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03/06/2026

She was exhausted. Up every 1–2 hours. Unsure if 4 months was “too young.”

In Episode 1 of The Nested Parent Podcast, you’ll hear from a mom I worked with who:

– Was second guessing everything
– Didn’t want anything harsh
– Wanted to protect attachment
– But also desperately needed sleep

We talk about:

✨ Why 4 months is actually a powerful time for foundations
✨ What sleep training looked like at this age (hint: we don’t drop night feeds)
✨ How quickly things shifted
✨ What surprised her most

If you’re in the 3–5 month phase and wondering if you should just “wait it out”… This episode is for you.

🎧 Episode 1 of The Nested Parent Mini Series is now live! Link in bio 🎙️

Save this + follow along.

03/03/2026

The Nested Parent Podcast mini series drops THIS FRIDAY 🎙️

Three families.Three ages. Three completely different starting points.

💤 4 months.
💤 1 year.
💤 2.5 years.

Because sleep training doesn’t look the same at every age and I want you to hear that from real parents.

Inside this series, you’ll hear:

🤍 What sleep looked like before
🤍 What felt scary about starting
🤍 What actually happened
🤍 And what life looks like now

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Is my baby too young?”
“Did I wait too long?”
“Will it even last?”

This series is for you.

Episode 1 drops Friday. Make sure you’re subscribed 🎧

Tag a parent who needs this 👇

03/02/2026

Toddler clocks are a great way to help shift your child’s sleep schedule if you are prepping ahead for DST coming this weekend ⏰

If you love your child’s current schedule then you can prepare ahead (which is the smoothest on our body, especially with spring time change), more below on how to do this!

Starting tomorrow you’ll start turning your little one’s toddler clock green 10 minutes earlier each day (so if normal wake time is 7 am you’ll move it to turn green at 6:50 and wake them if not awake).

At bedtime you’ll turn it red 10 minutes earlier each day as well until we get back to normal sleep times on Sunday. This way it’s a subtle adjustment each day vs a 1 hour shift early next week.

For older kiddos at school or kiddos at daycare I recommend adjusting more after the fact in most cases which I’ll help you with early next week!

Meet me back here Sunday for a free sleep Q&A to steady you on a good path this Spring 🌼

02/27/2026

Wow. It’s that time again… 🌷⏰ Daylight Saving Time.
Spring forward is the harder shift & we lose an hour of sleep to “save” daylight. Because obviously parents needed another reason to be tired. 😅

The good news? You have options. And a little strategy goes a long way.

When DST hits (coming up Sunday 3/8), you can:

✔️ Go cold turkey and adjust after
✔️ Prep ahead of time (starting Tuesday, March 3rd — I mapped it out for you!)
✔️ Shift bedtime and wake time slightly later (this can work short-term before sunlight resets that internal clock)

I break down exactly how to navigate each approach in this week’s updated blog post so you can choose what fits your family best.

✨ And if your child’s sleep already feels fragile, don’t wait for the clocks to change. Let’s build a solid plan now so DST is just a tiny blip and not a full derail.

Start your sleep support package today. A well-rested child (and parent) makes every season sweeter. 🌿💛

02/24/2026

It’s officially launch day for the newest member of the family🎉 I’m an affiliate for very few companies and Slumberpod has always been a favorite recommendation to my clients, family, and friends!

I’m so excited to introduce SlumberGo, the newest on-the-go sleep + play essential—available now only on SlumberPod.com!

🆕 SlumberGo Is Now Live (U.S. Only)

SlumberGo is a lightweight, travel-friendly playard designed for families on the move—perfect for travel, room sharing, and everyday play + rest.

Best part? It fits perfectly under my favorite baby travel essential the Slumberpod!

Buy it separately or bundle it all together for a perfect travel duo. Check out my affiliate discount link in stories or dm me and I’ll send you the link!

02/18/2026

✨ Sleep training isn’t just about a good week. It’s about lasting change.

This sweet family .mom.life chose my Year of Sleep Support, which meant we didn’t just “sleep train and disappear.” They had texting support through the hard nights, the questions, the second-guessing, the regressions… all of it.

And now? Months later… they’re still sleeping. 🙌

Because when sleep is built on:

✔️ Age-appropriate expectations
✔️ Clear, consistent boundaries
✔️ Responsive support
✔️ A plan that evolves as your child grows

…it lasts.

Sleep training done well isn’t a quick fix. It’s a skill set your child carries forward. It lasts through travel, illness, schedule shifts, and developmental changes.

If you’re ready for support that doesn’t end after two weeks, my Year of Sleep Support was designed exactly for that.

📲 DM me “SLEEP” or book your discovery call to build sleep that actually sticks.

