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Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Waking Up At Night? Feb 02, 2023

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Toddlers always keep you on your toes, right? A toddler sleep regression is typically triggered by a developmental spurt, changes in sleep needs, family or life changes...and so many other factors! If your toddler has suddenly been waking up at night instead of sleeping 11-12 hours like always, I've got you! In this episode I'll share strategies to make sleep a thing once more

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Keeping "Sleep A Thing" For The Whole Family When Welcoming A Newborn Jan 26, 2023

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Are you about to introduce a new baby into the family and wondering how this will impact your older child/children's sleep? While your newborn will be waking throughout the night, we certainly don't need your toddler or elementary aged child to do so!! In this episode I'm sharing how we can help keep sleep a thing for your family...even though we have a newborn around!

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Solving The Toddler Nap Regression Jan 19, 2023

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If you have a toddler who is suddenly refusing to take a nap or waking up really early from their nap...this one is for you! It's normal for a toddler to go through a sleep regression, but it's not the sign to drop naps all together. In this episode I'm sharing how you know you're in a sleep regression, how to solve your toddler's nap issues and get back on track where sleep is a thing again!

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When To Stop Using The Pacifier Jan 12, 2023

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Wondering when it's time for your child to stop using the pacifier? In this episode I'm explaining why I believe only newborns should have a pacifier, acknowledging that some babies sleep great with them...and helping you make a plan to ditch it when you realize it's causing problems!

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How To Time Awake Windows For Newborn & Baby Jan 05, 2023

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An awake window simply means the time between waking from a sleep and going back down for sleep again. Once you KNOW your baby's ideal awake windows there is still one topic that trips people up... WHEN do I start the clock for the awake window?! When they wake up? When I get them out of the crib?! In this episode I'm sharing how you can time your newborn and your baby's awake window (because they are different!).

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Moving To A Big Kid Bed Dec 29, 2022

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How do you know if your toddler is ready for a big kid bed? The common thought is that when they become a toddler you move to a toddler bed...but I'm here to tell you NO! The reality is, your child will not know how to handle the rules and expectations that an open bed brings until they are THREE years old! In this episode I'm sharing everything you need to know about when you should make the move to a big kid bed, and step by step how to do this!

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Is My Child Under Tired Or Over Tired? Dec 22, 2022

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What are the signs when your child is over tired? What are the signs when they aren't tired enough?! Is that even a thing?! In this episode of the podcast I'm sharing how you can tell if your baby or toddler is under tired or over tired...and trust me, there's a big difference!

Finding the exact *right* moment they are ready for sleep doesn't have to be complicated! Listen to these signs, and grab our Complete Schedule Guide (linked below) if you need some help finding the right schedule as your child grows.

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How Long Does A Sleep Regression Last? Dec 15, 2022

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A sleep regression is a sudden change in sleep that is usually linked to a developmental change or a need to shift sleep expectations. When you have a child who all of the sudden starts refusing naps or waking in the middle of the night you may be having flashbacks to pre-sleep training days! But don't stress too much because sleep regressions are totally normal and will get back on track soon. In this episode I'm sharing what to expect when you're waiting out a sleep regression, and what signs if you should ride it out or know it's time to change something!

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How To Help Your 12-15 Week Old Sleep Better Dec 08, 2022

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Between ages 12-15 weeks you're in an awkward stage where you feel like your baby isn't a newborn any more, and they aren't really a baby yet...so where are we? A 12-15 week old is technically still a newborn as they have chaotic sleep cycles and they have not yet gone through a transformation where sleep cycles change from just 2 cycles (REM and NREM) to fully mature sleep cycles (REM and all stages of NREM).

In this episode I'm sharing the strategies that you can use with this "awkward" stage to help make sleep a whole lot better right now!

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What To Do About The 18 Month Sleep Regression Dec 01, 2022

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If you have a young toddler who is struggling with their sleep suddenly, it might be due to this 18 month sleep regression! While you're out of the baby regression woods, it doesn't mean that your toddler will be smooth sailing for years now. They are constantly growing and changing, and sometimes this triggers a regression around 18 months old.

In this episode I'm sharing exactly what you can do about the 18 month sleep regression...and make sleep a thing once again!

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