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How to Help Your Kids Sleep in a Hotel (Without Losing Your Mind)

How to Help Your Kids Sleep in a Hotel (Without Losing Your Mind)

Traveling with young kids is an adventure in itself—but staying in a hotel with them? That can feel like the wildest part of the trip. Between unfamiliar sleep environments, cramped quarters, and disrupted routines, it’s no wonder families often struggle to get quality rest on vacation.

Guide to a Later Summertime Bedtime for Your Kids: Tips for Enjoying Extended Evenings

Guide to a Later Summertime Bedtime for Your Kids: Tips for Enjoying Extended Evenings

I love all that summertime brings—longer days, vacations, perfect weather, and the relaxed pace of life. As a kid, I cherished running around the neighborhood, playing outside until the sun dipped below the horizon. Now, as a mom, I look forward to this time of year even more, as it offers the opportunity for extended evenings and slower mornings.

4 Baby Sleep Myths Debunked

4 Baby Sleep Myths Debunked

Becoming a new mom can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re bombarded with conflicting advice. Everywhere you turn, there are old wives' tales, heavy suggestions, and unsolicited advice laden with judgment. You've probably heard things like, "Try rice cereal in the bottle, it will make your baby sleep longer," or "Waking up five times a night is normal, and not sleeping for two years is just part of being a mom." These myths couldn’t be further from the truth—and the latter, frankly, makes me a bit riled up!

The Connection Between Sleep and Behavioral Issues in Toddlers

The Connection Between Sleep and Behavioral Issues in Toddlers

Why Rested Kids Have Fewer Meltdowns (and How to Get There)

Make This Change In Your Baby's Bedtime Routine For Better Sleep

Make This Change In Your Baby's Bedtime Routine For Better Sleep

It’s no secret that babies and toddlers thrive on structure and predictability. A consistent bedtime routine provides comfort, security, and better sleep quality. But did you know that an effective sleep routine can also help your baby sleep through the night?

How to Adjust Your Child's Sleep for Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward)

How to Adjust Your Child's Sleep for Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward)

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?

How to Transition Out of the Swaddle for Better Infant Sleep

How to Transition Out of the Swaddle for Better Infant Sleep

A swaddle can be a powerful tool to help a newborn sleep well. But knowing when and how to transition out of a swaddle is not only important for safety but also helps prevent your baby from becoming dependent on it for sleep. Teaching your baby how to fall asleep without relying on something external benefits the entire family and fosters healthy sleep habits.

The Truth About Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know

The Truth About Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know

If you’re navigating baby sleep training, you may have heard concerns about cortisol, often called the "stress hormone." Some parents worry that sleep training could cause a harmful rise in cortisol levels, leading to long-term stress or emotional challenges. But what does science really say? Let’s break it down.

Can You Sleep Train and Bed Share? Everything You Need to Know

Can You Sleep Train and Bed Share? Everything You Need to Know

When bed sharing, babies often depend on feeding and close contact with a parent to fall asleep. This dependence usually extends to night wakings, where they need the same conditions to fall back asleep. Asking your baby to self-soothe and sleep independently while the things they rely on, such as nursing or physical contact, are right there but unavailable can be very confusing and counterproductive.