Jump to a Section: Surviving the Four Month Regression Cry it Out Method / Sleep Training Common Sleep Issues 5 Sleep Tips Why Sleep Matters When to Start Sleep Training All About Smart Sleep Coach Our social media manager, Brandi, and I got to have a chat with Mandy Treeby, one of the sleep coaches…
My Masters degree is in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. The curriculum centers around the teachings of Carl Jung, a descendant of Sigmund Freud who was the first Psychoanalyst to make a connection between our dream lives and our conscious, emotional lives. In my training to become a…
Jump to a Section: Ergobaby Swaddle Blankets Ergobaby Sleep Sacks Hatch Nursery Light Snooz White Noise Machine Owlet Monitor Blackout Curtains Bedtime Routine Saje Fairy Dust Canopy Humidifier Taking Cara Babies It seems like nearly every child at some point in their little infant life decides sleep is something they don’t want. As adults, we…
You spent 9 months (give or take) carrying your baby 24/7. Your baby spent those 9 months safely and snugly against you. It’s not surprising that many babies’ favorite way to sleep during the fourth trimester[1] is being held by their mom! Who wouldn’t sleep soundly in the cozy confines of their mom? Your baby…
Managing your baby’s sleep schedule over the holidays can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. Whether you’re traveling or hosting holiday gatherings this year, follow these simple tips to avoid sleep problems and keep everyone happy during the most wonderful time of the year. 1. Plan your holiday travels accordingly. Two simple tips to help…
Who doesn’t love the end of Daylight Saving Time in autumn? Parents of babies, that’s who. While most everyone else in the U.S. enjoys falling back an hour and thus getting an extra hour of sleep, babies have yet to get the memo that they’re supposed to sleep in the next morning. If you have…
The first year of baby’s life can be so overwhelming, finding a whole new rhythm, the sleepless nights, and embracing your new role as a parent. Sleep seems to be the ever-elusive topic among new parents. This week, we will be talking to children’s sleep consultant Rebecca Michi about safe sleep tips for baby, as…
Lots of parents often ask about swaddling. Many are not sure of either the best way to do it or even why they should be doing it in the first place. Some parents have tried it previously and have their reasons why they didn’t stick to it: the baby hated to be swaddled, the swaddle…
What used to be hailed as a more-than-welcome ‘extra hour in bed’ in your child-free days, is now nothing more than a spanner in the works to your just-perfected sleep routine. When 6 am becomes 5 am, but your extra hour in bed is swiftly interrupted by a confused little one who has no idea…
You know when people say “sleep like a baby”? Well, after a few months with my firstborn, I didn’t want to sleep like a baby—I wanted to actually sleep! Every new parent wants a good night’s sleep, but that only comes when your baby sleeps. And it likely won’t just happen one night. You have…
