Date nights… remember those!? It’s time to make date nights happen again now that sleep is a thing in your family!  If you’ve been a part of any of my programs you know I make a girls night out, date night, or a “just because” day to hire a babysitter a top priority! Why? Because […]

Back to school brings a lot of excitement for a new year of growth and learning! But maybe you’re wondering how to jump back into a routine… Read on!!

The crib to bed transition is a HUGE and exciting milestone for your child! Although it’s a big transition, you don’t have to be intimidated by it! You can make the crib to bed transition a success for you and your preschooler by…

Is your child having a night terror or a nightmare? What’s the difference and how do you help a child work through either a nightmare or night terror? These are sleep disturbances that parents think are unsolvable, but actually there are many strategies we can implement to help minimize these occurrences with your child! Both […]

If you’ve hung around Little Z’s at any length of time, you probably know that my whole philosophy of sleep revolves around the bedtime routine. If you are asking me, “why is my child waking up in the morning?” Or, “Why are they suddenly waking up at 2:00 AM? Or why is their nap so […]

Does your child ask you to tell them a story every day? Are you looking for ways to start reading and enjoying storytelling with your child? Then, the Story Tyke app is for you. In this blog and video, I’m sharing how much we’re loving using the Story Tyke app in our home with our […]

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 […]

Did your toddler try to escape bed last night by climbing out of their crib? If you’re thinking it’s WAY too soon to get them into an open toddler bed, you’re right. It’s way too early. In this blog & video, I’m going to give you a few solutions to keep your toddler from climbing […]

Is your baby or toddler dependent on sleep props like a pacifier and rocking to get them to sleep? In Part 2 of this blog, I’m sharing all about parent-controlled and child-controlled sleep props and WHY sleep props are ruining your toddler’s sleep. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I will also share SAFE sleep props […]

There is ONE key theme to teaching your toddler through preschooler to sleep independently: confidence! In this podcast interview, I’m flipping the script! Dr. Maylin of Raising Good Kids hosted an Instagram Live asking me questions about toddler sleep. In this interview we answer the questions: 2:33- Introduction to Little Z’s 6:50- Thoughts on door […]