The Sleep Lady Shuffle Myth Buster: Setting the Record Straight on Gentle Sleep Coaching
The Sleep Lady Shuffle Myth Buster: Setting the Record Straight on Gentle Sleep Coaching The Sleep Lady Shuffle is a gentle and compassionate sleep coaching technique designed by me, Kim West, close to 30 years ago. I wanted parents to have a choice in sleep coaching so it didn’t have to be cry it out […]
How to Swaddle your Baby: Benefits and Safety Tips
How to Swaddle your Baby: Benefits and Safety Tips Swaddling is tightly wrapping your baby in a blanket to restrict the movement of their arms and legs. This is especially helpful at this stage due to the Moro or startle reflex, where their arms and legs suddenly move involuntarily. This reflex occurs both when they […]
Preventing Power Struggles: A Guide to Harmonious Potty Training
Preventing Power Struggles: A Guide to Harmonious Potty Training Today, we’re opening up a discussion about how to prevent or rectify power struggles that can arise during the potty training process. The goal is to guide you towards a more harmonious potty training journey for both you and your child. The initial and perhaps most […]
The Sleep Lady’s Proclamation: The Ideas and Beliefs That Are the Bedrock of Her Gentle Approach
The Sleep Lady’s Proclamation: The Ideas and Beliefs That Are the Bedrock of Her Gentle Approach Because I want the Sleep Lady books to mimic what it’s like to work with one of the Gentle Sleep Coaches I have trained in the Sleep Lady method, so you can reap all the benefits of the Sleep […]
Daylight Saving Time Tips — 9 Hints for Springing Forward
Daylight Saving Time Tips — 9 Hints for Springing Forward It seems like the winter holidays just ended, and it’s already on the horizon — Daylight Saving Time! In the US, we spring forward on Sunday, March 10, and it’s Sunday, March 31 in Europe. The week afterward is usually one where everyone feels a […]
Gift Ideas for Any New or Seasoned Parent
Gift Ideas for Any New or Seasoned Parent Parents need some love around holidays, birthdays, and other occasions too. And what better gift is there than some favorite products that help them sleep well? No matter if they’re new or seasoned parents, these gifts are sure to be a hit and will make their sleep […]
Great Gift Ideas for Toddlers
Great Gift Ideas for Toddlers Toddlers are such a fun age to buy for – they’re no longer babies and creating their own little personalities. The world is truly opening up to them and they’re developing their own interests. Today we put together some of our favorite gifts for toddlers – from practical everyday use […]
10 of the Best Baby Gifts (Ideas From the Sleep Lady Team!)
10 of the Best Baby Gifts (Ideas From the Sleep Lady Team!) No matter the time of year, there’s always an occasion to gift to babies! From first birthdays to baby showers to holidays, thinking of practical yet fun gifts for each of these occasions can be tough. As a team at The Sleep Lady, […]
4 Signs of Potty Training Readiness
4 Signs of Potty Training Readiness One of the most asked questions in the potty learning process is “what are the signs of potty training readiness?” Parents may be waiting for a sign from their child before they start potty training, but today we want to discuss 4 things that determine potty readiness. Your child […]
The 10 Best Gifts for Newborns
The 10 Best Gifts for Newborns Let’s be honest, at this stage of life, you probably have a lot of gifts to buy for children and babies. From holidays to baby showers to birthdays, there are so many gift-giving opportunities throughout the year. When it comes to newborn gifts, you are really giving a gift […]
How to Prepare for Potty Training: 4 Things to Consider
How to Prepare for Potty Training: 4 Things to Consider In creating the Gentle Potty Course, we felt strongly that we needed to help families prepare to potty train just as much as we had to teach about potty learning itself. Potty learning success means preparing for success, even if you aren’t going to start […]
The Ideal Time to Potty Train for Both the Child AND Parent!
The Ideal Time to Potty Train for Both the Child AND Parent! Are you ready to dive into potty training? Before you jump right into potty training, take a pause. Here are some questions to think about in order to make sure both you and your child are on the same page when it comes […]
Gentle Sleep Meets Gentle Potty Training: The Story Behind Our Course
Gentle Sleep Meets Gentle Potty Training: The Story Behind Our Course For years and years as The Sleep Lady, I’ve been asked by my clients and then later my Gentle Sleep Coaches to also become “The Potty Lady”. Well, I won’t necessarily be changing into the “Potty Lady”, but I am excited to share that […]
The Best Sleep Products – Treat Yourself with Kim’s Favorites
We all want to sleep better, right? This is why I’m sharing a list of the best sleep products for you. With all the energy we spend on our children and loved ones, self-care is a must. This list of “Kim’s favorite things” will calm your body and mind, and send you into a restful […]
Great Naptime Products to Help Baby Sleep
Naptime Products to Get to Sleep Talk to any new parent, and the topic of sleep is bound to come up. Milestones like “sleeping through the night,” are big goals. Consistent bedtime and naptime routines are essential — good naps lead to better sleep at night. There are also plenty of great products to help […]