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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
Who knew a text message could make anyone feel thi Who knew a text message could make anyone feel this emotional? 🥹 When I get these messages from clients, I literally tear up. Every. Single. Time. Because I know what those 10 or 12 hours of sleep mean: 💛 A mama who finally feels human again 💛 A baby who is sleeping without any sleep training 💛 A family who kept their values intact 💛 Proof that gentle methods ACTUALLY WORK This is why I do what I do. Not for the perfect sleep scores or the 12-hour stretches. But for these moments when exhausted parents realise they don’t have to choose between sleep and connection. They can have both. And yes, I’m crying happy tears right now just thinking about it. If you’re ready to be my next “OMG Shannon!” text, my $27 Gentle Sleep Mini-Course has everything you need to get started. DM me GSMC and let’s make this happen for you too 💛 P.S. - I keep every single one of these messages. On the hard days, I read them and remember why gentle sleep support matters so much. Thank you to every family who trusts me with their sleep journey 🥹 #mumssupportingmums #gentlesleepsupport #holisticsleepcoach
We hear soooo much about overtiredness these days, We hear soooo much about overtiredness these days, it’s no wonder we’re all on high alert for it. Picture this: Your baby starts fussing. Maybe they’re yawning, staring off into space, or getting a little grumpy. And naturally, you think, “Okay, tired signs. Time for a nap.” You’ve read about wake windows. You know how much sleep they’re “supposed” to need. Everything is pointing to them being tired. But then…you try to settle them, and your baby? They’re having none of it. And you’re left wondering, “But how can that be? Everything was telling me they needed sleep!” Here’s the thing: tired and bored can look shockingly similar. Both can involve fussing, yawning, that unfocused stare, or even getting fidgety. But here’s what I’ve learned: if your baby isn’t settling after 15 minutes, they might have been trying to tell you something else. Maybe they weren’t tired. Maybe they were bored. Maybe they were hungry. Or maybe they just needed a little connection time. And guess what? That’s totally okay. Instead of pushing through, try asking yourself: “What else could they need right now?” Sometimes the answer isn’t more sleep - it’s less pressure around sleep. If you’re ready to figure out how much sleep your little one actually needs, DM me GSMC for my Gentle Sleep Mini-Course. It’s packed with tools to help you decode your baby’s cues and make sleep feel so much easier. 💛 #responsiveparenting #naptrapped #nosleepclub
This may be controversial, but contact naps aren't This may be controversial, but contact naps aren't the problem. The problem is when you feel trapped under a sleeping baby for 3 hours straight, wondering if you will ever eat lunch again… The problem is thinking your only options are A) Accept being touched out and exhausted forever OR B) sleep train and feel awful about it But here's what I know for a fact... You can love those snuggly contact naps AND want some balance. You can support your baby's need for closeness AND get some breathing room. You don't have to choose between connection and your sanity. There IS a gentle middle ground that can work for both of you. Because here's the thing - there are no 'bad' sleep habits. Just what works and what doesn't. And you're allowed to make changes when something stops working for your family. Send this to a mama that might need to hear it today 💛 #gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting #babysleep #naptrapped
Not on their watch, apparently 😅 And honestly? Not on their watch, apparently 😅 And honestly? I get it. Why would they stay in their room when yours has you in it? It makes perfect sense to them 💛 But if you’d love to sleep without a tiny foot in your face or an elbow in your ribs (while still being the connected parent you want to be), I can help. My $27 Gentle Sleep Mini-Course shows you how to make their bed feel just as safe and cozy as yours - while still being there when they need you. Comment or DM me GSMC for the link - because better sleep doesn’t have to mean less connection 💛 #responsiveparenting #attachmentparenting #gentleparenting #nocryitout #gentlesleepcoach #babysleephelp
If your little one wakes up every single time you If your little one wakes up every single time you try to put them down, I want you to try this one simple thing. Stop trying to get your whole arm out from underneath them. I know it sounds basic, but this is honestly one of the most common mistakes I see. Here’s what to do instead... Before you even think about the transfer, move your baby from that cradle hold up to your shoulder. Now use just your fingers - a few behind their head supporting their neck, and other hand supporting their bum. See how much easier it is to slip away when you’re not trying to remove a whole arm? Your baby stays supported, you don’t have to do that awkward ninja roll, and bub stays asleep. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference!! Try this tonight and let me know how it goes! Follow for more gentle sleep strategies that actually work 💛
Five months into motherhood, I hit a wall. I love Five months into motherhood, I hit a wall. I loved my baby more than anything, but the sleepless nights? They were breaking me. I was waking up every 45 minutes, Googling “Why won’t my baby sleep?!” at 2AM, and drowning in advice I didn’t ask for: “Put him down drowsy but awake.” “You HAVE to teach him to self-settle.” “Just let him cry, it works!” “Just cosleep” None of it felt right. But the exhaustion? It was unrelenting. I kept thinking: “Why does every piece of advice feel so wrong?” Here’s what I wish I’d known back then: ✨ You don’t have to sleep train. ✨ Your baby’s sleep CAN improve. ✨ And you DON’T have to figure it out alone. Now, I’ve helped hundreds of parents get more sleep without compromising their values. And I’m here to help you, too. If you’re exhausted and wondering if there’s another way, there is. You’re not failing. Your baby isn’t broken. And you don’t have to do this alone. 💛 Send this to a tired mama who needs to hear it today. #nosleeptrainingneeded #gentlesleepcoach #tiredmama #mumssupportingmums
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