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

Have you ever asked yourself “Is sleep training selfish?”  In this episode, you’ll learn about the health benefits of sleep for kids.

😴 If you’ve been stuck laying in your child’s bed for hours, waiting for them to fall asleep. 

🛏️ Or waking up through the night to play musical beds. 

🥱 Or welcoming a toddler into your bed at 2am and you’re sick of it, you may have tried to change things. 

Now, if you’ve tried to change things and it hasn’t worked, you may have decided that your child just CAN’T sleep without you. Maybe they’re just too strong-willed or maybe they aren’t capable of sleeping independently for some reason. Or maybe you’re concerned that if you try and get out of this sleep situation that your relationship will be damaged. 

So, you make a decision. And it may be an unconscious one. You decide that they must really NEED you at night. Not a preference but a NEED. So you’ve just given in and accepted it as your fate. This is your job. 

And once you take it on as your responsibility, the prospect of trying to get out of it seems almost selfish. 

And even if you’re exhausted and feel like a walking zombie who hasn’t slept through the night in a year, you STILL won’t change things because it feels selfish. 

But what if getting your child sleeping through the night independently was the best thing for THEM?

What if working to get your child 10-12 hours of consistent sleep through the night with no wake ups was actually the healthiest thing you could do for them?

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

Let's talk about the difference between toddler NIGHTMARES vs. NIGHT TERRORS.

Is your child waking up and you think it might be toddler nightmares every night? In this video, learn the difference between night terrors in toddlers vs. toddler nightmares, the two main differences, and the third thing that most likely is the actual reason your toddler wakes up every night.

I have been helping parents end the bedtime drama and help their kids sleep through the night for years now. I have a course, Sleep Tight Without A Fight, where I teach you the REST Method so you can fix your family’s sleep problems for good. 

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

When your child gets sick, how can you help your sick toddler sleep?

Caring for a sick child AND helping them sleep can be a challenging time for you and your little one.

Sleep is critical for them to get better, however, if they have symptoms like fever and coughing,  it can make it difficult for sick kids to rest comfortably.

Today, I’ve got 6 tips to help your sick toddler sleep so they can bounce back and get healthy again as soon as possible.

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

Do you wonder “What are the tired signs in kids that I’m missing?”

Trying to tell WHEN your kid is tired can be tough.

Lots of parents say “my kid is never tired, he’s always bouncing off the walls!”

So, if you feel this way, You're definitely not alone!

Today, I’m going to reveal the TOP 3 SIGNS of tiredness in kids that often go unnoticed. 😲

These sleep signs can be kinda subtle and sneaky, so let me help you become a toddler sleep detective so you can make sure your little one gets the rest they need!

😴 Take the guesswork out of bedtime - SIGN UP for my FREE toddler sleep masterclass -

http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_masterclass

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 on the show, we’re sharing an episode of the popular podcast, ParentData with Emily Oster. 

Jessica recently joined Emily to discuss the common struggles we face with our kid’s sleep and easy solutions to improve things.

You’ll learn about why sleep training for toddlers and big kids is so different (and often more challenging) than babies and how you can make the process a little easier by getting your kids involved in the process and working with instead of against them.

We’re talking bedtime routines, boundaries, sleepwalking, melatonin and lots more.

Enjoy this special bonus episode!

⬇️ Connect with Emily Oster ⬇️

ParentData Community at parentdata.org

Follow Emily Oster on Instagram @profemilyoster

Resources

Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.

✨ Get your copy of the FREE Sleep Guide ✨

The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_onething

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

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 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 let’s talk about ways to calm your kid down before bedtime. It’s a problem that every parent has faced - hyperactive toddlers at bedtime!

Suddenly, your kid morphs into a little energizer bunny right when it's time to go to bed.

So, what can you do to help your child calm down???

Let’s dive into my 3 TOP TIPS for getting kids to sleep.

And you don't want to miss the bonus tip I have for you at the end – it's going to help jump start calm evenings in your house. Here we go!

✨ Get your copy of the FREE Sleep Guide ✨

The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_onething

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

Help! My stubborn kid won’t nap. As kids move into the toddler/preschooler stage, they can get more stubborn than before. This can make toddler sleep training tough!

They want what they want, when they want it and it’s their way or the highway. 👩‍🎤

Suddenly, your 2 or 3 year old decides they are no longer going to take a nap. There’s way more fun stuff to do than sleep! 🤸‍♂️

So, what are you supposed to do when your stubborn toddler refuses to nap? Listen to the end to make sure you hear all these great ideas to get your toddler nap schedule back on track.

👉 Get more top tips on napping - https://youtu.be/Hh8eVowi1KM

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

Are your kids afraid of the dark?  Being scared of the dark is common.  Here’s how to help kids overcome fear and be confident, solo sleepers.

A fear of the dark can start as early as 2 or 3 years old when kids' imaginations start to go wild. But, at this age, our kids aren’t mature enough to distinguish between their imagination 😈 and reality 😀.

It’s our job as parents to help. But lots of times we get this wrong and we end up actually encouraging their fear.

So if your child won’t sleep and you think they MIGHT be scared of the dark, keep listening…

📚 Check out my favorite BEDTIME BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Z1WExP

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 is a special episode. I will be discussing toddler meltdowns, tantrums, and the BIG EMOTIONS young kids experience with parenting coach, Danielle Bettmann, from Parenting Wholeheartedly.

Danielle is a parenting coach who helps the parents of strong-willed children like their kids again. 💗 She is the founder of PARENTING WHOLEHEARTEDLY and has a podcast of her own called FAILING MOTHERHOOD, full of great parenting tips and relatable stories.

So if you deal with big emotions from your child at all times of day, not just bedtime, listen to this episode.

Do you think you have a strong-willed child? 🤔

🔽 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE 🔽

Website:  https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/a/2147500513/S2kWdPyM

Listen to the FAILING MOTHERHOOD Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-motherhood/id1512670981

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly/

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