Table of Contents
Introduction
Your Toddler’s Sleep Needs
Sleep Routines
Ideal Bedtime for Toddlers
Naps and Schedules
Transitioning to One Nap- When and How?
Beyond the Nap-(Transitioning to No Naps)
Sample Toddler Schedules
Why Your Toddler Can Fall Asleep But Not Stay Asleep
Toddler Night Waking
Night Waking by Sleep Association
Long Middle-of-the-Night-Waking (Hours Awake, Happy and Not)
Teething
After Travel
More with mom than Other Caretakers (or Dad)
Developmental Night Waking
Night Terrors
Nightmares
Night Terror Solutions
Nightmare Solutions
No-mares
How to Teach Your Toddler to Sleep and Stay Asleep…Alone
Sleep Coaching Methods: No/Limited Crying Techniques
Sleep Coaching Methods: Crying Techniques
Working with Your Partner or Other Caregivers
What is Cry-It-Out and Why Sleep Training Is NOT Cry-It-Out
Crying During Sleep Training
Nap Training
Night Feedings
Bringing Home a New Baby
Bottle, Breast and Pacifier Weaning
Working with Multiples
Transitioning From Co-Sleeping to Crib
Transitioning From Crib to Toddler/Twin Bed
The “Jack-In-The-Box”- Teaching Your Toddler to Stay in Bed
The Staller
Potty Training Tips
Blankets, Night Lights, Open Doors and Pillows
The Early Riser or The Night Owl
Shifting Schedules
Logging Sleep
Other Reasons for Early Rising
More Early Rising Strategies
How to Implement a Sticker Chart
16 Limit-Setting Tips for Your Toddler or Preschooler
The 5 Step System- Solutions for Common Toddler Sleep Problems
Concluding Remarks
Appendix A- FAQ
Appendix B- Sleep Coaching Plan Worksheet