Kind & Rested

04/09/2026

Bedtime is more than just getting to sleep.

It is a big transition for your child’s little nervous system and an opportunity to nurture relationship, confidence, and a felt sense of safety.

By showing them what to expect through a simple story, a few familiar steps, and your steady presence, bedtime can feel softer, calmer, and more connected.

Social story benefits:
✨Helps children know what’s coming next
✨Supports their nervous system in feeling regulated and safe
✨Builds confidence and independence
✨Deepens connection with you
✨Makes bedtime smoother and less stressful for everyone

04/09/2026

Every family’s sleep journey looks a little different, but the need for rest, support, and reassurance is something so many parents can relate to.

This family came to me in a season of frequent night wakes and a level of exhaustion that really starting to affect their days in a big way.

Together, we made realistic and intentional shifts that supported their child’s sleep while staying aligned with their values around connection and responsiveness. Those changes quickly supported more consistent nights and a more rested, easier rhythm for everyone.

If this feels familiar, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. You deserve rest that feels more sustainable for your whole family.

If you’re needing support right now, I’m here. You can reach out anytime to connect. 💌

03/26/2026

Sleep isn’t just about rest. It’s about nurturing relationship, confidence, and balance for your whole family.

Every parent wants nights and mornings that feel calmer, routines that feel sustainable, and strategies that actually work for their child and their life. But often, the advice out there is generic and one-size-fits-all, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing yourself, or unsure what’s best for your child.

That’s where nurtured sleep coaching comes in. It’s not about rigid rules or “perfect” sleep. It’s about helping you:
* Understand your child’s unique temperament and needs
* Create routines and strategies that fit your family’s real life and core values
* Feel confident, supported, and empowered in your decisions
* Build solutions that grow with your child and your family

If you’ve ever wished for guidance that meets you where you are, honors your child, and leaves everyone feeling secure and connected—this is for you.

If this feels like what you’ve been looking for, let’s connect and explore what support would look like for your family.

Follow the link in my bio to schedule a free Discovery Call.

03/26/2026

Join me virtually at on June 1st to explore a holistic, evidence-based, and relationship-centered approach to supporting infant and child sleep.

About the Presentation:

We’ll discuss why sleep challenges are so common, how to assess sleep within the broader family context, and how to move beyond generic, one-size-fits-all solutions. We’ll look at a practical framework for sleep, discuss common red flags that significantly disrupt sleep, and a few real-life case examples. The goal is for participants to strengthen their ability to respond thoughtfully, collaboratively, and effectively to the families they serve in their respective fields. Space for discussion and questions will be prioritized to support real-world application!

Pre-register for this event at www.oregonwashingtonlactation.org !

About the Speaker:

I’m Court Wright, a Holistic Family Sleep Coach and professional educator. I support families from pregnancy through early childhood — including neurodivergent and highly sensitive children — who are exhausted and overwhelmed by sleep challenges. I help parents understand what’s developmentally normal so they can respond with confidence. Together, we create practical, personalized strategies that support regulation and attachment while protecting the parents’ wellbeing and capacity. I also provide advanced training for clinicians and care teams, helping them approach sleep through a responsive, evidence-based framework that translates seamlessly into their practices.

03/26/2026

The language we use in parenting matters. 💛

It shapes how we see our children, how we respond to them, and how they come to understand themselves.

Commonly used words and phrases often position children as adversaries or problems, rather than small humans learning, growing, communicating, and seeking connection.

Without realizing it, we can begin parenting at odds – using language that frames connection as conflict and needs as demands.

Feeding “on demand” or “on a schedule” frame feeding as something to control or tolerate. Feeding “responsively” shifts this perspective. It becomes a relationship.

“Bedtime battles” suggest parents and children are opponents locked in a struggle. But this challenge is often simply a mismatch between tiredness and timing, or the need for connection and the overall evening rhythm.

Reframing these moments invites curiosity, not conflict, and creates space to meet both parent and child needs.

This doesn’t end in infancy. As children grow, their communication expands — but so do society’s labels.

Words like “defiant,” “stubborn,” or “attention-seeking” often replace our earlier understanding of needs.

Yet toddlers are still doing what they’ve always done — communicating, practicing new skills, and seeking connection. Just in bigger, louder, more complex ways.

When we change the words, we change the story. We move from conflict to connection, and begin to see the whole human in front of us.

When we pause to notice the words we use, we realize how much power they hold. Every phrase can either put distance between us and our children or bring us closer together.

