Toddler Still in Your Bed: Gentle Ways to Create Their Own Cozy Sleep Space
You are lying on the very edge of your mattress, a tiny foot pressed firmly into your ribs, wondering how someone so small can take up so much space. You love the closeness and the sweet sleepy breathing, but you are also deeply exhausted and longing for just a few hours of uninterrupted rest in your own bed. If you are feeling touched out and ready for a gentle transition, you are absolutely not alone in this journey.
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The complete step-by-step plan is in your age-specific guide
This article covers the science and principles. The full Gentle Night Method guide gives you the exact night-by-night plan, sample schedules, troubleshooting scripts, and what to do when things do not go as expected.
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