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

Many parents want to know – why does my baby or toddler wake up so frequently at night? This isn’t an easy question to answer. There are many possible reasons why your baby will wake up at night. It can be a bit of a puzzle but hopefully after today’s post you’ll have a better […]

Sleep Training, The Science of Sleep

May 16, 2023

Why Does My Baby Wake Up At Night?

why does my baby wake up at night?

Have you ever heard the term “wake windows?” If you’re trying to figure out a schedule for your baby or improve his sleep, you’ve likely run across this term. Today we’re diving into what wake windows are, why they’re important, and finally, providing examples of wake windows by age.  What Are Wake Windows? Wake windows […]

Sleep Training

May 9, 2023

Wake Windows by Age – Why Are They Important?

If you’ve wondered what age is ideal to start sleep training, you’re in the right place. Most experts agree 3-4 months is the sweet spot for sleep training. We’ll look at how sleep changes in the first 6 months of an infant’s life and how that informs the ideal age to start sleep training. If […]

Sleep Training

May 2, 2023

What Is The Best Age To Start Sleep Training?

I’m sharing a ton of sleep tips for newborns today. Newborns sleep a ton! As you know, newborn sleep is often a little chaotic. A newborn will eat and sleep at all hours of the day regardless of day or night. This is a super challenging and exhausting time for parents. With a few small […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

April 25, 2023

All About Newborn Sleep and Tips

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“Wait, what do you do?” This is a common question I hear when I tell people about my work as a pediatric sleep consultant. The role of a pediatric sleep consultant is relatively new which is why so many families are unfamiliar with it. Many families are excited to hear there’s a professional out there […]

Sleep Training, The Science of Sleep

April 11, 2023

What Does A Sleep Consultant Do?

One of the most common complaints I hear from parents is that their infant or toddler wakes up multiple times at night and requires assistance to get back to sleep. This is often exhausting for parents. The primary cause for this is having negative sleep associations. Today we’re going to discuss what sleep associations are […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

March 14, 2023

What Are Sleep Associations?

Hello and thanks so much for stopping by. I am excited to share with you today who I am and my passion for all things sleep. I will also explain the services I offer to help families and little ones get more restful sleep and develop healthy sleep habits.  Introduction I am Beth Lewis, a […]

Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Training

February 21, 2023

About Me and Sierra Nevada Sleep