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September 16, 2026

Toddler Only Wants One Parent at Bedtime? A Gentle Way to Share the Routine

When your toddler only wants one parent at bedtime, sharing the routine can feel impossible. Try a gradual handoff with clear roles and responsive comfort.

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September 15, 2026

Preschool Naps Are Pushing Bedtime Late. What Can You Actually Do?

Your preschooler naps at school but stays awake at bedtime. Learn what to track, what to ask teachers, and how to plan around nap and no-nap days.

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September 14, 2026

Toddler Awake for Hours at Night? How to Make Sense of Split Nights

Is your toddler awake for hours in the middle of the night? Learn what to track, how to respond gently, and when to ask your pediatrician for help.

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August 26, 2026

What Does a Pediatric Sleep Consultant Do—and When Should You Hire One?

Learn what a pediatric sleep consultant actually does, when personalized support may help, and what to expect from Slumber Squad’s gentle, no-cry-it-out approach.

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An empty wooden crib with a bare fitted sheet in a calm nursery, with no pillows, blankets, or toys inside it

August 14, 2026

Weighted Blankets and Child Sleep Safety: What Slumber Squad Sleep Consulting Wants Parents to Know

Weighted blankets, swaddles, and sleepwear are not recommended for babies. Here is what the evidence actually shows for older children, and safer ways to help a child settle.

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August 11, 2026

Supporting Emotional Regulation in Neurodivergent Children at Bedtime

Why bedtime feels harder for neurodivergent children, and attachment-informed, sensory-aware strategies that support emotional regulation and sleep.

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