AM Smiles - Sleep training

06/22/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from parents is:

“My baby just needs to grow out of it.”

The truth is, most babies I work with aren’t dealing with anything “wrong.”

They’re healthy, loved, and completely capable of sleeping well.

They just need the right support, a clear plan, and consistency.

This week I wrapped up with 3 families, and all 3 are now sleeping better and feeling more confident.

If you’re exhausted from multiple night wakings, short naps, or bedtime struggles, know that you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait and hope things improve on their own.

DM me SLEEP if you’re ready for more consistent nights. 💛

06/04/2026

Wake windows can be a helpful tool… until they become the thing you’re obsessing over all day. 😅

Here’s the truth:

✨ Wake windows are averages, not rules.
✨ Every baby is different.
✨ Sleep needs change quickly during the first year.
✨ By 6–8 months, I recommend moving toward a more consistent, clock-based schedule rather than constantly calculating wake windows.

If your baby is fighting naps, waking overnight, or you’re spending your entire day trying to “get the timing right,” it may be time to look beyond wake windows alone.

Save this chart for later and share it with a friend who is always asking, “How long should my baby be awake?” 💛

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05/28/2026

Most parents think getting babies sleeping through the night starts at bedtime 👀

But there are actually a few key things that need to be in place BEFORE night wakings start improving 🙌🏻

In this reel I’m sharing the 4 things I focus on most with families working toward longer stretches of sleep.

Comment SLEEP and I’ll send you my free guide 🤍

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05/14/2026

05/11/2026

Moms… this is your sign to stop supervising bedtime 😂

Your husband does not need to do it exactly the way you do it to be capable of doing it well.

And honestly? Giving them space to figure it out together is good for everyone 🤍

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05/09/2026

Nursing moms… Send this to your partner 📤

If you’re a nursing mom and your baby is waking often at night, this pattern may sound VERY familiar 😅

Your baby wakes.
You try not to nurse.
They get more upset.
Eventually… you nurse as a last resort.

Over time, babies can start associating waking + crying = nursing.

One simple change that can make a huge difference?
Having the non-nursing parent respond first when baby is not due for a feed.

This does NOT mean anything is wrong with your baby 🤍
They are simply responding to a pattern that makes sense to them.

Save this for later & send it to your partner.

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05/08/2026

One of the biggest shifts I see around 4–5 months?

Babies suddenly become VERY distracted during daytime feeds 😅

They’re busy taking in the world around them, which often means they don’t consume enough calories during the day… and then make up for it overnight when things are dark, quiet, and boring.

This is one of the reasons night wakings can suddenly increase around this age.

A consistent daytime feeding schedule can make a huge difference 🤍

If your baby is still waking frequently overnight, comment SLEEP and I’ll send you my free guide to end night wakings.

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05/07/2026

If you know a mom with a baby at home…
there’s a very good chance this is her Mother’s Day wishlist 😂

Not flowers.
Not jewelry.
Not brunch.

Just uninterrupted sleep 😵‍💫

Tag or share this with your exhausted mom friend who would LOVE a full night of sleep this Mother’s Day 💛

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05/06/2026

I remember my first Mother’s Day so clearly… and not in the way I thought I would.

I had this picture in my head of how the day would go, what it would feel like… and I never actually said any of it out loud.

I just assumed he’d know.

Spoiler: he did not 😅

It took me a few years to realize this day looks different for everyone. And it’s OK to say what you want your day to look like.

I think a lot of moms feel like they shouldn’t.

Like it should be a surprise.
Or that asking for what you want somehow “doesn’t count.”

But if you want brunch? Say that.
If you want to sleep in? Say that.
If you want flowers, time alone, a family day, or someone else handling the logistics… say that too.

And if you truly want it to be a surprise? That’s totally fine too 🤍
But then you also have to be open to whatever the day ends up looking like 😅

Now we talk about it ahead of time…
even if these days it ends up being spent at a baseball field ⚾️

Still counts 🤍

If this is your first Mother’s Day, I hope it’s a special one.

And if you’ve been there already…
you know exactly what I mean 😉

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