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Not all sleep challenges show up the same way.

Some toddlers settle easily at bedtime but wake overnight looking for you. Others sleep soundly through the night but fight naps with everything they’ve got. Sleep disruption isn’t always across the board—but noticing where things feel most strained helps you support your child more effectively.

Many parents of 1–2 year olds report that either naps or night-time sleep are the sticking point—but rarely both at once.

Which part of your toddlers sleep feels hardest to manage right now?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Naps are inconsistent or a fight

Nights are broken or high effort

Both day and night sleep are equally hard to manage

Sleep mostly works across day and night

It changes all the time / hard to tell

By toddlerhood, many children can sleep through the night — but that doesn’t mean they always do.

By toddlerhood, many children can sleep through the night — but that doesn’t mean they always do.
Teething, big language leaps, and separation anxiety can all bring night wakings back, even after weeks or months of “good” sleep. Some toddlers also begin to wake from dreams or call for a parent simply because they can.

What matters isn’t the occasional waking—it’s whether the pattern feels manageable, or if nights have become a cycle of exhaustion for everyone.

How are you coping with night waking right now?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They wake, but we both settle easily

Some wakes are fine, others feel like survival - it's getting harder

It’s constant, and I feel like I’m breaking

I’d prefer not to say

Doesn’t apply to our situation

Night feeds: sustainable or straining?

At this age, many toddlers can sleep through the night without feeds—but for some, one night feed (particularly up to 18 months) can still be normal and sustainable. The key question isn’t “is my toddler still feeding at night?” but rather “is this working for us?”

Henderson et al., 2010, Pediatrics

Do night feeds feel like they’re still serving a clear purpose?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Feeds are functional and we settle well

Sometimes they help, sometimes they don’t

Feeds don’t seem to settle anything anymore

They need a lot of help—and only from me

Settling is intense, no matter who’s trying

I’d prefer not to say

Not applicable / no night feeds

Settling strategies change as toddlers grow.
At this stage, your toddler’s awareness, mobility, and independence are rapidly increasing. What used to work—feeding to sleep, rocking, or constant motion—may now take longer, cause resistance, or stop working altogether.

This isn’t regression—it’s development. As toddlers test boundaries and grow more emotionally aware, contact settling, high-input routines, or preferring one parent over the other are common. But over time, these strategies often start to feel less effective or more draining.

How would you describe your current settling routine?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They settle easily with minimal input

It varies—we’re still figuring it out

I’m the only one who can settle them

Settling takes intense effort, even for me

I’d prefer not to say

You’re halfway through. This is where new insight often starts to click.

Rhythm doesn’t need to be rigid—but it should feel readable.
Many families in this stage start to feel pressure to choose between “routines” and “cues.” The truth is, either can work—if they make sense to you. But if you’re constantly guessing, it may be time to recalibrate.

How confident are you in your current rhythm?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

I feel confident we’ve found a rhythm that works

We go with the flow, but I second-guess it often

I’m totally unsure what they need or when

Doesn’t apply / no rhythm

Life transitions affect toddler sleep.
Teething, illness, separation anxiety, starting childcare, new siblings, or changes in daily routines—toddlers feel it all. Even when their needs are otherwise met, these stresses can disrupt sleep.

It’s common for sleep to unravel during big transitions—even when the cause isn’t immediately clear.

What matters is recognising these shifts so you can respond with realistic expectations and support.

Are there other challenges adding to the pressure?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

No—sleep is the only real issue right now

Yes—some challenges are present, such as returning to work, adding a new sibling, recent illness, or emotional transition

Yes—multiple significant pressures are stacking and affecting day-to-day capacity (e.g. persistent feeding struggles, mental load, caregiving imbalance, health flags)

I’d prefer not to say

You’re not meant to function without rest.
Parents in this age group often feel like they should “have it figured out by now”—but that belief is what leads to burnout. If you’re coping, that matters. If you’re not, that matters too.

Parental sleep deprivation has measurable mental health impacts—even months after birth.

(Okun et al., 2018, Journal of Behavioral Medicine)

How are you coping with your own sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Yes—I’m mostly coping okay

I’m pushing through, but I feel it

No—I’m completely depleted

I’d prefer not to say

It’s okay if this feels hard.
Disrupted sleep takes a toll—on your confidence, your relationships, and your wellbeing. That’s not weakness. That’s a system asking for relief.

Which best describes how you’ve felt recently?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

I’ve felt grounded or myself most days

Up and down—but I’m managing

Flat, anxious, or disconnected

I’d prefer not to say

Sometimes sleep struggles are symptoms.
Underlying factors like discomfort, sensory sensitivities, reflux, allergies, or even iron deficiency can show up first as sleep disruption. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to recognise when something feels “off.”

Sleep isn’t always just about routines—it can be the body’s way of flagging something deeper.

Do you have any medical, sensory or developmental concerns?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

No—I feel confident everything’s okay

Maybe—I’ve noticed a few things I’m not sure about

Yes—I have concerns that haven’t been explored

I’d prefer not to say

How it feels matters.
Is sleep something you’re managing—or something you’re constantly adapting to? This is less about hours, and more about whether your system can actually hold the weight.

Final question — then your Sleep Competency results.

Which best describes your current relationship with sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

It works. Not perfect, but sustainable

I have some concerns that either my child or I aren’t getting the sleep we need

It’s inconsistent—I’m always adapting

It feels like survival most days

I’d prefer not to say

Almost there.

These last questions help us understand how families access support and where future tools are needed.

You can skip them if you choose, they do not affect the Sleep Competency Score
Note: If you're a professional supporting a family using this tool, we welcome collaboration. Jocelyn Sleep partners with early years teams to extend care that’s aligned, respectful, and research-informed.

Have you accessed Sleep Support before?

What kind of support have you explored or tried?

If you haven’t asked for help yet, what’s held you back?

Would you like a personalised follow-up based on your answers?

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You’ve completed the Sleep Scorecard

Based on your answers, we’ve mapped your current sleep setup to one of four Sleep Competency categories. These categories reflect how your family’s sleep system is functioning—emotionally, logistically, and developmentally. None of them are a diagnosis. They’re a starting point for support that matches your real experience.

Your result doesn’t define your parenting. It reflects how your family’s sleep system is functioning—emotionally, logistically, and developmentally—so we can point you toward aligned support.

You made it. Whatever your score, you’ve taken a practical step toward understanding what’s behind the disruption.

Thank you for pausing to reflect. That alone matters.

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