Taylor Kulik, Postpartum & Sleep Consulting

02/06/2025

I recently shared about how I am having my baby start the night in her pack n play, but how once she wakes up the first time, she comes into my bed with me.

I *could* work more towards independent sleep, but why would I? I love sleeping next to her, it feels safest to me, and we all sleep SO well. I know that working more towards independent sleep would personally cause me a lot more stress + would negatively impact my quality of sleep.

So I’m choosing not to work towards independent sleep right now because I’m choosing sleep and ease over independent sleep.

This is a very valid and common experience and perspective that isn’t talked about a lot.

The gold standard for infant sleep seems to be independent sleep, but what if, instead, the gold standard was prioritizing how babies’ needs can be met and how we can all get the most sleep? I think our perspective about sleep would really change.

Check the link in my bio for for free responsive sleep resources + if you are ready to get your baby in their own sleep space (which is also totally valid), join our upcoming webinar all about this topic. Register here:

https://courses.taylorkulik.com/live-webinar/transitionjune25/register

28/03/2025

https://taylorkulik.com/night-weaning-emotions-why-tears-are-inevitable-and-how-to-handle-them-like-a-pro/

Night weaning webinar is TONIGHT! Register here: https://courses.taylorkulik.com/live-webinar/nightweanmar25/register

Jennifer is a Child And Youth Worker in Canada, Ontario, and has worked with children for over 10 years. She is a mom of two girls who are both highly sensitive. As a sensitive person herself she learned that responsive, attuned, and attachment parenting was the parenting style that would help her o...

17/03/2025

If you’re thinking about night weaning, I have a little tip that can make the entire process so much smoother.
Start by setting some gentle nursing boundaries during the day first.
Read more about exactly how to do this in the blog post:

https://taylorkulik.com/how-to-set-nursing-boundaries-before-night-weaning-its-revolutionary/

Need more night weaning tips? Join the upcoming responsive night weaning webinar here:
https://courses.taylorkulik.com/live-webinar/nightweanmar25/register

Jennifer is a Child And Youth Worker in Canada, Ontario, and has worked with children for over 10 years. She is a mom of two girls who are both highly sensitive. As a sensitive person herself she learned that responsive, attuned, and attachment parenting was the parenting style that would help her o...

26/02/2025

If your child needs you close to fall asleep, that’s completely normal! Many little ones feel safest when a parent is nearby as they drift off—it’s how they’re wired. But if you’re looking for a responsive, relationship-based way to support them in building a little more independence at bedtime, I want to share one of my favorite strategies with you: The Pop-Out Strategy.
This is not sleep training. It’s not about forcing separation before your child is ready. It’s about gradually, at your child’s pace, creating small moments of space while maintaining connection and trust. Read more about how it works here:

If your child needs you close to fall asleep, that’s completely normal! Many little ones feel safest when a parent is nearby as they drift off—it’s how they’re wired. But if you’re looking for a responsive, relationship-based way to support them in building a little more independence at be...

19/02/2025

If you’re in the newborn trenches, waking up all night long, you might be wondering—does total sleep matter more than getting long, uninterrupted stretches? And is it normal for babies to wake this much?

Spoiler: Yes, it’s normal. And yes, your baby is supposed to sleep this way.

Babies don’t sleep like adults, and that’s by design. Their sleep cycles are much shorter—only about 45-60 minutes compared to an adult’s 90-minute cycle. Plus, they spend way more time in active (REM) sleep, which is crucial for brain development and memory processing.

Read more here:

If you’re in the newborn trenches, waking up all night long, you might be wondering—does total sleep matter more than getting long, uninterrupted stretches? And is it normal for babies to wake this much? Spoiler: Yes, it’s normal. And yes, your baby is supposed to sleep this way. Newborns Are ...

12/02/2025

When kids feel connected before bed, they settle more easily. They resist less. They actually go to sleep instead of popping out of bed 14 times for “just one more thing.”

But what if you are totally spent by bedtime? (Because, let’s be real, you probably are.)

Good news: Connection doesn’t have to be high-energy. You can fill up their little love tanks without moving much—or, ideally, at all.

Here are 12 lazy-parent-approved bedtime games that increase connection, decrease bedtime struggles, and (bonus) require very little effort from you.

Bedtime battles? Stalling? Suddenly dying of thirst the moment the lights go out? Yeah, we've all been there. Here’s the thing—most of the time, kids aren’t fighting sleep itself. They’re fighting separation. When kids feel connected before bed, they settle more easily. They resist less. The...

07/02/2025

For years, parents have been told that bedsharing is dangerous and should always be avoided. Pediatric organizations issue blanket recommendations against it, emphasizing risks without acknowledging the biological realities of infant sleep—especially for breastfeeding families.

But here’s the thing: even physicians, who are trained to discourage bedsharing, often end up doing it themselves. Keep reading here:

For years, parents have been told that bedsharing is dangerous and should always be avoided. Pediatric organizations issue blanket recommendations against it, emphasizing risks without acknowledging the biological realities of infant sleep—especially for breastfeeding families. But here’s the th...

09/01/2025

Did you know your baby is actually getting smarter during a sleep regression (progression)? Watch this short video to learn more about what’s happening during a sleep progression!

What new skills have you noticed on the other side of a sleep regression? Share below!

Sleep regression actually = sleep progression. Your baby’s brain is growing and they are learning new skills! Here are some resources to get you started on y...

17/10/2024

https://taylorkulik.com/tummy-time-doesnt-have-to-be-flat-on-the-floor-how-to-simplify-tummy-time/

As a parent, you probably know how important tummy time is, especially since the safe sleep recommendations changed to placing baby to sleep on their back. In addition to the "Back to Sleep" campaign, parents have started to use "baby containers" more and more (things like carseats, swings, bouncers...

03/06/2024

https://taylorkulik.com/moreoutdoortime/

Is anyone else trying to do the 1000 hours outside challenge? We have always prioritized outdoor time, but this is the first year we are actually tracking how many hours we spend outside, and honestly, we are pretty behind. Living in a location where January and February are super cold, we don't get...

27/05/2024

Does “low sleep needs” in kids really exist?

13/05/2024

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open mouth posture at night

night terrors

crooked teeth

restless sleep

snoring

grinding/clenching?

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