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{ T I M E R S } are GAME-changers! In this household, it’s an understatement to say that timers don’t rule our lives. But what I’m about to share is the most game-changing of all! I teach, so naturally, I warn my kids that in 2 minutes, we’re going to move on to XYZ. Or, you have 5 minutes to get dressed until we’re out of the house, but recently….drum roll please….

I’ve been asking THEM how many minutes they need! So hear me out. Instead of telling them that the TV needs to go off in 5 minutes, I ask THEM! How many more minutes do you need to watch. They normally give me a number wayy less than I would.

The biggest game changer has been for bedtime. When the lights go out, I ask them how many minutes they need to chat and catch up for the day. I set a timer, then return back and let them know it’s time to sleep.

It may not be a revolutionary concept but it has eliminated tons of battles and it works!

P.S. in the case that they give you a bigger number like 20, I say let’s try again with a number between 1-5, because it still gives them the power to choose, but I’m still giving them a boundary. For little ones, you can have them show you on their fingers how many minutes.

I hope you enjoy this beautifully written account of sleep training from a mom I had the opportunity to work with.

Tired Mama, There Is an In Between - A True and Honest Account of Sleep Training | Learn.Eat.Sleep The following is a true and honest account of the process of sleep training from a wonderful mom, Elizabeth Carey, I had the opportunity to work with. She sent me this beautiful piece she wrote on the second day of sleep training and I knew I had to share it with all of you. The …

{ N A P transition } This is it. After going back and forth between 2 naps and 1, it’s happening. At 16 months, little Eva is officially on one nap.
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Always allow your baby to show you that she’s ready to switch over. Some sign to look out for are...
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1️⃣ The second nap of the day is met with lots of protest, meaning baby just fights it and doesn’t want to sleep (when before she was completely okay with it). This should also go on for at least a week or 2 to make this call.
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2️⃣ It could also be that there isn’t any protest at all but she happily plays in her crib for an hour and never ends of sleeping.
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3️⃣She’s capable of sleeping longer stretches, sometimes 2-3 hours when put down slightly later for her morning nap.
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Most babies will drop their second nap between 14-16 months, sometimes as early as 12, or as late as 18 months.
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Many babies experience a sleep regression during 12 months and it’s common to assume that the 2nd nap should be over, but hang on to that nap mama, it could be too early and you’ll have an overtired baby to entertain.
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When did you little one drop that second nap?