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Surviving the Dreaded 4-Month Sleep Regression
Understanding what's happening during the 4-month sleep regression can make it feel way less daunting.
Why the fear of overtiredness is causing short naps and early mornings
Is overtiredness in babies real? Yes, but you don’t have to overthink it. In fact, undertiredness in babies can affect sleep just as much. Let's talk about what overtiredness actually is, how it differs from undertiredness, and why the fear of it can sometimes work against good sleep.
Is 3 Months Too Early to Sleep Train?
At all ages, babies need their parents, and parents need to sleep to function and thrive in this role. So when you're ready to make changes at three months, you can. But what's important is looking at variables. Sleep training can be appropriate at 3 months, but the key is knowing what’s realistic for your baby at that stage versus what’s realistic at 5 months.
Helping Your Child Through Bedtime Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in babies can start as early as 4-5 months, is most common between 10-18 months, and usually eases up by age 3.
A Realistic 12-Month-Old Sleep Routine
If you’ve been wondering whether your 12 month old should be switching to one nap, if they’re waking up too often at night, or why they’re suddenly acting like naps are optional, this is for you. Let’s dig into what’s normal, what’s not, and how to navigate 12 month old sleep.
How to Make the 3-to-2 Nap Transition a Little Easier
Nap transitions are a little bumpy by nature, but the 3 to 2 nap transition can often feel the hardest. You and your baby are adjusting to a new rhythm, and that takes time, but when you’re in the thick of it, it's hard to see the light (AKA- a predictable, peaceful nap schedule) at the end of the tunnel.
Sleep Training for Brooklyn Families: Does In-Home Support Matter?
The world of baby sleep can feel overwhelming, especially in New York City where families are often balancing small apartments, busy schedules, limited family support, and the pressure of functioning at work on very little sleep. Is an in-home sleep coach the right fit for your family?
How to Stop Rocking Your Baby to Sleep
It might feel like rocking is the only way your baby can fall asleep right now — but the truth is, your baby is fully capable of learning new sleep patterns with support and consistency.
What Happened to My Good Sleeper? Why Your Toddler Suddenly Won’t Sleep
Your toddler won’t sleep seemingly out of the blue. Let’s take a look at why that happens and how to get everyone’s sleep back on track.
ready for more?Overthinking every nap? Wondering if it’s the four-month regression or just...your baby? Sleeping with one eye open, waiting for the next waking?
I’ve bundled up my most-requested resources to help you feel grounded, clear, and one step closer to better sleep—for everyone. Let’s dive in, together.