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Wondering if your only choices are sleep training or staying exhausted? Here’s what actually helps, why babies wake, and how to support sleep while staying

Your baby has turned one and is officially a toddler, though if you are like me, you might still refer to them as a baby…for a while longer. They are quickly both demanding independence with crying or hitting over not getting their way while also refusing to leave your side.

As a parent, one of the biggest challenges can be getting your toddler to take a nap. While some toddlers fall asleep easily and stay asleep for a good amount of time, others simply refuse to nap, which can be frustrating and exhausting. There are a variety of reasons why

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

If you’ve been scouring the internet looking for answers on how to get your baby to sleep, I bet you’ve come across A LOT of information about sleep training and cry it out methods. And yet–you’ve continued to keep searching because those two things make you feel uncomfortable or maybe

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.

Zoom, Zoom–there goes your toddler across the house again. Zoom, Zoom–whether they’re trying to be Catboy, or The Flash–who knows! But they are one giant ball of energy. You had said you were gonna put them to bed early today. But it’s 7:30 and that kid is not gonna just

Your baby has turned one and is officially a toddler, though if you are like me, you might still refer to them as a baby…for a while longer. They are quickly both demanding independence with crying or hitting over not getting their way while also refusing to leave your side.

As a parent, one of the biggest challenges can be getting your toddler to take a nap. While some toddlers fall asleep easily and stay asleep for a good amount of time, others simply refuse to nap, which can be frustrating and exhausting. There are a variety of reasons why

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

If you’ve been scouring the internet looking for answers on how to get your baby to sleep, I bet you’ve come across A LOT of information about sleep training and cry it out methods. And yet–you’ve continued to keep searching because those two things make you feel uncomfortable or maybe

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.

Zoom, Zoom–there goes your toddler across the house again. Zoom, Zoom–whether they’re trying to be Catboy, or The Flash–who knows! But they are one giant ball of energy. You had said you were gonna put them to bed early today. But it’s 7:30 and that kid is not gonna just

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.