Baby cuddles are, quite possibly, the greatest thing in the world. Unless, of course, your baby won’t sleep unless they’re cuddled up against you. A wriggling, noisy baby in your bed can make for a fitful, interrupted sleep for you, your partner, and your child, but what can you do if they won’t sleep unless they’re latched on to you? … Read More
When to Switch to a Big-Kid Bed
Making the move from a crib to a big-kid bed can be an exciting step for your toddler, but they don’t always respond to the change with 100% enthusiasm. The truth is, it’s tough to know when they’re ready to make the switch, and in my opinion, there’s no benefit in rushing it. I’ll explain more in today’s video. If … Read More
Why I Hated Breastfeeding
Before we get started with what’s bound to be a bit of a controversial post, let me throw down some ground rules. First of all, your individual experience with breastfeeding does not, in any way, entitle you to tell other women that it’s easy. Anybody chiming in with the old, “I breastfed all three of my kids no problem! Just … Read More
When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?
If there’s a million dollar question for new parents, “When can we expect our baby to sleep through the night,” is almost certainly it. A big contributor to the confusion is that everyone seems to have a different answer. In this week’s video, I’ve got some tips that can help you figure out if your child is ready (and willing) … Read More
What to do When Things Don’t Go as Planned?
For the majority of people, The Sleep Sense Program gets their kids sleeping through the night in just a few days. But what if that doesn’t happen for you? How do you adjust, or should you adjust at all, when things don’t go as they’re supposed to? If your baby, infant or toddler is having trouble sleeping through the … Read More
4 Tips for Getting Your Baby to Sleep Better
“What should be done eventually, must be done immediately.” If you’re the parent of a child who isn’t sleeping, you might not need a lot of motivation to make a change. You’re probably dreading another night of laying baby down in her crib and then sitting quietly in the most soundproof location you can find, watching TV with the closed … Read More
Can I Sleep Train While Bed-Sharing?
I’m often asked if bed sharing and sleep training are mutually exclusive. In today’s video, I’m discussing the complications that can arise by attempting to combine the two practices, and why I feel they’re usually incompatible. If your baby, infant or toddler is having trouble sleeping through the night, help is just a click away! The Sleep Sense Program has … Read More
When Can I Make Exceptions to the Rules?
I’m a huge advocate of schedules and routines when it comes to keeping kids sleeping well, but as we all know, sometimes those rules need to be broken. Travel, special occasions, and family nights out can all interfere with your carefully planned schedule. So when is it okay to break the rules, and how can you minimize the impact when … Read More
Combining Sleep Training & Daycare
So you’ve put the work in, gotten your child onto a carefully crafted sleep schedule, and just as soon as your little one is getting the hang of it, you’re heading back to work and trusting his naps to his daycare providers. How can you ensure they keep up with the same schedule you’ve created? If your baby, infant or … Read More
Balancing Mom’s Needs with Baby’s Nap Needs
Getting your baby onto a regular sleep schedule works wonders for ensuring long, restful naps and full nights of sleep, but how do you adhere to their schedule and still take care of all the things you need to do during the day? If your baby, infant or toddler is having trouble sleeping through the night, help is just a … Read More