Daylight Savings Time Tips
Before I had children, Daylight Savings Time was a small nuisance that didn’t affect my life very much. Now, I have my own little ones. Every year I secretly wonder if daylight savings time was meant...
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Stories of Transformation
It is a joy to work with a family and see their sleep struggles resolved. The transformation from sleep deprived to well rested affects each individual and the family as a whole. It explains why my...
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What I Wish I Knew: 5 Sleep Tips
Until I became a mom myself I did not realize the importance of teaching my baby how to put himself to sleep. I thought I might need to let him cry a little before he fell asleep. I never expected it...
View ArticleTools for Toddler Sleep: Bedtime Routine Book
As toddlers grow they often move between wanting to be big and independent (“I still want to play, I don’t want to go go sleep”, “I want to wear the dinosaur pajamas not the mickey mouse pj’s” ) and...
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“How to Start Sleep Training and Survive” { 7 Truths and Tips }
I don’t think I will ever forget that evening. It had been over a year since I had slept through the night. Which is why I was in the kitchen facing down my fears. I put all my nervous energy toward...
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“Stop Bedtime Battles When Siblings Share a Room”
Are your children sharing a room? Do they talk, wrestle, giggle and do everything but fall asleep at bedtime? The bedtime battle can be frustrating, especially when your kids keep each other up late...
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Sleep Struggle: Is It Just A Stage?
Have you ever wondered if your child’s inability to sleep well is just a stage they are going through? Will sleep get better soon if you just hold out for it? Perhaps it is just teething, recent...
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“Sleep Struggles: Is It Medical?” Part 1
A piercing cry broke into my sleep. I rolled over in the darkness and listened to see if it would continue. It subsided and then slowly turned into a moan. Waiting it out caused escalating crying....
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“Sleep Struggle: Is it Medical?” Part 2
In “Sleep Struggle: Is it Medical? Part 1″ I shared about discovering our youngest son’s sleep apnea. However, this wasn’t the first time we had dealt with medical issues and sleep. Our oldest child...
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Sleep Training and Dads
It is time to share a secret with you. Yes, I am a trained Gentle Sleep Coach. But the truth in our family is that my husband, Steve, is the best sleep coach! When I wanted to cave and rock our...
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The Building Of A Family
Instead of the usual “sleep tips” blog post I want share part of my story with you today. In this post I share some of my struggle, my faith in Jesus Christ and how our family’s story is unfolding. I...
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7 Tips for Using a Pacifier
Does your baby use a pacifier and are you stuck in “replug mode” during sleeping times? Here are 7 tips to help get your baby in a better spot! Many parents end up using a pacifier for their baby even...
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Letter to New Moms
Dear “New” Mom, Hi friend ~ You have been on my heart lately! I remember not too long ago when I was a first time mom. I heard many thoughts and pieces of advice from loving, caring people in my...
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Daylight Savings Time Tips – Falling Back
This Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00am Daylight Savings Time Ends which means we will move our clocks back one hour. Like most parents of little ones I am not a big fan. If you are curious about why all...
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My Child Naps Better for Other Caregivers
Does your baby put up a fight for bedtime on the weekends and yet your daycare/nanny or your own mom says they can lay him down for his nap with no problem? This can be very confusing and frustrating...
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Holiday Special 2013
Are you tired? Does your baby wake up throughout the night? Does your little one need your help to go to sleep? Do you need help to decide which sleep coaching method is best for your child or family?...
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Night Terrors or Nightmares?
Suddenly your child’s cries wake you from your deep sleep! Shuffling through the darkness into their room the intensity of their cries alert you to the fact that something is wrong. Their words...
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Moving Your Children To The Same Room
Are you wondering about putting your children in the same room? Some parents want to free up an extra room; some parents want to move the baby out of their room after awhile. Many kids love sharing a...
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Traveling and Sleep for Your Little Ones
I remember our first “vacation” after having a child. It wasn’t what it used to be! As a friend joked, “It is not a vacation, it is a trip!” No more sleeping in till whenever we wanted, no long...
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When It Just Isn’t Working (Why Work With A Sleep Coach)
I work with families often who have read lots of books about sleep and tried lots of different things to solve their children’s sleep struggles and IT. JUST. ISN’T. WORKING! I know how discouraging...
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