I have been through every toddler sleep problem there is. Early waking, night waking, refusing to go to sleep, the ever-expanding bedtime routine, the glass of water request at 10pm, the sudden appearance of a small person standing next to the bed at 3am. Sleep problems are one of the most common concerns parents raise and there is genuinely a lot that can help. Early morning waking is one of the most frustrating because you cannot easily control when the sun comes up. Blackout blinds are non-negotiable for early risers. A toddler clock that changes colour at a set wake time can help older toddlers understand when it is okay to get up. Night waking: check the basics first. Is the room too warm or too cold? Is there noise or light waking them? Is your toddler getting enough daytime sleep? Overtired toddlers often sleep worse not better. If night waking is habitual rather than caused by hunger, discomfort, or illness, gradual withdrawal of your presence at night can help. The chair method or gradual retreat involves sitting less close over a period of weeks. Bedtime resistance: a consistent, predictable bedtime routine is the foundation. Bath, milk if still having it, books, song, bed. Every night. Bedtime pass cards give one permitted trip out of bed per night and research shows they reduce curtain calls significantly. Transitioning to a toddler bed too early causes sleep problems. Many toddlers are fine in a cot until age 2.5 to 3 unless they are climbing out. Moving too early removes the clear boundary the cot provides. The key message is that most toddler sleep problems are solvable with consistency, appropriate expectations, and the right environment.