Getting You and Your Child More Sleep

Since 2015, I’ve worked in-home with families living in a variety of scenarios. Sometimes it’s a single-family home, other times it’s shared accommodations (often coming with varying opinions from well-meaning relatives).  In my own motherhood journey, I had to sleep...

Does it come down to age, or is it something else? If you find yourself feeling completely exhausted and confused by overwhelming, conflicting information, it might be time to consider the invaluable support of a sleep consultant. At Better Bedtime,, we understand the...

Is it too late to start baby or toddler sleep training? It’s never too late to make changes to your child’s sleep hygiene. This can include their sleep environment, timing, routine, response to wakings, etc. It can sometimes feel like we’ve “missed the boat” on sleep...

"I'm scared!" A sudden and familiar yell comes from down the hall. Is your child afraid of their bedroom? Or expressing fear through the night? Fear is a real and significant emotion that can disrupt your child's sleep and cause distress. In this article, we will...

We've put together this handy, printable, My Bedtime Chart to encourage your little one to develop better sleep habits. Simply download, print, and put somewhere that your child can see. We find stickers are awesome to use with this chart. Everytime they successful...

They say it takes a village to raise a child — but what if you don’t have one? Hear directly from babycare experts, and other new parents, as new mom Hayley Zimak asks the questions on her mind — and likely yours too. Bridget of Better Bedtime joined Hayley to discuss...

“One more story.” “Stay with me, Mommy.” “I need to go potty.” “Can I have a drink of water?” Long, drawn-out bedtimes are very common during the toddler years and many are rooted in the need for power or control. Whether your child insists you lay in bed with them,...

How do I know if my baby/child is tired? How much sleep does my child need? Here are some early tired cues to watch for: Babies: Red-rimmed eyes, red eyebrowsRubbing eyesStaring or having glazed-over eyesYawningPulling ears or hair around ears Toddlers: All of the...

Are you wondering if your baby is ready to transition or drop a nap?  This typically happens around 3-4 months, 6-8 months and again around 12-17 months. Please note that these are estimates and it is okay if your baby is ready at an earlier or later age. Please note...

Does your child wake up at a time that hurts your feelings? Let’s go over a quick list of early morning culprits:  Note that I would consider “early” mornings before 6am. Check your space Sleep in the wee hours of the morning is lighter and easier to be pulled from....