What's your parenting sleep style?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Your child sleeps...
- A.
  In the same bed as you.
- B.
  In the same room as you.
- C.
  In their own room.
- D.
  A combination - we start in different rooms but end up together at some point.
2.
When my child cries at night I...
- A.
  Immediately comfort them.
- B.
  Wait to see if they will go back to sleep.
- C.
  Check in but won't stay for long.
- D.
  I know their cry and if it isn't alarming I let them work it out.
3.
Your child falls asleep...
- A.
  By themselves.
- B.
  With me in my bed.
- C.
  As I rock them to sleep.
- D.
  While feeding.
4.
Your child is stalling at bedtime, you...
- A.
  Tell them that our routine is finished, it is time to go to bed.
- B.
  Stay with them until their needs are met.
- C.
  Get angry that it is taking so long and then feel bad about it later.
- D.
  Leave and then check in as needed.
5.
When your child is sick, where do they sleep?
- A.
  On the floor in my room.
- B.
  In my bed with me.
- C.
  In their room by themselves.
- D.
  In their room with me on the floor next to them.
6.
Our bedtime routine consists of...
- A.
  Bath, PJs, feed, read books and lights out.
- B.
  Playtime, books, lay down with a parent.
- C.
  Every night is different.
- D.
  It goes smoothly until lights out and then the stalling begins.
7.
Personally, I need...
- A.
  ALL the sleep.
- B.
  Very little sleep to function and be pleasant.
- C.
  Zero sleep - I'm a machine.
- D.
  At least 8 hours in a different room than my child.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're a... Close Sleep Parent
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As a close sleep parent, you’re your children’s #1. They prefer to be close to you especially during down time. You feel comforted when they are comfortable. You co-sleep or at least have thought about it, and you don't think twice about brining them into bed with you when they are sick or have a bad dream. Crying is not your jam and you prefer to help them work through their feelings about sleep through one on one time and cuddles. Your sleep needs come second to your child's, and that's ok. This is a short season of life after all. You aren't too pressed to sleep train but you're open to ways to establish a healthy routine around sleep. How to make the most of your time as an close sleep parent...1. Set clear expectations.Even if you are co-sleeping, you will still benefit from setting clear expectations with your child. Start with the bedtime routine and tell them how many books you will read, what song you will sing or how long you will lay with them. (Adjust to your family needs)Start with small expectations and before you know it, things will start to fall into place. 2. Share responsibilities If there are two caregivers in the home, it is important that your child becomes comfortable with more than one parent doing the bedtime routine. This not only takes the pressure off of everyone but in the event of an "out of the blue" night, when things have to change, you're child won't be caught off guard. 3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as to get ready for bed you spare yourself the trouble of dodging your child's stalling tactics. Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Molly Tartaglia 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little children, five-year-old Scottie and two-year-old Raphael. When I’m not chasing them around, I’m changing lives as a certified sleep coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it's bedtime battles, overnight wakings or schedule disturbances, I give parents the guidance they need to take control of sleep. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram to stay in the loop with my courses. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know sleep hacks!2. Download my short nap guide! It’s designed to save you time and energy by taking the guess work out of naps. Day and nighttime sleep really go hand in hand so without a solid nap schedule, night time sleep will start to suffer as well.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
2.
You’re a... Balanced Sleep Parent
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When it comes to your children, you use your intuition with a side of Instagram advice when you come across a problem.You’re not one to set strict sleep rules. You likely have a bedtime routine and a couple other basic behavioral expectations, but they change depending on the night and what is happening with your little one. You value sleep but haven't quite optimized it yet.Sometimes bedtime goes great while others times it is off the rails and you want to pull you hair out. We've all been there. I see you friend, you are busy — and sometimes it is too much of a hassle to enforce bedtime expectations. But, let me tell you something... you can still be balanced while setting clear and firm expectations and routines around sleep.So try getting a little more explicit with what you want bedtime and overnight sleep to look like in your home. Set the tone and your children will thrive with a clearer routine."Having a child is like getting a tattoo... on your face. You better be committed." — Elizabeth GilbertHow to make the most of your time as a balanced sleep parent...1. Teach your children their bedtime routineExplicit is the name of the game. We don't want there to be any gray area. Tell them exactly what will happen. Here is an example. BathPJs2 books1 songHug and kiss Lights out2. Schedule in one on one timeOne of the kindest things you can do for your kids is regularly scheduling in one on one time. This is especially important if your child gets anxiety around bedtime. Set a timer for 15 mintues, sit on the floor and do whatever they want to do right before bed. It will make the bedtime transition 100 times easier. 3. Set a scheduleYour life doesn't have to be scheduled every second of the day but scheduling when bedtime will be each night and sticking to it will help you avoid an over tired child. Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Molly Tartaglia 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little children, five-year-old Scottie and two-year-old Raphael. When I’m not chasing them around, I’m changing lives as a certified sleep coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it's bedtime battles, overnight wakings or schedule disturbances, I give parents the guidance they need to take control of sleep. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram to stay in the loop with my courses. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know sleep hacks!2. Download my short nap guide! It’s designed to save you time and energy by taking the guess work out of naps. Day and nighttime sleep really go hand in hand so without a solid nap schedule, night time sleep will start to suffer as well.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
3.
