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Join the Certified Sleep Coach (just for big kids), Jessica Berk, on the How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep Podcast, where you will learn actionable advice that you can use right now to get everyone sleeping better tonight. As a mom, Jessica knows firsthand the sleep struggles that can happen when kids move from the crib to a big kid bed. Big kids are opinionated and strong-willed, and they can really wear down your patience at night.
With over 7 years of experience helping exhausted families in her business, Awesome Little Sleepers, Jessica will tell you exactly what you need to do (and how to do it) to get your big kid happily sleeping in their own bed, by themselves, for 10-12 hours every night. Let's Get Your Toddler to Sleep!
And if you're ready to improve sleep NOW, join Jessica's next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the REST Method™️ and how to finally get some peaceful nights.
Reserve your spot now at ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com
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Are you stuck in your kid's room every. single. night? You've done the bath, the books, the songs — and your toddler STILL won't let you leave. Here's exactly why it's happening and how to break the cycle for good. In this episode: Why kids become dependent on a parent to fall asleepThe 3 things that happen when this pattern takes holdWhy talking about it isn't enough — your actions speak louderWhat a real bedtime plan looks like (and why consistency is everything)How one mom went from 2-hour...
Kelly's sleep story begins with a daughter who was a great sleeper... until she learned how to crawl out of the crib. 😬 After transitioning to a big kid bed, their toddler sleep problems began. Working with Awesome Little Sleepers, Kelly and her husband noticed a difference in their daughter's sleep within a week. Bigger and better changes, like sleeping through the night, happened within weeks. 😀 Sticking with a sleep routine made EVERYONE in Kelly's family happier. Resou...
That’s right. It’s almost time to spring forward. Here are my top toddler sleep tips to prep for the time change. Here we are again! In the US, the time is changing on March 8th, 2026. This time, we’re springing forward. Our spring time change isn’t typically as disruptive as the fall time change, but there are still some easy things you can do to keep your kids’ sleep training from falling apart. ✨ Conquer Daylight Savings Time! Get help in my Free Toddler Sleep Masterclass: http://Aweso...
Today I’m interviewing potty training expert, Jamie Glowacki about potty training and sleep. Jamie's roots are in social work where she worked with dual diagnoses mothers and their kids. It’s where she learned to teach potty training on a broad scale, learned child development and parenting. She wrote 'Oh Crap! Potty Training' when she realized her very own community was wildly misinformed about potty training. She is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of her popular potty training book. ...
It's time for another Q&A! Let's answer your biggest bedtime questions. We’ve got a couple questions today about bedtime , including one about a kid who takes forever to fall asleepone about a little chatterbox who can’t stop talking at bedtime AND... I’ll answer the question of whether or not sleep training is covered under insurance! Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterc...
What age is too old for sleep training? If you’re wondering when to start sleep training, let’s start with this: your child’s need for sleep is more critical than ever. Just because your toddler is out of the crib doesn’t mean their sleep habits should go out the window. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 25% of kids under the age of 5 don’t get enough sleep. 😮 If the optimal time to start sleep training was yesterday, the next best time is today. Here are three reasons why ...
Do you feel like there’s something missing from your toddler’s sleep training plan? Has sleep training your toddler not worked? I can tell you why. Once your kid is three, four, or five years old and out of the crib, sleep can get crazy. If you haven’t been able to get your toddler sleeping well, you’re probably missing this ONE key element. Watch to learn exactly what to do to help your toddler sleep tonight. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Sav...
In this episode, I’m going to talk about the top things that ruin your toddler’s sleep. Plus tips on how to fix them. If, all of a sudden, your kid won’t let you leave the room at bedtime or starts waking up in the middle of the night, there’s a good chance that you’ve recently dealt with one of these two big toddler sleep killers: ILLNESS or TRAVEL. Let me show you 4 ways to make sure that doesn’t happen to your kiddo! And don’t miss the last tip - this is where parents really tend to me...
