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The Ferber Method: A Balanced Perspective from a Responsive Sleep Consultant
The Ferber Method is a popular DIY sleep training method because it can be a very straight forward method to implement unlike gradual methods that are more nuanced! Check out this article to discover various ways you can use the Ferber method if that is your sleep training method of choice.
What does a sleep consultant do?
Someone may have recommended working with a sleep consultant to improve your child’s sleep but if you’ve never heard of one, you may be wondering “what does a sleep consultant do?” so we are here to answer that question!
What is an “extinction burst” in sleep training?
If you’re in the midst of sleep training and it’s going well, then suddenly is NOT going well— you may be wondering what is happening?! It could be an extinction burst. Read more about it here!
When to Hire a Sleep Consultant: Finding the Right Time for Expert Help
Discover when to hire a sleep consultant to help your baby sleep better and ensure restful nights for your family. Learn about the two main scenarios: desperate need for sleep and proactive parents. Understand the signs, benefits, and how expert guidance can provide personalized solutions. Schedule a 15-minute discovery call for ultimate sleep support and start your journey towards better sleep today.
Do all babies need sleep training?
Discover when you might be wondering if all babies need sleep training and how a sleep consultant can help you navigate the process with ease.
How to Handle Night wakings After Sleep Training
If you’ve already handled sleep training at bedtime, you might wonder how to handle night wakings after sleep training! Check out this article for our tips and strategies if night wakings are lingering.
Sleep Consultant for Twins
Struggling with sleep training your twins? Learn the key differences and tailored approach from a sleep consultant for twins. Get expert tips and support!
Are sleep consultants covered by insurance?
Discover how sleep consultants can be covered by your HSA or FSA. Learn about navigating guidelines and documenting medical necessity for insurance reimbursement.
Can you sleep train a toddler?
Discover how to effectively sleep train a toddler using behavior modification and changing habits. Read a real case study and expert tips!
Baby Falls Asleep Easily at Bedtime, but Fights with Naps!
Figuring out naps after figuring out bedtime or nights for your baby can feel like a frustrating process! Run through this checklist and see what puzzle piece might be out of place that’s impacting your little one’s naps.
20 Questions to ask a Baby Sleep Consultant Before Hiring Them
Hiring a sleep consultant can be a big investment for many families, so we want to make sure we are a GREAT fit to work together to reach your sleep goals! Here are 20 questions to ask a baby sleep consultant before hiring them to make sure everything is in alignment!
When do you start sleep training?
Deciding to sleep train and deciding when do you sleep train can be two difficult choices! Parents want to be intentional whenever working on sleep habits for their little ones so getting the timing right can feel like a lot of pressure.
Recommended Products for Sleep Training
There are very few “must have” items for baby sleep and the ones that are important help to complete the baby sleep puzzle— they’re not the WHOLE puzzle. So you’ll never find me out here shilling products that aren’t necessary and promise to be THE thing that improves sleep!
What happens if you don’t sleep train your baby?
Spoiler alert: nothing bad happens if you don’t sleep train your baby/child. However, sleep training can be a very natural thing that happens with age as a child matures and eventually starts to sleep in their own space (whenever you view sleep training as a behavior modification to the way you fall asleep). Everyone’s habits can change around sleep whenever the time is right!
Benefits of Contact Napping
If you’re wondering if there are benefits of contact napping, look no further. Check out this blog for all the details on what contact napping is, why contact napping is beneficial and how to do it safely.
How to Choose a Sleep Training Method
Choosing a sleep training method feels like an agonizing decision and like you can only make ONE right choice. However, we’re here to tell you that is not the case!
Why does my independent sleeper still wake up overnight?
In a perfect world, you’d just have to nail bedtime to improve overnight sleep. But that’s rarely the case! Check out this blog for why your baby may still be waking overnight.
Is it normal for my sleep trained kid to cry before falling asleep?
If you’ve sleep trained and are still experiencing crying, you may wonder “is it normal for my sleep trained kid to cry before falling asleep?” and the answer is a resounding yes! Find out why in this blog!
Reasons for Night Time Wakings
There are a lot of reasons babies may wake up at night! If you can rule out some of the causes, you may be able to improve their overall night time sleep stretch and yours as well.
Let’s Talk About: Self Soothing
Self soothing gets a bad rep on social media, so I break it all down here to give you a thorough overview of what it all means!