Many parents develop sleep problems themselves while they are struggling with their LOs sleep. Luckily, there is an equivalent to baby sleep coaching, called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and it shares many of its main principles. If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You can get my book (The Baby Sleep Book - All-in-one solution for tired parent ..read more

Is there a 6-month sleep regression? What are sleep regressions anyway? What causes them and how to deal with them? If you would like to learn more about the development of sleep, sleep regressions and sleep associations, you can download chapter 4 of The Baby Sleep Book from HERE! If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You can get my book (The Baby Sleep Book - All-in ..read more

For this mum, "drowsy but awake” stopped working. When she puts her baby to bed drowsy, but awake, it takes forever for the baby to fall asleep (if at all), which makes him overtired. To avoid this, she puts him in the baby carrier, where he falls asleep easily, but then she is afraid that this will become a sleep crutch. How to make sure baby does not become overtired, without creating new sleep crutches? If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show ..read more

Today, I try to help a mum, whose daughter sometimes takes two hours to fall asleep while she has to lie there next to her. If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You can get my book (The Baby Sleep Book - All-in-one solution for tired parents) with 50% off if you use the discount code PODCAST.   Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SR ..read more

Don't rely on random tables and charts about sleep needs! The National Sleep Foundation reviewed the scientific literature and determined the recommended amount of sleep from birth to adulthood and the amount that may be appropriate in some cases*.  I will also teach you how to tell whether your child gets enough zzz's, and if you would like a personalized sleep assessment for free, you can fill out this form ! If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered o ..read more

What are the newborn sleep tips of the baby whisperer?  Today I review Tracy Hogg with Melinda Blau: Top tips from the baby whisperer - Sleep. Secrets to getting your baby to sleep through the night (2009). If you would like to read the blog post or download a handy cheat sheet, click HERE! If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You can get my book (The Baby Slee ..read more

In this episode I explain why a toddler might seem to throw a tantrum in the middle of the night. If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You can get my book (The Baby Sleep Book - All-in-one solution for tired parents) with 50% off if you use the discount code PODCAST.   Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SRCBK5KBBPBNJ ..read more

Today I explore the topic of sound machines. Do they boost sleep in babies? What sound levels are considered safe? How should you use them? USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "CYBER" IN MY WEBSHOP, TO GET EVERYTHING FOR 1/3 OF THE ORIGINAL PRICE FOR 3 DAYS (starting on Cyber Monday)! This is my favorite white noise playlist on Spotify. If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You ..read more

Today I answered Sandy's questions about sleep cycles and wake windows. Both are crucial to know about when you want to sleep coach or sleep train your baby! If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own questions to be answered on my show? Submit them here! If you become a patron, I will choose your questions first! You can get my book (The Baby Sleep Book - All-in-one solution for tired parents) with 50% off if you use the discount code PODCAST.  Support the show (https://www.pay ..read more

Today, I answer a mum who felt bad after successfully sleep training her daughter. Why do people feel guilty? How can you make sure that your sleep coaching goals, reasons, and the sleep training method you choose are aligned with your values and won't make you feel guilty? I explore these questions in my workshops: Sleep Training Decoded and Guilt-Free Goals. You can find out the details here: https://www.thebabysleepproject.net/workshops If you would like to comment on this episode or if you would like to discuss it with me or with other listeners, go to my blog! Would you like your own qu ..read more