1. You know you will be traveling, having house guests, or other social or family functions within 3 weeks of begining, because consistency is key when learning new habits! It’s bootcamp baby!
2. Don’t begin sleep training when your child has a cold or is congested, coughing or not feeling well. We want to give them every opportunity for success!
3. Do not start sleep training in the midst of other big changes within the family, such as, moving, divorce, the loss or serious illness of a loved one or pet. Your child’s ability to cope with change is not developed enough yet to sort through more than one challenge at a time, and sleep is effected by these kinds of events in the family. Help them adjust emotionally, first. Then, we will get them well-rested again.