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Four Month Sleep Regression
The Four Month Sleep Regression As a professional sleep consultant, I hear the term “regression” used in regards to just about every imaginable circumstance. Essentially if baby doesn’t sleep well for a couple of nights, parents start dropping the ‘R’ word. Some...
Daylight Savings
It’s that time of year again! Daylight savings starts in the Spring season every year.?? This upcoming weekend the clocks “spring forward”! ⏰ It can be a dreaded time for parents of young children because with this, comes an adjustment that does not happen...
Daylight Savings
It’s that time of year again! Daylight savings ends in the Fall season every year. This upcoming weekend the clocks “fall back”! ⏰ It can be a dreaded time for parents of young children because with this, comes an adjustment that does not happen immediately. This is...
“The Nap”
Giving up “the nap”!? Is your toddler ready to give up “the nap”? Or maybe a better question would be are YOU ready to say goodbye to naptime?? While lots of parents are very hesitant to let go of their toddler’s precious nap, it does have its benefits. Not only...
Putting baby down drowsy? Or fully awake?
?I can very much so relate to this picture... ? Had I known then what I know now, life would've been much easier in the sleep department! From 0-3 months, putting my baby down to sleep drowsy or already asleep actually seemed to work beautifully with my own daughter....
Melatonin
Melatonin use in children…is it safe? Effective? Necessary? You be the judge. This topic has been the subject of debate in the world of parenting for so many years. The lack of research on the long term effects it has on young children is my main concern. I will...
Teething & Sleep
☄Today's million dollar question...Does teething = poor sleep??☄ When my daughter was just a few months old, I remember my husband saying one day that he was talking with friends of his (who were dads as well), and they all agreed on one thing... Us ladies blamed...
Travel During the Holidays
?With the holiday season fast approaching?, vacations and travel can present some challenges to families with young children.? The best way to handle any travel plans is to try and keep your schedule and routines as close to your usual as you can. If you are jetting...
Naps!
☄"While it is socially limiting to plan ahead and protect naps, it is liberating to have a well-rested child who never fusses or cries during the day at home or in public."☄Dr Marc Weissbluth I couldn't agree more with this statement! Honoring the need for daytime...
Got a monkey on your hands?
Many toddlers can become very good climbers at a very young age and start finding a way out of their cribs at night. Some are so good at climbing that they can get in and out of the crib pretty easily! While others may not be so graceful, jump out and hurt themselves...
Ok Let’s be Honest Here…
The toddler years...aren't always a walk in the park.?? By this I mean for both parents AND our little people. It's a period of such concentrated learning and development, we ALL need healthy sleep to recharge and keep going the next day. Think about how you feel when...
Technology and Sleep
This weekend's sleep tip is for both adults and children!? In today's day and age, technology is a big part of our lives. What many people aren't really aware of, is how much it affects our quality of sleep! Our bodies produce a natural sleep hormone called melatonin....
Co-Sleeping..Sometimes it Just Happens!
Co-Sleeping... Planned or unplanned if it works for you and your family then great! No need to change 🙂 Now if you're on the other end of the spectrum, and your bed is starting to get a bit crowded...or if everyone is starting to lose much needed sleep over it, and...
Toys in the Crib..
Toys in the crib...Yay or Nay? Some would would say yes...however I always recommend to keep the crib free of anything but 1 lovey (for comfort) and here's why! ➡ I believe it's best to start teaching our little people as early as possible, that their crib is for...
Transition to Crib
Transition to the crib Are you wondering why your baby easily falls asleep pretty much anywhere (like your bed, arms, swing, car seat, couch...) EXCEPT his crib? Not sure why he wakes up shortly after being put down in his bed? Why won't this transition go smoothly? I...
The Curse of the Short Nap!
Got a cat napper on your hands? Are 30-45 min naps followed by unexplained crankiness shortly thereafter common in your house? Oh how I remember those days...it literally felt like I spent my entire day trying to get my baby to just nap! ? She was clearly tired, so...
We Sleep How Much?
Sleep is something we spend about a third of our lives doing...it's important!?It has a major impact on our overall quality of life? As adults we can make our own choices surrounding it...however young children need us parents to make healthy decisions for them. I'm...
Car Seat, Baby Swings, Strollers, Oh My!
Does it matter where babies sleep? In fact it does! Motion sleep often prevents babies from getting into that deep restorative sleep they need to wake up fully rested. The result.. short naps, unless the "motion" keeps going.. When teaching a baby to sleep through the...