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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 […]
We’re previously shared this great article on our Facebook page written by npr.org, that gave a fun and creative way to reduce the crying and negotiating at bedtime with your toddler or preschooler. The concept is to give your child an actual bedtime pass for them to use whenever they would like during the night. […]
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In our third post on sleep regressions, we’re going to talk about the 18-month sleep regression. You might consider this one to be the most frustrating because you now have the added variable of discipline to contend with. Now a toddler, your little one might start displaying some independence and defiance at bedtime, which can […]
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That’s right, we did it. We said no tv for the entire summer. My husband and I decided to take this summer and be incredibly intentional with our kids. As we devised our plans, we had three goals in mind: We wanted them to be “bored”. We wanted them to unplug from all iPads, tv’s, […]
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This year marks seven years of owning The Cradle Coach and to say I’ve seen it all is an understatement. I’ve seen so many of you call for help, worried and fearful of being judged. I’ve seen the mom that swore she would never repeat the same habits with her second child. I’ve seen the mom that was so afraid her marriage […]
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This is one of the most common problems parents face after your child has transitioned to his or her own big bed. They have a new set of independence but along with that, uncertainty of the freedom. Many will walk out of their own rooms and sneak into mommy and daddy’s bed in the wee […]
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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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