What’s your favorite season? You guys I LOVE summer. Summer is full of fun beach days, BBQs, vacations, and popsicles. The downside to summer is that sleep can take a backseat to longer daylight hours, hotter temperatures, and disruptions to your normal schedule. Summer fun can leave even the best sleepers overtired and cranky. But…
There’s nothing more frustrating than finally getting your baby down for a nap… only for them to wake up 30 minutes later! Short naps are one of babies’ most common sleep struggles, and if you’re dealing with this daily, you’re not alone. The good news? Short naps can be fixed! Let’s go over why they…
The holiday season is so fun, especially with kids. I’ll always remember each of my children’s first Christmases. Little ones make the holidays extra special. However, keeping your little one’s sleep routine on track can also bring significant challenges. Between travel to grandma’s, new environments, and all the excitement, it’s easy for sleep schedules to…
I hate daylight savings. Like, with a passion. Some people like to pretend that “falling back” is better, but I maintain that those people don’t have kids waking them up at 5:30 am. They try to convince you that the “fall back” change in the clock means gaining an hour, but for young children who…
Wake Windows for Infants: Ages 3-6 Months A key factor in getting your baby to sleep well is managing their wake windows—the amount of time your baby stays awake between naps. Understanding wake windows helps you recognize when your baby is ready to sleep and prevents them from becoming overtired or undertired, both of which…
There is SO much information out there on best sleep practices. I am certified in safe sleep through Safe Sleep Academy and Cribs for Kids. Sifting through the opinions can feel overwhelming, so I have broken it down into a few crucial steps. Here’s your go-to guide for safe infant sleep! One of the most…
We all know sleep is good. It feels good, our bodies crave it. But do we know how good it is for our bodies? Sometimes, we get caught up in the “things are manageable” cycle. Getting by on minimum amounts of sleep is actually harmful. I always tell parents that if you’re tired, I guarantee…
Being a 2 year old isn’t easy, being the parent of a 2 year old is even harder. I love the meme that shows a toddler and says “What ails you my little free loader?” As your baby becomes a toddler they will push boundaries in several areas, including eating, potty training, and sleep. This…
Most parents start with baby in their room. Room sharing is highly recommended by me, as a sleep consultant, and the AAP to prevent SIDS. 90% of SIDS occurs in the first 6 months so it is recommended that you share a room with your baby for the first 6 months of life. When you…
Your Baby’s Sleep Needs During the 4-Month Regression As a mom of 4 and a sleep consultant my opinion is that 12-16 weeks is one of the most difficult times in parenting. I like to call it the “in-between” phase. They’re no longer a newborn but they’re also still needing 3-4 naps a day and…