Free Resources
Free tools to help tonight
Practical, no-cost downloads to get you started. Grab what you need and start seeing progress right away.
- Free to use
- For children ages 2 to 7
- From a certified sleep consultant
- Gentle, no cry-it-out
Free tools
Start with what's hardest tonight
Guides, schedules and cheat sheets you can use right away.
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Sleep Personality Quiz
Discover your child's sleep personality in a few minutes and get tailored starting points.
Take the Quiz - Bedtime battles & routines
Bedtime Preparation Guide
Set the stage for an easier bedtime with a simple, calming wind-down routine.
Make Bedtime Easier - Naps & sleep needs
Sample Schedules
Age-by-age sample schedules to take the guesswork out of naps, meals, and bedtime.
Download - Bedtime battles & routines
Booklist
A handpicked list of storybooks that support connection, calm, and smoother bedtimes for ages 2–7.
Get the List - Bedtime battles & routines
Bedtime Passes
A gentle, practical tool to curb the endless after-lights-out requests.
Get the Cheat Sheet - Fears & bedtime confidence
When Fear Shows Up at Bedtime
What to say when your child is scared at night, and why checking the closet one more time might make it harder.
Get the Free Guide
Read by topic
Answers for the nights you're facing
Short, practical articles from Karen, grouped by the challenge.
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Bedtime battles & routines
Stalling, one more story, and routines that help your child settle.
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Night wakings & early rising
Wake-ups, early mornings and sudden setbacks.
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Naps & sleep needs
How much sleep your child needs, and the move to quiet time.
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Fears & bedtime confidence
Supporting a scared child without feeding the fear.
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Big transitions
Leaving your bed, a new big-kid bed, daycare and travel.
- Dealing with Daycare: How to Keep Consistent Sleep Habits When Away from Home
- Sleep Challenges During Travel: How to Maintain Your Child’s Routine on the Go
- Breaking Up with Bed-Sharing: How to Transition from Co-Sleeping to Independent Sleep
- Moving from Crib to Bed: Tips for a Smooth Transition
- Why Is Independent Sleep Important?
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