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Child or baby wake up too early? How to fix early rising (4 AM, 5 AM wake-ups)
Does your child or baby wake up at 4 or 5 AM? Sleep coach explains the 5 causes of early rising and proven strategies to help your little one sleep past sunrise.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


Should your two-year-old move to a toddler bed? Why it’s better to wait
Should your 2-year-old sleep in a toddler bed? Discover why this transition might make sleep worse, not better, and what to do instead to keep everyone rested.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


Pulling back the curtain on crying-it-out research
Pulling back the curtain on crying it out explores what research really says about this century-old sleep training approach. Discover why many parents struggle, how behaviorism has shaped modern sleep advice, and why it’s time to question whether assumptions about infant sleep need reconsidering.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


“Why is my baby so fussy?” The short list of reasons.
Why is my baby so fussy? The answer is often temperament. Learn why fussy babies aren't a sign of bad parenting."
Macall Gordon, M.A.


Why your baby cries during gentle sleep training (even though you’re right there).
If your baby cries during gentle sleep training even while you stay close to help, you’re not failing. Learn what’s really happening and how your presence is helpful even if they’re crying.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


Sleep routine changes: Surviving night one (eek!)
Making a change in routine with a livewire feels overwhelming at first. Learn why pushback is normal and how consistency helps new patterns stick.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


Is your wily 3-year-old winning the bedtime battles? Here are some handy (and effective) workarounds.
Bedtime battles often start with a change in routine for livewire kids. Discover why the first night feels impossible and how consistency makes sleep easier.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


The super sneaky reason why your baby wakes up after being a total rockstar at bedtime
The super sneaky reason why your baby wakes up after falling asleep fast at bedtime.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


Why sleepy cues just aren’t a thing for livewires
Baby won’t nap? Learn why sleepy cues don’t work for alert, sensitive kids, and discover temperament-based hacks for easier naps and better sleep.
Macall Gordon, M.A.


When to start sleep training: At least six months, research says
Wondering when to start sleep training? Research shows the sweet spot is around six months, not earlier. Learn why waiting supports development, eases the process, and helps your family rest better.
Macall Gordon, M.A.
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