Five Tips to Survive Daycare Naps
Daycare naps can be one of the hardest parts of working parenthood. Learn practical, realistic strategies to support your baby’s sleep at daycare and at home, without guilt or overwhelm.
How to Get Your Baby Down Drowsy but Awake (Without the Stress)
Struggling to put your baby down drowsy but awake? This guide breaks down what works, what does not, and how total 24-hour sleep impacts bedtime, naps, and night sleep, using a gentle, evidence-based approach to baby sleep.
24-Hour Sleep: Why Total Daily Sleep Matters More Than Schedules or Wake Windows
Most sleep advice focuses on rigid schedules and wake windows. I focus on total sleep across a full 24 hours. When sleep is distributed incorrectly between naps and nights, problems like early mornings, short naps, and broken nights appear. Understanding 24-hour sleep changes everything.
How To Enjoy your holidays and Protect Your Child’s sleep
Not all kids handle holiday chaos the same way. Before next week hits, here are the sleep tips that make the biggest difference.
Why Your child is suddenly waking up early - And how to fix it
If your baby or toddler is suddenly waking up before 6 AM, especially after the time change, you’re not alone. Early wakeups are common and fixable. Learn how to use light exposure, gentle routines, and consistent morning cues to help your child reset their internal clock and sleep later—without stress or early-morning battles.
Get Ready to “Fall Back”
Anticipating the fall time change may even be worse than the actual change itself!
By following these steps and the schedule I’ve outlined, you’ll be on your way to maintaining your child’s sleep routine, making the time change a breeze instead of a battle.
Case Study #1 - Toddler Transitions
A bright and loving 26-month-old toddler recently experienced a significant sleep transition. After falling out of her crib and breaking a tooth (requiring an ER visit), her parents had to quickly transition her to a floor bed for safety reasons—much earlier than they had planned.
This transition came with unexpected challenges. While Sophia had been an excellent sleeper since sleep training at 6 months, the past couple of months had shown signs of struggle, with increasing bedtime battles that ultimately led to the crib accident.
