Wondering why your baby sleeps well at night but only takes short naps? Learn why 30–40 minute naps happen and how babies learn to connect sleep cycles.

Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and the clocks will spring forward one hour. This means that your child’s 5 AM wake-up will become 6 AM per the new clock time—giving you a much-needed break! Nobody should be waking up before 6 AM, right?

When should you not sleep train? While traditional sleep training can begin around 4 months, not every baby is ready at the same time. Here’s how to know if it’s the right moment — and what to focus on if it’s not.

If you’ve spent any time on social media or Googling sleep training at 2 a.m., chances are you’ve come across a scary claim like this:

“Sleep training raises cortisol levels and damages your baby’s brain.”

As a mom, that sentence alone is enough to make your stomach drop.

You want your baby to sleep — but not at the expense of their emotional health, attachment, or development. And the truth is, most parents are trying to make the most loving decision possible with very little sleep and a LOT of conflicting information.

When most people think of sleep training, they imagine letting their baby cry unattended until they finally fall asleep. That’s a pretty gut-wrenching approach for most. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are several ways to teach your baby to be a great sleeper. It’s all about finding an approach that works for you and your family and then coming up with a plan and being consistent.

Ah, the holidays — a season of family gatherings, festive traditions, and so much joy. It truly is my favorite time of year! But let’s be honest: for many parents, it can also be a lot. Balancing late-night festivities, travel plans, and houseguests while running on fumes? That’s enough to make anyone feel like they need a permanent nap.

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve struggled through countless night wakings. Out of desperation, you’ve probably Googled every possible “fix” to help your baby sleep longer stretches. One popular suggestion you’ll find is the dream feed.

If you’re living in this cycle of endless night wakings, you’re not alone. Almost every family I talk to has been here. And, so have I. The good news? Your little one can sleep through the night—but it often takes a closer look at what’s happening throughout the entire day, not just bedtime.

Learn the signs your baby is ready to drop to one nap and follow a step-by-step schedule for a smooth 2-to-1 nap transition.

Naps are a HOT topic for parents. When teaching your baby to be a rockstar sleeper, naps can be the last thing to fall into place. And, right when a baby seems to find a rhythm, it’s time to drop a nap and start a new nap schedule all over again. So how and when do you make the shift from 3 to 2 naps a day?

Learn the signs your baby is ready to drop to one nap and follow a step-by-step schedule for a smooth 2-to-1 nap transition.

As a mom who's been through the ups and downs of babyhood, toddlerhood, and everything in between, I know firsthand how much you rely on that trusty bottle to get through the day (and sometimes night!). A common question as a sleep consultant is, “When should we start saying goodbye to the bottle?” It's a milestone that’s both exciting and a little daunting. But don’t worry—making this change doesn’t have to be stressful! With a little understanding of when and why to do it, you can help your little one transition smoothly while supporting their overall health and development.

Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and the clocks will spring forward one hour. This means that your child’s 5 AM wake-up will become 6 AM per the new clock time—giving you a much-needed break! Nobody should be waking up before 6 AM, right?

Ah, the holidays — a season of family gatherings, festive traditions, and so much joy. It truly is my favorite time of year! But let’s be honest: for many parents, it can also be a lot. Balancing late-night festivities, travel plans, and houseguests while running on fumes? That’s enough to make anyone feel like they need a permanent nap.

The start of the new school year is around the corner and the number one thing kids need is a good night’s sleep. Here are 5 tips for parents to make sure kids are getting adequate and healthy sleep before all the learning begins. School may not be how we all imagined it would this year, but our kids still need great sleep.