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.
The Truth About Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Updated for 2026)
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.
The 4 Main Sleep Training Methods (and How to Choose What’s Best for Your Family)
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.
How to Protect Your Child’s Sleep During the Holidays (and Actually Enjoy the Season!)
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.
Dream Feed: Does It Really Help Babies Sleep Longer?
Why Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping Through the Night (and What to Do About It)
How to Transition Your Baby from 2 Naps to 1: A Complete Guide
Transitioning Your Baby from 3 Naps to 2: A Complete Guide
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?
Why Your Baby Wakes Up 45 Minutes After Bedtime (And How to Fix It)
How to Get Your Partner Involved in Baby Sleep Training (Without Losing Your Mind)
When you're ready to start sleep training, your partner can be your secret weapon. Seriously.
Why It’s Powerful When Dad (or the Non-Nursing Parent) Takes the Lead
When we’re teaching a baby or toddler to fall asleep independently, one of the biggest challenges is breaking the association between sleep and nursing (or rocking, bouncing, etc.).