The Snooze Clues Blog

It’s that time of year again— kids are headed back to school, and reminders to get my flu shot are everywhere. Which means, like clockwork, the questions, DMs, and emails have begun flooding my inbox: “What should I do about sleep when my child is sick?” Here’s the thing about illness and sleep: there’s a […]

As a new parent, it’s easy to get hung up on short naps. You may feel like you’re failing as a parent if your baby isn’t napping for hours on end. But the truth is, short naps are perfectly normal for many infants. Why Do Babies Take Short Naps? Short naps in babies are usually […]

Let’s face it, finding the perfect childcare solution is a constant struggle. It feels like every option has its pros and cons, and the “right” choice depends on your family’s unique needs. When I first brought up the idea of an Au Pair to Dave, well, let’s just say his enthusiasm wasn’t exactly overflowing. I […]

Is there anything more frustrating than celebrating the success of finally dropping a nighttime feed, only to see it reappear? If you’re experiencing this, I promise you are not alone! This frustrating phenomenon is called reverse cycling, and it’s actually quite common. Why? Because it’s an easy trap to fall into, and breaking the cycle […]

It seems like false starts are a hot topic lately, judging by the questions flooding my weekly Instagram Q&A. Maybe it’s Mercury in retrograde, or maybe everyone’s just having one of those weeks where sleep feels like… a dream? What are false starts, anyways? For those of you new to the sleep struggle, a false […]