3 Gentle Sleep Training Methods That Work
Many parents that I work with actually know what sleep issues they need to address in order for their baby or toddler to sleep better, but what they aren’t sure about is exactly how to do this. What they do know is that they don’t want to go down the Cry-It-Out or...
Is Sleep Training Without Tears Possible?
“Do I have to let my baby cry in order for him/her to sleep better?!” This is the most frequent question I get asked by families who are thinking about sleep training. Having 3 kids myself, I totally get it. Who likes hearing their baby cry, or feeling like they are...
5 Unhelpful Sleep Tips Every New Mom Gets
So you’re little bundle of joy has barely arrived, and the first question everyone is asking you is: “Is she sleeping well?!” This unfortunate question puts lots of mothers under a lot of pressure, as if having given birth just a few days ago wasn’t enough. Plus, what...
How to get your newborn on a schedule?
“I’m going back to work in 2 months, how can I get my newborn on a schedule and sleeping through the night by then?!” The new mom sounded frantic on the phone, desperate for some good news. The answer I gave her was a little more diplomatic that what I’m about to tell...
Does baby know best? When and why to introduce a sleep schedule
“Do you feed on a schedule, or on demand?” In all my years as a sleep coach and as a mom, this is one of the most common questions I’ve heard new moms being asked. Often, though not always, the question is posed to actually mean: “Are your forcing your child to fit...
4 Practical Tips for Getting Your Baby On a Sleep Schedule
Do the the very words “sleep routine”, “sleep schedule”, or “sleep plan” make you cringe? As a new mom, you might stress about getting your baby on a sleep schedule, or any kind of a routine. Maybe you’ve already tried everything you can think of to get your little...
