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Oops, You Drank the Sleep Training Kool-Aid (and so did I): Sleep Training Myths
Sleep training culture is pervasive. If any of these thoughts have crossed your mind during your parenting journey, you've been impacted by sleep training culture.
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Sep 17, 20255 min read
The Racial History of Sleep Training: Why We Need to Talk About It
Sleep training is rooted in white, Western ideals—not biology. Here’s why responsiveness isn’t a flaw and why your instincts matter.
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Sep 10, 20254 min read
Why ‘Teaching Independent Sleep’ Is Baby Sleep BS (And What Actually Builds Independent Sleep Over Time)
You’ve been told babies need to be “taught” to sleep - but what if everything you’ve heard about independent sleep is wrong?
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Apr 10, 20253 min read
Bedsharing Safety: Common Hazards You May Have Missed
Bedsharing safety education is paramount because besharing happens! (quite often!)
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Feb 24, 20253 min read
Ditch The “Rules” - 7 Ways to Improve Your Baby Or Toddler’s Sleep Without Sleep Training
7 gentle, responsive tips to improve your baby’s sleep—no sleep training needed. Support their rhythms, adjust setups, and follow their cues
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Jan 27, 20254 min read
Baby Sleep Cycles: Newborn Sleep, the 4-Month Progression, and Beyond
Baby sleep cycles are not like ours. Learn the stages they go through, specifically in the newborn and 4 month 'regression'.
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Dec 18, 20243 min read
Red Flags For Baby Sleep + When You Should Get Support
Generally, babies are sleep quite normally. But sometimes, there are underlying red flags (feeding or medical issues) that may be impacting
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Sep 16, 20243 min read
Sleep Training and The Still Face Paradigm
The Still-Face Paradigm is a three-part interaction sequence used with young infants to examine infant communication and the parent-child...
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Aug 1, 20245 min read
Early Rising: Why Is My Baby Waking Up SO Early?
Early rising is a common topic that comes up when discussing baby sleep. Learn why it's happening and practical tips for troubleshooting.
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Jul 27, 20245 min read
Understanding Split Nights - Why Your Baby Is Up for Hours and How to Cope
Understanding the midnight party (AKA Split Nights) and what you can do to troubleshoot
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May 31, 20245 min read
Understanding catnaps: Should we rethink the negativity around short daytime naps?
While catnaps are normal and common, especially between the ages of 2 to 6 months, they tend to get a bad name in the sleep industry...
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May 9, 20244 min read
Is a Floor Bed Right for Your Baby or Toddler?
Considerations, Safety & How-To So, you’re considering a floor bed... If you're contemplating transitioning your baby or toddler to a...
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Apr 15, 20245 min read
The Perfect Baby Sleep Schedule
What's the perfect baby sleep schedule? Learn how to figure this out for your baby and family.
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Mar 8, 20245 min read
Newborn sleep patterns - what's behind your baby's sleep behaviours
Congratulations on your new baby! Now, let's learn about newborn sleep patterns and behaviours.
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Oct 12, 20235 min read
Debunking misconceptions: The power of responsive parenting + Gentle night-time parenting techniques
Is gentle sleep training the same as gentle night-time parenting techniques? Gentle sleep training is still just sleep training...
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Aug 21, 20236 min read
Mental Health in Mothers: Parent and Infant Needs Are Not A Zero Sum Game
Mental health in mothers and in babies - It's not one or the other!
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Mar 24, 20235 min read
Four Sleep Training Claims - Myth or Fact?
The sleep training industry makes lots of claims. In this post, we'll debunk 4 of the most popular claims.
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Sep 27, 202212 min read
That Time I Tried Sleep Training
The time I tried sleep training... my personal experience
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May 15, 20226 min read
Before Considering Night Weaning, Let's Count the Night-time Nurture Benefits
The benefits and reasons to keep responding to your baby day and night
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Dec 17, 20214 min read
“Gentle” Sleep Training: Perfect Solution or Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
Are "gentle" sleep training methods better for you and your baby - are wolf in sheep's clothing?
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Dec 2, 20219 min read
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