02/14/2026

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Sleep shouldn’t be a once-a-year gift…
And it is possible for you too. 🌙

This Valentine’s Day, let’s normalize loving yourself enough to ask for support. Better sleep isn’t about perfection, rigid rules, or missing out on real life, it’s about finding a rhythm that works for your baby and your family.

Because when your baby sleeps better, you do too.
And that kind of rest? It’s the best gift there is. 💕

Ready to make sleep part of your everyday love story?
📲 Book support with Nested Sleep today!

02/13/2026

“Must be teething.”

We’ve all said it at 2 a.m. 🦷🌙

But new research shows something surprising:

Objectively, babies don’t actually sleep worse when teeth are coming in.

Yes, teething can mean drool, gum discomfort, and extra fussiness. But frequent night wakings often line up with sleep transitions, changing sleep needs, or learned sleep patterns and not the tooth itself.

Which means this is the good news 👇

You don’t have to wait for the tooth to break through for sleep to improve.

✨ Start your sleep support package today for personalized, evidence-based help so nights can feel calmer, longer, and more predictable again.

Because better sleep isn’t about waiting it out, it’s about having the right support.

Evidence: Does Teething Disrupt Infant Sleep? A Longitudinal Auto-Videosomnography Study. Kahn, Michal et al.
The Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 279, 114461

01/23/2026

Introducing the newest part of the family….the Nested Parent Newsletter 📧!

The Nested Parent is for you if you…

✔️ Want all the sleep tips — from dropping naps to surviving bedtime with an overtired toddler, you need practical, real-life-ready strategies (and you need them now)

✔️ Are looking for advice from someone who actually knows the science behind sleep, but can break down the jargon in ways even the most sleep-deprived parent can understand

✔️ Care about being “well-rested” *and* “well-rounded” — you’re not willing to sacrifice the weekend brunch plans or that dream trip to DisneyWorld, but you do need tips to make those plans a reality with your little ones in tow

✔️ Know how many opportunities lie on the other side of finally getting your kids to sleep through the night — whether it’s a date night, an early morning workout, or just an uninterrupted night with Kindle, you’re past ready to live that off-the-clock life

First newsletter heads to your inbox next week, dm me or click the link in bio to sign up 📧!

01/19/2026

Should you let your little one sleep in? Yay or Nay?

With all the school days off, snow days, or long weekends this is an important question to answer!

Once in a while, no biggie! But when there is a frequent variation between weekday to weekend difference (often > 2 hours) this is termed “social jet lag” and it typically signals our body is missing out in the sleep it needs during the week which isn’t good 💤

We know that big sleep variations (often > 1-2 hrs) is linked to:

🥱 poorer academic performance (Sun et al., 2019)
🥱 Higher incidence of depression (Sun et al., 2019)
🥱 Increased BMI and body fat (Zhou, et al., 2025)
🥱 Concentration difficulties, aggression, and withdrawal symptoms ( Kim et al, 2022)

So while occasional sleep ins can be ok, bigger swings often lead to negative health outcomes and signal our body is missing the sleep it needs in a consistent basis.

More and more sleep evidence is pointing to the importance of sleep regularity when it comes to health outcomes. Let’s keep our body clock aligned and have less variation in sleep from day to day.

01/15/2026

It’s 2016 again… and I’d redo this year over and over because 2016 is when I became a mom and everything about my identity shifted overnight.

I walked into motherhood with a strong background in pediatric sleep. I knew the science. I knew the patterns. I knew what should help.

And then there were all the parts no textbook fully prepares you for, the emotional load, the second-guessing, the nights where you’re learning right alongside your baby. Some things I knew. Some things we figured out together, one wake-up at a time.

That season changed how I practice, how I support families, and how I talk about sleep now. Not as a rigid formula, but as something that has to work for real parents with real lives.

If you’re a new parent in your own “2016 era” — exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why sleep feels harder than expected — you don’t have to figure it out alone.

✨ I support families with evidence-based, realistic sleep plans that meet you where you are.

📩 Book a free discovery call or DM me “SLEEP” to get started.

You’re not behind. You’re just becoming someone new.

12/02/2025

100 five-star Google reviews!✨

One hundred families who went from running on fumes to finally getting the rest they deserve.

And truly… my heart is so full. 💛

From my very first review to number 100, one thing has stayed the same:

I show up for families with confidence, compassion, and evidence-based care so you can have smoother bedtimes, later mornings, and more rested days.

Every ⭐ represents a real home… a real story… a real turning point.

Thank you for trusting me with your nights. Ready for your own transformation?

💬 Book a free discovery call to see if 1:1 sleep support with me is the right fit for you too!

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