Whew- it’s been a loooong couple of weeks, hasn’t it?! Like most people, we’ve had some time to sit and think about things, and we realized that our foundations of sleep training apply to just about anything, including coping and finding a way to thrive during social distancing. Whether you’re a new parent, expecting parent, or making changes to your baby’s sleep, our Four Pillars of Sleep Training give you a solid foundation on just making it ...
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The Baby Sleep Slot Machine Effect
When I’m working with a baby in their home, I’m working just as much with the family. Why? Because the whole family is learning new routines and schedules, and sticking to these new guidelines is exactly what’s going to create long-lasting change for their baby’s sleep. Not sticking to routines results in disrupted sleep, challenging betimes and inconsistent sleep patterns due to what I call the slot machine effect.
Toddler Bedtime Battles
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Crying: The Chocolate Ice Cream Philosophy
The Chocolate Ice Cream Philosophy
You had me at chocolate…
As sleep consultants, we understand the heartstrings that are pulled if your baby is fussing or crying at bedtime or when it’s time to go down for a nap!
Let's start with WHY we want to offer this information. It's not because we want you to ignore your baby's crying. We're not telling you to abandon your baby and not fulfill their needs. Instead, we're offering a very important step that ...
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Everything You Want to Know about Sleep Training
If you’re like most parents, you’re searching for ways to get your baby to sleep more. You’re probably sleuthing for books, scrolling blogs, and getting lost in the wormhole of sleep training debates. We know, because we’ve been there just like you have, supported families as they’ve gone through it, and now offer support to help you weed through all the information (and misinformation) that’s out there about sleep training.
Is sleep training for ...
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Daylight Savings Time
Can you feel spring in the air? Some sunshine is peeking through the clouds. The daffodils are starting to bloom, and a layer of clothing is coming off- then going back on because it’s still chilly here in the PNW. A sure way to know that spring is coming is that Daylight Savings is right around the corner.
It’s easy to figure out what to do with our own sleep as adults- lose an hour of sleep, be groggy and thrown off for a few days, then get back to ...
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Baby Sleep Tips for the Holidays
The “Hallmark” version of holidays is that everyone laughs and has fun and there’s little to no stress. The reality? Often much different, especially if you’re a parent trying to manage your baby or toddler’s sleep during the hustle and bustle of holidays.
So, how do you keep your baby from sleeping badly during the holidays? Let’s dive in so you’re set up for success.
Don't let your baby's sleep ruin your holiday
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A Sleep Coach’s Story
I was not thriving. In fact, I was barely surviving. But, I was so in the weeds that I just didn’t know I needed out.
This is my story.
When my oldest was born he, like most babies, resisted sleeping anywhere except on me. So I would sleep propped up in bed, him on my chest, me shivering through the night barely covered, mostly comfortable, but mostly happy to get chunks of sleep. By the time my maternity leave was up, he and I would get about 3-4 ...
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