How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In A Big Kid Bed

Today let’s talk about ways to calm your kid down before bedtime. It’s a problem that every parent has faced - hyperactive toddlers at bedtime! Suddenly, your kid morphs into a little energizer bunny right when it's time to go to bed. So, what can you do to help your child calm down??? Let’s dive into my 3 TOP TIPS for getting kids to sleep. And you don't want to miss the bonus tip I have for you at the end – it's going to help jump start calm evenings in your house. Here we go! ✨ Get your copy of the FREE Sleep Guide ✨ The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_onething Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Help! My stubborn kid won’t nap. As kids move into the toddler/preschooler stage, they can get more stubborn than before. This can make toddler sleep training tough! They want what they want, when they want it and it’s their way or the highway. 👩‍🎤 Suddenly, your 2 or 3 year old decides they are no longer going to take a nap. There’s way more fun stuff to do than sleep! 🤸‍♂️ So, what are you supposed to do when your stubborn toddler refuses to nap? Listen to the end to make sure you hear all these great ideas to get your toddler nap schedule back on track. 👉 Get more top tips on napping - https://youtu.be/Hh8eVowi1KM Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Are your kids afraid of the dark? Being scared of the dark is common. Here’s how to help kids overcome fear and be confident, solo sleepers. A fear of the dark can start as early as 2 or 3 years old when kids' imaginations start to go wild. But, at this age, our kids aren’t mature enough to distinguish between their imagination 😈 and reality 😀. It’s our job as parents to help. But lots of times we get this wrong and we end up actually encouraging their fear. So if your child won’t sleep and you think they MIGHT be scared of the dark, keep listening… 📚 Check out my favorite BEDTIME BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Z1WExP Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Today is a special episode. I will be discussing toddler meltdowns, tantrums, and the BIG EMOTIONS young kids experience with parenting coach, Danielle Bettmann, from Parenting Wholeheartedly. Danielle is a parenting coach who helps the parents of strong-willed children like their kids again. 💗 She is the founder of PARENTING WHOLEHEARTEDLY and has a podcast of her own called FAILING MOTHERHOOD, full of great parenting tips and relatable stories. So if you deal with big emotions from your child at all times of day, not just bedtime, listen to this episode. Do you think you have a strong-willed child? 🤔 🔽 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE 🔽 Website: https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/a/2147500513/S2kWdPyM Listen to the FAILING MOTHERHOOD Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-motherhood/id1512670981 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly/ Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Is it too late to sleep train your toddler? Nope! In this episode, I’m going to share 3 sleep training tips to teach you why I think sleep training can actually be easier with older kids. There’s 3 reasons why sleep training is not only POSSIBLE but IMPORTANT for older kids. ✨ Make sure to stick around for tip no. 3 to learn how sleep training can improve your relationship with your child. Want more sleep training tips? Check out the resources below. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

In this episode, I’m going to tell you about 5 tips for keeping toddlers up late WITHOUT ruining their sleep schedule. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know my best advice is to put your toddler to bed early - the goal is to have them asleep before 8pm. 🤷‍♀️ But I know that every night can’t be perfect. If you have a events coming up that will keep your child up past their ideal bedtime. The ultimate goal is to keep your toddler up late without disrupting their sleep schedule or sleep routine. Happy toddler = Happy adults So, here are 5 TIPS on how to enjoy evenings and keeping your toddler up late without ruining their sleep schedule and having them turn into little monsters! 👺 Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Do toddler daycare naps ruin bedtime in your home? Perhaps your toddler has stopped napping on the weekends and goes to bed at night pretty well. But your child is napping at daycare during the weekdays, and suddenly, bedtime has become a disaster! You're sleep training needs a reboot. You can’t get your toddler down until 9 p.m. or later, and sleep training at bedtime is a battle every night. You’re not alone. When kids transition away from taking naps, it feels like it throws their whole sleep schedule out of whack. It can be the cause of several toddler sleep problems. I hear this complaint from families all the time. When their child naps at daycare during the week, bedtime is impossible. But on the weekend, with no nap, sleep training, and bedtime, is much easier. The challenge is: many daycares are required by state laws or licensing to offer a nap, so it can leave parents in a bit of a pickle. But there are ways around this. Listen on for tips to help your toddler become an awesome little sleeper. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

