Today is my oldest's 5th birthday! FIVE!! I'm sharing 5 (random) things these 5 years have taught me both as a mother and as a person. (I'll give you one guess on what the first thing is related to 😉)

Links and resources:

• Download my free guide: Your Nap Transition and Sleep Regression Survival Guide
• The Newborn Sleep Guide or Newborn Sleep Support Packages
• Schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call HERE
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Around 3 years old, your toddler/pre-schooler will be showing signs that they're ready to drop their nap or at least reduce its length significantly. Many parents dread this transition the most, not wanting to lose that 1.5-2 hour break midday. Allow me to introduce to you "Quiet Time". This time will replace their once needed nap time, giving them the rest and independence they need as well as for you.

You don't want to miss:

• When this transition typically happens
• The best way to be SURE it's time to transition - the signs!
• How to make this transition as smooth as possible

PLUS, the benefits of Quiet Time and how to get your little one on board with the idea!

Links and resources:

• Download my free guide: Your Nap Transition and Sleep Regression Survival Guide
• My favorite toddler clock: The Hatch Rest
• Blog Post/Podcast: Nap Transition 3-2
• Blog Post/Podcast: Nap Transition 2-1
• Schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call HERE
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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By 18-months-old, your toddler will be ready to transition from 2 naps to 1 nap. The signs for this transition can start to show as early as 12 months, but before you take the leap, listen to this episode!

You don't want to miss:

• When this transition typically happens
• The best way to be SURE it's time to transition
• How to make this transition as smooth as possible

PLUS, a heads up about what this nap will look like until it's time to drop it completely!

Links and resources:

• Download my free guide: Your Nap Transition and Sleep Regression Survival Guide
• Find out your perfect nap time!
• Schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call HERE
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Within the first year of life, babies transition from roughly 6 naps a day down to 2, and the majority of those nap transitions happen within the first 6 to 8 months! Talk about a whirlwind! Today I'm talking specifically about the transition from 3 naps to 2 naps.

You don't want to miss:

• When the 3 to 2 nap transition happens
• The signs that it's time to transition
• How to make this transition as smooth as possible!

Links and resources:

• Download my free guide: Your Nap Transition and Sleep Regression Survival Guide
• Take the quiz: Find your ideal nap schedule!
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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I know no parent that loves Daylight Saving Time, but the springtime one can help those of you that want a later bedtime and morning wake up! For those of you who want to adjust your child's schedule with the time change, today I'm sharing a few ways you can go about it!

You don't want to miss:

• How to get ahead of the game with Daylight Saving Time
• The gradual way to adjust your child's schedule with the time change
• When it'd be appropriate to do a partial adjustment

PLUS, find out who's a great candidate for skipping the change altogether!

Links and resources:

• Download The DST Spring Ahead Cheatsheet and Screen Grabs!
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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If your little one isn't sleeping well, sleep training may be something you're considering. But, what exactly is sleep training? How do you choose the right sleep training method? How many methods are there?? These questions and more are answered in this episode!

You don't want to miss:

• What sleep training really is.
• Whether sleep training is right for your family.
• How to choose the best plan for you!

PLUS, ways OTHER THAN SLEEP TRAINING to help your child sleep well!

Links and resources:

• Free Discovery Call if you're looking for help building a plan and need or want support.
• Nap Scheduler
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Sometimes overtiredness hits - no matter how much you try to prevent it. Today I'm sharing what exactly overtiredness is, the signs, how to overcome it, and ways to prevent it.

You don't want to miss:

• The #1 way to overcome overtiredness
• What to do if you can't do that number one thing
• The 3 best ways to prevent overtiredness

I think you'll be surprised by some of the signs!

Links and resources:

• Take the quiz: Find your ideal nap schedule!
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Whether you're planning a night out for Valentine's Day, a day date, or just a solo evening out, when you have little ones there's a little more planning involved. Today I'm sharing how to prep your children and your sitter for your absence. I'll help you get your thoughts organized so you don't miss a detail and hopefully ease any anxiety about your child's sleep while you're out. [SPOILER: It's ok if the sitter does things differently] You don't want to miss:

• 4 ways to ease your child's anxiety about you leaving.
• How to prepare the sitter for handling the schedule, routines, and expectations.
• What to do if the sitter doesn't follow the schedule, routines, and expectations.

Links and resources:

• Download the free Babysitter Checklist
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Traveling with children can bring enough anxiety on its own, worrying about how well your child will sleep doesn't need to be a part of it. Today I'm all about the SlumberPod: the best portable blackout solution for your little one that sleeps in a pack-and-play or toddler cot! It's a total game-changer for traveling with babies and toddlers!

You don't want to miss:

• What a SlumberPod is
• Why it's safe and effective
• How to introduce it to your child

PLUS, get $20 off your purchase of a SlumberPod with code GOODNIGHTFAMILIES20 at slumberpod.com* (affiliate code)

Links and resources:

• Download my free travel checklist: The Sleep Essentials Travel Checklist
• Helpful blog post: Traveling with Children (and still getting sleep!)
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Crib climbing is so common and a common reason for moving babies from the crib to a big bed too soon! Today I'm sharing ways to prevent and deter your little climber from scaling the crib. I'll be focusing on ways to keep your little one in their crib until at least age three, but I know there are times that even with the best efforts, it's not possible. So, we'll chat about how to handle an earlier-than-ideal move from the crib to a big bed, as well!

You don't want to miss:

• 4 ways to STOP crib climbing.
• How to PREVENT it [as best as possible!]
• What to do if NOTHING holds back your little one.

Links and resources:

• Download the Toddler Routine Cards and Planner!
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.
• Baby gate, door monkey

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