many families suddenly find themselves with a toddler who is getting up at night or pushing boundaries, turning bedtime into a 2 hour process! You now...
Sleep Training and Attachment
Sleep training and attachment…. This is the question that I get asked more and more regularly. “Is my baby gonna be ok if I sleep train?”. It's a hot topic regarding baby sleep and is passionately debated anytime sleep training is talked about. You have...
Managing Bedtime Routines with Multiple Children
Most parents will be faced with having to manage bedtime routines with multiple children solo. Whether you have to do this on a regular basis or just once in a while, having a plan can make all the difference between a peaceful bedtime or a chaotic one! Managing...