Creating Well-Rested Families

Text us your sleep questions. The witching hour with your baby can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve tried everything and your baby is still fussy, crying, and fighting sleep in the evening. This late afternoon or evening fussiness is one of the most common baby sleep struggles, and today I’m giving you 5 practical, parent-tested ways to survive the witching hour and help your baby settle...

Text us your sleep questions. Is your baby suddenly waking more at night? Crying the second you leave the room? Refusing naps or bedtime routines they used to handle just fine? It could be separation anxiety —a completely normal (but totally exhausting) phase many babies and toddlers go through. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families , I’m breaking down: What separation anxiety actually...

Text us your sleep questions. Life with little ones can feel chaotic, especially when sleep routines get thrown off. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families , I’m sharing why I took a short break, what real life has looked like behind the scenes, and how our family hit reset after a weekend full of overstimulation and late nights. If you're a parent trying to get your baby or toddler...

Text us your sleep questions. Have you ever felt trapped by your child’s sleep schedule?  Like you have to be the one doing bedtime, the one waking up at night, the one carrying the weight of sleep struggles? I’ve been there. For almost a year, my oldest daughter relied on me for sleep—meaning no flexibility, no breaks, and no trips without major stress. But this past week, I attended the Mom 2.0...

Text us your sleep questions. Struggling with baby or toddler sleep problems? In this special episode, I’m sharing a recent live Instagram Q&A session, answering real questions from parents just like you! 👉 Is your baby waking up crying at night and needing to be rocked back to sleep?  👉 Dealing with early morning wakings (EMW) no matter what you do?  👉 Wondering if it’s okay to re-sleep tr...

Text us your sleep questions. Planning a family vacation?  Learn from our recent trip to Hyatt Ziva Riveria Cancun as I share real-life travel wins, lessons learned, and tips to make traveling with kids easier!  From navigating late flights and hotel room upgrades to maximizing kids’ clubs and packing smarter, this episode is packed with practical advice for parents traveling with their littles. Y...

Text us your sleep questions. If bedtime feels like a never-ending battle, and your child struggles with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, autism, or just can’t seem to settle down, you are not alone. Sleep challenges are super common—especially for neurodivergent kids—but the good news is, there are ways to help. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families , I’m chatting with Jess Toews , Co-foun...

Text us your sleep questions. Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming with all the conflicting advice out there. In today’s episode, I sit down with the authors of Fed Is Best and the founders of the Fed Is Best Foundation to bust common feeding myths and provide evidence-based guidance on infant feeding. We discuss: 🍼 The realities of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding and why both can support a...

Text us your sleep questions. Welcome to Season 2 of Creating Well-Rested Families !  In this kickoff episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind the scenes, sharing some heartfelt reminders for moms in the thick of it, and, of course, giving you some helpful baby and toddler sleep tips.  Plus, I’m unveiling some exciting changes coming to Nested to Rested Sleep ! ✨ Here’s what y...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode, hear firsthand from families in my 5-day beta group coaching program as they celebrate their sleep wins after just night 1 of implementing our gentle sleep training methods. Keep in mind names of families and babies have not been shared to maintain privacy and confidentiality.  From longer stretches of sleep to newfound confidence in bedtime routines,...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families , I am sharing the audio from an Instagram LIVE I did a few months back with Kary from the Solid Starts team.  We chat about starting solids and how it can impact your baby’s sleep. We dive into essential topics, including how to know if your baby is ready to start solids, the connection between mealtime routines and be...

Text us your sleep questions. The holiday season is magical—but it can wreak havoc on your baby’s sleep schedule!  In this episode, I’m sharing expert tips to help you manage your baby’s sleep during the busiest time of the year. Whether you're traveling, attending holiday gatherings, or hosting family at home, you’ll learn how to: Plan your travel around your baby’s naps and bedtime Recreate...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode, I’m answering four baby sleep questions submitted over on Instagram this week!  We’ll cover topics like when to start sleep training a 3-4 month old, how to use the pacifier without it becoming a habit or dropping it if it already is one, transitioning a toddler from no nap to quiet time, and fading out sleep associations.  Tune in for practical advic...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica from Rooted in Routine, who shares expert insights on how to successfully manage two big milestones in a toddler’s life: potty training and sleep routines . For many parents, the challenges of sleep regressions, nighttime accidents, and potty training setbacks can feel overwhelming. Jessica helps us tackle these topics with pract...

Text us your sleep questions. In this short episode, I’m answering three baby sleep questions submitted over on Instagram this week!  We’ll cover topics like night feeds for a 5-month-old, how to know when your baby is ready for a 3-nap schedule, and what to do if your 8-month-old baby only sleeps one sleep cycle at bedtime.  These tips are designed to help you navigate nap transitions and improve...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Parkhurst of Previa Alliance to discuss the unique challenges of navigating solo parenting while being married to medicine . We share personal stories, including how we met our significant others and the realities of marriage in the medical field , from the loneliness and isolation it can bring to the struggles of maintaining a h...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families , we’re diving into a popular baby sleep myth: "Will giving your baby a formula bottle or adding cereal to their bottle help them sleep better or longer?"  Many tired parents have tried these methods in hopes of improving sleep. I know I sure did with my daughter. Guilty.  But do they actually work? Listen for...

Text us your sleep questions. Have you ever googled "When will my baby sleep through the night?"... In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families , we’re diving into one of the most common questions parents ask: When will my baby sleep through the night? We’ll cover: What age most babies start sleeping through the night Factors that determine when your baby will sleep longer stretches...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we chat with expert Brooke Boruff of Infant Insights. Brooke is a pediatric occupational therapist, mom of two, and founder of Infant Insights where she helps educate parents on all things baby and infant development.  It was such a fun conversation and we covered many important topics.  Topics covered:  Developmental...

Text us your sleep questions. Are you a new parent looking for reliable advice on how to keep your baby safe while sleeping? In this episode, we cover the "ABCs of Safe Sleep"—a simple guide to help ensure your baby sleeps safely from day one. Tune in to learn: The meaning behind the "ABCs of Safe Sleep" (Alone, Back, Crib) and why these guidelines are vital for newborns and in...

Text us your sleep questions. This is Part 2 of a two-part series where we dive deep into understanding the signs that it's time to adjust your child's nap schedule. In this episode, we're sharing an exclusive coaching call session with a mama to an almost 9-month-old going through the 3-2 nap transition. >>> JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP NOW RELEVANT BLOGS: Baby Nap Schedule: When a...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode, we're sharing an exclusive training from inside our membership on nap transitions! This is Part 1 of a two-part series where we dive deep into understanding the signs that it's time to adjust your child's nap schedule.  We cover: How to know when your child is ready for a nap transition. Moving from multiple naps to fewer naps, and even...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we dive into one of the most common challenges parents face: recognizing the signs of an overtired baby.  Understanding these signs is crucial for helping your little one get the rest they need to thrive. We’ll explore how to spot some of the early indicators of overtiredness.  Getting your baby out of their overtired...

Text us your sleep questions. In this episode of "Creating Well-Rested Families," I want to take you a little behind the scenes of what goes on during our bedtime routine and share with you something that we have started incorporating with my 4 and 7-year-old.  We know the importance of creating meaningful bedtime routines for babies, but you need one for toddlers and preschoolers as wel...

Text us your sleep questions. Welcome back to Episode 15 of "Creating Well-Rested Families." In this episode, we are bringing to you the first part of a 3 part back to school series. Listen as we chat about some questions to ask your child's daycare or preschool. Listen closely and be sure to take some notes because there are tons of hacks in here that will make this transition a li...