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Sleep advice you can actually use tonight.
Straight answers on night wakings, naps, regressions, feeding and the toddler years — written by Karen Galan, certified child sleep consultant.
Baby sleep
Why Does My Baby Wake?
That right there might be the single most common question new parents ask.
Baby sleep
When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?
This is a difficult question to answer without getting into some specific details, which is unfortunate, because when parents ask me this, I know they’re looking…
Baby sleep
4 Tips for Getting Baby to Sleep Better
Light, natural or artificial, sends a message to our brains that it’s daytime, and not time to sleep. Melatonin production is triggered by darkness, so start…
Baby sleep
Extending Your Baby's Nap Time
Your baby wakes up in the morning after a solid night’s sleep. You feed her, change her, play with her for a little bit, take her for a little walk outside, then…
Baby sleep
The Truth About Teething and Sleep
As a Sleep Consultant, I often hear it: “My baby is teething, and that’s why they’re not sleeping.” It’s easy to see why teething gets blamed for many sleepless…
Baby sleep
Ditch the Dummy
Let me just say before I get rolling here, that I’m not strictly anti-pacifier. I mean, what mother could be? We’ve all been saved from a major baby meltdown by the…
Baby sleep
The Do's and Don'ts of Room Sharing
As a Sleep Sense Consultant, I understand that room sharing with your baby can be both a comforting and challenging experience. While The Lullaby Trust recommends…
Toddlers
Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Not Sleeping Well?
As a parent, it’s not uncommon to find yourself asking, “What happened to my great sleeper?” Toddlers and preschoolers who once slept soundly through the night may…
Toddlers
Switching From a Cot to a Bed
When it comes to making the transition from a cot to a big-kid bed, there are two questions that need to be answered. The first is when, and the second is how.
Toddlers
Introducing a New Baby to Your Toddler
Congratulations, you! If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve either just welcomed a new addition to your family,or are planning on doing so…
Toddlers
Understanding Night Terrors
As a Child Sleep Consultant, one of the most distressing concerns I encounter from parents involves night terrors. Understanding what night terrors are and how to…
Toddlers
Setting Boundaries: Why Consequences Matter
Navigating through the often turbulent waters of parenting can be both a joy and a challenge, especially during the developmental stages of toddlers and…
Toddlers
What to Do If Your Child Is Sick in the Night
As a Sleep Sense Consultant, I understand that sleep training can be a challenging time for both parents and their little ones. One concern that often arises is why…
Feeding
Is My Baby Waking From Hunger?
We’re all willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that our babies are properly nourished, obviously, but as anyone who’s been through this glorious journey of…
Feeding
Can You Breastfeed and Sleep Train?
When I was expecting my first child, I probably did more reading than I did throughout my entire academic career. I was determined to know everything there was to…
Feeding
When to Ditch the Bottle
As a Sleep Consultant, one of the most common questions I receive from parents is about when to transition their child from a bottle to a cup. This milestone can be…
Feeding
Fussy Eaters
I know this isn’t a sleep-related post, but I get so many parents asking me about this topic, I thought it might be nice to take a little break from writing about…
Feeding
Transitioning to Daytime Nutrition After 6 Months
Once your baby reaches six months old, nighttime feedings often become less about nutritional necessity and more about comfort and habit. This is an ideal time to…
Sleep training
Tips for Night One of Sleep Training
Expect a lot of crying. Babies will be protesting change and therefore it is more than likely there will be a lot of crying on the first night.
Sleep training
Can You Have a Social Life After Sleep Training?
After working hard to get your little one sleeping well with a Sleep Sense Consultant, it can be daunting to think about going out for an evening. Now that the…
Sleep science
Cortisol and Sleep Training
Sleep training in babies is a highly debated topic among parents and pediatric professionals alike, with discussions often centered around its potential effects on…
Sleep science
The Resting Brain: It Works Harder Than You Think
While our bodies rest, our brains embark on an intricate journey each night. Far from being idle, the brain during sleep engages in a variety of crucial activities…
Sleep science
12 Fun Facts About Sleep
As a Sleep Sense Consultant, I confess: I am unabashedly a sleep nerd. There's something genuinely fascinating about the world of sleep – it's like a vast…
Sleep science
Why Your Baby Will Never Sleep Through the Night
That’s right, I said it. Your baby will never sleep straight through the night.
Routines & travel
8 Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag
So you’re traveling. Across several time zones. With a baby. I salute you, intrepid traveller, because this is not a task for the weak-willed. This requires courage…
Routines & travel
Staying on Track Through Summer
The summer’s almost here, and I don’t know about you, but I have a feeling this is going to be the best summer ever! I say that because last summer… well, I guess…
Routines & travel
Back to School: Getting Sleep Back on Track
Alright, let me just start off here by saying, honestly and sincerely, no judgment for what might have gone down in the last couple of months.
For parents
Are You Addicted to Your Baby Monitor?
There are a few accessories that you might as well pencil into the budget if you’re planning on having kids. A cot, a pushchair, a high chair, they’re all pretty…
For parents
Motherhood and the Myth of Perfect Baby Sleep
As a mother, it's natural to want the best for your child - including their sleep, especially if you've worked hard to create good sleep habits and are recovering…
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