The Slumber Squad Sleep Consulting Parent Hub
Expert advice and insights for better sleep from our team of sleep specialists.
Filter by topic
Filter by age range
Latest sleep articles & gentle sleep training advice
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.
Read more
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.
Read moreAugust 9, 2026
Sleep and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): What Actually Helps
Bedtime battles with a PDA child? Why traditional sleep training backfires and the low-demand strategies that actually help kids wind down and sleep.
Read more
August 8, 2026
8–10 Month Sleep Guide: What to Expect and How to Support Better Sleep
Typical schedules, the 8–10 month regression, separation anxiety, standing in the crib, and gentle ways to protect sleep at this busy stage.
Read moreAugust 7, 2026
False Start Bedtimes: Why Your Baby Wakes Shortly After Falling Asleep (And How to Fix It)
Baby falls asleep at bedtime then wakes 20–45 minutes later wide awake? Here's exactly why false starts happen and the gentle ways to fix them.
Read moreAugust 6, 2026
The 3-to-2 Nap Transition: A Complete Gentle Guide for Parents
Ready for the 3-to-2 nap transition? The real signs of readiness, ideal age range, sample schedules, and a gentle week-by-week plan that protects nights.
Read more