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Is Sleep Training Selfish?
Many new parents around 3 months of age start wondering if and when their new baby will sleep through the night. I hear from parents of kids who are 12 months old, who are not on a schedule, have hit another sleep regression or seem to have derailed their sleep...
Episode 12: Short Naps
Overview: In this episode, Courtney talks about short naps and how to handle them. She discusses the reasons why short naps happen and how to lengthen them. Finally, she reviews ways to keep your child awake to avoid the dreaded “five-minute” nap. What To...
Can You Use Your FSA for a Sleep Consultant?
Many people may not know that sleep consulting services are often an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA). At Tiny Transitions, we want to keep our clients informed and encourage them to use these benefits! As long as your child is added to the...
Episode 11: False Starts
Overview: In this episode, Courtney talks about what a false start is, why they happen and how you can prevent them. She discusses ways children fall asleep which can cause false starts. Then, she goes over bedtime routines and how they can cause false starts....
Episode 10: COVID-19 and Anxiety at Bedtime
Overview: In this episode, Courtney discusses how COVID 19 can cause anxiety at bedtime. She offers helpful relaxation techniques you can use with your little one during these uncertain times. What To Expect: What you can do to eliminate fear and anxiety at...
5 Mistakes Parents are Making with Their Child’s Sleep
With the right dose of vitamin ZZZ’s, your child can be better equipped to fight off colds, perform better in school and reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and even heart disease. So why is it that so many of our youth are sleep deprived? The main reasons from the...
Episode 9: Sleep Regressions
In this episode, I discuss the most common culprit around your youngster's sleep, the dreaded sleep regression. I explain the causes, how you can get through them and how to stop them from ever impacting your child’s sleep success. What To Expect: What is a...
Spring Forward – Adjusting to Daylight Savings
This is quite possibly my favorite day of the year. Spring has sprung here in the states, bulbs are starting to bloom and color blankets the northeast for as far as the eyes can see. I am a warm weather girl and so while you "lose" an hour of sleep, you gain so much...
Bopping Your Way Through the First 12 Weeks
I have a TON of newborn clients right now and the Boppy keeps coming up, so I thought I would write about it this week as something different. This brand might as well be called…The answer to your pregnancy, newborn and infant prayers. I don’t know about...
Episode 6- Daycare and Caregivers
In this episode, I discuss how caregivers and daycare can affect sleeping practices. I give ways to maximize your child’s day and the importance of awake windows. Finally, I talk all about balance and adjustments for daycare and being left with a caregiver. What To...