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…
Understanding Newborn Sleepy Cues
Sleepy cues are the signs your newborn uses to communicate that he’s tired, ready for a…
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.
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…
2 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Let me show you a flexible 2 month old sleep schedule. I’ll also answer some common…
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,…
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.
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…
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.
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.
Is Your Toddler Fighting Bedtime?
Is your toddler fighting bedtime? Toddlers are natural-born boundary pushers. Let me show…
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!
Let's Talk About Sleep Training
Let's talk about sleep training. I want to share my experience, the research on sleep…
Sleep Training for Naps
Wondering if sleep training for naps can help with your baby or toddler’s naps? I’m…
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
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.
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…
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.
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!…
8 Steps to Help YOU Get Restful Sleep
Clinical psychologist Dr. Ashurina Ream talks us through Important parent sleep tips to…
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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Baby Sleep and the Holiday Season
Worried about baby sleep and the holidays? Let's talk protecting your baby or toddler's rest, how to handle holiday events, preventing meltdowns, hosting overnight guests, and more.
Daylight Savings: Fall Back and Your Baby’s Sleep
Let me show you three ways to shift your baby or toddler's sleep schedule for the end of…
Traveling Between Time Zones with a Baby
Traveling between time zones with a baby is tough! Let me share my best tips to help your…
Getting Back on Track with Baby Sleep After the Holidays
Let’s talk about getting back on track with baby sleep after the holidays. I have 5 tips…
Latest Articles
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Overtired Baby or Toddler
Do you have an overtired baby? Let’s talk through the signs of an overtired baby, why overtired babies and toddlers won’t sleep, and how to get an overtired baby to sleep.
Is Your Toddler Waking Up Too Early?
It’s exhausting to have a toddler waking up early every morning. Let’s talk about what to…
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Nursery Checklist
Are you ready to set up the nursery? Here is my ultimate nursery checklist including a…
Toddler Sleep Regression
Are you in the middle of a toddler sleep regression? I’ll answer how long toddler sleep…