Author: Joan Becker Friedman

Baby Sleep & Toddler Sleep Blog

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We are so glad you’re here on the baby sleep blog learn more about getting more rest! Milwaukee baby sleep consultant Joan wants families to get more sleep at night. While she offers virtual sleep consulting, this blog is another resource for families. We hope the posts help families stop asking “Why won’t my baby sleep at night?” and start telling their friends and family “This baby sleeps GREAT!”

Don’t see what you’re looking for? It might be time to bring in a professional. Email joan@peapodsleep.com

When to Begin Sleep Training: Finding that Optimal Window

Joan Becker Friedman Baby Sleep, Nighttime Sleep

sleep training windowYou may be anxious to begin sleep training your little one, but you’ll have much better success if you wait until your baby has hit a few important milestones. After 16 weeks, a baby’s circadian rhythm has usually developed, and most children at this age will sleep more during the night hours than the day. By this time, your baby will also be able to practice self-soothing and go for longer stretches without feeding.

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Holiday Sleep: Tips to Keep Your Family Well-Rested

Joan Becker Friedman Common Sleep Challenges

The holidays are a busy time of year! Family gatherings and festivities can be a lot of fun, but they can also mean packing more into hectic schedules. It’s easy to miss naps and bedtimes! We all know what happens when kids become overtired- it’s a little bug we can call “Holiday Sleep.” But, by setting up properly, you can lessen the chance of a dreaded holiday meltdown. Read more

Baby Sleep Tips: Helpful vs Unhelpful Sleep Associations

Joan Becker Friedman Baby Sleep, Common Sleep Challenges, Naps, Nighttime Sleep

When that first baby arrives, most of us don’t think about sleep associations. During those early weeks, you feed, rock, swing or bounce and your little one will usually fall asleep. You may also be swaddling your baby and turning on that sound machine, too. All those things are sleep associations, and in the beginning they’re great because your baby needs you to be actively involved in the process of falling asleep. By the time babies are a few months old, however, they’re a little more independent and very capable of falling asleep without you being so actively involved. Read more