Co-sleeping means different things to different people. Generally, co-sleeping means that a child shares a sleeping space with a parent. Co-sleeping can mean a baby sleeping in the same bed as his parents; however, it can also mean a baby in a separate sleep space such as a bassinet or co-sleeper next to the parents' bed. Co-sleeping tends to be synonymous with bed-sharing to many, but bed-sharing and room-sharing are two different things. Should You Co-sleep? Whether you co-sleep is an
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Sleep Coaching – The GENTLE Alternative to Cry-It-Out
For decades bleary-eyed parents had just two options for handling their child’s sleep problems: “cry-it-out" or make the best of the situation whilst waiting to see if their baby would become a better sleeper with time (i.e. "Wait-It-Out"). In recent years, and with the introduction of gentler strategies, baby sleep and how to save it has become much less “all or nothing!” Yet, many parents are still under the impression that teaching their baby to sleep well has to involve hours of crying,
3 Mindful Breathing Exercises to Help You De-Stress While Sleep Coaching
Let’s face it, babies can be stressful. Parenting can be stressful. Sleep coaching can be STRESSFUL! Many parents find themselves overtired and over-stressed. Have you ever noticed when you are stressed, your baby or toddler seems to pick up on it and starts acting out? We are very connected with our children and they are aware of our emotions. So by calming yourself down, you are, in turn, creating a calm atmosphere for your baby or toddler. Think of it this way; stress is contagious and so
Attachment Parenting and Sleep Training: Can They Really Go Together?
You know a myth we hear often, that really gets us riled up? It's the myth that attachment parents can't, or shouldn't, sleep train. We've worked with many attachment parents over the years who've told us that initially, they were very, VERY hesitant to sleep coach because they felt that it would surely mean they had to compromise all their AP values and principles. Some of these parents struggled with chronic exhaustion and sleeplessness for years before finally reaching out to us for