Sleep Coaching Goals
Every parent wants their baby to sleep through the night , but babies are not born knowing how to fall asleep on their own. They’ve been soothed by mom in the womb, and again when they enter the world and throughout infancy. \But at some point, waking up every two hours to feed, soothe, and […]
Toddler Sleep Problems: Power Struggles
Written by Gentle Sleep Coach Tracy Spackman I often feel like I’m doing “Creative Parenting”. I have 5 children and I found that I need to frequently mix up my method to keep it working when it comes to getting the kids to do what I want them to do. My 9 year old was […]
Baby Sleep: What Does it Really Mean to "Sleep Like a Baby?"
by Andrea Strang, CGSC Why has “Sleep Like a Baby” become our shorthand for a good night’s sleep? As parents, you may quickly come to realize that your baby’s sleep patterns differ from yours. Babies spend more time in light sleep and less time in what we would call restorative sleep. It is normal and […]
Baby Sleep: Great Nights Start With Great Mornings
Written by Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Pediatric Sleep Consulting A good night of baby sleep starts with a great morning. When the new day begins, it is a new day for everyone, a fresh start. The best way to maximize this “good morning” is to connect with your child and have a positive first interaction. […]
Baby Sleep: The Importance of Teaching Your Child to Feel Safe In His Crib or Bed
Parents Get Jitters Too: The Importance of Teaching Your Child to Feel Safe In His Crib or Bed Written by Gentle Sleep Coach, Brooke Nalle Unfortunately this past weekend I spent a lot of time feeling afraid; afraid for my children, our children, afraid for our country as I began to process the devastating elementary […]
Sleep and Temperament
Baby Sleep and Temperament Written by Gentle Sleep Coach, Janet Mercer “My daughter is VERY active and the pediatrician calls her a motor baby”. “My daughter’s eating has been tricky… not so much nursing… very feisty… so she eats at night. She used to nap next to me but is easily disturbed. She is happy, […]
Infant Sleep Training Methods Proven Effective!
“Controlled comforting” and “camping out”, examples of training methods for infant sleep training, are safe for babies, improve their sleep, and lower short-term symptoms of maternal depression over the short-term, Australian researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics.” This is reassuring news for us all! If you’ve read my book Good Night Sleep Tight, you know […]
Baby Sleep Training: How Can I Sleep Train With an Older Sibling?
Would you like to have me answer your baby sleep training question in my next video? If so, scroll down and submit your question in the comment section below. I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! If you would rather read than watch my above […]
Baby Sleep Problem: When Do I Start Baby Sleep Training?
When Do I Start Baby Sleep Training if My Child is Chronically Sleep Deprived?? Would you like to have me answer your baby sleep problem question in my next video? If so, scroll down and submit your question in the comment section below. I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them […]
Helping Children Sleep: 6 Back-to-School Sleep Tips
After a few months of throwing your schedule to the wind due to vacations, traveling, long days, BBQs and family fun, the time has come to get back on to a healthy sleep schedule! Here are some back-to-school sleep tips for helping children sleep: 1. If your child’s wake up time has been all over […]