You're Not Losing Your Mind. You're Just Losing Sleep.
It's 3am & you've already tried the 47 different tips from Google.
Your Baby Isn't Broken. You Just Don't Know What's Normal Yet.
Once Upon a Sleep Guide is a biology-first sleep guide that replaces 3 AM panic with actual understanding, no rigid schedules, no cry-it-out, just clarity.
Giving you clear, gentle, evidence-based support so you can stop doom-scrolling and start feeling confident about every nap, bedtime, and wake-up.
Written by a NICU Registered Nurse, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and mom of two, who's spent years teaching parents what the hospital doesn't have time to explain. This isn't a sleep training program. It's a biology lesson that finally makes sense.
Written by a NICU Registered Nurse, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and mom of two, this guide blends evidence-based education with real-life practicality. It is not about rigid schedules, forcing independence, or “fixing” your baby. It is about understanding what’s normal, supporting sleep developmentally, and responding to your baby with clarity instead of fear.
What’s Inside the Guide
How infant sleep cycles work (and why night wakings are normal)
What’s developmentally appropriate at different ages
How to create a supportive sleep environment
How soothing, routines, and wake windows fit together
Month-by-Month Sleep Guidance: Each age range includes:
Quick-reference sleep guidance (wake windows, naps, daytime sleep, bedtime)
Common sleep challenges you may notice
Practical ways to support sleep during that phase
Instant digital download • Perfect for expecting parents or the first 12 months.
A Comprehensive First Year Sleep Guide
A calm, reassuring roadmap that meets you right where you are, sleep-deprived, in love, and ready for something that actually works.
Digital PDF • 60+ beautifully designed pages • Mobile & tablet friendly
What you’ll have by the end of the guide
You'll stop second-guessing yourself at 2 AM because you'll understand why your baby wakes up, and what they actually need
You'll know the difference between developmental stages and actual sleep problems, so you stop panicking during every regression
You'll set up routines based on biology instead of blog posts, which means less trial-and-error and more confidence
You'll respond to night wakes calmly instead of frantically Googling, because you'll have a framework that makes sense
You'll feel relief from the constant anxiety that you're "doing it wrong"
Plus: bonus sections on safe sleep, partner support, and navigating regressions with compassion instead of panic.
$69
One-time purchase • Instant access
From overwhelmed nights to whispered, "We did it."
My name is Danielle Crissman, BSN, RN, and soon-to-be CLC. I am the founder of Mothergood, but more importantly, I am a mom to two sweet girls who have taught me more about love, patience, and resilience than any textbook ever could.
Before starting Mothergood, I worked as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for the tiniest and most vulnerable babies. When I became a mother myself, I realized just how much support new parents need. Support that goes beyond the hospital walls. That’s why I created Mothergood. As a former NICU RN turned mom, my mission is to bridge the gap from hospital to home by providing RN level expertise in your home to help you with all things baby! I want to empower new moms/parents with the tools to create a smooth and supported start into this exciting but overwhelming chapter of motherhood.
My goal is simple: to give you confidence from your very first cuddle. Whether you need help with feeding, soothing, sleep, or even just reassurance that you were made to be your baby’s mother, you do not have to go at it alone.
At Mothergood, you’ll receive RN-crafted care, personalized, in-home newborn education, and ongoing support tailored to your family’s unique journey. From baby basics to sleep consulting to lactation support (CLC incoming!), I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way!
Because together, we are going to put the good in motherhood.
“Before working with Mothergood, I dreaded nighttime. I felt like a failure every time my son woke up crying. Within a week of using the guide and a short consult, everything felt lighter. He still wakes (because, newborn), but I know exactly what to do and why. I feel like myself again.”
— Emily & baby Noah, 6 weeks
Over 400+ families have used a Newborn Sleep Guide to add more calm, more confidence, and more actual sleep to their earliest days together.
How it works
Whether you choose the eBook, 1:1 support, or both, the process is simple and designed for foggy, sleep-deprived brains.
1. Choose your support
Start with the Newborn Sleep Guide eBook, book 1:1 consulting, or bundle both for fuller support. You’ll get instant access to digital resources right away.
2. Create your gentle plan
Use our step-by-step frameworks or work with a consultant to customize a sleep plan that respects your baby’s age, temperament, and your family’s values.
3. Practice, tweak, exhale
You’ll start seeing small shifts: easier settles, calmer nights, more predictable naps. We expect ups and downs—and we build them into the plan so you can stay steady.
You deserve support in this tender, holy, exhausting season.
Imagine climbing into bed tonight with a simple plan, realistic expectations, and the deep exhale of knowing you’re not alone in this anymore.
Instant digital download • Gentle, evidence-based strategies • Written by a certified NICU Nurse + expert newborn sleep consultant
Questions parents often whisper at 3am
If you’re wondering whether this is right for your baby, you’re exactly the kind of thoughtful, loving parent we created it for.
Is the Newborn Sleep Guide safe for brand-new babies?
Yes. The guide is specifically designed for 0–12 months. Once Upon a Sleep was created to help parents understand how baby sleep actually works, build healthy sleep foundations, and move through the first year with more confidence and far less second-guessing.
Will this make my baby sleep through the night?
Newborns are biologically wired to wake frequently for feeds and connection. Any resource that promises 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep for a tiny baby is ignoring basic science. What we *can* help you with is more predictable stretches, easier settling, and far less stress around what’s normal—and what’s not.
When should I start—before or after baby arrives?
Both work beautifully. Many expecting parents read the guide in the third trimester so they feel confident from day one. Others find us between week three or eight when things feel especially hard. The frameworks are flexible and can be applied whenever you’re ready.
Can both parents use the guide?
Absolutely. Many families tell us reading the guide together helped them get on the same page and reduced tension around “who’s doing it right.”
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© 2026 Mothergood. All rights reserved. This content is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. Please note: although Danielle is a Registered Nurse, the services/support provided is not medical care or advice. Please contact your pediatrician if you have any medical concerns.