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Is Expecting Self-Soothing Expecting Too Much?

Last updated: August 1, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Expectations can be tricky things, can’t they? On the one hand, setting expectations helps to shape behaviors. (Both our lives and the lives of others.) And setting healthy boundaries is a good thing. (Again, in our lives and in the lives of others.) But expectations can also backfire on us, can’t they? Unhealthy expectations can turn …

The Top 2 Self-Soothing Myths BUSTED (We Hate #2!)

Last updated: April 17, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Google the phrase ‘self-soothing,’ and you know what you’ll find? You’ll find an assortment of the most contradictory articles you can imagine. You’ll find articles offering you tips on how to help your baby learn to self soothe, as well as articles telling you that self-soothing is impossible for babies, and that teaching a baby …

Your Toddler’s Weird Self-Soothing Behaviors Explained

Last updated: May 11, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Let’s be honest for a moment. Our toddlers are cute — no doubt about that! But sometimes, their behavior is…well…weird. Picking their noses in public? Drinking the bathwater? Insisting on being naked at all times? Throwing tantrums over the color of their socks? Yeah…toddlers can be strange little people sometimes! And speaking of strange — …

Do We Expect Too Much to Have Babies Self-Soothe to Sleep?

Last updated: August 20, 2021 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Not too long ago, I received several e-mails all pertaining to the same thing: a new book called Go the F**k to Sleep. I thought some of the book was funny, and I can definitely understand the frustration and emotion that sparked the title. I remember screaming in my head “GO TO SLEEP!!!!” (without the …

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