sleep training

Sleep training is still the hardest part of parenting for me
It’s the one thing that overwhelms me and brings me to the point of tears at times.

Dr. Becky explains the real reason kids procrastinate at night
Don’t miss her sweet tip to help with bedtime struggles.

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant
Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

It’s science: This 5-minute routine can help your baby fall asleep faster
New research shows a specific (but simple!) routine could help parents get a crying baby to sleep.

25 positive phrases to say to your kids at bedtime
“You have such a kind heart.”

Eye-opening viral video shows difference between effective and ineffective ways to handle bedtime
Dealing with difficult bedtimes on the regular? Get ready to take notes.

The ‘shop and rot’ is the new girls’ trip idea you didn’t know you ABSOLUTELY need
It's the kind of vacation we can ALL get behind.

Hoda Kotb’s bedtime ritual with her daughter is SO relatable
Hoda kinda regrets their new bedtime tradition, like all of us.

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in
Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

Managing sleep deprivation as a new parent: Strategies for restful nights
A nurse-turned-doula shares advice on how to get back to dreamland.

Can wake windows help your baby sleep better?
Dr. Harvey Karp shares his best tips for making wake windows work.

Considering sleep training? Bookmark these stories
Answers to all of your sleep training questions.

It’s not ‘luck’ that my kids sleep well—I worked hard for this
Getting your baby to sleep through the night is no easy feat.

Ready to stop contact naps? A sleep specialist shares the steps
If your baby will only fall asleep in your arms, you're not alone! Here's how to make nap time work better for you.

Dr. Harvey Karp shares how to wean from SNOO in 3 steps
Plus, the pediatrician, author and SNOO founder's best tips for making crib-sleep easier.

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.

Should I nurse my baby to sleep? It depends, a sleep consultant says
"With time and consistency, you and your family will be getting the much-needed rest you’ve been searching for."

Wondering if your baby will ever sleep on a regular schedule? They will—and here’s how you can help
This sets up a lifetime of healthy sleep habits.

Sleep training doesn’t have to be miserable—gentle sleep training was just what our family needed
Gentle sleep training isn't painful, nor is it a one-size-fits-all approach.

Sleep training didn’t work for us, and that’s OK
Admitting that my child isn't the best sleeper actually made me a happier mom.