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Oct 15
3 min

Surviving "fall back" with children!

Daylight savings time deserves some attention when trying to preserve your child’s healthy sleep habits. Read on for survival tips!

Hilliary Giglio

Oct 1
3 min

You've gotta be cool, Mama!

Why is important to "keep your cool" while sleep training and how to do it!

Hilliary Giglio

Sep 17
5 min

Is Now the Right Time to Sleep Train?

Teaching your child to sleep through the night takes work, but is so worth it. Read the post to get help deciding if now is the right time!

Hilliary Giglio

Sep 3
3 min

How to Drop to One Nap

The transition to one nap is great for many reasons, but how do you know when that time has come, and how do you make the transition?

Hilliary Giglio

Aug 20
4 min

How to Deal with Fear of the Dark

Fear of the dark usually starts to show up around the 2-year mark. How do you help your child through this and keep them sleeping well?

Hilliary Giglio

Aug 6
4 min

Can You Co-Sleep and Sleep Train?

Parents ask me all the time if they can continue co-sleeping and teach their child to sleep independently and through the night. Find out!

Hilliary Giglio

Jul 16
3 min

Does Teething Affect My Baby's Sleep?

Teething gets blamed for almost every ailment imaginable when it comes to babies. So, how does it affect their sleep? Read on to find out.

Hilliary Giglio

Jul 2
5 min

Signs Baby is Hungry at Night

When your baby wakes up in the middle of the night and starts crying, look for these signs to know if they are waking from hunger.

Hilliary Giglio

Jun 18
6 min

How to Deal with Fussy Eaters

Is your toddler a fussy eater? It's common, but so frustrating for parents. Here's a few tips that may help!

Hilliary Giglio

Jun 4
7 min

Attachment Parenting and Sleep Training

Are Attachment Parenting and Sleep Training mutually exclusive parenting practices? Let's explore how to foster attachment and teach sleep.

How to Nighttime Potty Train and Not Lose Sleep

Hilliary Giglio

May 7
5 min

How to Nighttime Potty Train and Not Lose Sleep

This is it, mama. This is the final boss. The last level. The icing on the parenting cake. Well, I suppose you still have about 15 or 16 ...

Hilliary Giglio

Apr 16
5 min

Quarantine Survival Guide

Quarantine is crazy, but I just wanted to drop in here and give you some tips to keep your children feeling secure and rested, and you sane.

When Can I Make Exceptions in Sleep Training?

Hilliary Giglio

Mar 19
3 min

When Can I Make Exceptions in Sleep Training?

One of my biggest rules for parents who are sleep training is to remain consistent. So when can you make exceptions?

Hilliary Giglio

Mar 5
5 min

Snoring and Mouth Breathing

Snoring and mouth breathing are both signs that something isn't quite right and can impact sleep, among other things.

Hilliary Giglio

Feb 20
3 min

What If My Kids Share a Room

Siblings sharing a room can be a tricky scenario when talking about sleep training, but it isn't impossible! Here are a few tips.

Getting Your Partner
Involved in Sleep Training

Hilliary Giglio

Feb 12
5 min

Getting Your Partner Involved in Sleep Training

You’re obviously sleep deprived by the time you decide you need to take action, so let's get your partner involved in sleep training!

Hilliary Giglio

Feb 12
5 min

Switching From a Crib to a Bed

When it comes to making the transition from a crib to a big-kid bed, there are two questions that need to be answered. When and how ...

4 Expert Tips to Getting Your Baby Sleep Better

Hilliary Giglio

Feb 12
3 min

4 Expert Tips to Getting Your Baby Sleep Better

Teaching your child great sleep skills isn’t a one-night operation. But these tips should help you and your baby get a little more sleep.

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Relationship

Hilliary Giglio

Feb 12
4 min

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Relationship

There are so many reasons to make your little one’s sleep a priority when it comes to their well-being, but it's also important for parents!

Hilliary Giglio

Feb 12
5 min

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep has always been a bit of a mystery. But, we have learned SO much about why we NEED sleep and it is information we shouldn't ignore.

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