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Holiday Travel Sleep Tips: How to Keep Your Child's Routine on Track

Traveling with kids this holiday season? From infants to preschoolers, these expert-backed holiday travel sleep tips will help you maintain your child’s routine, create familiar sleep spaces, manage room sharing, and handle disruptions with confidence. Learn what to pack, how to prepare, and how to get everyone back on track once you're home, so you can enjoy the magic of the season without sacrificing sleep.

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Best Sleep Schedule for Toddlers: A Complete Guide to Mastering the 2-year-old Sleep Routine

Struggling with toddler sleep battles or unpredictable naps? Learn how to build the best toddler sleep schedule for your 1–3 year old. We’ll cover how much sleep your toddler really needs, ideal nap and bedtime timing, and how to adjust their routine as they grow. Plus, get tips to avoid common mistakes that cause bedtime battles and early wake-ups.

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How to Use an OK-to-Wake Clock to Fix Early Morning Wakeups

If your family is struggling with early morning wakeups, an OK-to-Wake Clock could be the solution you’ve been waiting for! Designed for toddlers and young children, these clocks use visual and auditory cues to teach kids when it’s time to start the day. From crib sleepers to bed sleepers, our step-by-step guide explains how to introduce the clock, set realistic wake times, and stay consistent for long-term success.

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Gradual Sleep Training: Effective methods That Don't Involve Crying It Out

Worried Cry-It-Out isn’t for your family? Sleep Expert, Meg O’Leary, explores other gradual sleep training methods designed to help children learn to fall asleep independently, build confidence, and give parents better nights. Plus, learn what factors to consider when choosing a sleep training method for your family.

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Daylight Saving Time: Your Complete Guide to Preparing for Fall Back

When Daylight Saving Time ends and clocks “fall back,” kids don’t always get the memo. Early wake-ups and bedtime battles can leave families exhausted. This guide shares sleep-expert and parent-approved strategies, including a simple 4-day plan and proven sleep environment tips, to help children adjust smoothly to the Daylight Saving Time change.

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Crib to Bed Transition: How to Know When Your Toddler Is Ready

Transitioning from crib to bed is a big milestone for toddlers and parents alike. Learn the ideal age range, signs of readiness, and what to avoid when making the switch to a big kid bed. This guide, written by a certified sleep expert, contains everything you need to know for a smooth and successful transition.

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Room Sharing with Kids: Sleep Strategies for Siblings and Small Spaces

Considering having your kids share a room, or already navigating sleep in a small space? Whether you're prepping for a future room share or managing current sleep disruptions, this expert guide breaks down age-specific sleep training tips and real-life strategies that support sibling connection and uninterrupted rest. Learn how to create a peaceful shared sleep space, no matter the square footage.

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The Chair Method of Sleep Training: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Sleep

Looking for a gradual way to teach your child to sleep independently? The Chair Method an effective sleep training approach that keeps you close while building your child’s confidence. This step-by-step guide walks you through each phase: so you can support your little one while they learn to fall asleep on their own.

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10 tips for Summer Sleep: How to Keep Your Family Rested All Season Long

From soaring temperatures to travel disruptions, summer can wreak havoc on sleep. This expert guide shares 10 Top Summer Sleep Tips—plus age-specific advice from newborns to big kids, and parent-approved product recommendations to help your whole family sleep cool and comfortably all season long. A Restful Night is here to help you make summer memories without sacrificing sleep!

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6 Major Sleep Regression Periods: When They Happen and How to Handle Them

Experiencing frequent night wakings or skipped naps? You might be in the middle of a sleep regression. In this guide, we break down the 6 major baby and toddler sleep regression periods: from the 4-month sleep regression to the 2-year sleep regression. Learn what causes these disruptions, how long sleep regressions last, and practical, expert-backed strategies to handle each stage. Plus, discover when to seek professional help, and how teaching independent sleep skills can prevent future regressions.

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How to Help a Teething Baby Sleep at Night: Tips for Better Rest

Is teething keeping your baby up at night? Discover expert-backed tips to soothe teething discomfort and improve your baby’s sleep. From gum massages and cooling remedies to bedtime routines and sleep environment hacks, this guide shares gentle, effective strategies to help your teething baby sleep better. Learn how to spot the signs, when to offer comfort, and how to maintain healthy sleep habits - even during teething. Sleep relief is possible!

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How to Travel Across Time Zones with a Baby and Keep Sleep Consistent

Worried about how time zone changes will affect your baby’s sleep while traveling? Discover expert-approved tips for adjusting your baby’s sleep schedule, packing the right travel essentials, and creating a consistent bedtime routine, even on red-eye flights or in hotel rooms. Whether you’re flying internationally or road-tripping across states, these practical strategies will help your baby (and you!) sleep soundly, wherever you land.

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Turks and Caicos with Kids: Family-Friendly Travel Tips from a Mom of 4

Planning a family vacation to Turks and Caicos? Discover travel tips from sleep expert and mom of four Meg O’Leary, including the best family-friendly resorts, what to pack, how to manage room sharing with kids, and smart strategies for stress-free travel with toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids. This guide has everything you need for a memorable (and manageable!) trip with children.

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Newborn Sleep Struggles: Fixing Day-Night Confusion for Better Baby Sleep

Is your newborn wide awake at 2:00 a.m. and snoozing all afternoon? You’re not alone. Learn how to gently reset your baby’s internal clock and ease day-night confusion with simple, research-backed strategies from newborn sleep expert Meg O’Leary, mom of four and founder of A Restful Night.

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The Check and Console Method: Sleep Training Explained

Struggling with your baby’s sleep? The Check and Console Method—also known as the Ferber Method or Timed Intervals—offers a gradual, structured way to teach independent sleep skills. Unlike full Cry It Out, this method allows parents to check in at increasing intervals, offering comfort while encouraging self-soothing. Learn how to implement this balanced approach, troubleshoot common sleep training challenges, and set your little one up for restful nights!

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