Sleep Blog

School’s out for the summer! Which means…sleep look a little different right? Well, probably not! Your child’s sleep needs don’t exactly change even though the season changes. But with the summer season comes a few sleep challenges. So today, I want to talk a little bit about those sleep...

For new parents, navigating the world of infant sleep can feel like a never-ending puzzle. One crucial piece to this puzzle is understanding wake windows. Wake windows are the optimal windows of time a baby can comfortably stay awake before needing to rest again. By aligning your baby's...

1.The Right Bedtime The perfect bedtime routine starts with one simple thing…the right bedtime. Setting a time when you will begin your bedtime routine, regardless of what is going on in your daily schedule, can help your family start bedtime on the right foot.  So how do you know what...

Night after night, you take a deep breath, mentally prepare yourself, and head into battle… Because bedtime is far from a pleasant experience at your house. Your kiddo refuses to go to bed, and once they’re finally in their room and you think the battle is won, they refuse to go to sleep...

Many families who begin Sleep Training with me struggle with a common problem: Their munchkin has become accustomed to using a sleep prop in order to fall asleep. Night after night, they’re up and down with their little one. No one in the family is able to sleep for a decent stretch of...

One of the biggest pain points of almost every single family I work with is short naps. Naps are troublesome for some babies for tons of different reasons, and there are usually 10-15 reasons why your child might be having short naps. Today I’m going to focus on the THREE top tips that...

When was the last time you and your husband had a night to yourselves? Whether it's Valentine's Day, a special anniversary, a birthday celebration, or just a random Tuesday night - date nights are important! Every couple deserves (and needs!) time together without little ones in tow. ...

As your baby grows, it’s so exciting to see them learn new skills! At around 4-6 months, your baby will begin to learn a very important mobility skill: rolling over. Your baby will usually master rolling from tummy to back first, then around 6-7 months will learn how to roll from back to...

It’s the beginning of a brand new year. And I’m sure there are plenty of goals you want to achieve in 2023. Maybe you’re planning to head to the gym more often. Maybe you’re thinking about making a few changes to your diet. Maybe you’d like to spend more quality time as a family. And...

If you have school-age little ones, then you know that the Christmas/New Years break always seems to fly by. Before you know it, it’s that time again…back to school. The holidays are full of fun and festive reasons to veer away from your usual routine, so heading back to school after a...

The holidays are a hectic time of year. With so many things to do and people to see, it’s no wonder so many families struggle to get a good night's sleep with all the excitement. And if that wasn’t enough, many people travel out of town to see family during this time of year. With all of...

Who here hates Daylight Saving Time? Fingers crossed this is the last year we have to even talk about this… But unfortunately, we’re still “falling back” this year at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6. Every year I get a TON of questions asking for the best way to handle daylight savings...

Is your family going trick or treating this year? I know that years ago before my family was sleeping well, I dreaded late nights like Halloween night. I knew that winding down for bedtime would be nearly impossible after hours of running around the neighborhood in costume, eating candy,...

Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes scary movies, creepy decorations, and a lot of frightful fun. We love celebrating the Halloween season, but this time of the year can also create a lot of fuel for nightmares. So how can you make sure your whole family sleeps peacefully this...

I am asked this question all the time. From moms of newborns, toddlers, school-age children…no matter the age, so many moms are asking this question. They want to know: “When should I sleep train? Is there a right age? When is too late? Are we too early? So today, I want to talk about...

Daycare can be quite challenging, especially when it comes to naps. If your child attends daycare, then you know that daycare isn’t always an ideal sleep environment. Infants don’t usually nap at the same time, which can make it very hard for your baby to get a good nap in during the day...

The holidays can disrupt all things sleep. Deal with impediments like travel, family and friends and room sharing. Prepare to defend your baby’s needs and stick to your sleep schedule as much as possible.

Daylight Savings time changes can greatly affect your little ones. Chasing Dreams created this handy day-by-day guide and collection of tips to help your whole family Fall Back successfully this November.

We’ve been through the wringer this year, so letting sleep rules slip during summer is completely understandable. The mission now is to get your child back on track, to be well-rested and ready for learning!

Like adults, children have a natural rhythm for sleep. Our bodies secrete hormones to keep us up during the day, and different ones to help us rest at night. Timing and transitions for all this are very important.