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What You Need To Know About Your Child’s Naps

  • April 28, 2024
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⚡️ I help worn-out parents get back to quiet nights and child-free beds 💛 Gentle Sleep Education (Ages 0-4)

Shannon Young | Gentle Sleep Consultant for Babies & Toddlers
If you’ve Googled “why is my baby waking at 5 If you’ve Googled “why is my baby waking at 5 AM?!” enough to make it your browser’s auto-suggest, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one… Because the truth is, you don’t need more late-night Google rabbit holes. You need answers. Answers that work for your tired brain and your child’s actual sleep needs. Here’s the thing: early wakes aren’t random. It’s not because you’re a “bad parent” or because your little one is just being difficult. Most of the time, it comes down to a mix of sleep pressure, environment, and natural body rhythms. And when you finally understand why this happens? You can stop dreading 5 AM and start creating mornings that actually feel human again. I’ve broken it all down in the carousel above. So you can stop the guesswork and start feeling clarity around your next steps. P.S: If you need extra sleep support, my $27 Gentle Sleep Mini-Course is designed to help you get longer stretches without ever needing to sleep train. Comment or DM RESTREADY and I’ll send the details 💛 #gentlesleepcoach #nosleepclub #mumssupportingmums #newmama #tiredmama
The top 3 changes I’ve helped clients make this The top 3 changes I’ve helped clients make this month that have transformed their baby’s sleep ⬇️ 1️⃣ Adjusting sleep pressure. Here’s the thing, ‘age-appropriate’ wake windows? They’re a myth and not evidence based. One client’s baby wasn’t awake long enough to build proper sleep pressure, leading to false starts and constant night wakings. We stretched their wake windows just slightly, and boom, longer, deeper sleep. 2️⃣ Moving on from settling methods that no longer work. Rocking, bouncing, the dummy run... if it’s become unsustainable for you, we can make changes. One client was rocking their baby to sleep every night and every hourly wake-up. We introduced gentle, attachment-aligned settling strategies, and now everyone’s sleeping better. 3️⃣ Ruling out underlying factors. Sometimes it’s not about routines, it’s about what’s happening behind the scenes. One client’s baby was waking because they were too cold at night. A quick adjustment to sleepwear made a huge difference. Another client discovered their baby had an undiagnosed airway issue after I referred them for an airway evaluation. Identifying the root cause completely transformed their sleep. These kinds of small, gentle changes can make a massive impact, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. My Gentle Sleep Mini-Course is packed with simple, attachment-aligned strategies to help your baby (and you) get better sleep. It’s $27, self-paced, and designed to help you start seeing results tonight. DM me SLEEPSTART and I’ll send you the link to grab it now! #holisticsleepcoach #mumssupportingmums
✨ “Guess who got a 6-hour stretch of sleep las ✨ “Guess who got a 6-hour stretch of sleep last night?” ✨ These are the kinds of messages I get from parents who thought better sleep was impossible. No more endless wake-ups. No more second-guessing every decision. Just real, guilt-free rest - for them and their little ones. And here’s the best part: You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re ready for 1:1 support or just need a simple, self-paced solution, my $27 Gentle Sleep Mini-Course is the perfect place to start. Inside the course, I’ll teach you how to: ✔️ Get longer stretches of sleep (without sleep training) ✔️ Handle night wakings and bedtime battles with confidence ✔️ Create a plan that actually works for your family It’s time to stop Googling at 2AM and start getting the rest you deserve. 💛 Ready to make a change? Comment or DM me SLEEPSTART and I'll send over the details! #holisticsleepcoach #gentlesleepcoach #sleephelp #mumssupportingmums #tiredmama #nosleepclub
How to handle big feelings at bedtime ⬇️ Our How to handle big feelings at bedtime ⬇️ Our toddlers aren’t trying to pick a fight - but at this age, their brains are wired to test boundaries. And boyyyyyy they do a good job sometimes am I right?!? What our toddlers actually need:
✅ Clear boundaries so they feel safe
✅ Room for feelings so they feel heard Skip boundaries → bedtime gets chaotic. 
When we rush past feelings → those feelings tend to get louder! 
When we support both → bedtime feels calmer (tears may still happen, and we want to be responsive and loving, but also hold the boundary). Example: “I ONLY WANT DADDY!”
💬 “I hear you. You love when Daddy does bedtime. I love Daddy too! Tonight it’s my turn.”
💬 “Do you want to brush your teeth first or get into PJs?” (choice within limits)
💬 “I’ll be right here while you go to sleep.”
💬 “It’s sleep time.” (said calmly and followed through) Why it works:
✨ Your child knows what to expect.
✨ They feel heard, but can also count on you to hold the boundary.
✨ You’re leading the process while keeping connection intact. Toddlers can’t yet regulate big bedtime feelings. This part of their brain is still under construction!
So, we want to be calm and clear. We can welcome and support big feelings and hold the boundary at the same time.
 Need more toddler sleep help that makes bedtime easier without power struggles? DM me TODDLERMINI and I’ll send you the link to my $27 Toddler Gentle Sleep Mini-Course 💛 #toddlersleepcoach #responsiveparenting #toddlertantrums #holisticsleepcoach
🚨 TODDLER BEDTIME UPDATE: Your child is now the 🚨 TODDLER BEDTIME UPDATE: Your child is now the proud CEO of Stalling Strategies Inc. You planned for lights out by 7:30… But your toddler? 🍎 Suddenly needs a snack (even though they just ate dinner). 🐈 Has to say goodnight to the neighbour’s cat. 🧦 Needs “that” sock. No, not that one. The other one. 📚 Requests just one more book. Followed by five more. 🧐 Has deep questions about space, spiders, and whether ducks have knees. And just like that… it’s 9:12. If bedtime feels like a two-hour improv routine where you’re not sure who’s in charge anymore… you’re not alone. BUT can we improve on the nightly negotiation marathon? Absolutely. 💛 My Toddler Gentle Sleep Mini-Course gives you the exact strategies and bedtime game plan you need to finally make evenings smoother, for both of you. It’s only $27 and packed with tools that work in real life (no sleep training, no power struggles, no guilt). DM me TODDLERMINI and I’ll send you the link to grab it now. #gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting #mumssupportingmums #nosleepclub #toddlersleep
Are you secretly a card‑carrying member of the T Are you secretly a card‑carrying member of the Toddler No‑Sleep Club? 😴 Coffee isn’t a drink… it’s a food group. 😴 Your bed? Yeah… it’s your toddler’s now. 😴 You could walk your hallway blindfolded and avoid every creaky floorboard. 😴Your 2 AM Google search history looks like: “toddler won’t sleep help” “how to get toddler to stay in own bed?” “is it normal to feel this tired?” 😅 If this feels a little too real, here’s what I need you to hear: 💛 You’re not failing. Your toddler isn’t broken. And you don’t have to stay in the No‑Sleep Club forever. I created my Gentle Sleep Mini‑Course for parents like you - exhausted, desperate for a change, but not willing to cry‑it‑out or ignore your gut. ✨ Imagine this: ✅ Nights without your tiny human appearing at your bed at 3am ✅ A bedtime that doesn’t take 90 minutes ✅ A night where you actually… sleep It’s $27, self‑paced, and you can start tonight. Your first small win is waiting. 💛 DM or comment TODDLERMINI if you’re in the No Sleep club, I’ll send the link so you can start your exit tonight! #toddlermumlife #holisticsleepcoaching #responsiveparenting #nosleepclub
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