“How long does sleep training take?” I get this question from parents all the time. When you use my REST Method™ which is taught in my toddler sleep course, Sleep Tight Without a Fight, the process is mapped out to take 2 weeks. Meaning, after 2 weeks, your child will be able to fall asleep by themselves without you in the room and sleep through the night until at least 6am with no wake ups. For most families, they see massive improvement in a matter of days. This could mean reduced bedtime battles, less tantruming, fewer or easier overnight wake ups. In fact, some families have ALL their sleep problems fixed in a matter of days. While other families may take up to 2 weeks or even longer. There are 2 factors that can impact how long sleep training will take with your child which I cover in detail in this podcast episode. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

If your toddler doesn’t sleep well you may feel like there’s a lot of sleep drama going on at your house. It can feel like you’re drowning. But toddler sleep problems really aren’t complicated when you know what to look for. If your toddler just doesn’t sleep well, there are typically 3 main reasons why. And you can start TONIGHT to fix them! The most common toddler sleep problems are bedtime drama like stalling or neediness… kids being scared of something or everything AND waking you up in the middle of the night… or maybe multiple times. So, why won’t your toddler sleep? Especially when you know how tired they must be! 👉 Toddler sleep problems are caused by 1 of 3 things - or a combination of these. Let’s dive into them today so you can get started fixing them! Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

This video features 3 hacks to speed up your evenings. The goal? An early bedtime for your toddler. You might know that your kid should be going to bed earlier. But there’s so much to do in the evening, it may feel impossible! If your evenings seem to drag on and on… this video is for you. Here are 3 hacks to speed up the evening so bedtime can happen earlier and more peacefully. And if there seems to be one specific thing that throws bedtime off every night, you don’t want to miss number 3! Need extra help with toddler sleep training? Check out my FREE DOWNLOAD 👉 One Thing You Can Do TONIGHT to Improve Your Toddler’s Sleep http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_onething Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Ready to hear my BEST vacation sleeping tips for toddlers? Going on vacation can really mess up your kids’ sleep habits. So many families come to me because their kids used to sleep great until they went on vacation and started some bad sleep habits that have been nearly impossible to get rid of. Let’s prevent that from happening to you with these 7 tips for traveling with kids...and still getting great sleep. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

What is the deal with 2am wake ups? Night Wakings are tough. When your 3 year old wakes up at night, it’s time to get some sleep training help. Proven Method to Get Your Child to Fall Asleep Alone: http://AwesomeLittleSleepers.com/yt_masterclass Let’s set the scene: Your kid is sound asleep in their cozy room, with all the loveys, a nightlight, and the white noise machine. All the sleep tools. 😕 So, why the heck do they keep waking up in the middle of the night??? This is one of the most frustrating sleep problems. Because you’re dead asleep, too, and all you want is for this to NOT be happening, for your child to sleep through the night. Let’s look at exactly why it IS happening. Why is your kid waking up at night? There are typically 3 main causes of frequent night waking… and the last one is probably the culprit at your house. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Switching your child out of the crib and into a bed TOO soon can be a big mistake! Learn my top 3 crib to bed transition tips. Most families transition to a toddler bed too soon. Save your family’s sanity at bedtime with these 3 ways to know when your child is really ready to switch to a toddler bed (or other type of open bed). And number 3 is the one you really want to pay attention to. You can start working on it ASAP. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

