Nurturing Sleep Solutions Infant & Child Sleep Consulting

06/19/2023

Here is the link for continued access to all my blog posts 🥰

06/15/2023

Hello!! It has been a hot minute/couple years since I have been present on this page.

I want to start with saying THANK YOU to everyone who has contacted me, read my blogs, watched my videos, and welcomed me into their home to help with sleep over the last 10 years. It has been such a pleasure.

At this time I have decided to take a step back from Sleep Consulting as I have a fun new path ahead. I am planning on still helping families with sleep but through a different role and not on a private basis at this time ❤️ I LOVE working with families and decided to go back to school to broaden my scope and help in even more ways.

If you have come to this page looking for sleep guidance I have some AMAZING referrals you will love. Please reach out to any or all and find your perfect fit.

Thank you again!!! It has been amazing connecting with all of you!

Crystal Derksen The Mama Coach - Crystal Derksen

Elisa + Pam Restful Parenting - Holistic Infant and Child Sleep Consultants

Pam Wee Bee Dreaming Pediatric Sleep Consulting

Lindsey The Sleep Ranch

06/03/2021

Last Seminar until late fall!

The Baby Sleep Seminar is full of information to help everyone get more rest.

Gentle, but effective strategies that you can feel confident implementing!

With this being the last one for awhile tickets are on sale for only $15.00!!!!

Check out the events page for more info and to save your spot! Tell your friends too!!

03/16/2021

Speak freely moms!

If a day is sh*tty... own it!
If a day is hard... talk about it!
If you are struggling .... share it!

Every time you share your story you are allowing yourself to heal and paving the road for another mom to talk about her struggles.

We are all connected. None of us are ever alone because there are millions of other moms trudging through the hard days with you. You might not know them or speak to them in person, but they cry those same tears of motherhood as you do.

Share ALL the moments. Good, bad, beautiful, ugly, frustrating, and moments where you think you weren't cut out to be a mom. This is what connects you to other moms and what makes your experiences NORMAL ❤❤

03/14/2021

How was time change for your family today?

03/09/2021

Baby + toddler sleep is hard enough.... then daylight savings comes!

On March 14th we will spring ahead to bring in those longer summer days! This time change is often easier than in the fall, but can still be challenging.

If you have a little one who is on 1 or more naps try this:

** wake your baby up 15 min earlier than normal and shift all sleep times 15 minutes earlier. Do this every 1-2 days!

** In theory, if you have shifted that morning wake up an hour earlier using those 15 min increments, then on time change day you will be back to normal morning wake up and therefore your days will look similar on the clock🌞

If your toddler is not napping and wake up on the earlier side of the morning: JUST LEAVE THEM! The time will be later on the clock and you can enjoy it.

If your non-napping toddler wakes up at a regular time in the morning (7-8): wake them 30 min earlier for 4 mornings and shift bedtime 30 min earlier to accommodate. On Sunday, shift it another 30 min and you will be back to normal wake up time on the clock!

During those earlier mornings, use sunlight exposure to help shift the cycle! Sit by a window or even have 10 minutes of play on the deck before breakfast!

02/12/2021

Online Sleep Seminar coming up!!

February 21❤ 4 spots left!

01/22/2021

Are you ready for a Webinar. This is the full meal deal😁 The same session that I do in person but anyone, anywhere can attend!

Let me know what day would work best for you:

Wednesday evening
Friday evening
Sunday morning

A date will be scheduled soon!

01/05/2021

I have been asked a few times about crib to big bed transition!

This can be fun but also challenging. 2 of my kids were easy and 1 was a jerk🤣🤣

I wrote this for and it might help if you are going through this transition!

Your baby is not a baby anymore and it may be time for a big kid bed! Here are some tips for making the transition as smooth as possible.

12/27/2020

What is a Dramatic Wake-up?

Wake-up routines are just as important as sleep routines. We use routines to help babies know what to expect. Until they can tell time on a clock, little ones use the stimulation and cues we give them to understand their days.

We do solid nap and bedtime routines that cue their body that it will be sleeping soon. This leads to a rise in Melatonin and prepares their body to settle.

We want to have a wake-up routine that signals your baby that it is an appropriate time to be awake. Remember, they can't tell time! A Dramatic Wake-up is just like it sounds! You are dramatic about them waking up. You are so excited to see them! You burst into the room with a "good morning, how is my little ones today?" All smiles and cheery voice. Turn off the white noise and turn on the lights and open the blinds!

When do we use them?

** Your baby wakes up at 6 a.m. or later in the morning

** Your baby takes a good nap and is ready to get up

When do we NOT use them?

** Your baby wakes up before 6 a.m.

** Your baby takes a short nap

** Your baby wakes up in the middle of the night

Using the burst of stimulation following healthy sleep allows your baby to learn what is to be expected around sleep.