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Andi Metzler
How to Protect Your Child’s Sleep During the ...

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.

How to Protect Your Child’s Sleep During the Holidays (and Actually Enjoy the Season!)

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The Truth About Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Updated for 2026)

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.

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The 4 Main Sleep Training Methods (and How to Choose What’s Best for Your Family)

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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.

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.

Navigating Evenings Out Without Sacrificing Your Baby's Sleep

Navigating Evenings Out Without Sacrificing Your Baby's Sleep

Just the other day, I was reassuring a client that sleep training doesn’t mean giving up your social life. In fact, once your baby is a great sleeper, it’s easier to navigate occasional disruptions—like evenings out or even travel—without losing your progress. When everyone in the family is well-rested, flexibility becomes much more manageable. Here’s how to enjoy your evenings while protecting your baby’s sleep.

Kate's Story: Exhausted to Empowered

Kate's Story: Exhausted to Empowered

Motherhood is full of joy, excitement, and love. While these feelings are undeniably present, the journey is also marked by periods of exhaustion, loneliness, and overwhelming challenges—emotions that can be startlingly unexpected. The anxiety that accompanies sleepless nights, the frustration of an inconsolable baby, and the guilt that follows these intense feelings are seldom discussed openly.

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Sleep Training: Deciding If It's Right for You

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Sleep Training: Deciding If It's Right for You

Every parent wants their child to get healthy sleep. Not every baby will be a great sleeper. The majority need some help learning to sleep well. But how to go about teaching your child to be a great sleeper can be a hard decision to make.

How and Why I Became a Sleep Consultant

How and Why I Became a Sleep Consultant

Becoming a mom was lovely and amazing, but it was also exhausting, overwhelming and at times agonizing. Sleep deprivation was effecting every part of my life. Teaching my daughter to become a great sleeper was the best parenting and life decision I’ve ever made. And it led to a career I love.

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Navigating the Sleep Training Journey: Dos and Don'ts for Every Exhausted Parent

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Navigating the Sleep Training Journey: Dos and Don'ts for Every Exhausted Parent

Hello tired parents! If you're reading this, chances are you're knee-deep in the sleep struggle trenches, desperately seeking a solution to those endless nights of interrupted sleep. Don’t worry! ,  You've landed in the right place!  Today we're diving into the do’s and don'ts of sleep training that will help you and your little ones finally catch those much-needed Zs.

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