Spring Ahead, Fall Back…On Sleep
Are you ready for Daylight Savings Time? This helpful infographic will help you lose as little sleep as possible.
10 Reasons That Quality Sleep Matters For Your Baby
There are 4 simple words that make most parents jump for joy: “sleeping through the night.” Unfortunately, this is a term many parents have yet to experience. Did you know that babies over 6 months old constantly transition and cycle between light and deep sleep (known as REM and non-REM)? During these transition periods, everyone […]
Consistency In Sleep Coaching
Sleep coaching requires consistency … Here’s why: We all know we “should” be consistent in parenting in general—myself included. Yet none of us are perfect parents, though we do try. I get it. I’m a parent, too. It’s hard work taking care of our little ones! And often, it’s hard to be consistent, but when […]
When Rocking to Sleep Stops Working
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, I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady. Today, I’m going to […]
Sleep Training While Room Sharing
Sleep Training While Room Sharing You can sleep train while room sharing—use visual barriers like curtains or screens to create a sense of separation. Consistency is key—staying in the room (even on the floor) works better than leaving to sleep elsewhere. Most babies show progress in 5–10 nights if you’re consistent; adjust the setup if […]
Why Sleep Coaching Will Not Ruin Your Parent-Child Bond
Lately, it seems like everyone who hears “sleep coaching” assumes that crying has to be involved. Thanks to movies (and the very first sleep book out there), this isn’t surprising. What many parents don’t realize is that sleep coaching CAN be gentle, approachable, and effective…with very few tears. I think that there is so much […]
How Much Should My Baby Cry During Sleep Coaching?
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, I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady and in today’s video blog, […]
The Top 17 Most Common Sleep Questions…Answered
Have you heard of Kids in the House? It’s a great parenting resource, built upon the idea that there IS no parenting manual, and everyone is looking for answers. I am honored to be part of this amazing project. Their website contains literally thousands of 60-second (or less) videos on the topics that you are […]
How Can I Sleep Coach Triplets?
Would you like to have me answer your baby or 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 and post them here on the blog! If you would rather read than watch my […]
Does Sibling Room Sharing Work?
I’ve written quite a bit about parents and babies co-sleeping. But what happens when you have two children who must share a room? Many parents worry that their children will fall into bad sleep habits, or wonder if they’ll have more trouble sleep coaching multiple children if they choose to room share. While these concerns […]