Extinction Bursts in Sleep Training: What They Are, When They Happen, and How to Handle Them

As a sleep coach, I often hear parents ask: "How much crying is too much crying when it comes to sleep training?" It's a question that’s loaded with concern. Most parents wonder how long it’s okay to let their baby cry before it becomes harmful. I get it—seeing your little one upset is never easy. But let me reassure you: there’s no magic number for crying during sleep training, and no, it won’t cause long-term harm. Sleep training can be a big change for both you and your ba

It’s 2 a.m. and your little one has already been awake four times. You’re exhausted, at your wit’s end, and you finally give in, rocking or nursing them back to sleep. Sound familiar? If so, you’re definitely not alone! Many new parents find the nighttime routine challenging, especially when it comes to those pesky wakings. But understanding why your baby is waking up—and how sleep training can help—might just be the relief you need for both you and your little one. Why Do Ba

If just mentioning the word “short” while talking about naps makes you stressed out, you are definitely not alone. When you feel like your baby is finally into the groove of regular naps, only to throw you a curveball and suddenly start sleeping for shorter periods of time, it may be normal, but that doesn’t make it easy. The truth is that short naps are often normal for the age group of 3-6 months. Heck, I went through it with my daughter 12 years ago. She was a very reliabl

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Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a goal all of us new parents have; especially when you are still feeding your baby once or even twice a night, and just can’t imagine sleeping through the night ever again. There is a light at the end of the tunnel – trust me as a mom of three and a sleep consultant. It may not come as quickly as you like BUT if you set your child up for success many babies sleep through the night by 6 months of age. If your little one is ove

Healthy sleep habits are important for your baby’s physical and emotional well-being. An important part of establishing good sleeping habits is the sleep environment where your child sleeps. It is also important to create a safe sleep environment to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Creating the ideal sleep environment for your baby will help promote restorative quality sleep for your little one. Here are my best tips for creating an environment t