Tired and Searching for Sleep Help? Everything You Need in One Place

Let’s talk about sleep. One of the hardest things to figure out as a parent. Not because you're doing it wrong, but because every child is different, and the advice can be… overwhelming.

We hear about the sleepless nights. We see the memes. But when you’re in it?
It’s not funny. It’s exhausting. It’s lonely.

And it can make you feel like you’re doing something wrong.

Because your baby won’t stay asleep.
Because your toddler suddenly needs one more book, more water, and a full TED Talk on dinosaurs…at 9 p.m.
Because you searched “wake windows” and ended up with 4 different charts and zero clarity.

And somehow, you’re expected to keep functioning like a whole human, which is…a lot.

If that’s where you are? You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re just tired.

And tired parents need real support, not scattered advice or pressure-filled solutions.

I still remember when Vera was 6 weeks old, going through a typical colic spell, and I was home alone with both the kids. My husband was working, and I was exhausted, and she would NOT settle. I sat at the edge of my bed, crying, and told her,” You got this. I know you’re tired and you will sleep.” 

Here’s the thing, they eventually do sleep, but sometimes YOU need the right tools to help them AND to know when something may be wrong. 

That’s why I created the PedsDocTalk Sleep Database.

What’s inside the database?

This database brings together everything I’ve created over the years in one place, so you don’t have to search through podcast episodes or scroll back through blog posts to find what you need. It includes free and paid resources by age and stage so you can find what you need for your family. 

It’s all here: organized by stage, labeled by format. Easy to skim when you're short on time, patience, and REM sleep.

Infant sleep (0-12 months)

From sleepy cues and safe sleep to regressions and crib transitions, these resources help you understand and support your baby’s changing sleep needs. Your mindset matters too, because how you feel during this season is just as important.

Toddler Sleep (1-3 years)

Nap refusals, bedtime battles, and toddler independence can all disrupt sleep. These resources offer ways to respond with connection and confidence. Negotiating with a toddler at bedtime can be exhausting, so having a plan (and a little perspective) can go a long way.

Sleep training

Sleep training means different things to different families. These resources explain the research, explore common methods, and offer supportive ways to approach independent sleep, so you can make a decision that fits your values, your baby, and your season.

Troubleshooting and special topics

Some sleep challenges don’t fit neatly into an age or stage. These resources cover things like regressions, bedwetting, melatonin, and when sleep struggles might point to something deeper, so you can find answers when things feel confusing or off track.

Courses and Workshops

Looking for more structured help or something you can return to when things get hard? These workshops and courses offer step-by-step support, expert strategies, and reassurance you can keep coming back to, especially on the days that feel long.

Explore the full sleep guide

Scroll through. Search by stage. Find exactly what you need, when you need it.

Final thoughts

You’re not failing if your baby still wakes up. You’re not behind if your toddler needs five stories, three sips of water, and a trip to the moon before bed.

You’re just parenting through the most sleep-deprived, real parts of early childhood.

This guide won’t fix everything. But it will help. 

And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

My most popular resource is the Newborn Sleep Workshop. I give it to all my friends and cousins when they have babies, and they (and all purchasers) have said the same thing, “I swear my baby sleeps longer stretches because of this and you.”

I hope these resources make your nights a little easier and your days a little less tired. And if it does, feel free to share it with a friend who’s in the thick of it too.

On The Podcast

Think your pediatrician has all the breastfeeding answers? The truth is, most don’t and that’s not a knock on them. It’s a reflection of the limited lactation training in pediatric residency. That’s why I sat down with Dr. Lauren Hughes, founder of Bloom Pediatrics and a double threat: pediatrician and IBCLC. Together, we unpack the myths, the mental load, and the real deal about breastfeeding support that parents deserve but don’t always get in those early days. We talk about:

• Why pediatricians often give confusing (or just plain wrong) advice around lactation

• How the term “nipple confusion” creates shame instead of support and what’s really going on with flow preference

• How pumping, pacifiers, and supplementation can all fit into a successful feeding plan

• Why protecting a parent’s mental health is just as important as protecting their milk supply

Triple feeding (nursing, pumping, and supplementing) might sound like a solid plan on paper. But for many parents, it turns into a nonstop cycle that’s physically draining, mentally exhausting, and emotionally overwhelming. In this Follow-Up episode, Dr. Mona talks with lactation consultant and author Victoria Facelli about why triple feeding is often recommended, why it’s not always sustainable, and what we should be doing instead.

On YouTube

Struggling with breastfeeding in the newborn stage? I break down what’s normal in the first weeks like cluster feeding, colostrum, newborn weight loss, short or long nursing sessions, and signs your baby is getting enough breast milk. As a pediatrician and IBCLC, I’ll guide you through common breastfeeding challenges, low milk supply concerns, latch pain, and how to know when to supplement or get support. The video includes:

• Is newborn weight loss normal?

• Is cluster feeding normal?

• How long should my baby be nursing?

• Do I need to supplement while my milk comes in?

• Is nipple pain normal?

• How to tell if you have low supply?

• How to be successful with breastfeeding

• Should I supplement with formula?

• When will my supply regulate?

• How can my partner help with breastfeeding?

Ask Dr. Mona

An opportunity for YOU to ask Dr. Mona your parenting questions!

Dr. Mona will answer these questions in a future Sunday Morning Q&A email. Chances are if you have a parenting concern or question, another parent can relate. So let's figure this out together!