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So excited to be interviewed by the lovely @briseeley today with her Facebook community! Time to share my genius Talk Soon Bri!

Crib to Toddler Bed The Big Transition... Ideal age = 3 (and if you saw my last IGTV vid, DJ’s crib jumping has forced us into transitioning early - NOT ideal and is requiring a lot of patience, practice and consistency, but we’re doing it!) We wanted to create some big boy bed excitement and had him pick out some new construction truck bedding by @addisonbelleco (100% Organic Muslin) He loves it! ... Toddler Pillow is from @urbaninfant Pipsqueak pillow is kid-sized, great support, machine washable, 100% cotton and hypoallergenic Remove any extra toys from their room that they may be tempted to get out of bed and play with. Once they’ve got it, you can add back in. Expectations ~ important you communicate with your toddler that they are expected to go to bed and stay in their big boy/girl bed all night...encourage, stay consistent, don’t give up, incentivize, and celebrate the little wins! See more

I promise, don’t beat yourself up! Approx 20-30% of babies have sleep struggles, but it doesn’t mean we can’t get sleep on track! With help and support they can quickly learn the skill of sleep and get healthy rest . . If you ever want to chat, I offer Free 15 Min phone consults #linkinbio. I’m here for you

Toddlers are experts at STALLING! Tactics like ~ one more book, and another, and another, I need milk, hold my hand, I need a band aid...you get it! So, to combat their expert negotiation skills and cute faces, here are some tips: . .... Have a 5 Min timer go off before bedtime routine, this is their time to ask for ALL the things and wrap up with play. Have a bedtime nightly and make sure it’s not up for discussion. Create a bedtime routine so that they know what to expect nightly. Give them a choice of PJ’s and Books, just make sure to stick with their choices. This helps empower them. Ignore stalling tactics! . . Toddlers naturally resist, but I promise they don’t hate bedtime. They also crave and thrive with routine and consistency See more

Toddlers are the best when it comes to STALLING! Tactics like ~ one more book, and another, and another, I want milk, I need a bandaid, hold my hand, you get it... So, to combat their expert negotiation skills and cute faces, here are some tips: Have a 5 minute timer go off before their routine begins and this is their time to ask for all the things, and wrap up with play time!... A consistent bedtime daily that’s not up for discussion. A nightly bedtime routine, stick with it and keep it short and sweet - 30 min. Give them an option for books and PJ’s to help empower them and make them feel in control, but then stick with their decisions. Ignore the stalling tactics! While toddlers naturally resist, they also crave and need the structure and consistency

Biggest Ever Mother's Day Giveaway! Every single @WeeSleep consultant is giving away a FREE Speedy Sleep program to an EVERYDAY HERO in need! This includes Nurses, Doctors, Hospital Support Staff, Government Employees, Grocery Clerks, and all other essential workers ... How to enter: Tag an essential worker in the comments below and let them know you've nominated them to win. This counts as one entry. Essential workers are also encouraged to nominate themselves in the comments below. To enter more than once: share this post to your stories, inviting your friends to visit this post and nominate someone click hashtag #weesleepgiveawayMD2020, and you'll see all of the WeeSleep Dream Team consultants who are each participating in this giveaway. You can enter separately on every single consultant's page! Rules: The winner must be following @weesleep plus the consultant that is giving away the prize (so if you enter every consultant's giveaway, you should be following every consultant). Disclaimers: Each prize is randomly selected by the individual WeeSleep consultant (aka Me) hosting the giveaway and delivering the prize. The winner will be contacted via DM by the hosting consultant, who will also do a public announcement sharing about the winner Prize must be claimed by June 1st, 2020 This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. By entering the contest, you agree to a complete release of Instagram.

Let’s be honest, no one wants to be up before 6! Shoot, before 7 even (or maybe just me). But, important to understand that the internal clock of babies and toddlers operates early. 6-7am is a natural morning wake window. So, if you’re experiencing early rises, important to know what factors can cause this! . . Developmental early rises are natural for a short period of time, but schedule and over-tiredness factors can be helped!

ATTN: TODDLER MAMAS Excited to announce that I have collaborated with @urbaninfant to write informative and helpful Toddler Sleep focused blog posts! Click the link in my bio to check out the first one! . . P.s. if you are new and have not heard of @urbaninfant head over and follow! Preschool Products Reinvented

It’s all about Perspective! Regression sounds negative. Little ones are simply are growing and that’s a good thing! A regression will not cause a child to lose sleep skills, it will only disrupt sleep for a few days or 1-2 weeksOur job is to stay the course with routines and consistency keeping sleep independent, they will get right back on track . . THE WHY? Growth & Development - physically and mentally. Ask yourself...is my baby doing something new lately? Starting t...o learn a new skill & achieving the milestone, then perfecting the skill (i.e. rolling, sitting up, verbal skills, etc.) . . SIGNS: Short NapsIncreased Sleep OnsetNight WakingsIncreased HungerEarly Rises See more

SWIPE for Mommy, let’s make something! An easy, fun, and hands on recipe to do with your toddler! (Warning: not mess free) . . Energy Balls & Bars!... . . 2 c. quick or rolled oats 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips 2/3 c. unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 c. unsweetened peanut butter 1/2 c. honey 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1/4 tsp salt . . Quick oats = roll into balls. Rolled oats = bars Enjoy @ San Francisco Bay Area See more

CUT THE NOISE. That’s my job, I assess, create a clear plan, and Coach! Simplification is . . Thankful to work with amazing parents

Mental Health We often focus on the child when talking about sleep. But, let’s not forget about the struggles of the Mother...stress, anxiety, exhaustion, frustration, post partum depression. ~ Lack of sleep is simply no joking matter! . . Sleep Deprivation = cognitive impairment, memory lapse or loss, impaired immune system, irritability, an increased risk of developing health issues, and this goes on.... . . Guess what?! You need 8-9 hours of solid rest Being a parent should never mean indefinite sleepless nights. We cannot pour from an empty cup, Mamas. See more