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A resource for sleep deprived parents that want to approach sleep training with kindness and understanding.
Overtired Baby: Why It Happens and How to Help
An overtired baby is “wired and tired,” making sleep harder instead of easier. Learn the signs of overtiredness, how to prevent it with wake windows and routines, and what to do when your baby is already overtired in this supportive, mom-friendly guide.
Reflux & Gassy Babies: What New Moms Need to Know & Soothing Technique
Reflux and gas are common in newborns, but they can leave both babies and parents feeling exhausted. Learn why they happen, signs to look for, gentle strategies to ease discomfort, and when to call the doctor—all in a supportive, mom-friendly guide.
Tips for Soothing a Fussy Baby: The 5 S’s (Plus My Mom-Approved Bonus!)
Struggling to calm your fussy newborn? Discover the 5 S’s (plus my mom-approved bonus!) to soothe your baby with gentle, womb-like comfort. From swaddling to the magical eyebrow stroke, these tools will help ease fussiness and give you more confidence.
Split Nights: Why Your Baby Might Be Waking for Midnight “Parties”
Is your baby waking for “midnight parties” between 11 PM and 3 AM? Split nights are often caused by overtiredness, too much day sleep, or schedule mismatches. Learn why they happen and gentle, practical ways to help your baby return to restful nights.
Responsive Night Weaning: When, Why & How
Night weaning is a gentle, gradual process—not a must-do milestone. Learn when it might be the right time, what signs to look for, and how to approach it with love, patience, and confidence while still supporting your baby’s unique needs.
Bedtime Fading: A Gentle Way to Ease Toddler Bedtime Struggles
Bedtime fading is a gentle, effective way to ease bedtime battles. Learn how adjusting sleep timing to match your child’s natural rhythm can reduce resistance, shorten settling, and bring more peace (and less stress) to your evenings.
Independent Sleep Doesn’t Mean You’re Not an Attached Mom
Independent sleep doesn’t mean you’re less attached to your baby. Learn why setting loving boundaries, embracing gentle sleep strategies, and even taking small breaks can actually strengthen connection and help you show up as the best version of mom.
Simple Strategies to Ease Toddler/Preschooler Bedtime Battles
Bedtime battles with toddlers are tough, but you’re not alone. Discover why little ones resist sleep and learn gentle, practical strategies to ease separation struggles, give them a sense of control, and create calmer, more predictable evenings.
How to End the “One More Thing” Toddler & Preschooler Bedtime Battle
Struggling with the endless “one more thing” requests at bedtime? Learn why toddlers and preschoolers stall, what they really need, and eight gentle, effective strategies to set loving boundaries and create calmer evenings for the whole family.
False Starts: Why Your Baby Wakes Soon After Bedtime
False starts—when your baby wakes soon after bedtime—can feel exhausting and confusing. Learn the most common causes like sleep pressure, comfort, environment, and development, plus practical ways to ease them and support better rest for your baby.
10 Simple Ways to Support Your Baby’s Sleep Without Sleep Training
Looking for gentle ways to help your baby sleep better without sleep training? These 10 simple, science-backed tips focus on connection, consistency, and routines to support healthy rest for your little one—and more peace of mind for you.
Catnaps: Why They Happen & Why They’re Nothing to Fear
Catnaps are short naps that many babies take in their first year—and they’re completely normal. Learn why they happen, why they aren’t harmful, and how to support your baby’s rest while easing your own worries with guidance from a certified sleep coach.
Let’s Talk About Sleep “Regressions” (a.k.a. PROgressions!)
Sleep regressions don’t mean your baby is moving backward — they’re actually signs of growth. Learn what really happens during the 4-month sleep progression, why it matters, and how to support both your baby and yourself with expert, practical tips.
Figuring Out Sleep Needs
Every child’s sleep need is unique. This guide explains low, average, and high sleep needs, what borderline needs look like, which ages often bring changes, and how a better schedule fit makes sleep learning smoother for nights and naps
Helping Babies & Toddlers with High Sensory Needs Sleep Better
Many little ones have sensory sensitivity they often outgrow between ages three and five. You will find simple ways to lower overstimulation, extend routines, add regulating touch, use outdoor time, and bring more structure so bedtime and naps come easier.
Reflux & Baby Sleep
If tummy discomfort is disrupting rest, this article explains what reflux feels like for babies, the common signs, why it affects sleep, and gentle steps that ease symptoms so your baby can feed well and settle better.
Optimizing Bedsharing: The Safe 7
Without judgment, this guide reviews the Safe Sleep Seven criteria, shows comfortable cuddle curl options, and lists simple checks like firm mattress, light layers, and keeping covers away so nights are calmer and safer.
Why Open Floor Beds are Trending
Floor beds invite exploration and confidence. Learn the basics, from fully childproofing the room to choosing a mattress and setting expectations, plus why many families love this Montessori inspired approach.
Teething & Sleep
Worried teething will undo your work This post explains timing, how pain peaks, when to wait a few days, and how quick resets and simple comfort ideas keep skills on track without returning to old habits.
Toddler & Preschooler Naps
Discover benefits for learning, mood, and energy, plus practical tips on timing, short wind downs, catnaps, and creating a quiet time with a wake light and a simple activity box when sleep is not in the cards.