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😬 Not going to lie, this one sucks a little..

😬 Not going to lie, this one sucks a little..
Why? Well kids don’t wake up one day and suddenly grow out of needing a nap.
It’s true, that as your child grows older, they’ll start to need less sleep... which means that something has to give.
They can only sleep so much in 24 hours! ⏰
But kids aren’t robots, and naps aren’t an on/off switch
This is a transition that tends to be slow and messy. 😅
You’ll notice that some days it may take forever to fall asleep at nap time, so you may decide to give up, or… they may skip their nap, or have a cat nap
These are the “fun” days where your child might crash at the dinner table on a pile of spaghetti 🍝 or be a crankster all afternoon.
Other times it’s like they play catch up and sleep deeply and are impossible to wake up which can end up pushing bedtime later.
Admittedly, a late bedtime can be a common thing even with a normal nap, especially since we rely on the evenings for some much needed downtime!
Few parents like late bedtimes. Add in the uncertainty and frustration from inconsistent naps and it’s no wonder so many parents decide to drop the nap!
The thing is... that in comparison to other cultures, western society is very quick to drop naps.
Spend two minutes in any parenting group and you see nap dropping recommendations everywhere, any time late bedtimes are involved!
Problem is, cutting a nap too soon can lead to all sorts of sleep problems that are absolutely no fun at all!
Things like: disrupted nights, frequent wakes after bedtime (false starts), and those lovely (not so lovely) early mornings
Um no thanks!
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Hey 👋 I’m @maisie.ruttan and I help burnt out parents navigate challenging bedtimes with confidence using heart-centered, and holistic parenting strategies. Thanks for following along! 🥰
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Can you relate to any of these? What a lonely plac

Can you relate to any of these? What a lonely place to be. It can feel hopeless or inescapable 😵‍💫
Most families struggle with sleep at some point, especially in the first year.
But, when the stress and frustration surrounding sleep becomes the norm, parenting can feel impossible.
Especially when…
🖤 Your child starts sleeping even worse than they did as a newborn - Yikes!?
🖤 You thought it was just a phase, but months later things don't seem to be getting any better
🖤 All your friends kids are sleeping fine, and despite trying everything, your child hasn't "grown out of it"
If you have a toddler, preschooler, or young child and this post resonates with you, please know that…
You are not alone. My entire community is filled with parents just like you
You have NOT caused this. There are no bad habits!
This IS hard, but it is not hopeless ❤️
Big hugs!
Maisie
Wanna ditch the overwhelm and fast forward to stress free evenings? Check out the link in my bio, or send me a DM to learn more about how I can help 😉
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Here’s the proof: You CAN improve your child's s

Here’s the proof: You CAN improve your child's sleep - WITHOUT ignoring your family values
Thank you to Carolyn with the @thepeacefulparentproject for choosing me to walk alongside you & for the AMAZING endorsement of my Hello Bedtime Program ❤️
I am THRILLED that you are *finally* able to enjoy some downtime in your evenings
This really is possible!!
Hello Bedtime is a high-touch, group coaching program designed specifically for parents with kids aged 2+ that will help you to take the stress out of sleep.
If you're thinking YES Please, then comment "BEDTIME" below and I can share all the ways this program can help you!
🖤 Maisie
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Don’t worry, mama… I got you. Do you *want* t

Don’t worry, mama… I got you.
Do you *want* to be there for your child at bedtime BUT find it hard to “be present” at the end of the day, especially as that clock starts ticking later and later
Do you find it hard to squeeze in some “me time” because your child takes forever to fall asleep… and the constant delay tactics and refusals mean that bedtime literally takes ALL NIGHT?
It’s tricky because kids do need some support to fall (and stay) asleep.
BUT
You can have both an enjoyable connecting bedtime AND an evening to yourself.
So just know that if sleep is a struggle, or you are starting to feel resentful that your needs keep getting pushed aside…
It might be time to start nudging your child towards independent sleep 😉
❤️ Maisie
PS - enrolment for Hello Bedtime, my signature group program is OPEN! Click the link in my bio for details
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I bet you haven't heard this one before.. I'm cur

I bet you haven't heard this one before..
I'm curious... Were you like me? Did you read like a billion pregnancy books and blogs whilst pregnant? When I found out I was having twins I collected every book on twins I could find
I think the fact that I was off work at 26 weeks was largely to blame. I had a lot of time on my hand!
I also spent hours driving all over the city looking for these fuzzy blue velvet hangers I neeeded to have for the nursery 🙄
Okay back to my point!
I was pregnant & freaking out. I remember reading all about the schedules, feeds & a bunch of other things that were quite irrelevant now that I look back. They didn’t really help with the day-to-day, or the what if's
They didn’t actually help me become a parent. And why is this?
Well because parenting comes with practice and experience, and learning to read your child - and you can’t learn this in a book!
Your child is the ABSOLUTE BEST instruction manual that you will ever *read*
Reading your child is something (just like reading a book) that we as parents have to learn to do. Or should I say re-learn? 🤔
I don't know if you've noticed (it's hard not to!) But we are SO distracted! 📵
We often miss what is right in front of our face
I promise you, if you let go of the schedules, and the shoulds and instead T-R-U-S-T for one minute that nature and evolution got this parenting thing in the bag... you won't regret it. 🙌
I challenge you to take some time. Watch your child. Learn their signals. What do they look and act like when they're overwhelmed? Tired? And most of all, what helps them to calm and feel sleepy?
Becuzzz.. Parents who are good at this intuitive skill (called attunement) tend to have better sleepers! (and a WHOLE bunch of other benefits)
❤️ Maisie
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This is a hard one, because it’s not a simple or

This is a hard one, because it’s not a simple or step-by-step process.
In SO many families, one parent becomes the go-to sleep person. It happens... because routines happen, and habits form.
But often kids can develop a strooong preference for one parent over the other.
Not because they don’t love their other parent, but because it’s new.
So what do you do when your toddler will only accept you? Where a tantrum will result if you even try to bring in your partner?
My advice… you make a plan and keep trying!
If you don’t have a plan, what can happen is one night when you’re feeling frustrated or touched out, you’ll hand the bedtime duties over to your partner in an act of self care (before you snap)
Which throws everyone for a loop, and likely won’t go well.
You won’t be able to handle the “Moooom, I want Mommy!” cries
And will come to the rescue (after having a quick breather)
Your child will probably fall asleep, but this can dig your hole deeper
What happens is, you end up undermining your partner’s abilities (and their confidence)
They need a chance to find their groove, and you need to learn to let go of any control you have over the situation and allow change to happen
It can also paint the message for your child that YOU really are the only one who can handle bedtime 😲 which can make next time harder!
It doesn’t mean you *can’t* take over and rescue, you know your child best!
But come up with a plan, take things slow, and add in a code word that your partner can use if they’re ready and wanting your help
Share this post with your partner so you can tackle bedtime together and enjoy a glorious kid-evening
Maisie
Hey 👋 I’m @maisie.ruttan and I help burnt out parents navigate challenging bedtimes with confidence using sleep science and peaceful parenting strategies.
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