What does “drowsy but awake” even mean? Can you even be drowsy but awake? Why are these two concepts just not matching? Why can’t you get them to work when the rest of the baby world and sleep world and Instagram world insists it’s best? In my world, “drowsy but awake” is not real and […]

Did you know that by 13 months old there should be NO bottles in your baby’s life?! If that sounds just a little bit scary, in this video, I’m going to walk through the 2 ways & 2 paths you can choose to transition off the bottle and why this is causing problems in their […]

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’ […]

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 […]

If you have a 12 to 14 month old, it’s time to listen up, because your young toddler is likely ready for the 2 to 1 nap transition.  By the end of this nap transition, your little one will remain on the same nap schedule until they are close to three years old – that’s […]

Are you nervous about how much crying is involved in sleep training? I’ve never met a child who likes change! Any time we make a change, a child is going to protest. Read along for my insight on crying, how much protest you can expect on Night 1 of sleep training and research on sleep training and crying!

Wondering what it’s really like when it comes to sleep training a toddler or preschooler?  In this episode of the Little Z’s Sleep podcast, Sarah Leach and I are digging into what to expect when sleep training a child instead of a baby! Who is considered a toddler or preschooler?  When we talk about a […]

Are you finding yourself frustrated that all of a sudden your child has no ability to sleep by themselves? If you are struggling with sleep issues for your toddler or preschooler, I’m going to share the number one reason why they are struggling to sleep independently! How to help your child sleep independently Together, we […]

  If you have a baby between 0 and 15 weeks old, this blog is for you! We are going to deep dive into the EASY schedule, which was coined by Tracy Hogg from the book, Secrets of a Baby Whisperer. What is the EASY Sleep Schedule? EASY is an acronym that stands for eat, activity, […]

Have you ever slipped your child a melatonin gummy to try to get them to sleep sooner? Or maybe melatonin is a part of your regular nightly routine? Perhaps, your pediatrician has recommended them for your child’s sleep troubles. In this video, I am going to discuss what melatonin is and what the research says […]