6 Ways Sleep Training is Like Potty Training

6 Ways Sleep Training is Like Potty Training

I’ve been reflecting recently on my potty training experiences with my boys. Now, my boys are well past the age of potty training, but I do hear about potty training quite often from my clients in the Helpdesk. I’ve been reflecting recently that, while potty training is certainly no picnic for most of us, there …

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Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 4

Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 4

In Part 4 of our Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding series, learn about sleep training while maintaining your breastfeeding relationship & your milk supply.

How Long to Cry It Out (CIO)

How Long to Try Cry It Out

This topic “How long to cry it out?” has come up a few times in the last few weeks in one way or another, so I thought I’d talk about it today. I always preface any discussion about cry it out by making sure that everyone understands that I’m not a “Cry It Out Pusher.” …

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Knowing When You’re Done Sleep Training

How Do You Know When You're Done Sleep Training?

How do you know when you’re done sleep training? Read & find out how you’ll know when you’re done sleep training your baby or toddler.

Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: Persistence

Baby temperament and sleep - persistence

Welcome to Part 3 of my Baby Temperament and Sleep Series. If you are just joining us, you may want to start with Part 1, where I define baby temperament. In part 2, I discussed baby temperament trait, intensity. Today I will move on to the next trait, persistence. At the end of the series, …

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Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: Intensity

Baby temperament and sleep - intensity

Welcome to Part 2 of my Baby Temperament and Sleep Series. If you are just joining us, you may want to read Part 1, What is baby temperament? Today we start talking about the nine different temperamental traits. At the end of the series, I will give you a quiz to determine your child’s temperament. …

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Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: Part 1

Baby Temperament and Sleep

This is Part 1 of my Baby Temperament and Sleep Series. This series is about your baby’s temperament and how it might affect his sleep and/or how you solve sleep problems. Across this website, I mention temperament a lot. I also write about how temperament DOES affect what sleep training method you might choose to …

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How To Handle Teething and Sleep Training

How To Handle Teething and Sleep Training

When babies are teething, their sleep can be impacted. Learn how and tips about sleep training even when baby is teething.

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