Moonlit Dreams Blog
Surviving the Time Change With Your Little One
Spring Ahead and survive the start of daylight savings, with your little one, with these simple adjustments. FINALLY! The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and summer is that much closer! If you’re a warm weather girl like me, then I know you’re...
Surviving the End of Daylight Savings Time with Your Little Ones
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! (said every basic b***h ever lol) The air is crisp, and we can finally hide behind our chunky sweaters and pumpkin beverages. However, this also means that daylight savings time is ending, and the sun is going down a lot sooner than...
Common Myths and Assumptions Made About Sleep Training & Coaching – Debunked!
“I can’t sleep train, my baby, until 4 months”, “The only way to sleep train is to let my baby cry it out.”, “My only option to get my baby to sleep is to hire a sleep coach for weeks of training and spend thousands of dollars.” Do any of these sound familiar? Well, I...
Sleep Regressions – Why They Happen, and How to Prevent Them
Let’s face it, sleep regressions are inevitable, BUT not in the way you might think. Most sleep regressions happen due to a lack of consistency. Whether that’s in your child’s schedule, naps, routine, sleep coaching methods, or all of the above, consistency is KEY! As...
What’s Needed in My Baby’s Nursery/Room
Ensuring that your little one’s sleep space is both safe and set up for sleep success is imperative when designing and planning their nursery or even prepping your bedroom for them to join. In this blog, I am going to share some of the most important things you’ll...
How Do I Know If My Baby or Toddler Is Teething, or If It’s Something Else
The day you knew was coming is finally here…your baby’s first tooth! OR maybe, you thought you were through the worst of it, and then all of a sudden they’re starting to excessively drool, and sticking anything and everything in their mouths again. I feel like my...
My Top Tips for Traveling with Babies & Toddlers – Keep the Fun While Also Keeping the Sleep!
SPRING BREAK IS FINALLY HERE!!! The weather is turning, the sun is shining, and you are getting ready to head out on your first vacation of the year! Except you’re totally freaking out about derailing your child’s sleep schedule enough to where it causes a regression....
The Top 5 Mistakes that New Parents Make
Hey new parent, I see you, I understand you, and I’ve been you! This role is not easy by any means, and anyone who’s ever told you that it is, can go F themselves! (just kidding….sort of…). I’m sure you’ve heard some version of “get ready to never sleep again” 1,000...
Why Does My Child Wake Up So Early, and How Do I Stop It?
Early morning wakings is something A LOT of parents struggle with. Whether it’s an early rising toddler that is ready to start their day at 5:30am, or an infant that can’t seem to sleep past 4:00, it’s hard and it takes a toll on the whole family. In this blog I am...
Naps: Why Does My Baby Hate Them, and Why Are They So Short? – 5 Tips to Putting an End to Crap Naps!
The dreaded short nap, or worse, the nap protest. It happens to the best of us, and it’s the worst! In this blog, I am going to give you 5 tips to help get your child’s naps back on track! Understanding Your Child’s Total Sleep Needs and Awake Windows By Age Timing of...
Knowing When and How to Drop the Pacifier
Your girl here has a love/hate relationship with pacifiers. They are a great solution to soothing a fussy baby, especially when they are first born! Plus, it is one method to reduce the risk of SIDS. However, they can be your worst enemy if they become the prop or...
What Swaddle is Best For My Baby
It’s the thing on everybody’s registry, and it’s most likely the thing that everybody has multiple of! There are SO many different swaddles out there. Some have velcro, some are weighted, some have baby’s arms up, some have them down, some have them out... So, which...