As a special Thank You to all of my dedicated readers, I'm sharing my super easy (& super secret) Spring Forward Daylight Savings sleep tips today in this post so you can enjoy your summer alongside me! Wake up- this is parenthood- don't all good things come to an end?! Guess what- this one doesn't have to. Read more to find out how you can use this time change to your parenting advantage!
Read MoreIf you’re Googling this right now…I feel for ya. But you’re in the right place!
Hi, I’m Lauren, founder of Sleep & the City, and I want to help you find the sleep solutions you need using methods and approaches that actually work in real life— let’s start with what age you can expect night wakings to stop with your baby!
Read MoreSo you’ve got an ideal bedtime….but when should your baby’s last nap end in order to MAKE THIS BEDTIME ACTUALLY HAPPEN with the potential of zero crying involved??
Read MoreWondering if your newborn might be developing a sleep crutch or sleep association? Sleep struggles that impact routines and healthy consistent sleep . . . Guess what? Sleep crutches might be one issue! See how to identify one inside this post!
Read MoreWhat is causing short naps, or inconsistent ones? what should you do if baby wakes up crying, or refuses a nap altogether? How can you help baby go to sleep and wake up from naps at the same time every day?? Find out exactly how long your baby’s nap should be, here!
Read MoreLearn how to start Eat Play Sleep, troubleshoot, and grab a FREE real life Eat Play sleep schedule!
Read MoreI know it can be really tough to hear your baby cry and feel your baby’s pain. Nothing is worse than knowing your little one is in pain and not knowing what to do to help! When your teething baby won’t sleep, it can be overwhelming for any parent. Can you relate? Teething is tough - let’s talk about what teething looks like and what you can do to help your baby during teething.
Read MoreWhen you or your child is finally ready to drop the pacifier, what are the best methods to gently wean a baby or toddler? And when is the best time? And how exactly do you even begin?? Let's dive into the world of pacifier weaning.....
Read MoreParenting can be utterly exhausting, which is why today we are diving deep into the real reasons why your Baby wakes up every 2 to 3 hours at night!
Read MoreWelcome to Toddler Sleep Training 101! These are my foolproof and gentle techniques that I have used for years to help my clients teach their young children to sleep all night, and I can’t wait to share them with you all now!
Read MoreIf it was easy, everyone would be able to do it, right? Teaching baby to self soothe isn’t an overnight process, but in as little as a week, you could start seeing some incredible results (like 8+ hours or more STRAIGHT!). Most doctors will agree that babies are able to self soothe by 5 months of age, however, some babies need some help learning to self soothe to begin with. Here are some ways of teaching YOUR baby to self soothe!
Read MoreFind out here why your baby is waking up too early, and how to help them sleep in!
Read MoreSleep Training with your Baby during the Coronavirus Pandemic, is it even possible?
Read MoreBABY COLDS ARE THE WORST.
Find out what tricks I’m using at home with my own children, and what steps to take after baby is feeling better, but has regressed into being unable to fall asleep without you. Pic via @natalenah
Read MoreOn the blog today, I’m giving you some simple steps to try at home—that even your husband can be involved with— to gently encourage your baby to wean off night feedings that may have been causing MAJOR wake’s every 2-3 hours, and perhaps give you a little insurance plan (the dream feed) in case you have a bit of anxiety about it all while starting.
Read MoreOtherwise known to some as “GAME OVER”, when your baby climbs out of the crib for the first time, this could pose a danger risk, and the potential to ruin those healthy sleep habits of a once-good-sleeper. If your babe is too young for a toddler bed, then you need to take some steps as soon as possible to keep your baby in the crib to prevent injuries (or your child beginning to visit you nightly which can, over time, lead to bed sharing.)
Read MoreWhether you gravitate towards the classical Christmas patterns or love the cute and whimsical, we found a huge variety of adorable options to fit every style and budget. Here is a roundup of the best holiday and Christmas Pajamas for kids this 2019 holiday season!
Read MoreToddler sleep regressions are so common, that nearly every household will experience some type of pushback when it comes to naps, bedtime, or night time. In today’s post, we are talking all about Toddler Sleep regressions and solutions, and the parents that make it all possible.
Read MoreOne of the biggest differences between nightmares and night terrors is the awareness on the part of the child. With nightmares, children can often recall the experience in vivid detail. With night terrors, they usually have no recollection of the event at all the next morning. Read more!
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