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title: "Free Toddler Sleep Resources | Winter Slumber"
url: https://winterslumber.com/resources/
description: "Free toddler and preschooler sleep tools from Karen Winter: bedtime toolkits, sample schedules, a sleep quiz and guides for night wakings and fears."
---

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.

[Browse the free tools](#tools) [Join the Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sleepsupportfortoddlersandpreschoolers/)

![A young child laughing while lying on a sofa](https://winterslumber.com/_img/blog/african-american-curly-child-having-fun-to-playing-2023-11-27-05-34-46-utc-scaled-1200.jpg)

-   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.

-   ### Sleep Personality Quiz
    
    Discover your child's sleep personality in a few minutes and get tailored starting points.
    
    [Take the Quiz](https://canva.link/1a5fmvroybpbwkm)
-   Bedtime battles & routines
    
    ### Bedtime Preparation Guide
    
    Set the stage for an easier bedtime with a simple, calming wind-down routine.
    
    [Make Bedtime Easier](https://winterslumber.systeme.io/bedtime-preparations-guide)
-   Naps & sleep needs
    
    ### Sample Schedules
    
    Age-by-age sample schedules to take the guesswork out of naps, meals, and bedtime.
    
    [Download](https://winterslumber.systeme.io/toddler-prek-sample-schedules)
-   Bedtime battles & routines
    
    ### Booklist
    
    A handpicked list of storybooks that support connection, calm, and smoother bedtimes for ages 2–7.
    
    [Get the List](https://winterslumber.systeme.io/booklist)
-   Bedtime battles & routines
    
    ### Bedtime Passes
    
    A gentle, practical tool to curb the endless after-lights-out requests.
    
    [Get the Cheat Sheet](https://winterslumber.systeme.io/bedtime-passes-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](https://winterslumber.systeme.io/fear-free-guide)

Read by topic

## Answers for the nights you're facing

Short, practical articles from Karen, grouped by the challenge.

-   ### Bedtime battles & routines
    
    Stalling, one more story, and routines that help your child settle.
    
    -   [The Real Goal of the Chair Method Has Nothing to Do With Sleep](https://winterslumber.com/blog/the-real-goal-of-the-chair-method-has-nothing-to-do-with-sleep/)
    -   [How to Stay Positive and Patient During the Sleep Journey](https://winterslumber.com/blog/how-to-stay-positive-and-patient-during-the-sleep-journey/)
    -   [Creating a Bedtime Routine That Promotes Independent Sleep](https://winterslumber.com/blog/creating-a-bedtime-routine-that-promotes-independent-sleep/)
    -   [The Role of Consistency in Building Strong Sleep Habits](https://winterslumber.com/blog/discover-why-consistency-is-key-in-building-strong-sleep-habits-for-your-child/)
    -   [Bedtime Passes for Preschoolers](https://winterslumber.com/blog/bedtime-passes-for-preschoolers/)
-   ### Night wakings & early rising
    
    Wake-ups, early mornings and sudden setbacks.
    
    -   [She Used to Sleep Fine… So What Happened?](https://winterslumber.com/blog/he-used-to-sleep-fine-so-what-happened/)
    -   [Managing Early Morning Wakes: Tips to Help Your Toddler Sleep Longer](https://winterslumber.com/blog/managing-early-morning-wakes-tips-to-help-your-toddler-sleep-longer/)
    -   [How to Handle Night Wakings Without Losing Your Mind](https://winterslumber.com/blog/how-to-handle-night-wakings-without-losing-your-mind/)
    -   [Two Year Old Leap/Regression](https://winterslumber.com/blog/two-year-old-leap-regression/)
-   ### Naps & sleep needs
    
    How much sleep your child needs, and the move to quiet time.
    
    -   [How Much Sleep Does Your 2–7 Year Old Actually Need?](https://winterslumber.com/blog/how-much-sleep-does-your-2-7-year-old-actually-need/)
    -   [Navigating Nap Strikes & The Transition from One Nap to Quiet Time](https://winterslumber.com/blog/navigating-nap-strikes-the-transition-from-one-nap-to-quiet-time/)
-   ### Fears & bedtime confidence
    
    Supporting a scared child without feeding the fear.
    
    -   [I Thought I Was Launching an Audio Story…I Think I Started Something Bigger](https://winterslumber.com/blog/i-thought-i-was-launching-an-audio-story-i-think-i-started-something-bigger/)
    -   [Overcoming Fear of the Dark: Support Without Reinforcing the Fear](https://winterslumber.com/blog/overcoming-fear-of-the-dark/)
-   ### 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](https://winterslumber.com/blog/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](https://winterslumber.com/blog/sleep-challenges-during-travel-how-to-maintain-your-childs-routine-on-the-go/)
    -   [Breaking Up with Bed-Sharing: How to Transition from Co-Sleeping to Independent Sleep](https://winterslumber.com/blog/breaking-up-with-bed-sharing-how-to-transition-from-co-sleeping-to-independent-sleep/)
    -   [Moving from Crib to Bed: Tips for a Smooth Transition](https://winterslumber.com/blog/moving-from-crib-to-bed-tips-for-a-smooth-transition/)
    -   [Why Is Independent Sleep Important?](https://winterslumber.com/blog/why-is-independent-sleep-important/)

## Join my private Facebook group

Free sleep support for toddlers and preschoolers, a warm community of parents figuring it out together.

[Join the Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sleepsupportfortoddlersandpreschoolers/) [Explore coaching](https://winterslumber.com/coaching/)