Today I’m interviewing Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Duke University, about toddlers and sleep science. We're talking about all things sleep and kids, including crying at night, separation anxiety, toddler naps, & when to make the crib to toddler bed transition. ⬇️ Connect with Dr. Sujay ⬇️ IG: / thatsleepdoc YouTube: / @thatsleepdoc Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Sav...
Is your child waking up early? Here are 3 keys to STOP early wake ups (including helpful tips and solutions). Get more rest - Sign up for my FREE Toddler Sleep Masterclass https://ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepersThe ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's slee...
What is the Rest Method®? For the last nine years since getting certified as a pediatric sleep consultant, I've dedicated myself to empowering parents with tools to create peaceful evenings and well-rested kids. This mission is a personal mission for me because I’ve been where you are. I’ve lived the nightmare of a tough-as-nails 3 year old refusing to get in bed and turning into a wet noodle at the mention of putting on PJs. My lived experience is why I started AWLS. 👇 If you’re chil...
Today we have a special bonus podcast episode with my friend and dietician, Alyssa Miller, all about picky eating! In this episode, Alyssa helps us understand the root cause behind picky eating behaviors and gives us great strategies to start using tonight to help our kiddos eat more foods. And she is offering her in-depth picky eating reversal training to us for free! Visit: https://nutritionforlittles.com/eatveggies Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Sav...
There's one thing you can start tonight that will help you and your toddler get more sleep. Here are a few tips for sleep training. The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_o... Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepersThe ONE thing you can star...
Sometimes marriage and sleep training don't go together. It's no secret that sleepless nights are part of the package when it comes to parenting – especially when you have a baby. But if sleep struggles become the norm in your house as your child gets older, you may not realize the profound impact that poor sleep can have on maintaining healthy relationships in your life, like your marriage. ✨ That’s certainly what happened in my family. ✨ But now I know this: prioritizing sleep f...
Parenting a picky eater can be quite challenging. In this video, I interview dietitian Alyssa Miller on how you can start to reverse picky eating and get your child to actually eat what you make for them. Yes, that is possible! Alyssa is a dietitian that specializes in helping parents raise happy, healthy, and independent eaters. 🍉 Get in touch with Alyssa: Instagram: / nutrition.for.littles Free class on reversing picky eating: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freet.....
Parents are always asking me the wrong questions about their child’s sleep problems. And if you’re asking the wrong questions, you’re never going to find any REAL solutions. Today I’ll use some questions that people have DM’d me over on Instagram to show you what I’m talking about. Because once you ask the right questions, you can finally start making lasting change + get MORE SLEEP. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddl...
Let’s explore the ways you’re making toddler bedtime worse + the solutions. The mysterious world of toddler bedtime is a realm where logic takes a backseat and bedtime stories turn into never-ending sagas. If you've ever found yourself negotiating with your toddler, or if your child's bedtime routine resembles a mix of a circus act and a diplomatic summit, then you're in the right place! Sleep training is not for the faint of heart. Here are 5 ways you’re unintentionally makin...
Today, Melissa Doman will be sharing 3 ESSENTIAL sleep tips for kids with special needs. Melissa is a sleep consultant for special needs families who are fed up with sleepless nights and are ready to find solutions. In this video, we discuss how tired parents can help their special needs kids get more, and BETTER quality, sleep. ✨ GET MORE SLEEP NOW - Check out Melissa at... ✨ website: https://www.melissadomansleepconsulti... instagram: @specialneedssleepcoach Resource...
Are you often stuck in your toddler’s room at bedtime? Here are some sleep training tips to get you UNstuck. Most of us have been here before… The bedtime routine is over but your child wants you to stay in their room. They don’t want you to leave. They don’t want to be alone. Maybe they’re having a little separation anxiety… maybe they’re in a new big kid bed that feels unfamiliar or maybe there’s no rhyme or reason - they just want you to stay. If you are consistently stay...
Karen's sleep story began with a daughter who had trouble falling asleep. Their bedtime routine became more and more elaborate, lasting 3 hours. Karen thought "This will never change." Hear how practicing sleep training with Awesome Little Sleepers helped Karen AND her daughter get better, more restful sleep every night. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Oth...
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