Toddler Sleep

Those Dreaded 2 a.m. Wake-Ups: Understanding Frequent Night Waking It’s 2 a.m. Your baby or toddler is awake again—and you’re wondering how much longer this can continue. Frequent night waking can be exhausting, especially when you are already running on very little sleep. Night waking is common for babies and toddlers, but that does not make it easy. Waking can be connected to development, hunger, discomfort, illness, changing sleep needs, a busy day, separation needs, or th

Toddler Bedtime Battles: Gentle, Attachment-Based Sleep Support It is bedtime again. You have spent the last hour negotiating, reminding, offering one more hug, and walking your child back to their room. Just when you think your toddler is finally asleep, they call out or leave their room again. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. I know how mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausting bedtime battles can be—especially when you are a working parent hoping for even

Moving from Crib to Bed: Helping Your Child Feel Ready Moving from a crib to a bed is a major transition. Some children are excited, while others feel uncertain about losing the familiar boundaries of their crib. There is no single perfect age for this change; readiness, safety, development, and family circumstances all matter. Signs your child may be ready can include climbing out of the crib, understanding simple safety directions, showing interest in a bed, or needing more