A consistent gentle plan usually works but what if it doesn't…
Most people who attempt to improve sleep through sleep coaching just need a solid method and a lot of consistency. If sleep coaching has been a real challenge and you just can’t get there 100%, there may be an underlying problem to investigate. Sometimes as a sleep coach I feel like a detective. Some medical issues that mess up sleep […]
Sleep deprivation or crazy?
Over the weekend I had a friend that I had helped with sleep introduce me to her friend and said that we needed to talk. Lol. They had been talking about sleep at their mom’s group outings (of course) and it came out that this mom’s 2.5 year old was still not sleeping through the […]
Another Success Story 6 months old
Kelly Palomo Says… “If you are considering using a sleep consultant, look no further than Tracy Spackman! I started sleep coaching with Tracy after I was at my wits end with my 6 month old, Austin. Austin had never been a good sleeper and was still waking up every 2-3 hours. Getting him to fall asleep […]
Bedtime Snack QUESTION: Do you think the food children eat before they go to bed affects their sleep!?
Bedtime Snack QUESTION: Monica Asked…What are good examples of snacks before bed? ANSWER: Hi Monica, Absolutely! Milk right before bed increases the need to pee at night. Truly! Choose water instead. Some children react strongly with gas to dark green veggies like broccoli but they are so good for you (highest protein per calorie than […]
Confessions of a Mom who coached her baby to sleep through the night.
Kelly says: “Confession: We got more sleep during sleep coaching. It’s true. Our sweet baby girl had become quite accustomed to her sleep crutches. We swaddled, pacified, rocked, swayed, jiggled, and shushed. She slept in the Rock n’ Play, and the Rock n’ Play alone. That it, if she let us put her down at […]
4 months old and sleep is falling apart?
Andrea Strang from KinderSleep described it perfectly. She says, “This is a very exciting time in a baby’s life. The 4-month milestone marks on of the most pronounce developmental periods. Schedules, feeding and sleep often get off track at this time. The good news is that your baby is completely on track! This is an […]
Success story of a 6 month old
I wanted to send you a quick message about Fletcher’s progress since you started helping us in October. He is now successfully putting himself to sleep every night (within 0-5 minutes, with the odd exception here and there). He is also napping in his crib every day twice. He rarely has a nap under 35 […]
Early Rising Question for a 3 year old
Rachel asked: “Good morning, Tracy! I have another early riser question. My ds (dear son) is 3 years old, does not nap, goes to sleep well at 7 and then gets up every morning between 4-5:30. Please help!!!” Quiet Nights Sleep Coaching Services said: It’s possible he is early rising because he still needs some day […]
Sleep trained 16 month old but still not perfect, what am I missing?
Great Question: Stephanie Nielsen asked: “Hi Tracy, I have a quick question! I have done sleep training with my 16 month old son since he was around 5 months old and he’s doing great. However, two weeks ago I had the flu and didn’t see him in the day like normal so he wouldn’t go […]
Early Rising – Please Help my 10 month old
Early Rising Question: Our biggest issue is the early rising. He’s up at 4:30am no matter what we do. We’ve tried putting him to bed earlier/later done dream feeds, cry it out.. He’s just an insanely early riser. He’s 10.5 months and usually naps 2 times, the first one can range from and hour to […]