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When Can I Sleep Train?
Do a Google search for, “What age can I sleep train my baby?” and you’ll be bombarded with a wide variety of answers – many conflicting! Some places may tell you that you can sleep train a newborn. Others will say that you can't do anything until 4 months. Others will...
What Is Sleep Training?
You may have heard of sleep training but are wondering exactly what it is and what it involves. You may be wondering about sleep training methods and which one is right for your situation. I want to share all about sleep training: the myths and misconceptions, the...
Balancing Bedtime with Multiple Kids
Juggling bedtime routines with more than one child can be a tricky endeavor, especially if you’re solo parenting. So, in honor of National Sibling Day, here are my tips if you have to tackle multiple bedtimes alone:Adjust the schedule If you have a young infant and a...
Dropping the Bedtime Bottle
Bottles (and feedings in general) are an important part of your child’s bedtime routine during the first year of their life. Bottles help fill up your child’s tank and prepare them for a 10-12 hour long stretch of overnight sleep (once they no longer need to eat...
How to Handle an Off-Track Day of Sleep
Once your child is on a consistent & predictable sleep schedule, it can be daunting to think about deviating from it, even for just one day. Sometimes off-track days are unplanned and you just have to roll with it. Other times, you may have planned events or...
Sleep Training & Attachment
Baby sleep is such a hot-button topic, and approaches to baby sleep are passionately debated on social media, in mom’s groups, and even within families. Oftentimes the arguments against sleep training include things like “sleep training damages the attachment...
Developmental Leaps & Sleep Regressions
Sleep regressions. I’m pretty sure that the most Googled question ever is, “Is there a(n) [insert any month here] sleep regression?” With milestone-tracking apps and endless information about baby “leaps”, I want to break down what sleep regressions truly are and how...
Date Nights After Baby
With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, let’s talk about having date night once you're a parent! Having a night out with your partner is such an important part of any relationship, including the one you have with your child. It’s true! Having “adult only” time can...
Crib to Bed Transition FAQs
The transition from crib to bed is a big move for both child & parent. Literally overnight, your child becomes a little less BABY and a little more BIG KID. I’ve put together the most frequently asked questions I get in my email inbox & on Instagram about this...