Sleep & Rest

Sleep training methods, bedtime routines, managing sleep regressions

Tips on handling night wakings without creating bad habits

It's 2:47 AM. Your toddler is crying in their room, and you're lying there trying to decide what to do. Go in immediately? Wait it out? Bring them to your bed so everyone can sleep? You're exhausted, and you just want to make the right choice without accidentally creating a habit you'll regret later. Here's the truth: you're not alone in this struggle, and there are practical ways to respond that meet your child's needs without setting patterns that become harder to break.

Sleep & Rest

16 Nov

How to create a sleep-friendly toddler room

It's 9:15 PM, and you've just tucked your 2-year-old into bed for the third time tonight. Every creak in the hallway sends them popping up like a jack-in-the-box. The street light glowing through the curtains isn't helping. Neither is the pile of exciting toys they can see from their bed. You're exhausted, and you're wondering if there's something about their room that's working against you. There is, and the good news is that most of it is fixable tonight.

Sleep & Rest

15 Nov

When to drop the afternoon nap: 4 signs to watch for

Your 4-year-old is rolling around in their bed during nap time, chatting to themselves, and definitely not sleeping. Meanwhile, bedtime is creeping later and later. You're wondering if it's finally time to say goodbye to the afternoon nap, but you're worried they still need it. Here's how to tell when your child is genuinely ready to make this transition.