You’re a... Gradual Release Sleep Parent
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When it comes to goals, yours are to raise secure and happy kids. Your household has rules and behavioral expectations, but you don’t bank on your children following them blindly. Instead, you explain why they are important guidelines to follow.For bedtime you have a bedtime routine, that you follow pretty religiously. You value independent sleep but choose to gradually teach your child this as opposed to a cry it out method.It’s important to you that your children feel like they have you by their side when things get tricky. This means that you might have coslept for a little longer than you would have liked but your child feels secure around bedtime and that's all the matters.On top of that, you know your child so well. But with knowing your child as well as you do it makes it hard to decipher the best approach when it comes to bedtime - that's where I come in."The thing about parenting rules is there aren’t any. That’s what makes it so difficult." — Ewan McGregorHow to make the most of your time as a balanced parent...1. Teach your children their routineGet your children involved in the bedtime routine process. Once they are take charge it will help them feel confidence and in control, which equals a secure child.2. Schedule bedtimeYou're great at sticking to a routine, but sometimes get lax about when the bedtime will start. To avoid an overtired child, set a goal for lights out and do your best to stick to it. 3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as soon as they roll out of bed, you spare yourself the trouble of getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, and packing their lunch for school.Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Molly Tartaglia 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little children, five-year-old Scottie and two-year-old Raphael. When I’m not chasing them around, I’m changing lives as a certified sleep coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it's bedtime battles, overnight wakings or schedule disturbances, I give parents the guidance they need to take control of sleep. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram to stay in the loop with my courses. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know sleep hacks!2. Download my short nap guide! It’s designed to save you time and energy by taking the guess work out of naps. Day and nighttime sleep really go hand in hand so without a solid nap schedule, night time sleep will start to suffer as well.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
4.
You’re a... No Nonsense Sleep Parent
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When it comes to your children, you know they are resilient and more capable than we give them credit for. You love being a parent and make fast decisions when it comes to bumps in the baby highway. You know what you want and SLEEP is one of them. As long as your child has all of their needs met, they are ok! You love the idea of sleep training and the faster your little one is sleeping through the night the better. You believe they will benefit both mentally and physically from getting sleep on track from the beginning. Crying doesn't bother you as long as you have a plan in place for how to respond if things get hairy. You love your child and you love your sleep and I'm here to help you have both."Your kids require you most of all to love them for who they are, not to spend your whole time trying to correct them." — Bill AyersHow to make the most of your time as a strict parent...1. Be consistentThis one is simple - decide how you want to sleep train and stick to it. If you want to cry it out, go for it! If you want to do short check ins, great! But choose one.2. Get on a ScheduleDaytime and Nighttime sleep go hand in hand. We aren't going to have a successful night of sleep if naps are all over the place. Get on an age approriate schedule so that sleep as a whole is easier. 3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as soon as they roll out of bed, you spare yourself the trouble of getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, and packing their lunch for school.Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Molly Tartaglia 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little children, five-year-old Scottie and two-year-old Raphael. When I’m not chasing them around, I’m changing lives as a certified sleep coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it's bedtime battles, overnight wakings or schedule disturbances, I give parents the guidance they need to take control of sleep. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram to stay in the loop with my courses. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know sleep hacks!2. Download my short nap guide! It’s designed to save you time and energy by taking the guess work out of naps. Day and nighttime sleep really go hand in hand so without a solid nap schedule, night time sleep will start to suffer as well.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌

What's your parenting sleep style?

Take this two-minute quiz to find out which of the four parenting sleep types you are: close sleeper, balanced, gradual release, or no-nonsense. Plus get a few tried ‘n’ true tips for managing sleep in your home.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes