As a new parent, sleep often feels like a distant memory, a luxury you can only dream of. But sleep isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. It’s not just about recharging your body; it’s about maintaining your emotional balance and mental clarity during those first overwhelming months of parenthood and beyond. Sleep helps strengthen the immune system, boosts mood, and supports cognitive function – making you a better parent and a better human.
At ParentCo., we’ve got your back. We’re here to help your family get those precious zzs, and help you cope no matter what cup of coffee you’re on.
OUR VILLAGE EXPERT
Sarah Bossio
Location: New Jersey
Social: @yourzenbabysleep
With over 15 years of experience as a special education teacher and training as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Sarah Bossio takes a comprehensive approach to teaching children healthy sleep habits. As a mom of 2, and experience working with over 350 families, Sarah provides evidence-based, compassionate sleep coaching to tired parents who need support while teaching their children to sleep
Essential Sleep Tips
Our sleep expert Sarah Bossio shares her top suggestions for navigating your little one’s healthy, happy sleep.
Ditch drowsy but awake!
Ditch drowsy but awake!
If your child is over the age of 4 months old, start working on placing your child in their crib awake, and supporting them cribside while they learn to fall asleep on their own.
Throw wake windows out the window
Throw wake windows out the window
Throw wake windows out the window and start using a schedule between 4-6 months old. Offering sleep on a set schedule will help your child elongate their naps and improve overnight sleep quality.
Sleep training does not mean "cry it out."
Sleep training does not mean "cry it out."
There are many ways we can actively support our children while we are in the process of teaching them independent sleep.
Do what works best for your family
Do what works best for your family
Do what works best for your family when it comes to how you sleep. Reach out for help, create a plan, and know that your child is brilliant and can be taught knew things because you are their best teacher!
