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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.

My 15 Month Wants Me to Hold Hands to Sleep — What Should I Do?
My 15 Month Wants Me to Hold Hands to Sleep — What Should I Do? A reader wrote into ask a question about her daughter, who wants her to hold hands to sleep every night. She writes: “Shortly after birth, my daughter Lacy began holding my hand during nursing and

Toddler Sleep Problems: Power Struggles
Written by Gentle Sleep Coach Tracy Spackman I often feel like I’m doing “Creative Parenting”. I have 5 children and I found that I need to frequently mix up my method to keep it working when it comes to getting the kids to do what I want them to do.
Toddler and Baby Sleep Problems: 4 Common Causes of Early Rising – Video
Would you like to have me answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, scroll down and submit your question in the comment section below. I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! If you would rather read

Baby Sleep: What Does it Really Mean to "Sleep Like a Baby?"
by Andrea Strang, CGSC Why has “Sleep Like a Baby” become our shorthand for a good night’s sleep? As parents, you may quickly come to realize that your baby’s sleep patterns differ from yours. Babies spend more time in light sleep and less time in what we would call restorative
Toddler Sleep Problems: My 3 and 1 Year Old Both Don’t Sleep!
Would you like to have me answer your toddler sleep problem in my next video? If so, scroll down and submit your question in the comment section below. I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! If you would rather read than

Baby Sleep: Great Nights Start With Great Mornings
Written by Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Pediatric Sleep Consulting A good night of baby sleep starts with a great morning. When the new day begins, it is a new day for everyone, a fresh start. The best way to maximize this “good morning” is to connect with your child and

How to Get Your Toddler’s Sleep Back on Track After a Vacation
Travel can disrupt even the best sleeper’s routine. Whether it’s time-zone changes, separation anxiety, or new sleep habits formed while away, helping your toddler return to their regular sleep patterns takes patience and a structured approach. Below are gentle strategies to ease the transition and restore healthy sleep habits at

Skip the Food Fights: 10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Healthier
Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD “I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli,” the first President Bush infamously stated
How to Raise Healthy Eaters: Interview with Dr.Natalie Muth
Interview with Dr. Natalie Muth Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD is a community pediatrician and registered dietitian widely recognized for her expertise in childhood obesity, nutrition, and fitness. Her book Eat Your Vegetables! and Other Mistakes Parents Make: Redefining How to Raise Healthy Eaters was released in May 2012.
Toddler Sleep Problems: My Toddler Poops to End Her Nap
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