How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In A Big Kid Bed

Does your child fight sleep, get extra silly, or seem wired and cranky at the same time? That’s not just a quirky personality trait—it’s overtiredness. And once it kicks in, bedtime gets 10x harder. But don’t worry, I’ve got 5 proven ways to ease your kid into sleep at bedtime. Get ready!  Resources Learn the exact 4-part, proven REST Method in our free training: www.getmykidtosleep.com Join me on...

Ever wonder why your toddler keeps waking up in the middle of the night, leaving you groggy, short-tempered, and dreaming of uninterrupted rest? You’re not alone! Night wakings are a challenge for so many families, but here’s the good news—it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine the peace of putting your child to bed, knowing they’ll sleep soundly until morning. It’s not just a dream—it’s entirely...

Sometimes kids are so wired that they need some help winding down. Let’s talk about some relaxation and breathing techniques for kids. Let’s be real. Saying “take some deep breaths” to a toddler or young child may be met with a stern “NO!” In this episode, I’m going to break down some simple breathing exercises that you can teach your kids to do on their own or with you. These relaxation technique...

I gathered the best toddler sleep questions I got in the past year from families on Instagram and packed them all into one best-of list. We're diving deep into the sleep training struggles every parent faces—from why it can take HOURS for kids to fall asleep to those mysterious overnight wake-ups that leave everyone groggy.  We’re also tackling big emotions like the fear of being alone and sh...

Do you want a later bedtime summer (for your kids)? Today I’m going to share my top summer sleep tips for kids.  So that you can enjoy those long summer days and warm evenings WITHOUT worrying about your kids going to bed early. In this episode, I’m sharing tips on how to move your toddler's bedtime a little later during those fun-filled summer months, while ensuring they still get a good nig...

Are you dreading putting your child to bed every evening?  I’m going to teach you a few sleep training tips on how to use laughter to make your kid’s bedtime routine more enjoyable for them AND you. If your child is an expert at stalling and wears you down nightly with a creative mixture of tantrums and sweetly begging for 100 extra hugs, bedtime can quickly become a tense time of day. The bedtime...

Do you ever wonder why your kids are bored and they can't find anything to do?  Today I'm talking with Beth from Days with Grey about kids and play based learning. Beth, creator of Days with Grey, simplifies routines and promotes play-based learning for young children. With a master’s in education and 13 years of teaching, she shares practical activities for early development. As a mom o...

Are you stuck in your kid's room every. single. night? You've done the bath, the books, the songs — and your toddler STILL won't let you leave. Here's exactly why it's happening and how to break the cycle for good. In this episode: Why kids become dependent on a parent to fall asleep The 3 things that happen when this pattern takes hold Why talking about it isn't enou...

Kelly's sleep story begins with a daughter who was a great sleeper... until she learned how to crawl out of the crib. 😬 After transitioning to a big kid bed, their toddler sleep problems began.  Working with Awesome Little Sleepers, Kelly and her husband noticed a difference in their daughter's sleep within a week.  Bigger and better changes, like sleeping through the night, happened wi...

That’s right. It’s almost time to spring forward. Here are my top toddler sleep tips to prep for the time change. Here we are again! In the US, the time is changing on March 8th, 2026. This time, we’re springing forward. Our spring time change isn’t typically as disruptive as the fall time change, but there are still some easy things you can do to keep your kids’ sleep training from falling apart....

Today I’m interviewing potty training expert, Jamie Glowacki about potty training and sleep. Jamie's roots are in social work where she worked with dual diagnoses mothers and their kids. It’s where she learned to teach potty training on a broad scale, learned child development and parenting. She wrote 'Oh Crap! Potty Training' when she realized her very own community was wildly misi...

It's time for another Q&A! Let's answer your biggest bedtime questions. We’ve got a couple questions today about bedtime , including one about a kid who takes forever to fall asleep one about a little chatterbox who can’t stop talking at bedtime AND... I’ll answer the question of whether or not sleep training is covered under insurance! Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome...

