The Early Bird: Waking up too early
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers
I don’t need an alarm clock. Every day my daughter wakes up early – usually bef
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Toddler Sleep
Sleep Terrors (Night Terrors)
What are Sleep (Night) Terrors?
Sleep terrors, or night terrors as they are often called, are dramatic and can be distressing to witness. A child having a sleep terr
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Nightmares
What are nightmares?
Nightmares are scary dreams that can wake a child leaving her upset and in need of comfort. They are very common in children. It is rare to find s
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'Pop-outs' technique
This technique is ideal for kids who are making great progress with their sleep, or ones who are usually good sleepers and are just going through a bit of a phase of
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Camping in with your toddler
If your toddler constantly wakes in the night, has been sleeping in your bed/room or visits in the night, you may find 'camping' in your toddler's room a good transit
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Gradual Withdrawal Success Story
Thanks so much to Liz Soma for sharing her success story with us! I'm sure you will find it really inspiring and just what you need to get started with helping your t
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Sample Routines From Sleepy Planet
Guidelines for Children from Birth through Age 5
4 TO 6 MONTHS
11 to 12 hours of night sleep; 3 to 4 hours of nap sleep (2 to 3 naps)
Bedtime 7:00 PM
Waketime
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Popular Questions - How can I get my toddler to sleep in longer in the mornings?
Popular questions
No 2. How can I get my toddler to sleep in longer in the mornings?
There are many reasons why a toddler wakes earlier than you are happy with. Bas
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Toddler Waking After New Baby Arrived
Toddler sleep problem:
My two-year-old daughter has always been a great sleeper - often sleeping 12-14 hours per night and until recently had a 2 hour sleep during the
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