Slumber and Bloom

Slumber and Bloom I help parents with sleep training and potty training; teaching babies to love sleep and toddlers potty like a rockstar.

Consultations are 1:1 and customized specificity for your child's needs and realistic for busy parents. I offer a wide range of services including sleep coaching, potty training coaching and music and movement class instruction. My consultations are done on a one-on-one basis and designed to be individualized and specific for your child's needs.

09/17/2026

🚨 THE 3-DAY POTTY TRAINING METHOD SOUNDS GREAT… UNTIL REAL LIFE HAPPENS. 🚨

Three days. Done. Never think about potty training again. 🎉

Sounds amazing, right?

Except… for most toddlers, potty training just isn’t that simple.

And when parents go into it expecting their child to be “fully trained” in 72 hours, it can create SO much unnecessary stress when their toddler is still having accidents, refusing the potty, hiding to p**p, or simply not quite getting it yet.

Your child isn’t failing.

You didn’t fail.

The timeline was unrealistic. 👏

Potty training is a learning process, and one of the most important parts happens BEFORE you ever take the diaper away.

✨ Preparing YOURSELF for what to expect
✨ Preparing your TODDLER for the changes ahead
✨ Building familiarity with the potty
✨ Teaching body awareness
✨ Practicing through play
✨ Giving your child hands-on experiences
✨ Making the potty feel NORMAL instead of scary or stressful

That’s exactly why I created Potty Party: The Ultimate Potty Training Blueprint. 🎉🚽

With 25+ years of education and experience working with young children, I take a play-based approach that helps toddlers learn through PLAY, hands-on experiences, and developmentally appropriate preparation BEFORE the actual potty training process even begins.

Because I want potty training to feel more like a PARTY and a whole lot less like a battle. 💗

You don’t need to spend three days staring at the clock wondering, “WHY ISN’T THIS WORKING?!”

You need a plan that helps you and your toddler understand the process and have a little FUN along the way. 🥳

👇 Want my complete potty training blueprint?

COMMENT “PARTY” and I’ll send you the link!

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Instagram only delivers my DM if you’re following me. 💕

09/16/2026

Does your baby struggle with gas, constipation, or a fussy, uncomfortable belly? 💕👶

Infant massage can be a wonderful way to help your baby relax while gently supporting digestion and helping move those stubborn gas bubbles along.

Learning a few simple massage techniques can give you another tool to reach for when your little one is uncomfortable. 💗

Comment “MASSAGE” and I’ll send you the link to my Baby Massage Guide!

And follow for more baby sleep, development, and parenting tips! 💕

Thumbsucking can be a tough habit to break, but with consistency and patience, it’s absolutely possible. I had to do thi...
09/16/2026

Thumbsucking can be a tough habit to break, but with consistency and patience, it’s absolutely possible. I had to do this with my youngest, and it was tough! But once we got through the hardest part, he was over it! 💛

Here are a few ways to help your little one stop thumbsucking:

✨ Teach your child why it’s time to stop
📚 Read books together about giving up thumbsucking
🍼 Offer a pacifier during sleep times if age-appropriate
🦷 Introduce teethers or chew toys during awake time
🌱 Use a thumbsucking deterrent cream for extra support

Remember: habits take time to change. Focus on encouragement, not punishment, and celebrate every small win along the way.

Need more support with sleep, potty training, or toddler habits?

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09/16/2026

Let’s stop pretending a Pull-Up is potty training. 😬

If your toddler is wearing a diaper all day, p*eing in it, p**ping in it, and then occasionally sitting on the potty…

BABE. That is not potty training. 😂

That’s potty INTRODUCTION.

And your toddler is not going to voluntarily choose the harder option when the easy option is still available.

You’ve basically said:

🚽 “You can stop playing, tell me you have to go, run to the bathroom, pull down your pants, sit on the potty and do your business…”

OR

🩲 “You can just p*e right here.”

Guess which one wins? 😂

They aren’t being stubborn. They aren’t “not ready.” They aren’t failing at potty training.

They’re choosing the option that is familiar, convenient, and requires approximately ZERO effort.

And honestly? I would too. 😂

If you want your toddler out of diapers, eventually you have to actually take the diaper OUT of the equation.

No, that doesn’t mean throwing your toddler onto the toilet and crossing your fingers.

It means having a PLAN.

A real one.

Because “we’re potty training!” while keeping diapers available 24/7 is basically telling your toddler, “Use the potty if you feel like it.” 👀

And toddlers are gonna toddler.

