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Is Your Toddler Overtired or Undertired? How to Tell the Difference

Last updated: March 20, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

When your toddler won’t sleep well, it’s easy to wonder: Are they overtired… or not tired enough? The tricky part is that both situations can lead to similar challenges (bedtime resistance, short naps, and night waking), but the reason behind the behavior is very different. Understanding whether your toddler is overtired or undertired can help …

Your Toddler’s Sleep Regressions Explained

Last updated: February 17, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

What are toddler sleep regressions, and when do they happen? Learn all you need to know about the two major sleep regressions for toddlers.

5 Things You Need to Know About Your 2 Year Old’s Sleep

Last updated: August 25, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you’re likely no stranger to the concept of sleep regressions. You’ve probably experienced them first-hand, right? 😉 If you’re new here, and you haven’t yet heard about sleep regressions or the 2 year sleep regression, let us fill you in… A sleep regression refers to a period …

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