August means back to school here in South Florida and at Catching Dreams that means sharing back to school sleep tips. One of the biggest adjustments for children is shifting from a more relaxed later summer schedule to a more structured school routine. Here are some essential back to school sleep tips to ensure your preschooler and school age child … Read More
Helping Your Child After a Bad Dream: A 3-Step Guide
Imagine you are 7 years old: You wake from a bad dream where giants snatch you and your little sister out of your beds to take you away and eat you! Pretty terrifying, right? Well, this was my daughter’s dream last night (thanks to the children’s book The BFG she read at school)! Nightmares are a common occurrence in childhood, … Read More
Surviving the 4-Month-Old Sleep Regression
Suddenly, your baby who was once a sleep champ is now fighting sleep and waking more frequently at night. Welcome to the infamous 4-month sleep regression! As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I’ve guided countless families through this challenging phase, so rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, this “regression” is actually a sign of your baby’s healthy development. Let’s navigate … Read More
12-Month Sleep Regression
Happy first birthday! 🥳 Your gift is the 12-month sleep regression…just kidding! But in all seriousness, you did it! You kept a little human alive for one whole year! That is a serious accomplishment so give yourself a high five and grab a yummy snack before diving in to learn about the 12-month sleep regression. Something important I want you … Read More
Is In-Home Sleep Training Support Right for You?
All the Feels It’s night 1 of sleep training, you’re determined to make sleep better for your family, you know it’s what you want, but you’re feeling anxious…worried…nervous maybe even scared about the night to come. Maybe any sort of crying is really triggering for you. Now picture this: Instead of going at it alone you have me, by your … Read More
The Crib to Bed Transition
So you’re thinking it’s time to make the leap from a crib to a bed? To make the crib to bed transition, preparation is key! Follow these steps and you’ll be ready to go! Timing is Everything When it comes to the crib to bed transition, timing is truly everything and I’m not just talking about age but that is … Read More
3 to 2 Nap Transition
The good news is the 3 to 2 nap transition is one of the easiest if you do it right…and I’m going to tell you exactly how to do it! Before we dive in, I want you to keep in mind that all of this advice is based on your little one having independent sleep skills. If they don’t, then … Read More
8 Month Sleep Regression
During my new mom, pre-sleep consultant years, I didn’t even know that a sleep regression was a thing. Cue my baby turning 8 months old and sleep getting even worse than it was before. And trust me, it had been bad for months prior to the 8 month sleep regression. I was at the end of my rope so we … Read More
The 2 Year Old Sleep Regression
Terrible twos? Nope, not here! I prefer “tenacious twos” or “terrific twos”. Two year olds are so darn cool! They’re coming into their own, showing off their personalities, craving independence and autonomy all while they’re growth and development is exploding! Whoa, right?! That’s a lot! Plus with all of that amazing development, we commonly see the 2 year old sleep … Read More
18-Month Sleep Regression: Getting Sleep Back on Track
Your sweet baby is now a full blown toddler by 18-months old! It’s been smooth sailing with sleep and then the 18-month sleep regression hits and your little one is suddenly waking multiple times at night, fighting bedtime and skipping naps! Exhausting! Let’s dive into the causes and what to do to get through the 18-month sleep regression. The most … Read More