Tulsa Pediatric Sleep Consulting

10/30/2025

After all the costumes, candy, and chaos, it will be time for calm!

Create a cozy bedtime space that helps your little goblins settle down:
- Soft lighting during the bedtime routine (think warm lamps, not bright overheads)
- Favorite blankets or stuffed animals
- Gentle lullabies during the routine and white noise for sleeping

10/30/2025

Between doorbells and excited kids outside, Halloween can be noisy!

White noise can work like a charm to:
- Muffle doorbells and chatter.
- Keep babies and toddlers from waking with every knock.
- Create a steady, soothing sound that says “time to sleep.”

If your baby is already used to a sound machine you might want to add a fan in the hallway to help block out more noise.

10/29/2025

Trick-or-treating is so much fun—but all that candy + excitement can make bedtime extra tricky!

Here’s how to help your little pumpkins wind down:
-Let kids enjoy a few treats earlier in the evening, not right before bed.
-Offer water and a protein snack afterward to balance the sugar rush.
-Stick to familiar bedtime routines to signal that the fun is over and rest is next.

A little planning keeps Halloween night sweet and (mostly) restful!

10/27/2025

It’s the Witching Hour—that tricky time before bed when little ghouls get cranky, clingy, and chaotic!

Here are a few spells to make evenings smoother:
- Keep the lights low and screens off at least 60 minutes before bed.
- Try a “magic” wind-down routine—bath, story, lullaby.
- Stay calm and predictable (even when your tiny monsters aren’t!).

A little routine magic can help even the spookiest evenings end peacefully.

10/26/2025

Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend, which means we gain an hour of sleep (yay!)—but it can throw little ones’ schedules off. On the blog, I’m sharing simple tips to help your child adjust smoothly so everyone keeps sleeping soundly. Link in comments!

10/26/2025

10/25/2025

Daylight Saving Time is coming soon, which means we turn the clocks back one hour — and for many parents, that means earlier wake-ups.

Here’s how to help your child adjust before the time change hits:

Keep mornings bright and active — exposure to sunlight helps reset their internal clock.

Keep bedtime routines calm, consistent, and predictable (no new changes this week!).

And for you? Go to bed a little earlier so the early morning doesn’t feel quite so rough.

A little preparation now can save you from a week of overtired mornings!

10/24/2025

That extra hour sounds dreamy… until your little one wakes up at 5 a.m. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with tips to make the transition smooth!

10/20/2025

Welcome to Sunday Sleep Solutions! I will answer your questions if you "like" and "share" this post before asking your sleep question in the comments.

I will be answering questions about your child (0-10 years) until 10 pm CST. I will only be answering one question per person. Please keep in mind that sleep is a complex process. Success with sleep training is in the details so if you have a child not sleeping through the night, a one-on-one sleep consultation may be your best option. Every plan I create is personalized for your family!

I have helped thousands of tired parents all over the world for the past 15 years! I have course and consultation options for children from birth to age 10! If you are interested in learning more about my services and how we can work together you can reach me at www.tulsapediatricsleepconsulting.com.