Toddler & Preschool Sleep (Ages 1-5)
Toddlers and preschoolers are notorious for sleep struggles — bedtime battles, night wakings, early rising, and endless requests for “one more thing.”
Here’s how to solve the most common toddler sleep problems.
Bedtime Battles
- The Never-Ending Bedtime — A concrete plan for bedtime resistance
- The Bedtime Pass — My favorite technique for kids who keep coming out of their room
- The Excuse Me Drill — A gentle approach for anxious kids
Night Wakings in Toddlers
- Why Does My Toddler Wake Up at Night? — Common causes and solutions
- Sleep Associations Explained — The root cause of most night wakings
- Camping Out Sleep Training — A gradual method that works well for toddlers
Transitioning Out of Co-Sleeping
- Want to Stop Co-Sleeping? Here’s How — Step-by-step guide for any age
Early Morning Waking
- Early Morning Awakenings: What to Do — Why toddlers wake at 5am and how to shift it later
Sleep Regressions
- Sleep Regressions: FAQ and Tips — What’s real and what to do about them
Napping
- Does Napping After Age 2 Spoil Sleep? — When to drop the nap
Get More Help
My book It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train covers toddler and preschool sleep in depth — including the specific techniques that work for this age.
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