Got kids? Got exhaustion. Every age has its sleep challenges, and in this episode we discuss the absolute best sleep hacks for getting babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids napping, sleeping, and staying asleep.

Here are just a few of the topics you will hear about in this chock-full-of-useful-advice episode: the importance of routine for even the youngest childrenthe absolute essential-ness of REAL blackout shades (Amy loves this cheap and easy-to-install brand) why the sleep sack isn’t just for babies how to get preschoolers to stay in bed past the first crack of dawn when co-sleeping might be the best answer the best playlists and apps to help set the sleepytime mood why sleep training is never a matter of “one and done” Special thanks to everyone who sent in sleep hacks for this episode, especially

Lori Strong and Sara Strong of Strong Little Sleepers

Dr. Sarah Mitchell of Helping Babies Sleep

Patti Smith of The Pickup Line, a daily newsletter for moms

Rachel of Cha Ching Queen

Huckleberry Sleep App

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Sleep Hacks (For All Ages and Stages)