If your toddler treats bedtime like a nightly escape act, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need wizardry (or duct tape) to keep them in bed, just a few smart parenting tricks. In this post, I share 3 practical tips to help your little Houdini stay in their room (not just their bed), plus one genius bonus hack: turning a regular door into a Dutch door. Yes, really

Getting ready for school means more than backpacks and lunchboxes, it’s time to drop the nap, too. Learn why skipping naps (and embracing early bedtimes) can actually help your child sleep better, avoid car-nap chaos, and make evenings calmer for the whole family.

Ever feel personally victimized by your toddler’s internal alarm clock? Early rising is one of the most common complaints I hearand guess what? It’s not a sleep problem (even though it feels like one). Tap the link in bio to read the full blog + get 5 real solutions

Think your baby is scared of their crib? Here’s the truth: babies under 6 months don’t yet have the brain development to feel fear in the way we understand it. If your little one cries when placed in the crib, it’s not fear—it’s unfamiliarity, change, or protest. In this blog, we break down when fear actually develops (hint: around age 3), what’s really going on during those bedtime tears, and how you can support smoother crib transitions with confidence and clarity.

If your baby seems to have a sixth sense for when you’re trying to lay them down asleep—you’re not imagining things. Here’s why it happens and what to do instead (hint: it involves teaching them to fall asleep on their own).

If you’ve ever Googled “how to get my baby to sleep through the night,” chances are you’ve been flooded with articles touting routines, independent sleep, and Ferberizing like it’s a global mandate. But zoom out from North America and you’ll find that the way we approach infant sleep is very cultural—and often driven more by economic policy and social expectations than biology or what's "best" for babies.

Bringing a new baby home is overwhelming in all the ways: emotionally, physically, and logistically. Amid the chaos of sleepless nights, unpredictable feeds, and nonstop diaper changes, one of the most effective tools for settling both baby and parent is routine.

If you’ve ever stood over your baby’s crib at 2 a.m. wondering whether they’re too hot, too cold, or one goosebump away from turning into a popsicle—this post is for you.

Because here’s the thing: babies don’t come with thermostats, and sleep-deprived parents don’t always have time to scroll through 47 conflicting Pinterest infographics about TOG ratings. Let’s make it simple, safe, and yes—snuggly.

As a parenting coach who’s survived hundreds of toddler bedtime sagas (including my own), I’ve compiled this survival guide for those of you whispering, “Why is bedtime like this?” at 8:47 p.m.

Whether you're battling over pajamas, chasing a naked toddler through the hallway, or fielding existential questions like, “Where does the moon sleep?” — this one's for you.

Still wondering why your baby won’t sleep through the night?

You might be falling victim to one (or five) of the most common baby sleep myths. From putting cereal in the bottle to refusing to wake a sleeping baby, there’s a lot of misinformation out there.

As a baby sleep consultant who’s worked with hundreds of exhausted families, I’m here to debunk the biggest myths keeping you up at night—and tell you what actually works when it comes to infant sleep.

If you’ve ever stared at your two children and thought,

"What if… we just put them in the same room and hoped for the best?"

You’re not alone.

Is sleep training harmful? What’s the science behind cry-it-out? Here’s what research really says about baby sleep and self-soothing.

Ah, co-sleeping. The age-old tradition of sharing a bed with your baby, and possibly a few stray Goldfish crackers, a sippy cup, and a plush elephant named Mr. Snuggles. It’s cozy. It’s warm. It’s sweet.

It can also a battlefield between what’s idealistic and what’s realistic.

Some parents swear by it. Others swear because of it. And somewhere in between lies a very tired mom Googling “Is co-sleeping dangerous?” at 2 a.m. with a foot in her ear.

So, let’s talk about it—seriously, but with a side of humor (because you’re probably too sleep-deprived for anything else).

A Humorous Look at the Pros and Cons of Soother Use (With Real Research!)

Ah, the pacifier. That magical piece of silicone that can silence a newborn scream faster than you can say, “Where is it?! I know I put it in the diaper bag!”

But is it a gift from the parenting gods—or just another gateway to orthodontic doom? As a sleep consultant I am anti-soother but keep reading for an unbiased or as unbiased as I can be, breakdown.

As parents, ensuring our little ones get a good night's sleep is a top priority. From choosing the coziest crib to the softest blankets, creating a comfortable and safe sleep environment is essential for a baby's well-being.

I often speak to parents who are worried about their little one sucking their thumb or fingers, so I wanted to put a post together encompassing, why babies suck their thumbs, when it starts, how long it might last and if its something you should be worried about it. I also added some feed back from some of my clients who have children who are or were addicted to their thumb or digits.

Many parents will resort to having a lovey in the crib with their little one, usually once they are at least 6 months old, or when the parent feels confident to do so. What is a lovey and how can I get my child to attach to one?

Having a baby changes your life in a way that you could never have imagined. It can truly be a juggling act, and if you have a few children, you are constantly balancing schedules and making mental notes of who has to be where and when (confession: I have dropped the ball on the kids schedules many times and turned up at the wrong place at the wrong time). As a former nanny, I was much more organized and was able to get the children out of the door with lunch kits in hand by 8am. As a new Mum, I couldn’t get out the house until 2 in the afternoon !!

There is a plethora of information on the internet about infant sleep, with a big focus on awake windows and sleep cues, babies being overtired and under-tired. It can create a lot of anxiety resulting in parents counting the number of hours that their little one might have slept per 24 hrs and tracking every detail through various apps looking for a pattern.

This is such a common question, I get asked it all the time when consulting with clients about sleep changes and safe sleep environments. The crib bumper usage is confusing as they have been used for years previously. We are currently advised to NOT to use them, but they are still available for purchase and are often on show in stores, when looking to purchase your nursery set up. Let’s dive into this a little deeper -