Ready to actually get this done?

Comment PARTY and I’ll send you my Potty Party: The Ultimate Potty Training Blueprint 🎉

Follow for more potty training tips that tell you what you actually need to hear. 💕

09/15/2026

6 months is such a fun sleep milestone! 🥰

By this age, many babies are settling into a pretty predictable rhythm with 3 naps during the day and roughly 12–15 hours of total sleep in 24 hours.

A typical day might include:

🍼 3 naps
😴 About 2–2.5 hours of daytime sleep
🌙 A solid stretch of nighttime sleep

And if your baby is still waking to eat overnight, that can be completely normal! Some babies may be ready to begin night weaning around this age, but always check with your pediatrician first to make sure your baby is ready.

Remember, these are guidelines, not rules. Every baby is different, and your baby’s individual sleep needs matter. 💕

Follow for more baby sleep tips, schedules, and support! 💕

Potty training doesn't have to feel like a chore! 🎉Celebrating your child's successes can boost their confidence, increa...
09/15/2026

Potty training doesn't have to feel like a chore! 🎉

Celebrating your child's successes can boost their confidence, increase motivation, and make the potty training journey a lot more fun for everyone involved.

Whether it's a sticker chart, a potty dance party, a special certificate, or even a balloon pop surprise, the goal is to recognize progress and make your child feel proud of their accomplishments.

Remember: potty training is a skill, and every skill takes time to learn. Focus on progress over perfection and celebrate the small wins along the way. 💛

👇 Comment **SUCCESS** for my FREE potty training guide packed with tips to help your child potty train with confidence.

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09/15/2026

You’re praying TONIGHT is the night your baby finally sleeps through.

But if your baby wakes every 2 hours…

…and you feed them every 2 hours…

why would tonight suddenly be different? 👀

I know. Oof. 😬

You’re not feeding because you’re doing something wrong.

You’re feeding because it WORKS.

Baby wakes.
You feed.
Baby goes back to sleep.
You get a little more sleep.

But here’s the problem:

If your baby isn’t actually hungry, that feeding may be reinforcing the very wake-up you desperately want to stop.

So before you start dropping feeds or trying to “sleep train,” you need to figure out:

🍼 Is my baby waking because they’re HUNGRY?

🤍 Or are they waking because they need COMFORT?

Because you can’t make a good plan if you don’t know what’s actually causing the wake-up.

And no, I’m not telling you to just stop feeding your baby overnight.

I’m telling you to STOP GUESSING.

Comment DECODE and I’ll send you my Hunger vs. Comfort guide so you can start figuring out what your baby actually needs.

💕 Follow Missy Yandow | Baby & Toddler Sleep Tips + Potty Training Help for more realistic baby sleep help.

09/14/2026

Going from 1 nap → 0 naps can feel like a BIG transition… but for many kids ages 2–4, the signs are actually pretty clear. 👀

If your toddler is:
✨ Taking forever to fall asleep for nap
✨ Still wide awake at bedtime
✨ Happily making it through the afternoon without falling apart
✨ Content with quiet time instead of an actual nap

…it might be time to start thinking about dropping that last nap.

A sample schedule for a newly nap-free toddler could look like:

⏰ 7:00 AM wake
📚 1:00–1:30 PM quiet time
🌙 7:30 PM bedtime

And here’s the important part: dropping the nap does NOT mean dropping rest.

Quiet time gives their little bodies and brains a chance to slow down, even when sleep is no longer happening.

If bedtime has become a battle because your toddler just isn’t tired enough anymore, the nap might be the culprit. 👀

Save this for when you’re wondering, “Are we ready to drop the nap?” and follow for more toddler sleep tips! 💕

TRUE! 😴Research suggests that new parents lose the equivalent of 44 days of sleep during their baby's first year of life...
09/14/2026

TRUE! 😴

Research suggests that new parents lose the equivalent of 44 days of sleep during their baby's first year of life.

Between night feedings, frequent wake-ups, sleep regressions, and early mornings, it's no wonder so many parents feel completely exhausted.

The good news? Sleep deprivation doesn't have to be your reality forever. 💛

Healthy sleep habits can help your baby learn to sleep longer stretches, leading to more rest for the entire family.

✨ Follow for more baby and toddler sleep tips!

👇 Drop "HELP" in the comments for a link to book a consultation, and let's get your family sleeping better.

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