If you’ve heard the term before but aren’t sure what it means, consider yourself lucky. The “split-night” can be a real parenting headache, and it’s tough to remedy if you don’t understand what’s causing it. Simply put, a split night is when your little one wakes up in the middle of the night, full of energy, and refuses to go … Read More
Why Baby Might Still Be Crying at Bedtime
Most of the time, with the Sleep Sense Program, parents see a huge improvement in three to five nights. For some, it takes a little longer, and occasionally it can take the full two weeks before their little one is finally getting to sleep without a fuss. And every now and then, I’ll hear from parents who tell me that, … Read More
Stop Decorating Your Baby’s Nursery
Mobiles, stuffies, toy aquariums, light-up music boxes, there’s no shortage of adornments you can get for your baby’s crib. And hey, don’t get me wrong, I get it. Some of them are adorable, and to adults, they seem so soothing and peaceful. Who wouldn’t want their bed next to a softly lit aquarium that plays you lullabies while you drift … Read More
Keep Your Toddler In Their Bed
How many times have you finished up your little one’s bedtime routine, kissed them goodnight, tucked them in, turned out the light, only to see their adorable little face appear in the hallway five minutes later? And then five minutes after that? And again, and again, until bedtime ends in a series of tears and ultimatums. Keeping kids in their … Read More
The Greatest Gift
I know this probably comes across as biased, but I am a sleep expert, after all, so it’s only natural that I’m passionate about sleep! But even still, I honestly think the best gift we can give our children is to teach them the skills to sleep well. That means a lot more than just helping them develop the skills … Read More
“Awake Windows”
With the holidays coming up, there’s a good chance you and your little one are going to be running around, visiting friends, attending parties, and possibly having some houseguests for a little while. With all that activity, there’s a good chance you might find your regular routine a little disrupted, and you may have to make some adjustments to your … Read More
What If My Baby Rolls Onto Their Belly?
This is a question I get a lot, since I almost never recommend waking or even disturbing a sleeping baby. But it throws a bit of a kink into the situation if they get themselves into an unsafe sleeping position. When your baby first learns to roll, chances are they’ll learn to go from their back to their front, and … Read More
Why is my Baby Waking Up Grouchy
As adults, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of waking up from a long, well-earned sleep. Especially if you wake up on your own and not to the sound of an alarm clock. For some babies though, that sense of rejuvenation and satisfaction doesn’t seem to show up after a long sleep or a solid nap. Quite often, babies will … Read More
The Importance of Boundaries
As soon as your little one is old enough to understand the concept of consequences, it’s a good time to start setting some boundaries. Why? Because toddlers crave structure and predictability! They thrive when they have a clear understanding of the rules, as well as the consequences when they break them. I know that they can be difficult to deal … Read More
How Long Will This Take?
This is something I get asked all the time, and I totally understand why! Teaching your baby to sleep well can be challenging, especially for the first couple of nights, so it’s only natural to wonder how long it will take before you start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. As we all know, every baby’s different … Read More