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Facing some serious sleep deprivation? We are here to help with our top gentle sleep tips. Kim West LCSW-C, the creator of The Sleep Lady Shuffle℠ and mom of two, has 25 years of experience in sleep training. She has seen everything and there’s no sleep problem too hard for her to solve.
Our gentle sleep tips blog was created by Kim for parents with children as old as 6 years old, right down to newborns. From sleep training questions to weaning, daily schedules, co-sleeping, naps and so much more, we are sure there’s an answer to your sleep questions below!
For more than 25 years, we have been on a mission to provide
proven, achievable, gentle sleep tips and solutions for parents and families everywhere.
Baby Steps — Where to Start Before Sleep Coaching 100%
No matter how ready you are for your child to sleep through the night, sleep coaching can feel like a huge leap. It’s not always easy, and requires a real commitment from you. It’s smart to be really ready before sleep coaching. Perhaps you aren’t ready for that commitment. Are
Sleep Coaching Secrets — Best Tips from Michelle Donaghy, GSC
Sleep Coaching Secrets — Best Tips from Michelle Donaghy, GSC I come across these issues often in my private practice, so thought I would share them with you. Once you’re ready to start sleeping coaching, following these sleep coaching secrets will help you achieve success and get the much needed
Is Sleep Apnea Waking Up my Child? Addressing Early Rising
Is Sleep Apnea Waking Up my Child? Addressing Early Rising A mom who has successfully sleep trained her children with The Shuffle wrote in a question about sleep apnea waking up her son: “You helped my family tremendously 5 years ago when my twins were a year old and not
A Nap Schedule for Every Age: Help Your Child Nap Well
A Nap Schedule for Every Age: Help Your Child Nap Well Parents often wonder when their baby will settle into a “perfect” nap schedule. This can feel quite elusive when you have a newborn, but knowing what to expect based on your baby’s age and development can help. It’s important
Transition from the Crib – When and How to Make It a Smooth One
Transition from the Crib — When and How to Make It a Smooth One All too often, parents rush to get their child to transition from the crib into a bed, as though it were a sign of achievement, maturity, or their guaranteed success as adults. Children who switch too
Stop My Toddler From Cosleeping — My Husband is on the Couch!
Stop My Toddler From Cosleeping — My Husband is on the Couch! A reader wrote in with a plea to “stop my toddler from cosleeping.” She wrote: “My 3.5 yr old daughter has recently started to have issues with sleeping in her bed. I am certain at times she has
7 Tips to Gently Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler
7 Tips to Gently Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler If you’ve made it to toddlerhood and are still breastfeeding, kudos to you! Breastfeeding is a huge commitment, both emotionally and physically. There comes a point, though, when you’re going to wean your breastfeeding toddler. If you have reached a point where
Ideal Bedtime: How to Decide What Time Your Child Goes to Bed
Ideal Bedtime: How to Decide What Time Your Child Goes to Bed How do you decide when your child should go to sleep at night? Is there really an ideal bedtime for your child? And does it really matter when he goes to sleep as long as he gets the
One Nap Per Day: How to Transition Your Toddler with The Shuffle
One Nap Per Day: How to Transition Your Toddler with The Shuffle If you’re a parent who sticks to a schedule, your days probably revolve around your child’s nap schedule. When toddlers drop down to one nap it can really open up your mornings. However, the wrong amount of sleep
Toddler Won’t Sleep at Night? Your Tough Sleep Question, Answered
Toddler Won’t Sleep at Night? Your Tough Sleep Question, Answered A mom of five is having a sleep problem with her youngest. This mom’s toddler won’t sleep at night, and she’s tried it all: “Our 2-year-old is the youngest of five and hands down the worst sleeper in the world
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