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4 Steps to Swaddle Success

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Andrea

4 days ago
4 min

4 Steps to Swaddle Success

If there’s one piece of sleep advice I could give to parents of newborns, it’s this: swaddle. Okay, I have tons of sleep advice for...

When You Absolutely Should Wake A Sleeping Baby

Andrea

Jan 8
4 min

When You Absolutely Should Wake A Sleeping Baby

If you’re expecting or have been a parent for any length of time, I’m sure someone took it upon themselves to give you a little free...

What you need to know about toddlers for incredible sleep

Andrea

Dec 23, 2022
5 min

What you need to know about toddlers for incredible sleep

Toddlers… am I right? They’re sweet, sassy, and say the funniest things. But sometimes their sleep needs get a bit more complicated at...

Controlling What You Can For Great Sleep

Andrea

Dec 5, 2022
4 min

Controlling What You Can For Great Sleep

The when and where your baby sleeps can have such an impact on the quality of their rest. If you’ve ever found yourself out somewhere,...

Creating An Environment That Actually Helps Your Baby Sleep

Andrea

Nov 23, 2022
4 min

Creating An Environment That Actually Helps Your Baby Sleep

I remember it well. With the exciting news that we would be expecting our first child, came all the dreamy, swoon-worthy,...

Sleep Training Twins Without Double The Stress

Andrea

Nov 9, 2022
5 min

Sleep Training Twins Without Double The Stress

I absolutely LOVE getting to work with families of twins! There is something so dreamy about it - twice the cuteness, twice the snuggles,...

7 Ways To Keep Bad Dreams From Becoming A Living Nightmare

Andrea

Oct 19, 2022
4 min

7 Ways To Keep Bad Dreams From Becoming A Living Nightmare

If you’ve ever experienced bad dreams before, you know they can become a real nightmare. As a kid, they felt very real! Real enough that...

Andrea

Oct 3, 2022
4 min

The Simplest Ways for Safe Sleep

It’s October, and you know what that means! Okay, maybe you don’t. I love October for lots of things. Crunchy leaves under my ankle...

Andrea

Sep 19, 2022
4 min

How to Tackle Separation Anxiety

There’s this weird thing that happens when your little one turns 8 or 9 months… Know what it is? Your kiddo was once sleeping soundly,...

5 Sure Fire Ways To Fix The Short Nap Trap

Andrea

Sep 7, 2022
3 min

5 Sure Fire Ways To Fix The Short Nap Trap

I know how the story goes. The one where your well-intentioned plans for your child to have a great sleep accidentally gets you stuck in...

The Sleep Products That Actually Help Your Baby Sleep

Andrea

Aug 22, 2022
5 min

The Sleep Products That Actually Help Your Baby Sleep

I think we’re all aware that there are a TON of baby products on the market - more than any baby could use if they tried! From the cutest...

6 Simple Ways To Send Your Kids Back To School Without Pulling Your Hair Out

Andrea

Aug 8, 2022
3 min

6 Simple Ways To Send Your Kids Back To School Without Pulling Your Hair Out

I can hear it now. The leaves are crunching under their new school shoes, the bell rings to invite them into class, and their neatly...

3 Ways to Find Freedom With Baby’s Sleep

Andrea

Jul 25, 2022
4 min

3 Ways to Find Freedom With Baby’s Sleep

A big fear that some of my new clients have when they decide to sleep train, is that their little one will become too dependent on...

Sleep Secrets When You’re Hitting the Road

Andrea

Jul 15, 2022
5 min

Sleep Secrets When You’re Hitting the Road

I am SO glad to finally be sharing about this topic when it comes to your kiddos’ sleep. Why? Because summer is finally on the horizon,...

5 Surefire Ways to Help Your Little One Sleep Through Fireworks

Andrea

Jun 20, 2022
3 min

5 Surefire Ways to Help Your Little One Sleep Through Fireworks

I know it’s still June, but I already have July on my mind. To me, July is the BEST month! The kids are off school, we get the best...

Andrea

Jun 6, 2022
4 min

The Big Switch from Crib to Bed

When I was a new mom, it felt like my child was always growing out of their bed. First the bassinet, then the crib, and finally the “big...

Andrea

May 23, 2022
4 min

Putting Night Feeds to Bed

I’ll be super honest when I say that night feeds can be a touchy topic. And you know what? If you’re not ready to drop them yet, don’t....

Navigating Those Dreaded Sleep Regressions

Andrea

May 9, 2022
4 min

Navigating Those Dreaded Sleep Regressions

Of all the (many, many) questions I get on infant sleep, regression have to be the most popular topic! And I totally get it, because...

Andrea

Apr 12, 2022
4 min

Knowing When to Drop The Nap

If I kept a record of the types of sleep questions I’m asked (I don’t, but...), this one would definitely make the top 3. I get questions...

The Big Secret to Helping Your Baby Sleep Longer

Andrea

Mar 21, 2022
4 min

The Big Secret to Helping Your Baby Sleep Longer

I’m going to let you in on a little secret surrounding your baby’s sleep. Something that really shouldn’t be a secret, but it was...

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SERVICES

All packages are customized following the initial consultation to best meet the individual needs and rhythms of your family.

Select package to request a free 15 minute phone consultation with Andrea. Sleep is on the way.