If you have a toddler who is not napping – they’re rejecting their naps or they’re treating it like play time in their crib – I have 4 reasons that this might be happening and today I’m going to tell you all about it and give you the strategies on how to improve naps starting […]

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? 

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…

How do you know if your baby or toddler is overtired or undertired? There are lots of signs including rubbing eyes, tugging ears, yanwning and even rejecting sleep all together. But how can you tell if it’s over or under tiredness affecting your child’s sleep?  When it comes to knowing whether your child is overtired […]

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 […]

Looking forward to a fun night out on the Fourth of July? Wondering if you should even take your kid to fireworks? Read all my suggestions from newborn through preschoolers!

Hey there! In this video and blog post, I’m sharing how to tell if your child has outgrown their nap and what to do next! It’s maybe not the news you wanted, but honestly, it’s for the best and will improve any night-time sleep disruptions too! As a pediatric sleep consultant, I’m also a mom […]

Room Sharing with Baby and Toddler Let’s talk about how your baby and toddler can room share. Personally, I love this option when your kids are young! When my girls were younger they shared a room for 4 years, and it was so blissful to close the door and have them both asleep in one […]