by Chastity Van Pelt
Who Takes the Lead on Bedtime? When I begin crafting a sleep plan with a family, a common question arises: who should lead the bedtime routine? Can this role be interchangeable, and can different individuals handle various steps of the routine? Let’s delve into...
by Chastity Van Pelt
How to Encourage your Child to Stay in their Room For many parents, the milestone of their child sleeping through the night is life changing. I know it certainly was for me! Night wakings aren’t just inconvenient, they are exhausting. I struggled to navigate the...
by Chastity Van Pelt
Managing Bedtime Anxiety with Co-regulation Bedtime can instigate anxiety for both children and adults, underscoring the importance of employing effective strategies. Many young children grapple with fears related to the dark, separation from parents, or the overall...
by Chastity Van Pelt
Sleep Perfectionism: Practical Tips to Ease Anxiety We work so hard as mothers to do the best for our children, and this applies to sleep, especially for those of us who have worked so hard to create a consistent bedtime routine. But what happens when we strive for...
by Chastity Van Pelt
Understanding the Difference Between Nightmares and Night Terrors Have you ever been deep in your slumber only to awaken to your child screaming and crying out? Maybe they run into your room crying telling you they are scared. It can be hard seeing that level of fear... 
