Bella Luna Family - Sleep & Behavior Coaching

06/13/2025

😎 If finally feels like summer! Perfect timing for me sharing summer sleep tips live on today! 🙌🏼

I talked about…

🌞 having kids go to sleep when the sun is still out

🌞 preventing early morning wake ups

What’s your biggest summer sleep challenge? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

And check out the interview at the link in our bio!

06/13/2025

Check out my summer sleep tips that I shared live on WMUR-TV today! https://www.wmur.com/article/christine-brown-kids-sleep-schedules-summer-061225/65050785

06/05/2025

This is one trend I’m here for! 🙌🏼

Don’t believe what you see/hear on social media or let is sway you in making the right decisions for your family! Like…

❌ There’s one right way to parent

✅ Do what feels right for you and your child

❌ Sleep training harms children

✅ There is no study that proves this and plenty that debunk it

❌ All sleep consultants give solid advice

✅ I’m 9 years in and I can’t believe some of the awful advice that “sleep consultants” give. Read reviews, choose someone who is certified who has solid experience and you click with

❌ The three day method works for potty training all children

✅ It didn’t for my family and it doesn’t for a lot of families that I work with. There are other ways!

❌ Judging other Moms is ok

✅ This is just a hard no. We are all doing our best and just because someone doesn’t align with your thoughts, doesn’t give you the right to judge them. So yes, I’m judging your judgment! 😂🙃

What parenting propaganda are you done falling for? Drop it below 👇🏼

05/27/2025

👶 PARENTS: Is your 8-10 month old suddenly standing in their crib and can't sit down? Here's what might be happening...

If your little one has recently started standing in their crib but crying because they can't sit back down, you're experiencing one of the most exhausting (but totally normal!) developmental phases.

Here's the thing most parents don't realize: Your baby's brain has mastered pulling up to standing, but it literally hasn't developed the neural pathways needed to sit back down yet. It's not stubbornness or manipulation - it's genuine developmental timing!

🧠 THE SCIENCE: Motor skills develop in sequence. Just like babies roll back-to-front before front-to-back, they learn to stand before sitting down from standing.

😴 THE SLEEP IMPACT: This phase often plays into the 8-10 month sleep regression because babies practice their new skill instead of sleeping (sound familiar?).

⏰ THE TIMELINE: Most babies figure out sitting down within 2-6 weeks, but there are ways to help them learn faster!

I've just published a comprehensive how to guide covering:
✅ Why this developmental quirk happens
✅ The exact teaching methods I use with client families
✅ How to handle those exhausting midnight standing sessions
✅ Sleep training considerations during this phase

The best part? Most babies start attempting to sit independently within just 1-2 days of consistent practice using our method!

If you're currently surviving on 3 hours of sleep because your little acrobat is practicing standing at 2 AM, this guide is for you. Link in comments! 👇

And please SHARE this with any parent friends who might be going through this phase - they'll thank you! 🙏

What questions do you have about this milestone? Drop them in the comments and I'll answer!

05/13/2025

Nashua area Families: check out this free event on Sunday, 5/18 from 11-2 where you can share your family's story and have your voice heard about your pregnancy and postpartum experience(s)! This will help shape programs and resources for local families! This event is...

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family friendly - bring your partners and kids, they'll be fun things to do!
🕊️ Free
🍕 Food included
🎗️ Supportive
🔗 Opportunity to connect with other local families - hello Mom friends! 👋🏼

Register here: https://njzzp9xab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W9atD6wN6AuQDI8hrB-JLoOziDX1pEmRN6qRM1nnLqlsuz3F3F5sgT5bTvm_LmHw9PJWAYY2J2v9wQrHWcJYi2jpulH4uhb7TDvLLBZ-6tZ5Nygrm1lK4vSdrjO9LDlRwbc6LJTxBBlAZyJae6N5M59UTkb5aAiLkZVekkO9Hsw2cNtgSt0R1xVN_FTyZoP8SoWoV-TKtQoXdmc4zqZcDezRwspXHC8xrA1Rl_WuiQaf-UPCG3mDni5d2pwG4qb7X1-4iqgc1xm6w8evolPYk0j7dLjOKoiffQGceXWPMRqj0RpAJs9JX4nevCU7rNXUYriLi44k6WW_vsFL6zjVHAZ1O1Rdl-eZLJdzppb9ogsA7lV7WYpDJUu-Nqpx0CJIrS8schD8HU3-wsiO_zWz839BYd6sDxhXeTKYvr_TMRWu_i2ndkGkU0bxuslaGfHH&c=0nAMLplrBtWM2Eq0AiIxt-wE01Di3XmvIdNhNqJQI8eKYMpyc5MNkg==&ch=nOVtMdHCYrLRgx9FYHhLWkIqXBUrlb7ALjUWOhf42mQiqIsU56WULg==

04/24/2025

ICYMI…this is what you need to do to lose weight. 🙃

04/16/2025

“Potty training struggles got you puzzled? 🧩

Join me on Zoom tomorrow night for the ultimate potty readiness workshop where I’ll reveal the secret signs your little one is ACTUALLY ready (hint: it’s not just about age)! We’ll discuss exactly what to do once your little one is ready! Limited spots - comment READINESS to learn more and sign up! 💦🚽”

03/21/2025

This is an amazing organization that can use our support, mamas!

🚨 We’re down to our LAST BOX of size 6 diapers! Diapers are essential for our families, and we need your help to restock!

Our biggest need right now is size 6 diapers, but we’re also running low on size 5 diapers, large-size pull-ups, wipes, and gloves.

If you’re able to help, please visit our wishlist to donate directly. Every little bit makes a big difference for our families!

Click here to view our Wishlist👉 https://loom.ly/Y0pvZ9w

03/13/2025

Does this sound about right at your house??

When a child pushes away their plate of vegetables with a grimace, most parents don't see a simple act of defiance. They see the beginning of another carefully orchestrated negotiation—one of approximately 260 such parental bargaining sessions that will unfold in their household this year alone.

03/06/2025

Losing an hour of sleep but gaining what feels like DAYS of evening sunshine? ☀️ Spring forward hits different when you know how to handle it...

That clock change isn't just stealing your sleep—it's disrupting your little one's entire rhythm! While everyone's celebrating longer days, parents know the STRUGGLE of bedtime battles when the sun refuses to set. 😴

Scroll through the carousel to learn if you need to make changes in advance or if you can just keep it moving as usual. 😎

My #1 tip is to ensure your child's bedroom is pitch black!

➡️ Download our darkness how-to guide that's saving sleep everywhere: https://bellalunafamily.com/subscribe-darkness-how-to/.

Who else is having mixed emotions about the time change? Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to or dreading the most!

02/05/2025

Tips to help you figure out WHY your baby or toddler is waking early and some tips to help! Thanks Association of Professional Sleep Consultants for sharing!