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Welcoming a baby is one of the most incredible life events that your family will experience. There is no way to sum up the amount of love and joy you will feel. Without proper preparation, you may be too overwhelmed and exhausted to experience this joy to the fullest. After over a decade of supporting thousands of […]
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One of the most-asked questions we get as sleep consultants is how to stop the dreaded catnaps. And we get it. Regular naps (that are at least an hour long) not only help a baby stay happier during the day and sleep better at night, but they also give mom and dad some much needed […]
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What is the saying? “The days are long, but the years are short.” This statement rings true with so many parents, but especially when your day is starting at 5am due to an early riser! It is exhausting, can be frustrating, and also, super common! Before going through every tip or trick in the book, there are a […]
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Today, we’re highlighting the 6 and 9 month sleep regressions. We’re combining these sleep regressions because they often have the same causes and solutions. As our babies get older, these sleep regressions tend to become more frustrating and a little harder to “fix,” but with some patience and helpful tips, you can help your little […]
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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 […]
When I had my little boy 8 weeks ago, I made a promise to myself. I remembered how much I struggled with sleep with our daughter Palmer during those first couple months. For some reason, I thought the perfect bassinet or swaddle would be the answer. I touched on this idea in my SNOO bassinet […]
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What are wake windows? They are a timeframe that your baby can stay awake in between naps and a good way to predict nap times when you are trying to get your baby into some sort of sleep routine. New moms, we are in survival mode from day one! It can often feel like a […]
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“Sleep when they sleep” — the phrase everyone tells a new parent (insert eye roll emoji). Easier said than done. There is always laundry and work and life happening. But…sleeping when the baby sleeps is SO much easier when there is only the one baby. With my first baby, I did a lot of […]
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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 […]
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We are just a few short weeks away from my son Parker’s first birthday. After we put the kids to bed last night, my husband and I were reflecting on the last (almost) year and just how much our little man has changed. From his first sleep in the hospital to today, we’ve seen sleepless […]
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I am the owner of and lead baby and toddler sleep consultant at The Cradle Coach. I am a family-first mom of three, goal-oriented entrepreneur, to-do list extraordinaire, avid dreamer and unshakable optimist dedicated to helping tired families all around the world give their child the best sleep possible.
I had the opportunity to take over The Cradle Coach from its’ incredible founder, Melissa Perry, in 2023. For over 11 years, The Cradle Coach team has been supporting, educating, and partnering with tired, busy families, to develop customized sleep training plans for their babies and toddlers.
If you are ready to go from surviving these precious moments with your child, to thriving – it’s time to make gentle changes and give your child the sleep they need!
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