The Well-Rested Nest

Have you noticed nap refusal or sleep disruption when your baby hits a physical milestone like sitting, crawling, standing or walking? Guess what! Totally normal as your baby learns to master their new skill!

My 9.5 month old is *this* close to crawling and we've had 2 days of nap refusal and she's taking WAY longer to fall asleep at night... no crying or fussing, just content & "practicing" her skill in her crib instead of sleeping 🙈 I'm keeping her in a positive sleep balance by adjusting her other sleep times and making sure I don't create any poor sleep habits during this little disruption. Stay patient & it will pass shortly!

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Happy 4th of July! Worried your little one's sleep will be interrupted by the sound of fireworks? Move their sound machine closer to the window and increase the volume just a tad to help drown out additional noise. For older children and toddlers who may wake up afraid from the loud boom of fireworks, go to your child to reassure them and provide the comfort they need to return to sleep peacefully. Have a great day!!

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My #1 piece of advice for summer is... don't be afraid to put your kids to bed when it's still light out! Seriously. Just because the sun sets later does NOT mean that your child's biological sleep clock can adjust to a later bedtime or that your baby's evening wake time tolerance changes. A later bedtime can lead to a sleep debt and a host of other sleep issues. Invest in some stellar room darkening shades! 📷:

Some new book recs you can add to your bedtime routine lineup!

Going Beyond Goodnight Moon: 10 Children’s Books That You Need In Your House Let’s explore some children’s books, both old and new, that aren’t normally on everyone’s list.

Travel plans this summer? ✈️☀️ Read these amazing tips from my friend and colleague Colleen at Love Sleep Grow

5 Tips for Baby Sleep When Traveling | Love Sleep Grow | Jupiter, FL Tips to help baby sleep when traveling. How to recover from the vacation sleep regression from certified sleep coach at Love Sleep Grow.

I saw this on one of my favorite accounts to follow, . It stopped me in my tracks... I've known I've needed a break for a while now. It's time I focus on myself and on my babies! I have to honor my gut instinct, and for that reason, I'm stepping away from client work for now. I'll still be active online & post often, but I'm on a temporary hiatus from taking new clients until further notice! Thank you to all who have so graciously supported my business thus far 😘

Such an important topic that deserves more of our time, attention & focus. I'll be watching this documentary on Netflix asap!

🔆🔆 Announcement 🔆🔆 I am at full capacity and booked for the next several weeks. I will not be accepting new clients until Tuesday, May 23rd.

Please feel free to be in touch If you'd like to book sleep support services to begin after that date.

Thank you!

Make sure you tune in tonight at 6 pm PST for this FREE live event- it is sure to be chock full of fantastic information!

***FREE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN***
April 25th at 8pm CT, LIVE online workshop helping parents learn more about the things that worry them most. Bring your questions, we've got answers! http://betterlife.synduit.com/TPSW0001

If you're in the Spokane/CDA area and planning a home-birth, read Esther Edith, Photographer & Doula's blog for her recommendations and preferred resources to help you achieve the birth you desire!

http://estheredith.com/home-birth-spokane-resources-birth-photographer-and-doula-services-and-local-resources-for-your-spokane-home-birth/

Home Birth Spokane Resources – Birth Photographer and Doula Services and Local Resources for your Spokane Home Birth   Are you planning a home birth in Spokane, WA, or CDA, ID, or somewhere nearby? Esther birthed both of her children at home: her first birth was a long, and challenging labor, but ended peace…