My Child Is Refusing Their Nap
Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, post your question on my Facebook Page! I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! Hi. I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and today I’m going to answer Lauren’s question: “My 20-month-old […]
My Good Sleeper Is Suddenly Insecure At Night
Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, post your question on my Facebook Page! I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady, and today I’m going to answer Karen’s question: […]
Why An Earlier Nap May Be More Effective For Your Toddler
Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, post your question on my Facebook Page! I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! Hi. I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in today’s video blog I’m going to […]
Understanding What "Drowsy But Awake" Really Means
Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone has a different definition of “drowsy”. That’s fine, except when we’re talking about “drowsy but awake” and sleep coaching. And I’ve found that most parent’s don’t really know what “drowsy but awake” really means. What “Drowsy But Awake” Really Means When I talk about “drowsy […]
Help! My Toddler Has Started to Scream When It’s Time To Sleep!
Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem 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! Hi, Kim West, The Sleep Lady and in this vlog, I’m going […]
How and When to Transition From a Crib to a Toddler Bed
This week’s video blog is from Kid’s in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. This video will give you some guidance on how to gently transition your toddler from a crib to a bed. Here’s the transcript: “When and how should you transition your […]
How Do I Sleep Train a Toddler Who Can Climb Out of Their Crib?
This week, I’m going to answer a mom’s sleep question about how to sleep train her climbing toddler: Would you like to have me answer your toddler sleep problem 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 […]
Sleep Regression or Night Terrors? Ask the Sleep Lady
Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady. And in this video blog, I’m going to answer Maria’s question about whether her baby is experiencing sleep regression or night terrors. Here’s what she e-mailed in: “My baby is 16 months old and has been sleeping through the night almost since we brought her home from the […]
Why the Ability to Self-Soothe is Important
I think that the term ‘self soothe’ has received a bad reputation. People misunderstand what it actually means, and immediately reach the conclusion that ‘self-soothing’ involves parents ignoring their children, lots of crying, and even neglect. This is unfortunate, as self-soothing is an important life skill, not only when your baby is young, but as […]
Why Your Baby Needs a Transitional Object
As your baby gets older, you will notice some major developmental changes that usually happen between six and eight months, including crawling, the (potential) transition from three naps down to two, as well as an increase in your baby’s separation anxiety. That’s a lot of changes! Transitional objects are one way that parents can help […]