Setting Expectations with Daycare

Setting Expectations with Daycare

I have worked with many families who hire me just before mom goes back to work and baby is starting Daycare. Their little ones are sleeping better after their sleep plans and then bam, short naps start happening, or they are only getting one nap instead of the two...
How to Drop to One Nap

How to Drop to One Nap

One of the nicest transitions I experienced with my first born was when we decided to consolidate her two short daytime naps into one big one, right in the middle of the day. I can’t deny it, I loved the time off in the middle of the day. She went from sleeping an...
Are You Nursing, Mom?  Get Your Partner Involved!

Are You Nursing, Mom? Get Your Partner Involved!

The anticipation of having a new baby joining the family is exciting. Parents can’t wait to get their little one home and start the bonding process. As the days pass, at the risk of generalizing here, it’s been my experience that there’s usually one parent who handles...
Switching to a Big Kid Bed

Switching to a Big Kid Bed

One of the most common questions I get asked as a child sleep consultant is, “When should we move him into a big kid bed?” My favorite answer to this is, “Later,” and there are a couple of reasons why I say that. Number one is because there are so many other...
When Can I Make Exceptions?

When Can I Make Exceptions?

One of my biggest rules for parents who are sleep training is to remain consistent. Whether it’s the bedtime routine, where baby sleeps, or what the consequences are for leaving their room in the night, consistency is absolutely essential to regular nights of quality...