By shifting our language, we aren’t just changing words—we’re changing the way we see our children, and the way they see themselves.

This is the heart of responsive parenting: speaking connection into our parenting, one word, one moment, one relationship at a time.

03/26/2026

Does the Ferber Method (also called Graduated Extinction or “controlled crying”) actually reduce night wakings or improve infant sleep?

A randomized controlled trial by Hall et al. (2015) explored this question in infants aged 6–8 months.

Families were randomly assigned to either a sleep intervention group, which included guidance on Graduated Extinction and education about normal infant sleep and bedtime routines, or a control group, which received general safety education but no sleep-specific support.

Sleep was measured in two ways: objectively, using actigraphy to track night waking and total sleep, and subjectively, using parent diaries and questionnaires. This distinction is important because what babies actually do and how sleep feels for parents can be very different.

Parents in the intervention group reported differences in their perception of overall sleep quality, as well as changes in their own stress, mood, and fatigue associated with sleep.

Objectively, however, there was no significant difference between groups: about 97% of infants in both groups woke two or more times per night, and total sleep remained the same. The measured difference between groups was only −0.2%, which was not statistically significant.

The main takeaway is simple but important. Infant sleep itself did not change, but parent perception did. Both of these can be true at the same time. Understanding the evidence empowers parents to make informed, intentional choices about their family’s sleep.

Do study summaries like this help you make sense of sleep? What other sleep topics would you like to see backed by research?

Hall, W. A., Hutton, E., Brant, R. F., Collet, J. P., Gregg, K., Saunders, R., et al. (2015). A randomized controlled trial of an intervention for infants’ behavioral sleep problems. BMC Pediatrics, 15, 181. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-015-0492-7

09/25/2025

✨BIG NEWS! It’s here! After months of behind-the-scenes dreaming, planning, and heart-pouring work, my new brand and website are officially live! ✨

Too many parents have felt the pressure of being stuck between “wait-it-out” or “cry-it-out” when it comes to sleep. That’s such a heavy choice to carry when all you want is rest for your child and wellbeing for your family. But, the truth is, ✨you don’t have to choose between sleep and connection.✨ There is another way—one that is responsive, nurturing, rooted in science, and grounded in real-life parenting. A way that honors your child’s needs and your own. Because your rest matters too.

I wanted a space that truly reflects the nurturing, connection-centered sleep support I offer—a space that feels calm, warm, and deeply aligned with the heart of my work. A place where everyone’s needs matter.

This transformation exists because of all of you—the parents, the children, the providers who’ve trusted me, invited me in, and reminded me what’s possible when we lead with nurture. I am endlessly grateful. Truly.

Please, pop over and explore the new site—link in bio! 🔗

And if you’ve been part of this journey—whether we’ve worked together, you’ve shared my name with a friend, or you’ve simply followed along—thank you. Your support means the world.

I’d love to know what you think! Drop a 💛 if you’re celebrating with me today—I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.

02/19/2025

Let’s be real—sleep can feel like a race against the clock. We’re told to stick to wake windows and routines like they’re the golden rules. But here’s what no one tells you: your child’s body can only sleep when it feels regulated.

✨Regulation matters more than consistency!✨

Instead of stressing over a rigid schedule, focus on helping them feel settled in whatever way works best for them—whether it’s a change of environment, getting outdoors, playtime, feeding, or something else.

Sometimes, the reason sleep isn’t happening is because your little one is working on something BIG—something magical you might not even see yet. A new skill, a growth spurt, or a developmental shift. So, instead of stressing about the schedule, remember: when their body feels safe and calm, the sleep will follow.

01/31/2025

09/10/2024

In our culture, a “good sleeper” is often seen as a baby who sleeps through the night, falls asleep on their own, and naps on a schedule. So when our little one wakes up often, needs help falling asleep, or takes short naps, we might feel like something’s wrong.

But these ideas are more about adult and cultural convenience, rather than what’s biologically natural for babies and young children. Frequent waking, needing comfort, and shorter sleep stretches are all normal. Babies are wired to stay close to their caregivers, and their sleep patterns reflect this.

By shifting how we define a “good sleeper,” we can begin to see these behaviors as normal and healthy, which takes the pressure off us as parents and helps us meet our children’s real needs.

Feeling exhausted and unsure about how to improve your child’s sleep is so difficult—I understand. You shouldn’t have to compromise your parenting values or turn to extreme methods to get the rest you need. I create holistic, responsive and personalized sleep plans that support your family’s unique needs. If you’re ready to find a solution that works for you - contact me today to get started!

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