On Sunday, March 12 2023, clocks change! We are going FORWARD one hour starting at 2AM! But how do you adjust sleep schedules for babies and toddlers with this time change? Thankfully, this time change isn’t as brutal as the fall change! It’s going to feel pretty blissful to wake at 7AM…the old 6AM! In fact, […]

Do you have a VERY cranky baby and you’re like Oh no, poor thing! You’re teething! We’re in chaos right now! What if I told you that teething should NOT disrupt sleep? This is a very big stance I’ve always taken here at Little Z’s. In this video I’m going to lay it out on […]

As a sleep consultant, I don’t promote remedies or tricks to “magically” get your child to fall asleep faster. However, there are some natural remedies that you can do to help your toddler fall asleep faster if you truly have an independent sleeper who knows how to sleep. In this YouTube video and podcast episode, […]

Have you ever noticed that your baby turns into a cranky, clingy monster after getting vaccines? Or, perhaps you’ve noticed that when your baby gets their vaccines, their sleep is greatly disrupted. Whatever the case may be, vaccines have likely caused you at one point to wonder, “Is this normal?” In this video and podcast […]

It’s no secret that the Cry It Out (CIO) Method is an extremely polarizing topic. I have always been known for my straightforward, “no fluff” content and that is something I developed after being a third and a fifth grade teacher. As an elementary teacher, you have one very small opportunity to capture your students’ […]

Is your toddler waking in the night all of a sudden, leaving you at a loss? Whether your toddler is typically a rock star sleeper or one that keeps you on your toes, night wakings and early morning wakings are never something we look forward to or embrace as parents. Believe it or not, it […]

You’re likely reading this post because the dreaded toddler nap regression has reared it’s ugly head! If you have a 1-3 year old who all of a sudden is not enjoying their nap anymore, then this post is for you. Believe it or not, it’s actually extremely common to have a toddler who sleeps great […]

Are you welcoming a baby soon and wondering if adding a new sibling to the family is going to cause a sleep regression for your older child or children? Maybe you’re having your second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth child or beyond.  Maybe you are having a baby or you’re adopting a baby! Whatever number or […]

Pacifier use is a hot topic when it comes to babies and toddlers. Especially when it comes to sleeping. If you have a baby or a toddler you might be wondering, “How and when do I stop using the pacifier?” Or maybe you know in your heart of hearts that it’s time to stop using […]

It’s no secret that your child’s ideal awake windows and daily schedule highly depends on their age. In fact, age-appropriate wake windows are FOUNDATIONAL to your child’s ever evolving nap schedule. But when it comes to wake windows, sometimes it can feel like there is a mysterious, magical rule when it comes to honoring them! Do you begin the wake window when your child’s eyes open? Or when they begin dozing in and out of sleep? Or when you get them out of their crib?