Q&A: Handling False Starts, Starting Sleep Coaching, Early Morning Wakes & More!

Q&A: Handling False Starts, Starting Sleep Coaching, Early Morning Wakes & More!

June 2, 2026 · 18 min · Season 1 · Episode 250

About this episode

This episode answers top sleep questions related to false starts, napping schedules, and sleep coaching for young children.

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - How do you handle a false start? My 5 month old has them every night. - I have a 2.5 year old and a 7.5 month old. I really don’t want to drop my 7.5 month old’s third nap yet, because I like that there is some overlap in their napping. Do you have a schedule you can suggest? - I’m planning on starting some sleep coaching with my 8 month old. Do I start with naps or nights? - My 16 month...

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