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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
Babies hate it and parents hate it too. It feels wrong because it goes against all of your maternal instincts. And yet, it seems like everyone around you is urging you to just “get through” a few hard nights while implementing some sort of cry-it-out method, saying that your baby will
Let’s face it, as a parent you’ve probably fallen victim to the belief that your toddler’s bedtime should be at 7 PM for optimal sleep quality; all because of false, the worst, and unrealistic information from the internet. I’ve been there too- thinking my little one’s bedtime was either too
We live in a new age where technology and social media are telling us all the things on how to parent. Technology can be a lifesaver or it can do the exact opposite; in this time and age we’re living in a fast-paced world. One super popular tool that many
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 around Talkin’ Sleep awhile, you know that what’s out there on the internet with regard to baby and toddler sleep typically has little to do with science, and developmentally appropriate expectations. Sleep training, cry it out, wait it out–those tend to actually build unrealistic expectations for the
Babies hate it and parents hate it too. It feels wrong because it goes against all of your maternal instincts. And yet, it seems like everyone around you is urging you to just “get through” a few hard nights while implementing some sort of cry-it-out method, saying that your baby will
Let’s face it, as a parent you’ve probably fallen victim to the belief that your toddler’s bedtime should be at 7 PM for optimal sleep quality; all because of false, the worst, and unrealistic information from the internet. I’ve been there too- thinking my little one’s bedtime was either too
We live in a new age where technology and social media are telling us all the things on how to parent. Technology can be a lifesaver or it can do the exact opposite; in this time and age we’re living in a fast-paced world. One super popular tool that many
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 around Talkin’ Sleep awhile, you know that what’s out there on the internet with regard to baby and toddler sleep typically has little to do with science, and developmentally appropriate expectations. Sleep training, cry it out, wait it out–those tend to actually build unrealistic expectations for the
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.