It might seem impossible to learn how to stop your kid from coming into parents’ bed. Sleep training can be hard sometimes. Your kid is happily asleep in their own cozy room. Suddenly, it’s 2am and they’re climbing into YOUR bed. Why the heck are they waking up and coming to sleep with you? They were fine?! Whether your kid is super sneaky about getting in your bed, or you’re just too tired to deal with taking them back to their room, let’s figure out what’s going on and help you keep your child in bed at night. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Today let's talk about toddler nap transitions. Are you trying to figure out if your toddler is ready to drop their nap? So, when are toddlers ready to drop a nap? I find usually kids are ready to drop their afternoon nap between 3 and 5 years old. All too often, I see families try to drop this nap too soon to improve bedtime which actually may be causing problems at night! I am going to share a story about a recent client who reached out after going down the path of eliminating the afternoon nap too soon only to find it exacerbated their bedtime issues. Why does dropping the nap too soon make things worse? Because sleep begets sleep. Meaning, when kids are well-rested it’s easier for them to fall asleep. So, how do you know when it’s finally time to drop the nap. Let me show you 3 ways to know for sure and why preserving the afternoon nap as long as possible will actually encourage your child to sleep better at night. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Today I’m going to share my MUST-HAVE bedtime book for toddlers with you. It’s my favorite book to use to help young children overcome separation anxiety. ✨ Get your very own copy of my favorite bedtime book for toddlers: The Invisible String by Patrice Karst: https://amzn.to/3Vlu7ls I’m going to show you my favorite book as well as an easy, sweet project to do with your children to help relieve some of that separation anxiety. The concept of this book is that we are NEVER truly alone - that we are always connected to our loved one with an invisible string of love. Have you ever read this book? What’s your MUST-HAVE bedtime book to read to your kids? Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Trying to figure out how to sleep train without waking siblings up? This holds so many families back from even starting to sleep train in the first place! The truth is that ALL your kids should be able to fall asleep easily and sleep through the night without needing any help from you. Room sharing and toddler sleep training often go hand in hand, and I’m here to help you navigate them both. Whether your kids share a room or a wall, I’m going to show you 3 ways to protect your good sleeper’s sleep so you have the courage to fix your bad sleeper’s issues. Because EVERYONE in your house deserves great sleep! Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

Help! My toddler won't go to bed at night. Have you ever uttered this sentence? You’ve heard me say a million times that your toddler & preschool age child needs to be going to bed before 8pm. But for many families, their child just doesn’t seem tired before 9 or 10pm. Kids 2-8 years old should be getting 10-12 hours of consistent sleep each night with no wake ups. And the younger the child, the more sleep they need at night. When kids don’t get enough good consistent sleep every night, they won’t settle at bedtime, resulting in the child getting “overtired”. This is just a sleep coach term that means your child isn’t getting enough sleep and it’s set off a bad cycle of poor sleep habits. Late bedtimes can lead to overnight wake ups, getting up at 5am, skipping naps. Lots of sleep problems occur because kids are overtired. When kids are overtired, it can actually mask the feeling of tiredness. This has to do with the levels of cortisol that is released when they aren’t getting enough sleep. So actually the MOST tired kids may show very few obvious signs that they’re sleepy. But don’t worry, they’re probably giving off some secret sleepy signs that you can learn to spot which will help you pinpoint the right early bedtime. Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

The relationship between night time potty training and sleep can be rough. So, is night time potty training disrupting your and your toddler’s sleep? **Free Toddler Sleep Masterclass** Just because they’re learning how to use the potty, doesn’t mean they should forget how to sleep! It might surprise you, but there’s actually no such thing as "nighttime potty training". Not really. This video will cover why developmentally this is the case. We will also cover the three most common ways nighttime potty training can ruin your toddlers sleep, how to know when your child is actually nighttime potty trained and what to change when they are. I hope this nighttime potty training guidance will preserve sleep for you and your child! Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereclick here

If you’re in the middle of toddler sleep training and you’re trying to get your 3, 4, or 5-year-old to fall asleep alone and stay in their own bed all night… you may be making one of these common mistakes. I bet your kid keeps popping out of bed after lights out for a million unnecessary things or they’re trying to crawl in your bed at 2 am… 🥴 Many families find themselves in an awful but familiar dance at bedtime or during the night. Watch this video to learn if you’re making one of these 3 very common sleep training mistakes AND learn how to fix them. _________________________ Follow me on IG @awesomelittlesleepers _________________________ Resources Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers. Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com Other resources: @AwesomeLittleSleepersclick hereblogYouTube channel click hereMy favorite sleep products, click here