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Why Short Naps Happen (And How to Fix Them!)

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...

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Teething and Sleep: How to Help Your Baby Rest Comfortably

Honestly, teeth are one of my least favorite parts of parenting. Who knew that having a kid would involve teeth so much? It’s not fun when they grow in; keeping them clean is a project, and they end...

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Managing sleep regressions

Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Handle It “Sleep regression” might be two of a parent’s least favorite words. And honestly? I think they’re a bit overused. As a sleep consultant, I often hear...

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Keeping Infant and Toddler Sleep on Track During Holiday Travel

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...

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Tips for Daylight Savings: Fall Back with Infants and Toddlers

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...

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Why Toddlers Fight Bedtime

All of my kids learned to be champion bedtime stallers. Bedtime stalling is a toddler’s big trick; it feels like a staple of toddlerhood. Bedtime struggles are common at this stage, and understanding...

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INFANT WAKE Windows

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...

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Toddler Sleep and Separation Anxiety

Your baby has been sleeping great, and life is good. Then one night, they woke up crying. You go check to make sure they’re okay. Nothing seems wrong, but they’re inconsolable, so you help them back...

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Top 8 Safe Sleep Tips

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...

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Sleep and Infant Milestones: Crawling, Rolling, Sitting, and Walking

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...

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How to Make It Through the 2-Year Sleep Regression

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...

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Stop Fighting About Bedtime with Your Toddler 

There are few things worse than making it to the end of the day only to fight about bedtime with your mini-me or the miniature version of your partner. You’ve had a long day. You’re touched out,...

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The Best Nursery: A Guide to Moving Your Baby into Their Room

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...

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How to Get My Baby to Sleep Through the Night: Chair Method vs. Ferber Method

One of my biggest pet peeves is that parents are expected to just limp through life until their baby finally sleeps. Exhaustion is a bi product of parenting to be sure however, why would we leave...

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Top 4-Month Baby Milestones: Tips from a Dallas Sleep Coach to Improve Sleep...

As a sleep consultant, I know that parents of four-month-old babies are navigating an exciting but sometimes difficult phase of life. As a mom of four it helped me to understand the milestones my...

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4 Month Old Daily Schedule

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...

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How to Get Through the 4 Month Sleep Regression

I spoke to a mom on the phone who perfectly expressed what happens during the 4-month sleep regression. She said: “As a newborn he was sleeping 4-6 hour stretches! I felt like I was getting a handle...

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Is It Safe for Babies to Sleep on Their Stomach?

It’s always fun and exciting to watch your little baby grow and learn new things. But sometimes these new milestones come with questions and concerns. When your newborn starts fighting their swaddle...

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Six Month Old Daily Schedule

You may have felt like you were in survival mode for the first 6-8 weeks then you kind of got your feet under you and then the 4 month sleep regression hit. You made it through that mess and now at 6...

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6 Month Old Baby Takes Short Naps

There is nothing more discouraging than finally getting your baby in bed for a nap only to hear them crying 30 minutes later. Short naps can be a source of frustration for many parents, naps are one...

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