Optimizing sleep from ages 1-5
The toddler and preschool years bring unique sleep challenges: nap transitions, bedtime battles, night wakings, and the emergence of fears and nightmares. This module provides evidence-based strategies for each developmental stage.
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0 of 6 lessons completed
Understanding how much sleep toddlers and preschoolers actually need, and why sleep debt shows up as hyperactivity, not sleepiness.
225 completedNavigating the 2-to-1 nap transition and the eventual drop of the nap entirely—when to do it, signs of readiness, and how to manage the transition period.
222 completedWhy toddlers fight sleep, how to distinguish manipulation from genuine needs, and evidence-based strategies for peaceful bedtimes.
219 completedUnderstanding why toddlers wake at night, the critical difference between nightmares and night terrors, and how to respond to each.
215 completedSolving the early waking problem, when and how to transition from crib to bed, and making room-sharing with siblings work.
212 completedOptimizing the physical sleep environment, building effective bedtime routines, and maintaining consistency across caregivers and disruptions.
209 completed5 questions to reinforce what you've learned
Start with Lesson 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the previous one.
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