Sleep Tips And Evidence-Based Sleep Information From A Family Nurse Practitioner

If you’re a parent of a toddler or preschooler who struggles with sleep, you may be wondering: “Is it too late to sleep train my child?” The short answer is no—it’s never too late! While sleep training is often associated with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children can also benefit from learning better sleep habits. Let’s […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

December 13, 2024

Is It Too Late to Sleep Train My Toddler or Preschool-Aged Child?

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There’s a right way to sleep train. I am a bad parent for wanting to sleep train my child. This is the final blog post in the series of four where we’re looking at 8 common myths about sleep training. If you missed first three take a look here – first, second and third posts. There’s […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training, The Science of Sleep

August 9, 2024

Myths #7 And 8 About Sleep Training – Debunked

This is the 3rd of 4 blog posts where we’re looking at 8 common myths about sleep training. If you missed the first two posts, you can read them here and here. There’s a lot of misinformation and judgment about sleep training. To me, sleep training means teaching a child independent, age-appropriate sleep habits. My […]

Sleep Training, The Science of Sleep

July 26, 2024

Myths #5 And 6 About Sleep Training – Debunked

This is the 2nd of 4 blog posts where we’re looking at 8 common myths about sleep training. If you missed the first post, take a look. There’s a lot of misinformation and judgment about sleep training. To me, sleep training means teaching a child independent, age-appropriate sleep habits. My goal and priority is to […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training, The Science of Sleep

July 12, 2024

Myths #3 and #4 about Sleep Training – Debunked!

Today and for the next 3 blog posts we’ll take a look at 8 common myths about sleep training. There’s a lot of misinformation and judgment about sleep training. To me, sleep training means teaching a child independent, age-appropriate sleep habits. My goal and priority is to always support a family in a way that […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

June 28, 2024

Myths #1 and #2 about Sleep Training – Debunked!

Have you ever wondered if your little one’s separation anxiety is affecting their sleep? If so, you’re in the right place. Today we’re going to chat about how separation anxiety affects sleep and tips to help. What is separation anxiety?  Basically, separation anxiety occurs when your little one loses sight of you and becomes nervous […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

May 31, 2024

Separation Anxiety and Sleep

We are creatures of habit. Our bodies work best when we have predictable and regular schedules, especially around sleep. Consistent sleep schedules not only contribute to adequate rest but also positively impact a child’s behavior, cognitive function, and overall mood. A consistent sleep schedule starts with answering the question – What is an ideal bedtime […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

November 10, 2023

What Is An Ideal Bedtime For My Child?

Today we’re answering the question – what are sleep regressions?  Just when you thought you had established a consistent sleep routine, your little one suddenly starts experiencing disrupted sleep patterns. This phenomenon is commonly known as a sleep regression. In this article, we’ll look at what a sleep regression is, its potential causes, and strategies […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

July 25, 2023

What Are Sleep Regressions?

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