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Toddler Sleep Q&A |Sleep problems in toddlers, scared of being alone, trouble falling asleep

I’m answering some of the most common questions I get from my audience and clients about sleep problems in toddlers and even bigger kids. If

How to Help Toddlers with Nightmares

Most kids will experience a nightmare during childhood. As a parent, it can be tough because we don’t want our child to feel scared or distr

Break the Mommy Obsession at Bedtime | How to Deal When Your Toddler Prefers One Parent

If you’ve got a toddler, chances are you’ve experienced parental preference before - it’s the somewhat-sweet-yet-rather-annoying sound of...

The Best Bedtime Routine for Your 3 Year Old | Awesome Little Sleepers

Do you ever hear parents talk about having an easy toddler bedtime routine with their kid, and you secretly roll your eyes? You’re...

5 AM Wake Ups? Here’s What to Do When Your Toddler Is Waking Up Too Early

You’re dead asleep, and then you hear it: your bedroom door creaks open and tiny footsteps are headed straight for you. You manage to open o

Toddler sleep regression & night time waking in bigger kids | Toddler Sleep Q&A

I’m answering some of the sleep questions that my audience and clients ask me most often. In fact, the two questions I'm answering today wer

6 Summer Sleep Tips for Well-Rested Kids

As the days get longer, temps get warmer, and schedules get more relaxed, make sure that your kid’s summer sleep doesn’t suffer. It’s so...

How to Get Your Sick Toddler to Sleep

When your child gets sick, it can be a challenging time for both you and your little one. Toddler sleep seems like an elusive thing when...

3 Tired Signs in Kids That You’re Missing

Lots of parents will say, “Tired? My kid is never tired, he’s always bouncing off the walls!” If you feel this way, too...

Want a Later Bedtime in Summer? | Summer Sleep Training Tips for Kids

You might think I’ve gone crazy, because if you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m always telling you to have a nice, early bedti

3 Ways to Calm Your Kid Down and Avoid Tears at Bedtime

It’s every parent’s dream: plenty of peaceful winding down time with your hyperactive toddler to get them calm so you can avoid tears at...

My Stubborn Kid Won’t Nap

As kids move into the toddler and preschooler stage, they can get more stubborn! Many two or three-year-olds decide that they’re no...

Afraid of the Dark? How to Help Kids Overcome Fear

Children being afraid of the dark is common and can start as early as 2 or 3 years old when their imaginations start going wild. But at...

3 Reasons Your Toddler Doesn’t Sleep Well

Sleep problems really aren’t that complicated when you know what to look for. If your toddler doesn’t sleep well, there are typically 3 re

3 Hacks to Speed Up Your Evening | Early Bedtime Tips for Toddlers

You might be thinking that your kid should probably be going to bed earlier. But there’s so much to do in the evening, it may feel...

Big Emotions, Tiny Humans: An Interview with Danielle Bettman of Parenting Wholeheartedly

Big Emotions, Tiny Humans. All about the very big emotions that can come from our little kids.

Toddler Parent’s Guide To Surviving the Time Change: Spring 2023

Toddler Parent’s Guide To Surviving the Time Change: Spring 2021

Is It Too Late to Sleep Train Your Toddler?

Is It Too Late to Sleep Train Your Toddler? I’ll tell you right now: sleep training can actually be easier with older kids.

Toddler Daycare Naps Ruin Bedtime?

While kids transition away from taking naps, it feels like it throws their whole sleep schedule out of whack.

How to Stop Your Kid from Coming Into Parents’ Bed

You know this nighttime scenario all too well… Your kid starts off happily asleep in their own cozy room, but all of a sudden it’s 2 a.m....