It happens like clockwork. The moment the phrase, “It’s bedtime” escapes your lips, your toddler has a million and ten […]
3 Tips to Make Bath Time Fun
Ever since my daughter was born, she loved the water. Unlike some babies, bathtime never came with protest or tears […]
My Sleep Story + Considerations for Older Kids
No, this isn’t my story about becoming a sleep consultant (you can read that here). This is my story about […]
How does sleep deprivation impact mom?
Note: If you or someone you love is having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline […]
My Child Sleeps…Now I Can’t!
You’ve worked hard to help your children fall asleep, and now you can’t sleep. Maybe you stay up past the […]
What to Do with Your Baby During Wake Windows
Before you become a parent, your days are largely filled with whatever activities you’d like to fill them with. Netflix […]
Twin Sleep: How to manage multiples and sleep
Being a new parent is a world of challenges, but being a new parent to multiples is a world of […]
All About the 4-month Sleep Regression
When it comes to baby sleep, you’re in one of two camps: Camp 1: Your child has never slept well, […]
How to Help Your Toddler Cope with Change
Whether you are planning on adding a new sibling, you’re moving to a new house, or a parent is returning […]
Adjusting Schedules for Daylight Savings Time – Spring Edition
It seems like just yesterday I was writing about the end of Daylight Savings Time. And here we are, about […]
Can Teething Impact Your Child’s Sleep?
Your little one, who was once a great sleeper, is now suddenly waking up at all hours of the night. […]
Ultimate Guide to Sleep Sacks and Swaddles
When I became a mom, the only thing I knew when it came to swaddles and wraps were…well, swaddles. I […]
Setting a Solid Sleep Foundation with Your Newborn
Rather read the key points from the podcast? No worries! Here they are: If you’re a parent of a newborn, […]
Setting up the Nursery
It’s one of the greatest joys of pregnancy. No, not the morning sickness or the aversions to your once-favorite-foods. But […]
Newborn Sleep: The Ins and Outs
When you have a newborn, you may receive a folder from the hospital with a booklet containing common tips for […]
Child Sleep: What Can You Expect
Wondering what you can expect within the first few years of your child’s life when it comes to sleep? In […]
How a Bedtime Routine is Similar to a Family Tradition
With the holiday season in full swing, many families will find themselves partaking in family traditions that have been passed […]
FAQ Series: Early Morning Wakes
One of the common issues I see when working with moms who are trying to improve their child’s sleep is […]
What to Expect When Working with a Sleep Consultant
Wondering what it would be like to work with a sleep consultant? This is the episode for you! Prefer to […]
Gift Guide for the New Mom
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Navigating Nap Time and Holiday Meals
In this episode of the Rockabye Mama Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast, we’re continuing our series on the holidays and […]
When Family Doesn’t Agree with Your Child’s Sleep Plan
As the holiday season approaches, you may be planning on traveling to visit family or hosting family members who come […]
Three Tips for Holiday Travel and Sleep
In this episode, we’ll get into all things holiday travel and sleep! Like…how to help your child sleep in the […]
The End of Daylight Savings Time
Prefer to listen to this topic? I got you covered! You can listen or read about the end of DST […]
The Magic in Wake Windows
Welcome to episode 2 of The Rockabye Mama Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re getting into wake […]
Now Available: The Rockabye Mama Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast!
All Things Baby and Toddler Sleep…Now Available On-the-Go I am SO excited to share the Rockabye Mama Baby and Toddler […]
Planning for Late Nights Out
With the fall season approaching, many families are busy planning for outings — from Halloween festivities to pumpkin patches to […]
How to Lengthen Short Naps
Do you feel like your child is stuck in a 38-minute nap cycle forever? Like no matter what you do, […]
Why Infants Cry During Sleep Training
When I was a new mom, I was exhausted to my core. I’m sure you know the feeling. I knew […]
Can Sleep Training and Attachment Parenting Co-Exist?
Often, sleep training and attachment parenting are pitted against each other. As if wanting your child to have a restful […]
How to Overcome the Fear of Sleep Training
It’s silly for me to write that title because sleep training has changed my life and the lives of multiple […]
Feeding Babies to Sleep: Is it really that bad?
You hear it time and time again: If you want your child to sleep better, don’t feed them to sleep. […]
Navigating Naps and Daycares
Whether your “daycare” is a school-type center or a family member’s home, it’s not uncommon for your child’s sleep to […]
Why We Can’t Rely on Toddler Sleepy Cues
In the early newborn days, there was no need to watch for sleepy cues from your baby. When your baby […]
4 Tips for Introducing a Lovey
During the first year of your child’s life, keeping the crib free of blankets, toys, and pillows is an important […]
How to Transition Your Baby From a Pack and Play to a Crib
Note: Your child may move from your room to their room at any time. Usually, this happens around your child’s […]
How to Become a Sleep Consultant
Whether you are considering becoming a sleep consultant because you have personally benefited from working with one or you love […]
FAQ Series: All About Sleep Sacks
When you think back to the first few days of your child’s life, one thing is common amongst all hospital […]
Say Goodbye to Toddler Bedtime Struggles
It seems to happen like clockwork. One minute your child is happy-go-lucky, going about their bedtime routine, and the next, […]
FAQ Series: Sleep and Travel
With the summer months quickly approaching, now is often the time when families plan big trips to the coast or […]
How to Introduce an Okay-to-Wake Clock to Your Toddler
Is your child getting out of bed ready to start the day before you’re ready? No matter how many times […]
How to Get Your Toddler to Stay in Their Bed All Night
With nearly all of the toddlers that I’ve worked with, they seem to have the same habit: they like to […]
A House Divided: What to do when one parent wants to sleep train, but the other doesn’t
The first week we came home from the hospital, my husband exhaustedly said, “Just let her cry it out.” Olivia […]
The Magic in Sound Machines
One of the first items many new parents put on their baby registry is a sound machine. At least I […]
Do I Really Need to Ditch the Pacifier?
When you sleep train, you might hear people tell you that you need to remove all sleep props. Wait…what’s a […]
Creating the Perfect Bedtime Routine
Routines. They help our bodies know what to expect. When we wake up in the morning, getting started on our […]
Sleep Training: What it is and What it isn’t
“Sleep Training” has gotten a bad rap over the last few years as more mamas decide to share their sleep […]
Welcome to Rock-a-bye Mama
Hi, I’m Katie — San Antonio native, mom to a sweet toddler, and lead sleep consultant here at Rockabye Mama. […]