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When to Worry (and When Not To) About Baby Sleep
When to worry about baby sleep can feel confusing for parents. Learn when sleep struggles are normal, and when issues like reflux, ties, or sensory needs may be the real cause.

Chrissy Lawler
Sep 305 min read


The Role of the Supporting Spouse in Sleep Training
The role of the supporting spouse in sleep training is often underestimated—but let me tell you, it can make or break the process. Sleep...

Chrissy Lawler
Sep 275 min read


When Sleep Training Doesn’t Work
When sleep training doesn’t work, it can feel discouraging, confusing, and even a little defeating. You’ve followed the plan, set up the...

Chrissy Lawler
Sep 133 min read


The Emotional Side of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation takes a heavy toll on new parents. This blog explores how to find balance, support, and rest during the newborn stage.

Chrissy Lawler
Aug 225 min read


How to Gently Set the Stage for Sleep Training Before 4 Months
You might be feeling like it’s time to set the stage for sleep training… ().Let’s be real: those early weeks are a wild mix of magical...

Chrissy Lawler
Aug 145 min read


Back to School Sleep Tips: How to Reset Sleep After a Summer of Chaos
Are you frantically googling all the “back to school sleep tips”? Been there. Summer is amazing for all the right reasons—long days, late...

Chrissy Lawler
Aug 114 min read


Why We Do Screen-Free June (And Why You Might Love It Too)
As many of you know, me and the girls just went to Traverse City, Michigan and had a blast as usual! It was such a fun reward for a...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 284 min read


7 Reasons I’d Choose Great Wolf Lodge Over Disneyland Any Day
As many of you know, me and the girls just went to Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan and had a blast—as usual. I truly love...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 273 min read


The Peaceful Sleeper Method
If you’re a tired parent Googling solutions in the dark at 3 a.m., you’ve probably run into an overwhelming amount of advice. Everyone...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 224 min read


Sleep Training Myths That Just Need to Go
If you’ve ever typed “sleep training myths” into a search bar at 2 a.m., you know what’s out there: a black hole of opinions,...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 101 min read


Independent Sleep Doesn’t Mean You’re Not an Attached Parent
If you’re working on sleep and worried it might mean you’re not an attached parent—take a deep breath. The truth is, helping your baby...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 101 min read


Independent Sleep Doesn’t Mean You’re Not an Attached Parent
If you’re working on sleep and worried it might mean you’re not an attached parent—take a deep breath. The truth is, helping your baby...

Chrissy Lawler
Jun 303 min read


Why Sleep Isn’t Linear—And How to Handle Setbacks
Wouldn’t it be nice if once your baby started sleeping well, it stayed that way forever? But as most parents quickly learn, sleep isn’t linear—even the best sleepers can suddenly throw you a curveball. Just when you feel like you’ve found your rhythm, something changes—again. A nap refusal here, a night waking there, suddenly you’re wondering what went wrong. The good news? You didn’t mess anything up. Sleep setbacks are a normal part of development, and they don’t mean all y

Chrissy Lawler
Jun 273 min read


My Baby Only Naps for 30 Minutes—Help!
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as spending precious time getting your baby down for a nap, only to have them pop awake after just 30 minutes—if you’re baby regularly naps for 30 minutes, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. Let’s dive into the most common causes of short naps (aka the infamous " 45-minute nap intruder ") and what you can do to encourage longer, more restorative rest. What Counts as a Short Nap (and Why It Happens) A short na

Chrissy Lawler
Jun 234 min read


Sleep Training Myths That Just Need to Go
If you’ve ever typed “sleep training myths” into a search bar at 2 a.m., you know what’s out there: a black hole of opinions,...

Chrissy Lawler
May 315 min read


How to End the “One More Thing” Toddler Bedtime Battle
Ah…the infamous toddler bedtime battle. You know the drill. You finish the bedtime routine—bath, jammies, books, songs, lights out....

Chrissy Lawler
May 274 min read


What New Moms Need to Hear
What new moms need to hear is that becoming a mom is an earthquake. A beautiful, transformative earthquake. Your identity shifts. Your...

Chrissy Lawler
May 184 min read


Why Your Toddler’s Sleep Got Worse: How to Handle the Toddler Sleep Regression
If you’re in the thick of a toddler sleep regression and wondering, “What happened to my great little sleeper?”—you are so not alone....

Chrissy Lawler
Apr 304 min read


Bedtime Routines That Set You Up for Success—Without Taking an Hour
Does bedtime feel like a never-ending saga in your house? The endless water requests, pajama protests, and negotiations over how many...

Chrissy Lawler
Apr 264 min read


Sleep Training and Being an Attached Parent: How Sleep and Secure Attachment Can Go Hand in Hand
Is sleep training and being an attached parent possible? The answer is a big, resounding . This idea that sleep training and attachment...

Chrissy Lawler
Apr 214 min read
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