Elizabeth Pantley

Parenting educator and mother of four, Elizabeth Pantley is the author of twelve popular parenting books, including the best-selling No-Cry Solution series, and the international bestseller, The No-Cry Sleep Solution. Her books, on topics such as sleep, discipline, picky eating, separation anxiety and potty-training have been read by well over two million people in English, and have been translated into 27 different languages.

baby looking at the camera

What to do when your toddler needs a nap but won’t take one

Here are some typical reasons your toddler won't nap—and suggestions to solve each problem.

Toddler Sleep, Toddler

Mom 101: 10 ways to make diaper changes easier

Mom 101: 10 ways to make diaper changes easier

8. Use distraction

Parenting, Baby

baby crying in a crib

Colic 101: What it is & what you can do to make it better

The most important thing to know: It's not your fault. Any baby can have colic.

Baby Health, Baby, Parenting

child napping in a stroller

How to keep your kids on their regular nap & sleep cycle when you go away on a trip

Preparation is so important when it comes to getting your child to nap in an unfamiliar place.

Life, Home

7 real reasons kids don’t want to go to bed—and what to do

7 real reasons kids don’t want to go to bed—and what to do

2. They're overtired.

Parenting

child sleeping on her bed

Toddler Milestones

3 easy plans to transition from crib to bed—and how to make it permanent

2. The one-step-at-a-time switcheroo.

Toddler Milestones, Parenting, Toddler

14 conflict-free ways to handle unwanted parenting advice

14 conflict-free ways to handle unwanted parenting advice

Regardless of the advice, it is your baby, and in the end, you will raise your child the way that you think best

Life

7 positive ways to guide a child who keeps interrupting you

7 positive ways to guide a child who keeps interrupting you

3. Don't immediately answer the question.

Parenting

11 expert ways to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby

11 expert ways to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby

How to help them feel included and set the stage for a healthy sibling relationship.

Parenting

Does your child have separation anxiety? How to know

Does your child have separation anxiety? How to know

Discover how to identify separation anxiety in your child and helpful tips for easing their worries.

Life, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

a baby sleeping with a stuffed animal

8 expert ways to help any child get better sleep

3. Set your child’s biological clock

Parenting, Child Sleep

The volcano effect: Why skipping a nap results in a meltdown

The volcano effect: Why skipping a nap results in a meltdown

Naps build up a reservoir of sleep-related benefits, allowing kids a ‘fresh start’ after each sleep period.

Parenting