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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
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
They told you it’s just a phase. That toddlers a They told you it’s just a phase. That toddlers are wired to resist sleep. That the stalling, the meltdowns, the marathon bedtimes are all just… inevitable. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if the struggle isn’t about your toddler being “difficult”? The truth is, most sleep advice skips the toddler years altogether. Or worse, treats them like mini-adults who just need harsh boundaries and less attention. But toddlers aren’t being difficult on purpose. They’re tiny humans, craving connection, rhythm, and reassurance to wind down. And when we give them that? Sleep comes easier. So does parenting. I’ve been quietly building something for the parents who are done settling for survival. For the ones who believe there has to be a gentler way, and just need someone to show them how. It’s not sleep training. It’s not one-size-fits-all. And it’s coming next week. Stick around. You’ll want first access. #toddlersleep #responsiveparenting #toddlersleephelp #holisticsleepcoaching
There’s a lot of noise out there about what “g There’s a lot of noise out there about what “good” sleep looks like. And honestly? Most of it forgets that there’s a real human (you) at the center of this. You want rest. You also want to feel happy with how you get there. You don’t need another rigid plan or “just leave them” advice. You need someone who sees you. Hears you. And won’t ask you to choose between sleep and your instincts. This post? It’s a little peek into what I stand for, and how I show up for the families I work with. 💛 No guilt. 💛 No one-size-fits-all fixes. 💛 Just real support that honors both your baby and your boundaries. ✨ Swipe through to meet the sleep coach who won’t tell you to ignore your gut. Because you matter. And your baby does too. If you read this and felt a little “finally”… my DMs are open 💛 #holisticsleepcoaching #gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting
Why does your family’s sleep feel SO HARD?! 😴 Why does your family’s sleep feel SO HARD?! 😴 Ever wonder why sleep feels like a never ending battle? Spoiler alert: it’s not you. It’s this modern life thing... Once upon a time, we had a village. Parenting was shared, communities rallied around new families and support networks were inbuilt. But now? It often feels like we’re winging it solo. Striving for Instagram perfect parenting while juggling work, life, and a teething toddler at 3AM. It’s intense. And you’re not failing. Seriously. Our modern day world often just isn’t designed for the villages we still need so much. And in the words of every parent ever: it’s kind of a mess. Modern day parenting is a whole new ball game, and it’s okay to feel a bit (or a lot) overwhelmed. It’s okay to need help. So, what if we could make sleep a bit easier? If you’re ready to kick exhaustion to the curb (without ignoring your instincts) I’ve got you. Sleep doesn’t have to feel like a mission impossible. Want to get started? Drop me a comment or a DM with STARTERKIT, and I’ll send you the details about my free Gentle Sleep Starter Kit 💛 #ittakesavillage #ittakesavillagetoraiseachild #mumssupportingmums #nomumleftbehind #aussiemums #parentalleave #holisticsleepcoach
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