Anxiety, Sneaky Sleepers & the Night 5 Regression (25 Months & Up | Day 5)
Welcome to Day 5 of the toddler sleep training course! You’ve come a long way—and tonight, you may hit a common (but temporary!) bump in the road: what Dana Obleman calls the “Night 5 regression.”
In today’s video, Dana talks about how to handle bedtime anxiety, why your child might be sneaking into your bed without waking you, and how to stay consistent even when things feel like they’re going backwards.
😬 What you’ll learn in this video:
– Why some kids experience increased anxiety around this stage
– How to validate your child’s fears while still holding firm
– Comfort items that can help your child feel more secure
– Creative ideas to prevent “stealth visits” to your room
– How to handle Night 5 regressions using the chair and consequence method
🚨 Pro tip: If things feel harder tonight, that’s actually a sign that big change is happening. Stay calm. Stay consistent. You’re almost over the hump.
📥 For more tools and resources to support your journey, visit https://sleepsense.net/plus
👶 This course is for children aged 25 months and up. If your child is a different age, visit the Playlists section of my YouTube channel to find the right series: youtube.com/@sleepsense/playlists
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