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Expert Advice On Optimizing Your Baby’s Sleep Environment For Spring & Summer
Ah, Spring! My favorite season by far! The flowers pop up, longer days and warmer temperatures inviting us to step outside and soak up the sunshine. Sweet Vitamin D without supplementing! But as much as I love this time of year, it isn’t without its challenges for our little one’s getting good quality sleep. In…
From Sleep Deprived Twin Mom to Sleep Consultant: Sarah’s Journey
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with twins, we were shocked, nervous, and very excited all at the same time. I certainly never thought I’d be writing an article about being a sleep deprived twin mom to sleep consultant! We struggled to get pregnant so it was a welcome surprise. My…
Explore the Science of Sleep: Creating The Ideal Sleep Schedule and Understanding Your Baby’s Sleep Patterns
Understanding your little one’s sleep patterns and creating an optimal sleep schedule can sometimes feel like playing whack-a-mole. Just when you think you may have it figured out, the wind blows and now sleep has changed. This can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. Been there! Here’s the thing…understanding how babies sleep at various stages…
Tips for Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits in Toddlers
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding but challenging experiences one can have. One of these challenges includes making sure your toddler gets a good night’s sleep. Every parent knows the impact that a well-rested infant can have on the entire household. It’s equally important once your little one enters toddler territory. Establishing…
Secrets To Help Your Child Sleep While Traveling This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, many families are gearing up for trips to visit loved ones. With family dynamics, the holidays can be stressful enough. But for parents traveling with children this takes on a whole new level of stress, especially if their child is overtired and cranky. Sleep is crucial, especially for young ones.…
Halloween and Your Child’s Sleep
Maybe your children are like mine. They turn into gremlins when they are overtired. Add sugar and it can be a full-blown sh*tshow. So if this sounds a little familiar or if you just want to avoid the Halloween sleep scaries, let’s explore how to successfully navigate Halloween and your child’s sleep based on my…
Fall 2023 Toddler Learning Series
When we think we have it all figured out, our babies turn into toddlers and we can feel like we are back to square one again! That’s why I’m hosting a Toddler Learning Series this fall! I have three classes all geared toward parents of toddlers and bigger kids: Sign up for all the classes…
Our Journey of Getting Rid of the Pacifier With Our Preschooler
Our daughter LOVED her pacifier from the moment we gave it to her. We were lucky that the pacifier always supported sleep for her and never disturbed it. Because she loved it so much and we are passionate about healthy sleep at our house, we consciously chose to keep the pacifier until our daughter, Addie,…
The Benefits of Sleep Training
Sleep training has become a popular and controversial topic in recent years – hello, TikTok, and Instagram! There are many opinions on the subject, some rooted in science and fact, and others rooted in fear and shaming. Here is a great post on debunking sleep training myths that address some of those opinions. As a…
4 Year Old Bedtime Battles And Night Wakings Case Study
When Laura reached out for help with her child’s sleep, her family was exhausted and at their wit’s end. Their 4 year old’s bedtime battles and night wakings, plus early morning wake ups were making parenting difficult and they knew there had to be a better way. She scheduled a discovery call with Bella Luna…
What Are Healthy Sleep Habits For Children?
If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you have likely heard us talk about healthy sleep habits for children. While we talk a lot about it, I think it makes sense that we dive into what is considered healthy sleep habits for babies, toddler and big kids. Plus, what we can do to…
How To Know If My Child Is Overtired & What To Do
Have you ever been exhausted, but you powered through and once your head hit the pillow, you couldn’t sleep? Overtiredness is to blame. This same thing happens with our children. So if we know our child is tired, but we miss the window to get them down, they move into an overtired state. Overtiredness makes…