Early morning waking is one of the most common reasons parents get in touch with me. The first assumption is usually that their baby is overtired and needs an earlier bedtime. But in many cases, that's not actually the reason. Let's investigate... Clue #1: How much sleep are they getting over 24 hours? I don't use generic wake windows because they don't suit every baby or child. Instead, I look at 24-hour sleep needs. Every child has an amount of sleep they're naturally capab

Early morning wake-ups are one of the most common sleep challenges I see from exhausted parents. And one of the most frustrating parts is how quickly they end up second-guessing everything. Most parents assume early waking means their child is overtired and needs more sleep or an earlier bedtime. But more sleep or earlier bedtimes don't usually fix the early rising. Here are four of the most common reasons I explore with families when a child is waking early. #1: Look at tota