Baby
Surviving the Four-Month Sleep Regression
A three-and-a-half-month old champion sleeper is now waking up every two hours during the night. Is this a sleep regression and how should the parents handle it?
Baby
On Night “Wakings” That Actually…Aren’t
My one-year-old wakes up multiple times at night, but can’t be comforted and gets angry when I try to calm him down! What’s going on here? How can I help us all get some restful sleep?
Baby
Can Your Baby’s Bedtime Routine Be Too Rigid?
Our baby’s bedtime is killing our social life. Is there such a thing as too much routine?
Toddler
Getting to the Root of Fear and Bad Dreams
My preschooler is going through a phase where his fears and anxiety are keeping him and us up at night. How can we help my young child sleep soundly and feel safe through the night?
Baby
When CIO Is Not An Option: The Tension Increaser
Amalah helps a mom identify her baby as a “tension increaser” and figure out an alternative to the Ferber Method as a sleep training option for their family.
Baby
Baby Sleep Training & the Older Sibling
I need to sleep train my infant son but am concerned about waking my toddler daughter who is a super-light sleeper.
Baby
From Co-Sleeping to Crib
How to kick your kid out of your bed in the nicest way possible.
Baby
Sleep Training Wars
My husband is adamant we should sleep train our 4 month old; I say she’s still too young. Who’s right?
Baby
Sleep Training for the Struggling Parent
A mom who wants to try the Ferber Method sleep training with her six month old is concerned about her guilt.
Big Kid
Insomnia & Special Needs Kids
A school boy with ADHD is having an extra hard time falling asleep recently and its causing lots of stress on the family. This is not an uncommon problem amongst special need school-aged kids. Amalah has some advice.
Toddler
Sleep Schedules & Early Bird Babies
This mom needs help with her super early morning riser, a baby that only seems to need the minimum of sleep.
Toddler
My Toddler is Jerking Us Around At Bedtime
A mom has found herself in an intense bedtime power struggle with her toddler. We help her establish a plan to sleep success.
Toddler
Toddler Beds & Weaning
Help! My toddler has a hard time falling asleep without nursing and has now figured out how to climb out of the crib. How do I deal with these two sleep challenges?
Toddler
Bedtime Meltdowns & Manipulation
A mom needs help with her toddler’s bedtime routine. He’s great at stalling and she is concerned because he is at the point where he can climb out of his crib. What should she do?
Toddler
The Way-Too-Early Riser
How to help a toddler who wakes up way too early stay in bed longer and get some more sleep and enjoy the day.
Baby
When the Stay-At-Home Parent Is ‘Doing It Wrong’
My husband stays home with our baby but lets him sleep all day…so he’s awake all night! How do I fix this without sounding accusatory?
Toddler
Of Naps & Nighttimes
A mom or two kids (who share a room) needs advice on scheduling naps for her toddler so that it doesn’t negatively interfere with bedtime for both kids.
Baby
Sleep Regressions & Early-Early Wakings
My great sleeper of an infant has started to wake-up and change our entire schedule. What do I do?
Toddler
Toddler Transitions & Night Terrors
A toddler has gone through lots of major life transitions recently and its leading to night terrors. What can her parents do to help her get a better night’s sleep?
Baby
2-3-4 Nap Schedule & Fake-Out Wakings
A mom of a four-month old baby needs help with starting to set a nap schedule with her daughter as well as getting her to fall asleep drowsy without nursing.