How to Stop Your Toddler's 2am Wakeups for Good
About this episode
This episode provides strategies to help toddlers stop waking up at 2 AM, focusing on comfort and self-soothing techniques.
Is your toddler waking up at 2 AM (again)? Instead of repeating “Go back to bed,” try this big-hearted, research-backed approach that helps your child feel safe and stay in bed — without tears or power struggles. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why toddlers wake at night ✅ A comforting strategy that builds self-soothing skills ✅ How to introduce a “Midnight Helper” stuffed animal ✅ What to say (and not say) during wake-ups It’s simple. It’s powerful. And you can start tonight. ✨ Want more big-hearted sleep tools? Check out the masterclass: Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You FREE Guide: How To End 2AM Wake-Ups Until next time — stay big-hearted 💛 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Cathryn
Topics covered
- toddler sleep
- night wakings
- self-soothing
- parenting strategies
- sleep tools
Keywords
- toddler
- 2 AM wakeups
- self-soothing
- Midnight Helper
- parenting
- sleep strategies
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