Babies, babies everywhere! We are in heaven here at The Cradle Coach, welcoming new babies to our “team” left and right. Our social media director Mary Grace welcomed her sweet baby girl Palmer just days ago, and currently, sleep consultants Kate, Kirsti AND Janelle are all expecting! We’re pulling out our hand-me-down bins and trying […]

I’m Marilyn, wife to J.D. for over 18 years now and “Mom” to 4 boys. Three of those boys are now taller than I am. The baby and toddler stages for us are gone now, and we have moved into the pre-teen and teen years. It happened in what felt like an instant, but those early […]

Even if your child is typically a great napper at home, daycare nap time is often a big concern for many parents…especially when you aren’t there. It can be worrisome to have your child not taking naps during the day because it can often mean they will be cranky for the rest of the day! […]

Most parents know that growing kids need good sleep, but many don’t know just how many hours kids require, and what the impact can be of missing as little as 30 to 60 minutes of sleep time. If you suspect your child isn’t sleeping enough, it’s important to talk to your pediatrician or one of […]

Separation anxiety can be a trying time for parents and babies alike and usually peaks between 10 – 18 months, but can continue through the later toddler years. It can intensify when developmental milestones or major transitions happen in the child’s life: cognitive developmental leaps, new sibling, potty-training, new sleep routine, starting school, etc.  As […]