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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
Parenting a toddler can be… quite a journey. Trying to reason with a toddler feels like dealing with a mini version of yourself, remembering the forgotten parts. Parenting toddlers brings unique challenges. These challenges can be much less challenging if you understand how your toddler’s developing brain actually works. Realistic
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
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
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
Nadya just snuck a peak at the clock–crap, her toddler’s bedtime is in 20 minutes. The dread and frustration from the nights before begin to settle in. Every night at this time Nadya begins a mental preparation just to get through–because her toddler’s bedtime is so damn long. Although if
Help! 😪 I can’t get any sleep because my baby keeps waking up. Does this sound like you? Do you feel like you’re going crazy trying to fit into their sleep schedule? If it does, you’re not alone. There are many parents who struggle with getting enough sleep because of
Parenting a toddler can be… quite a journey. Trying to reason with a toddler feels like dealing with a mini version of yourself, remembering the forgotten parts. Parenting toddlers brings unique challenges. These challenges can be much less challenging if you understand how your toddler’s developing brain actually works. Realistic
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
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
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
Nadya just snuck a peak at the clock–crap, her toddler’s bedtime is in 20 minutes. The dread and frustration from the nights before begin to settle in. Every night at this time Nadya begins a mental preparation just to get through–because her toddler’s bedtime is so damn long. Although if
Help! 😪 I can’t get any sleep because my baby keeps waking up. Does this sound like you? Do you feel like you’re going crazy trying to fit into their sleep schedule? If it does, you’re not alone. There are many parents who struggle with getting enough sleep because of
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.
