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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 […]
Any time a child experiences uncertainty, their sense of safety and security feels threatened. “Normal” life events can trigger big doses of uncertainty such as: a new sibling, a move, potty learning, starting school/daycare, a major change in the family’s schedule. 2020 tends to be classified in a league of its own because the global […]
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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 […]
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Separation anxiety usually occurs between 8-10 months old and can last what seems like forever (atleast with my children). At first, I had thought my children were teething or even coming down with an illness, but after a week of no other symptoms from either, I knew they must have been going thru anxiety of […]
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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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