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Stop Asking the Wrong Questions About Sleep
Parents are always asking me the wrong questions about their toddler sleep training problems. And if you’re asking the wrong questions,...


5 Ways You’re Making Toddler Bedtime Worse | What To Do Instead
Sleep training is not for the faint of heart. Let’s explore 5 ways you’re unintentionally making bedtime worse and the solutions that will h


3 Essential Sleep Tips for Kids with Special Needs
Families reach out to me every day about kids who are on the autism spectrum or have a sensory processing disorder. While my REST Method™ wo


SOS: I’m Stuck in My Toddler’s Room at Bedtime! | Sleep Training
The all-too-familiar scene… You’re stuck in your kiddo’s dark room at bedtime, quietly waiting for them to fall asleep. Once they finally...


Parent’s Survival Guide to Help Your Toddler Adjust to Daylight Savings Time
On Sunday, November 5th, Daylight Savings Time ends and the clock “falls back,” shoving an extra hour into our day.


Sneaky Kids | How To Stop Kids from Sneaking into Your Room
I’ve heard stories about sneaky, room-invading kids for years. Parents wake up surprised to find their kid sleeping in the bed next to them,


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...


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...


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


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


Toddler Sleep Training: 3 Common Mistakes
If you’re trying to get your 3, 4, or 5-year-old to fall asleep alone and stay in their own bed all night…
But your kid keeps popping out
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