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New Skills and Sleep Disruptions

Babies learn so many new skills in the first few months and science shows us that learning these new skills can cause sleep disruptions. Let me help.

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Why Do Babies Fight Sleep?

I know it can feel defeating when your baby is fighting sleep. Let’s talk about why your…

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Understanding Newborn Sleepy Cues

Sleepy cues are the signs your newborn uses to communicate that he’s tired, ready for a…

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Naps on the Go: How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Anywhere

Let’s talk about how to get your baby to sleep anywhere, how to make on-the-go naps safe,…

Sleep Basics

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Safe Sleep Checklist

Having a great little sleeper is wonderful, but I also want you to have a safe sleeper. Here's my safe sleep checklist for babies 0-12 months.

Wake Windows and Baby Sleep

I have the ultimate guide to wake windows. Including what they are and why they’re…

Dress Your Baby for Comfortable Sleep

How do you dress your baby so they’re comfortable for sleep? Let’s talk about how to…

Tummy Sleep: When can babies start sleeping on their stomach?

Those first nights when your baby has learned to roll onto their belly can be tricky.…

Sleep Schedules

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Newborn Sleep Schedule

Let’s talk about newborn sleep schedules, expectations, and wake windows in the first weeks and months.

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1 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Let’s talk about your 1 month old. I’d love to show you a 1 month old sleep schedule and…

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2 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Let me show you a flexible 2 month old sleep schedule. I’ll also answer some common…

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3 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Let me share with you what a 3 month old sleep schedule looks like and answer common…

Newborn

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Active Sleep and Newborns

Newborns can be so active in their sleep. Let me show you what newborn sleep can really look like and why newborns might be so noisy and moving constantly during sleep.

Understanding Newborn Sleepy Cues

Sleepy cues are the signs your newborn uses to communicate that he’s tired, ready for a…

Is your newborn feeding every hour and not sleeping?

Is your newborn feeding every hour and not sleeping? Let's talk about full feedings,…

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How Do I Get My Newborn Baby to Sleep in a Crib?

Do you have a newborn who will only sleep in your arms, cries when put down, or won’t…

Naps

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Why is My Baby Taking Short Naps?

Are you wondering why your baby won’t nap longer than 30 minutes? I am talking all about short naps, why short naps happen, and how to help your baby take longer naps.

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What to Do When Your Baby Won't Nap

Let’s talk about why your baby won’t nap and how to help your baby take a good nap. We'll…

Mom kissing newborn's head on her shoulder after baby took a short nap

Short Naps and Newborns

Let’s talk about short newborn naps, if you should you swaddle your newborn during the…

Contact Naps

I’m sharing all about contact naps, including the benefits, safety, and how to stop…

Regressions

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Sleep Regressions

Let’s talk all about sleep regressions including why they happen, how long they last, and how to handle them.

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4 Month Sleep Regression

Let’s talk about the 4 month sleep regression. I’ll share what it is, when it starts, how…

6 Month Sleep Regression

Let’s talk about the 6 month sleep regression! I’m covering the signs, causes, and how to…

8-10 Month Sleep Regression

Let's talk about the 8-10 month sleep regression. I want to show you what's happening for…

Bedtime

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Toddler Bedtime Routine with Printable Chart

A toddler bedtime routine is an important part to help create consistency, security, and better sleep. Let’s talk about how to start a toddler bedtime routine and how to implement a toddler bedtime routine chart.

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Is Your Toddler Fighting Bedtime?

Is your toddler fighting bedtime? Toddlers are natural-born boundary pushers. Let me show…

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My Child is Afraid of the Dark

Bedtime fears for toddlers come in all forms – they could be afraid of the dark, afraid…

Night Lights and Baby Sleep

So many wonder about night lights in the nursery. Light and darkness play such a huge…

Sleep Training

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When to Start Sleep Training

I’m answering all of your questions about sleep training: what is sleep training, when to start sleep training, how long does sleep training take, and more!

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Let's Talk About Sleep Training

Let's talk about sleep training. I want to share my experience, the research on sleep…

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Sleep Training for Naps

Wondering if sleep training for naps can help with your baby or toddler’s naps? I’m…

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Is Taking Cara Babies Cry It Out?

Wondering about the methods Taking Cara Babies classes teach, when it's time to sleep…

Toddlers

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Toddler Bedtime Routine with Printable Chart

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Toddler Nap Schedules for 2, 3, and 4 Year Olds

Toddlers, preschoolers, and young children still need sleep. Let me show you sample…

Is Your Toddler Fighting Bedtime?

Is your toddler fighting bedtime? Toddlers are natural-born boundary pushers. Let me show…

Toddler sitting on the edge of bed about to get out

My Toddler Won’t Stay in Bed

Do you have a toddler who keeps getting out of bed? I’m sharing my best tips for when…

Parents

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First Day of Kindergarten

Let me share the story of my daughter's first day of Kindergarten.

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Pregnancy Loss: Finding a Miracle Amidst the Pain

I saw it plain as day: “pregnant” written out in digital form on a stick! Me! Pregnant!…

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8 Steps to Help YOU Get Restful Sleep

Clinical psychologist Dr. Ashurina Ream talks us through Important parent sleep tips to…

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Bonding in the NICU

The NICU is a place where miracles take place. But no one expects to be there. Many…

Guest Blog

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Congestion and Baby Sleep

Let's talk about snorting babies, congestion, and baby sleep. Did you know babies can only breathe through their nose?! It’s true!

Toddler Sleep and Potty Training

Is it time for potty training? Are you wondering how potty training might impact sleep?…

Thumbsucking: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

Have questions about thumb sucking? Speech-language pathologists Brooke and Bridget talk…

Seasonal

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