Mommy and Maine

015 | Toddler Sleep, Dropping Naps, and Working Through Big Emotions ft. Shannon Parker

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Shannon Parker is a teacher, a mom, and the owner of CALM and SLEEPY family wellness. Her business’s focus is to educate and serve the caregiver community she loves and also support families virtually in any location. As a certified pediatric sleep consultant, she creates one on one custom sleep guides and goes the extra step to walk parents through any sleep difficulties, preparations, or changes. She regularly teaches yoga and mindfulness to kids and their families in southern Maine and brings easy to use techniques into the homes of her consulting clients. With the emotional and often overwhelming topic of sleep, Shannon creates calm.


You will learn about...

  • Toddler sleep patterns and routines
  • Signs to look for that indicate it's time to drop the last nap
  • Calming techniques to support big emotions and transitions
  • Implementing a "quiet time" in place of a nap and how visual and auditory cues can be a helpful tool
  • How to communicate and set up a plan with daycare providers/babysitters to ensure the child's sleep practices remain consistent
  • Tips and tricks for transitioning from crib to "big kid" bed


    • Resources: 

    • Website: CALM + SLEEPY 
    • Instagram: @calm_and_sleepy
    • Facebook: CALM + SLEEPY
    • Email: [email protected]


      • Connect with Mackenzi:

      • Instagram: @mommyandmaine
      • Email: [email protected]



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