What age is too old for sleep training? If you’re wondering when to start sleep training, let’s start with this: your child’s need for sleep is more critical than ever. Just because your toddler is out of the crib doesn’t mean their sleep habits should go out the window. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 25% of kids under the age of 5 don’t get enough sleep. 😮 If the optimal time t...

Do you feel like there’s something missing from your toddler’s sleep training plan? Has sleep training your toddler not worked? I can tell you why. Once your kid is three, four, or five years old and out of the crib, sleep can get crazy. If you haven’t been able to get your toddler sleeping well, you’re probably missing this ONE key element.  Watch to learn exactly what to do to help your toddler...

In this episode, I’m going to talk about the top things that ruin your toddler’s sleep. Plus tips on how to fix them. If, all of a sudden, your kid won’t let you leave the room at bedtime or starts waking up in the middle of the night, there’s a good chance that you’ve recently dealt with one of these two big toddler sleep killers: ILLNESS or TRAVEL. Let me show you 4 ways to make sure that doesn’...

Today I’m interviewing Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Duke University, about toddlers and sleep science. We're talking about all things sleep and kids, including crying at night, separation anxiety, toddler naps, & when to make the crib to toddler bed transition. ⬇️ Connect with Dr. Sujay ⬇️ IG:   / thatsleepdoc   YouTube:    / @thatsleepdoc  ...

Is your child waking up early? Here are 3 keys to STOP early wake ups (including helpful tips and solutions). Get more rest - Sign up for my FREE Toddler Sleep Masterclass https://ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: Join me on Instagram @...

What is the Rest Method®? For the last nine years since getting certified as a pediatric sleep consultant, I've dedicated myself to empowering parents with tools to create peaceful evenings and well-rested kids. This mission is a personal mission for me because I’ve been where you are. I’ve lived the nightmare of a tough-as-nails 3 year old refusing to get in bed and turning into a wet noodle...

Today we have a special bonus podcast episode with my friend and dietician, Alyssa Miller, all about picky eating! In this episode, Alyssa helps us understand the root cause behind picky eating behaviors and gives us great strategies to start using tonight to help our kiddos eat more foods. And she is offering her in-depth picky eating reversal training to us for free! Visit: https://nutritionforl...

There's one thing you can start tonight that will help you and your toddler get more sleep.  Here are a few tips for sleep training. The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_o... Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclas...

Sometimes marriage and sleep training don't go together. It's no secret that sleepless nights are part of the package when it comes to parenting – especially when you have a baby.  But if sleep struggles become the norm in your house as your child gets older, you may not realize the profound impact that poor sleep can have on maintaining healthy relationships in your life, like your marr...

Parenting a picky eater can be quite challenging. In this video, I interview dietitian Alyssa Miller on how you can start to reverse picky eating and get your child to actually eat what you make for them. Yes, that is possible! Alyssa is a dietitian that specializes in helping parents raise happy, healthy, and independent eaters. 🍉 Get in touch with Alyssa: Instagram:    / nutrition.for.littles  ...

Parents are always asking me the wrong questions about their child’s sleep problems. And if you’re asking the wrong questions, you’re never going to find any REAL solutions. Today I’ll use some questions that people have DM’d me over on Instagram to show you what I’m talking about. Because once you ask the right questions, you can finally start making lasting change + get MORE SLEEP. Resources Lea...

Let’s explore the ways you’re making toddler bedtime worse + the solutions.  The mysterious world of toddler bedtime is a realm where logic takes a backseat and bedtime stories turn into never-ending sagas. If you've ever found yourself negotiating with your toddler, or if your child's bedtime routine resembles a mix of a circus act and a diplomatic summit, then you're in the right...

Today, Melissa Doman will be sharing 3 ESSENTIAL sleep tips for kids with special needs. Melissa is a sleep consultant for special needs families who are fed up with sleepless nights and are ready to find solutions. In this video, we discuss how tired parents can help their special needs kids get more, and BETTER quality, sleep. ✨ GET MORE SLEEP NOW - Check out Melissa at... ✨ website: https://w...