Night-wakings are the most common sleep struggle parents face with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Often, the advice given by pediatricians is to "cry it out", but is that going to solve the root problem? In today's episode, I'm sharing common root causes of children waking in the night and what to do about them (besides just letting them cry)!

You don't want to miss:

• The TRUTH about night-wakings
• What you can expect from your child at night, depending on their age
• How to set your child up for a successful, full night of sleep

PLUS, the NUMBER ONE thing I ask each family I work with that's struggling with night-wakings!

Links and resources:

• Freebie! Take the Nap Quiz to find your child's ideal schedule!
• This episode in Blog form: goodnightfamilies.com/post/night-wakings
• Reference: The 2015 study about how bedtime routines help with sleep (linked)
• Blog Post: Sleep Props + Associations: What they are and how to stop using unhelpful ones
• Blog Post: How to Nap Train: 3 Steps to Long, Restful Naps
• Podcast Episode/Blog Post: What is Sleep Training and is it Right for You?
• 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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