Toddler Sleep

How 7 simple shifts make bedtime smoother for toddlers

A few small changes can turn evenings from frazzled to peaceful. These parent-tested shifts help toddlers feel safe, seen, and ready to sleep.

One mom’s bedtime surprise sparks a huge conversation about the “preferred parent phase”

The mom in the video laughed because she knows this is part of the journey. The moment is fleeting, funny, and revealing. It reminds us that toddlers show their love through raw, unfiltered honesty.

A single midnight phone alert changed how one mom keeps her toddler safe

A toddler escaped his crib and got outside in the middle of the night, prompting a mom to rethink safety. Here’s how families can navigate sudden independence.

Two minutes from home, a mom pulls off the ultimate nap-time save

Just two minutes from home, toddler Ayden was drifting off—and mom Grace Ryu sprang into action, singing The Wheels on the Bus to save nap-time

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

It’s also a powerful reminder that kids instinctively know what makes them feel safe.

Toddlers ‘don’t need a nap’—until they do: The viral TikTok every parent can relate to

But why do toddlers resist naps like they’re giving up their life’s greatest work—only to knock out five minutes later in a corner?

My toddler has a late bedtime—here’s why our family loves it

Since Lucy prefers to sleep late, we all get to sleep in on the weekend.

Red before bed: The sleep hack you need to know, according to a mom neuroscientist

Bedtime just got a whole lot dreamier with the Sunset Baby Soother.

The 6 best OK to wake clocks that will keep your toddler from waking you with the birds

Tired of 5am wake up calls? These genius clocks can help.

Dr. Harvey Karp’s secrets to sleep training a toddler

6 expert-approved methods to help your child—and you—get a good night’s sleep.

What to do when your toddler needs a nap but won’t take one

Here are some typical reasons your toddler won't nap—and suggestions to solve each problem.

8 Montessori floor bed options we love—and an expert’s advice on how to use them

A Montessori expert explains what a floor bed is and why you might choose it to transition your toddler out of their crib.

15 ways to help your toddler become a good sleeper

Is your toddler a light sleeper? Or worse yet, a no-sleeper? Help is on the way.

The 9 best sleep sacks for toddlers who always kick their blankets off

Sleep sacks really are the best replacement for loose blankets.

8 expert tips for managing the toddler sleep regression

Sleep regressions aren't just for babies.

15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule

We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.

5 ways to create a bedtime routine for your toddler- so everyone can get more sleep 😴

3. Keep connection at the center of the process

Motherhood is: Waiting for my child to fall asleep

During the waiting, time changes shape. I can wait for half an hour and think it's been five minutes, and it happens the other way around too. I always feel like I should be using my time more productively, but I'm afraid to make a sound and I can't focus on anything anyways.