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Childcare is not an easy decision to make. You know it. I know it. We all know it. This decision can involve several factors from practical considerations to the emotional realization that someone else will be spending their days with your baby. For me, it was a fairly easy decision
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Are you putting together your baby registry and wondering which products to invest in for your precious newborn? Sleep-deprived superheroes and parents-to-be, this blog post is about to save you from investing in products that might empty your wallet without actually giving you more sleep. From baby monitors and sleep

Does your baby nap for hours when you’re holding them—but wake the second you try to put them down? and you’re thinking “my baby baby only naps when held, am I creating bad habits?” You’re not the only mom whose baby only naps when held. And no, you’re not creating

Boundaries are hard for a lot of people–so trying to implement them after just having a baby and your sleep is all over the place–that equals extra hard. Or at least it was way prior to landing on this post. I want you to have some building blocks to better

When I say co-sleeping, you probably have an idea pop into your head. But did you know that depending on where you live, it might not be the actual definition? Today we are going to talk about one of our BIG questions we get a lot here at Talkin’ Sleep.

Childcare is not an easy decision to make. You know it. I know it. We all know it. This decision can involve several factors from practical considerations to the emotional realization that someone else will be spending their days with your baby. For me, it was a fairly easy decision
Parenting is already tough enough as it is, but when your spouse throws in occasional moments of cluelessness, it’s like navigating uncharted waters. As a gentle parent, you are determined to avoid temptation to go full-on Hulk mode and smash everything in sight. But how do you stay calm and

Are you putting together your baby registry and wondering which products to invest in for your precious newborn? Sleep-deprived superheroes and parents-to-be, this blog post is about to save you from investing in products that might empty your wallet without actually giving you more sleep. From baby monitors and sleep

Does your baby nap for hours when you’re holding them—but wake the second you try to put them down? and you’re thinking “my baby baby only naps when held, am I creating bad habits?” You’re not the only mom whose baby only naps when held. And no, you’re not creating

Boundaries are hard for a lot of people–so trying to implement them after just having a baby and your sleep is all over the place–that equals extra hard. Or at least it was way prior to landing on this post. I want you to have some building blocks to better

When I say co-sleeping, you probably have an idea pop into your head. But did you know that depending on where you live, it might not be the actual definition? Today we are going to talk about one of our BIG questions we get a lot here at Talkin’ Sleep.

Valerie Groysman, M.S.W., R.S.W. is mom of two boys (toddler and baby), a Registered Social Worker (Ontario, Canada - only) and Certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-being Specialist.
She is the Founder of Talkin' Sleep which provides effective personalized sleep solutions based on your baby's biology and your family's values.
Valerie helps babies, toddlers, children and families get the sleep they need without compromising what's best for their child. All recommendations and information is based on biologically normal infant sleep, attachment science and a holistic understanding of the unique needs of each baby, parent and family.
Valerie does not use sleep training or crying it out methods to support families to get sleep.