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5 Tips for Successful Sleepovers at the Grandparents
As a sleep coach, one of the first questions I ask parents before we begin working together is “What are you looking...
5 Tips for Successful Sleepovers at the Grandparents
As a sleep coach, one of the first questions I ask parents before we begin working together is...
Everything You Need to Know About White Noise & Sleep
If you ask other moms what their baby “must-haves” are, almost all moms will say a white-noise...
5 Tips for Successful Sleepovers at the Grandparents
As a sleep coach, one of the first questions I ask parents before we begin working together is “What are you looking forward to once your baby is sleeping well?” For most parents, that answer is instant and clear; they just want their baby to get the sleep they need...
Everything You Need to Know About White Noise & Sleep
If you ask other moms what their baby “must-haves” are, almost all moms will say a white-noise machine. So, you’ll probably end up putting one on your registry, you will receive one as a gift, but maybe you aren’t sure why you’ll need one. *Spoiler Alert* Yes, you’ll...
When Is the Right Time to Sleep Train?
I am asked this question all the time. From moms of newborns, toddlers, school-age children…no matter the age, so many moms are asking this question. They want to know: “When should I sleep train? Is there a right age? When is too late? Are we too early?” So...
Newborn Sleep Routines: Building Healthy Sleep Habits From Day One
Having a solid, consistent bedtime routine is so important, no matter what age your little one is. As adults, we don't just go into our bedrooms, turn off the light, and hop into bed, and that's that. Our journey to sleep is habitual, mostly the same every...
The Four-Month Sleep Regression: The Only True Sleep Regression
As a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, one of the most common questions I am asked, aside from the obvious “How do I get my baby to sleep?" is "Is there an [insert X month] sleep regression?". Google tells you there's a regression for just about every age....
Rocking & Rolling: How to Support Your Baby When They Begin Rolling in Their Sleep
As your baby grows, it’s so exciting to see them learn new skills! At around 4-6 months, your baby will begin to learn a very important mobility skill: rolling over. Your baby will usually master rolling from tummy to back first, then around 6-7 months will learn how...
Stop Mom Shaming – Know the Facts About Sleep Training
Today, I want to share my thoughts not only as a Pediatric Sleep Coach, but as a fellow Mom. In this day and age, the internet can be your best friend or your worst enemy. With a quick Google search, you access literally a million sources on parenting advice. And...
To Dream Feed or Not To Dream Feed?
Parents who are sleep deprived are often looking for quick tricks or fixes to help their baby sleep through the night. As a Pediatric Sleep Specialist, one of those tricks I am often asked about is the dream feed. So, what is a dream feed? Does it actually work?...
Five Reasons Hiring a Sleep Consultant Will Be One of Your Best Parenting Decisions
And possibly the best decision of your life! I was there, sleep-deprived, and it was affecting every important aspect of my life. I wasn’t myself, struggling every day to be a mom, wife, and professional. Self-care? Ha! There was no time or energy for self-care. And...
A Sleep Consultant’s Three Best Tips for Lengthening Short Naps
One of the biggest pain points of almost every single family I work with is short naps. Naps are troublesome for some babies for tons of different reasons, and there are usually 10-15 reasons why your child might be having short naps. Today I’m going to focus on the...
A Sleep Consultant’s Best Tips for Heading Back to School
August is here already! The summer has flown by and it’s that time of year again…back to school. Some of your little ones may have already returned to school and others are gearing up to get back into the swing of things. For most parents, this time of year sends a...
Why Should I Hire a Sleep Consultant?
ThereSure, you can do a quick Google search and find tons of resources and advice on how to get your child to sleep. With all of those free options, just a click away, why should you pay for a stranger to come into your home and tell you how to get your child to sleep...