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Sleep

a person lying down with their hand on their head

When my ‘good sleeper’ suddenly couldn’t fall asleep—I was the answer

Even as a certified sleep specialist, this realization took me by surprise.

To the new mama shopping at Target—please don’t leave because your baby’s screaming

You have a whole support system in every aisle of this store, mama, and we are rooting for you. 

If you need to sit and have a good cry—let it all out

Take a breath, take a break, and take care of yourself for a bit.

Exhausted mama—here’s how to make rest a priority

I'm setting a bedtime and sticking to it, because if I don't, the list of to-do's will never end—and let's be real, this girl can binge watch Netflix until 2 a.m.

toddler sitting on parents bed- when to move to toddler bed

Time for a toddler bed? How to ease the transition

When it’s time to transition from crib to toddler bed, these simple tips can make it easy for both Mama and child.

Lying down with your kids isn’t a bad sleep habit—it’s love

I do it because I feel that it’s what you need from me right now. And I’m OK with that. I can give you that.

a baby sleeping on a bed

The secret to helping your children to sleep is actually all about your mood

Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.

Newborn sleep patterns: What to expect + when to rest

The best thing you can do—create a bond that will help you when the time comes to teach healthy sleep habits

A sleep consultant’s letter to a mama in the middle of sleep exhaustion

I wish I could sprinkle fairy sleep dust on your entire household.

toddler jumping on the bed

The bedtime battle plan that will make you all sleep easier

For kids, sleep represents a big separation from their caretakers—but you can help them overcome that discomfort.

Is sleep training selfish?

3 things to consider before making up your mind about sleep training.

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