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New Year’s Sleep Resolutions
It’s that time of year! We are emerging from the post-holiday bliss/exhaustion/food coma and we are turning our sights to the New Year. There is something about the New Year that has us all craving a fresh start. Many of us are thinking about what we want to achieve and how we can improve our…
Read MoreWhen Do Sleep Regressions Happen Plus Tips
When you are a child sleep coach, your blog is a pretty popular place at night! And you know what people are googling about a lot? Sleep regressions. And also there are lots of inquiries about “what are the ages when sleep regressions happen?” Read on for the skinny on sleep regressions and tips on…
Read MoreHow To Feel Less Anxious About My Child’s Sleep?
Are you experiencing anxiety around your little one’s sleep? You are NOT alone! As a new mom struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, my son’s sleep could affect my mood and ruin an entire day. It impacted my ability to enjoy motherhood and connect with my new baby. I was obsessed, but not in a…
Read MoreHow To Survive The 4 Month Sleep Regression
As a child sleep coach, every day I talk about sleep regressions. The 4-month sleep regression, in particular, is a pretty popular topic! I have countless Moms say “my son was sleeping 6 hours at nights at 3 months and then all of a sudden at 4 months, he began waking again every 2 hours…
Read MoreHow To Survive the 8 Month Sleep Regression
As a certified child sleep coach, I spend a lot of time talking about the 8 month sleep regression and helping parents through it. I hear this a lot from parents, “my child has never been a good sleeper and I didn’t think sleep could get much worse, but when the 8 month sleep regression…
Read MoreYour Child’s Sleep Needs & Ideal Bedtime
As a certified child sleep consultant, I am asked a lot about the best bedtime for babies and children. Right after that is how many hours of slumber children need each day to meet their sleep needs. It makes sense that parents want to make sure that they are providing their children with adequate rest…
Read MoreAn Early Bedtime Might Be Just What Your Child Needs
As a #girlmom with 3 young girls, I LOVE an early bedtime. They go to bed and then 7:30-9:30 is my time to read, watch tv and fold my never-ending pile of laundry and I mean NEVER ending. I know that my kids need that early bedtime because we are an active family and I…
Read MoreHow To Do Quiet Time
When my twins dropped nap at 4 years old, I was one sad mama. I treasured that alone time to work and get things done around the house. Plus, by that point in the day, I *really* needed a break from my sweet cherubs! <- it’s true! When they dropped nap, I attempted quiet time,…
Read MoreAdjusting Your Child’s Schedule After the Fall Time Change
Did you try to slowly adjusting for the Fall time change AND your little one had other ideas? Or maybe you couldn’t even try. Or the time change wasn’t even on your radar. (been there when my boys were little!) It’s totally ok – don’t fret! You won’t perpetually be stuck with a super early…
Read MoreTips On How To Reduce The Risk Of SIDS
October is SIDS Awareness Month, which is a topic that is very important to every member of the Bella Luna team. When offering advice to exhausted parents, we are always talking about safe sleep to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly known as SIDS. The safety of you and your babies…
Read MoreHow To Talk To Others About Your Child’s Sleep
Making decisions about your little one’s sleep is hard enough on it’s own and is only made harder by conflicting opinions coming at us from all angles. That’s why today, we are sharing our suggestions on how to talk to others about your child’s sleep! It’s no secret that sleep and sleep training can be…
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