Sleep Consulting Tips
How do you balance time between your toddler’s sleep and playtime?
Playtime and sleep are equally important for a growing toddler. It’s common for toddlers to fight...
To Teddy Bear or Not to Teddy Bear: Sleeping with Stuffed Animals
That worn out, sucked on, partially balding teddy bear that your child loves may go with them...
What should every new mom have to help their baby sleep through the night?
It can be grueling to get a baby to sleep through the night, but certain items can help...
Baby Bach is Overrated
Rock-a-bye baby, On the treetop. When the wind blows, The cradle will rock. When the bough breaks,...
The Recipe for a Perfect Mother’s Day
Ingredients: 1 tired mom 1 favorite meal 2 lbs of high praise 3-4 flowers of choice 1 cup of foot...
Why do nap times become such a struggle for 4 to 6-month-old infants even though they sleep well at night.
Sleep…It's what dreams are made of for parents of newborns. So, when babies start sleeping through...
What sleep problems did you encounter with your toddler?
The days that fill the toddler years are full of excitement and wonder, but the nights can often...
Circadian Rhythm and Babies: Why Won’t My Newborn Sleep??
Ah, the circadian rhythm. One of those things that gets brought up a lot but rarely explained. The...
Why Do Babies Sleep So Much?
It’s been a long day. You’re tired. You’re frazzled. It’s too late in the day to drink anything...
Because You’re Worth It, Too! Seven Self-Care Ideas for Parents
There comes a time in every parent’s life when someone will ask, “So! What do you like to do for...
What should parents consider before hiring a baby sleep consultant?
Your baby will have many influences throughout his or her life: teachers, coaches, grandparents,...
These Boots Aren’t Made for Sleepwalking: FAQs About Pediatric Sleepwalkers
It’s 10:00 pm, and you’re getting yourself ready for bed after a long day. You’ve locked the...
How to Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time & Your New Sleep Schedule
Warm weather is on its way, which I'm always most excited about. So, how do you manage daylight...
Mission Possible: Sleep Training Multiples
Let’s be real: sleep training is challenging enough when there is only one kid, but when you...
Is it better for your baby to sleep early or late?
Life with an infant is such a special time, but it can also be exhausting, especially if you and...
Separation Anxiety Sleep Solutions
Even though your baby hasn’t experienced much yet, he feels anxiety just like you can. His anxiety...
How Do I Sleep Train When I Have Other Kids At Home?
Getting up multiple times during the night is arguably the worst part of having a new baby (and...
What physical developments can affect the quality of sleep of your baby?
New parents might be frustrated to realize that the sleep interruptions do not gradually end as...
Can All Babies Learn to Self-Soothe? Yes, They Can!
Fact: There are few things better than holding a sleeping baby. There’s just something about that...
How do you design a day with an 8 am wake-up and 8 pm bedtime schedule for a baby?
How do you design a day with an 8 am wake-up and 8 pm bedtime schedule? In my work as a sleep...
Taking the Battle out of Baby’s Bedtime
Your friend is always talking about how her baby sleeps through the night. Does your friend have...
How can parents overcome separation anxiety?
Whether you are heading to work or your child is heading to school, anytime parents and children...
The Early Bird Gets the Worm- But the Second Mouse Gets the Cheese: Will an Early or Late Bedtime Make Nighttime a Breeze?
Getting your baby on the right sleep schedule can be daunting. We know that you might just be in...
Transitioning to a Toddler Bed: Do’s and Don’ts
Here’s a little haiku to start things off right: The pitter-patter Of feet and hands exploring....
What are the signs that allergies are affecting your child’s sleep?
Your child isn’t sleeping through the night, which means you aren’t either. What’s more, they’re...
5 Tips for Better Holiday Sleeping
The holidays are coming up, and with all of that snow, sugar, and suspense comes traveling and...
How to Adjust a Baby to Daylight Savings Fall Back
Beating the Clock with Daylight Savings this Fall to keep your newborn, infant, toddler, or...
Positive Parenting – Perspectives from a Baby & Toddler Sleep Coach
Do you Sometimes Fall into the Toddler Tornado of Emotions?There has been a style of parenting...
Meet Tiffany Hilgenberg – Des Moines, IA Leading Pediatric Sleep Coach
Let’s Meet Tiffany Hilgenberg, Baby & Toddler Sleep Coach in Des Moines, Iowa Hello, my...
How to Get Your SO On Board the Sleep Training Train
Parenting is full of the best kinds of rewards: unprompted cuddles, I wuv you’s, chubby hands...
Why do babies often struggle with mother’s breastmilk but are fine on formula?
While breastmilk is typically considered the gold standard in nourishment, some babies may react...
How do you prepare for a flight with a baby?
Traveling can bring joy and create lifelong memories, but it doesn’t come without a lot of work,...
How Do I Know If My Kid Is Getting Enough Sleep?
The unfortunate reality that all parents face is that their little bundle of joy doesn’t come with...
Understanding the Big 4 H’s That Lead to a Hot Mess Express Around Sleep
Greetings! My name is Tiffany Hilgenber and I am a proud sleep consultant with Tiny Transitions. I...
4 Tips for Success in Sleep Training When You’re a Working Parent
Caring for a baby when you work full or even part-time is a challenge, so sleep training might...
Becoming Sleep Forward: Making the Most of Your Weekends
What does it mean to be Sleep Forward? Being sleep forward means balancing the priority of your...
What tips do you have for “correcting” the sleep schedule of your kids before school starts again?
As parents, we all get a little lax about bedtime in the summer. Longer days and fewer...
Episode 90: When Should I Hire a Sleep Consultant & What Must I Look For?
Resources: The Blog - search for the sleep struggle you have and build back healthy sleeping into...
Noisy Neighbors: What You Can Do When Your Baby is Part of the Problem
As far as neighbors go, it’s almost guaranteed that no one sets out wanting to be a jerk neighbor,...
2 Days to No More Early Morning Wakings
Hello, Courtney Zentz here, the founder of tiny transitions. And this week I’m talking all about...
At what age does sharing a bed with my child have any long-term impacts on their growth (physical and psychological)?
As a new parent, you may find yourself navigating through various options for nighttime sleep...
How to Deal with Nighttime Separation Anxiety
The crying.The clinging.The tantrums.It happens whether you’re dropping your baby off at daycare...
3 Reasons Why Should You Purchase a Weighted Blanket for Your Toddler or School-Aged Child
It's back to school time for many children and back to the classroom after over a year at home,...
Is Back Really Best? Answers to Common Infant Sleep Position Questions
The psychology behind adult sleeping positions has taken the internet by storm recently – probably...
Back to School and Back to Sleep
Back to school can b a very stressful time, and given the current pandemic, it is probably feeling...
Will a baby’s lack of sleep affect them later in life?
Poor sleep affects all of us negatively in one way or another, so it makes sense that a baby’s...
5 Tips to Make Your Child’s Overnight Camp a Sleeping Success
Those first few times away from home at an overnight or sleepaway camp can be some of the most fun...
How Much Sleep Should My Child Be Getting?
How much sleep does my baby needs? How many naps should my baby be taking? What does a sample...