How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In A Big Kid Bed

I gathered the best toddler sleep questions I got in the past year from families on Instagram and packed them all into one best-of list.

We're diving deep into the sleep training struggles every parent faces—from why it can take HOURS for kids to fall asleep to those mysterious overnight wake-ups that leave everyone groggy. 

We’re also tackling big emotions like the fear of being alone and sharing practical tips to curb bedtime stalling (even when it’s impossibly cute).

Whether you’re navigating these challenges for the first time or just need fresh ideas, this episode has got you covered with real-life solutions to help EVERYONE in the house get some well-deserved rest. 

Resources

Learn the exact 4-part, proven REST Method in our free training: www.getmykidtosleep.com

Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers

‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ toddler sleep course, click here

www.AwesomeLittleSleepers.com

Do you want a later bedtime summer (for your kids)? Today I’m going to share my top summer sleep tips for kids.  So that you can enjoy those long summer days and warm evenings WITHOUT worrying about your kids going to bed early.

In this episode, I’m sharing tips on how to move your toddler's bedtime a little later during those fun-filled summer months, while ensuring they still get a good night's sleep.

Yes, you might think I’ve gone crazy. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m always telling you to have a nice early bedtime for your child. But I’m also a mom and we have to be realistic that it can be nice to stay up a little later during the sunny summer months. 

🌟 FYI - The following tips are going to work BEST for kids who are already good sleepers. If this is you, here’s how to move bedtime a little later during the summer without sacrificing your child’s sleep. 

Resources

Learn the exact 4-part, proven REST Method in our free training: www.getmykidtosleep.com

Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers

‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ toddler sleep course, click here

www.AwesomeLittleSleepers.com

Are you dreading putting your child to bed every evening?  I’m going to teach you a few sleep training tips on how to use laughter to make your kid’s bedtime routine more enjoyable for them AND you.

If your child is an expert at stalling and wears you down nightly with a creative mixture of tantrums and sweetly begging for 100 extra hugs, bedtime can quickly become a tense time of day.

The bedtime routine can become tense, frustrating and a BIG time suck! 

🎉 I have good news 🎉

There is a simple tool you can use to break through the tension and move bedtime along quickly - LAUGHTER!

➡️ Here are 5 ways laughter can help you enjoy putting your child to bed again.

Resources

Learn the exact 4-part, proven REST Method in our free training: www.getmykidtosleep.com

Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers

‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ toddler sleep course, click here

www.AwesomeLittleSleepers.com

Do you ever wonder why your kids are bored and they can't find anything to do?  Today I'm talking with Beth from Days with Grey about kids and play based learning.

Beth, creator of Days with Grey, simplifies routines and promotes play-based learning for young children. With a master’s in education and 13 years of teaching, she shares practical activities for early development. As a mom of three, Beth’s strategies resonate with her 275,000+ Instagram followers. Find her on Instagram at @DayswithGrey to enrich your child's daily adventures through play

▶️ Follow @:dayswithgrey

IG:   / dayswithgrey  

Website: https://www.dayswithgrey.com

Resources

Learn the exact 4-part, proven REST Method in our free training: www.getmykidtosleep.com

Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers

‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ toddler sleep course, click here

www.AwesomeLittleSleepers.com

Are you stuck in your kid's room every. single. night?

You've done the bath, the books, the songs — and your toddler STILL won't let you leave. Here's exactly why it's happening and how to break the cycle for good.

In this episode:

• Why kids become dependent on a parent to fall asleep
• The 3 things that happen when this pattern takes hold
• Why talking about it isn't enough — your actions speak louder
• What a real bedtime plan looks like (and why consistency is everything)
• How one mom went from 2-hour bedtime battles to her son bragging to his preschool teacher about sleeping on his own

This is fixable. Yes, even your kid. 💪

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com

Other resources:

• Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
• The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
• Check out the blog
• Watch the YouTube channel 
• ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
• My favorite sleep products, click here

Kelly's sleep story begins with a daughter who was a great sleeper... until she learned how to crawl out of the crib. 😬

After transitioning to a big kid bed, their toddler sleep problems began. 

Working with Awesome Little Sleepers, Kelly and her husband noticed a difference in their daughter's sleep within a week.  Bigger and better changes, like sleeping through the night, happened within weeks.

😀 Sticking with a sleep routine made EVERYONE in Kelly's family happier.

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com

Other resources:

• Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
• The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
• Check out the blog
• Watch the YouTube channel 
• ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
• My favorite sleep products, click here

That’s right. It’s almost time to spring forward. Here are my top toddler sleep tips to prep for the time change.

Here we are again! In the US, the time is changing on March 8th, 2026. This time, we’re springing forward. Our spring time change isn’t typically as disruptive as the fall time change, but there are still some easy things you can do to keep your kids’ sleep training from falling apart.

✨ Conquer Daylight Savings Time! Get help in my Free Toddler Sleep Masterclass: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_m...

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com

Other resources:

• Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
• The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
• Check out the blog
• Watch the YouTube channel 
• ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here

My favorite sleep products, click here

Today I’m interviewing potty training expert, Jamie Glowacki about potty training and sleep.

Jamie's roots are in social work where she worked with dual diagnoses mothers and their kids. It’s where she learned to teach potty training on a broad scale, learned child development and parenting. She wrote 'Oh Crap! Potty Training' when she realized her very own community was wildly misinformed about potty training. She is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of her popular potty training book.

✨ Get in touch with Jamie:

W: https://www.jamieglowacki.com/

IG: @jamie.glowacki

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com

Other resources:

• Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
• The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
• Check out the blog
• Watch the YouTube channel 
• ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
• My favorite sleep products, click here

It's time for another Q&A! Let's answer your biggest bedtime questions.

We’ve got a couple questions today about bedtime , including

• one about a kid who takes forever to fall asleep
• one about a little chatterbox who can’t stop talking at bedtime

AND...

I’ll answer the question of whether or not sleep training is covered under insurance!

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com

Other resources:

• Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
• The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
• Check out the blog
• Watch the YouTube channel 
• ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
• My favorite sleep products, click here

What age is too old for sleep training? If you’re wondering when to start sleep training, let’s start with this: your child’s need for sleep is more critical than ever.

Just because your toddler is out of the crib doesn’t mean their sleep habits should go out the window. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 25% of kids under the age of 5 don’t get enough sleep. 😮

If the optimal time to start sleep training was yesterday, the next best time is today. Here are three reasons why sleep training older children is not only doable but mandatory.

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com

Other resources:

• Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
• The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
• Check out the blog
• Watch the YouTube channel 
• ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
• My favorite sleep products, click here