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Straight answers about your child's sleep.
How Much Sleep Does my Child Need?
A lot! Many parents are surprised to learn that children need anywhere between 12 and 18 hours per day, depending on the age of your child. Here are some guidelines for different age groups: 0-3 months: 16-18 hrs per day 3-6 months: about 15 hrs per day 6-12 months:...
Tired of Wishing and Ready to Make it a Reality?
I sure remember the day I did like it was yesterday!!?...change is hard and requires work! It doesn't just happen...The quality of life my entire family now has because of this change, is much more than I could've ever just "wished" for. Give me 2 weeks, I'll give you...
Bedtime Routine
Establishing a good bedtime routine is a very important step in teaching your child to sleep well. Babies and children love routines! Whether it's throughout the day or at bedtime, they like to know what is going to happen next. They are also better behaved when...
Got an Early Riser?
If your baby has just recently learned how to sleep through the night, early morning wake-ups are definitely not uncommon! But don't worry...this actually is "just a phase" and it will pass? Chances are your baby is willing and able to sleep longer in the mornings!...
Did You Know…
Did you know that sleep problems occurring in infancy often persist for 3-5 years?? That's a very LONG time to go without sleep!!! My mission is to let parents know it does NOT have to be this way! Sleep isn't something you have to sacrifice just because you decided...
Consistency
When it comes to your child's sleep, CONSISTENCY is KEY! Having a good routine, and keeping things the same before every sleep situation is such an important part of teaching your child to sleep well. It sends a clear message of what is expected of them- SLEEP and...
Camping Season is Here!
Summers in AB are definitely one of my favorite times of the year? daylight till 11, bonfires, BBQ'S, hanging out at the lake...fun times with friends and family. Camping is such a great way to get away, relax, and enjoy life! Now doing it with well rested children...
Overtiredness
Overtiredness.. and why is it so important to avoid it! Overtiredness is something we always want to try and avoid in children. It looks like hyperactivity, not the same symptoms as we would see in an adult. They tend to look/feel wired, manic and giddy. When a...
This is a Must Read
"We should get away from the idea that sleep is for slackers. It's something important to make you function during the day. It's been around for a billion years. It's biologically really important and we need to respect that."...
Crib to a Bed…Is it time to make the switch?
Transitioning from a crib to a bed...is it time to make the switch? ? A very common obstacle that parents face is how to manage the transition from a crib to a bed! There really is no set time that you should get rid of your child's crib and switch to a bed. Most...
18 Month Sleep Regression
Another hot topic lately has been the 18 month old sleep regression. I can definitely relate to this one, and think it's a topic worth talking about! A sleep regression is a time where your baby or toddler goes through tremendous physical or mental development. All of...
Taking Care of Yourself
When parents decide to entrust me as their child's "sleep guide", it's a responsibility I take very seriously. The end goal is to teach their little one the self soothing skills they need to go to bed peacefully, and stay asleep throughout the night. To me it's a bit...
Night Terrors
As promised, this week's sleep tip... NIGHT TERRORS & CONFUSIONAL AROUSALS! ? First off what are they? A night terror is a partial arousal from very deep, nondreaming sleep (stage 5 Non-REM sleep). During the event itself the child is not fully awake. He may...
Nightmares
A popular topic lately has been nightmares. So let's talk about em! Nightmares are a dream, a very scary dream that wakes you and leaves you frightened and full of dread. The nightmare begins as an ordinary dream, but then towards the end it turns frightening. These...
Need I Say More?
GREAT article. Give me 2 weeks, I give you your life back ☺I will guide you through the process and make it as painless as possible. Another reason why this IS the perfect baby shower gift!? http://www.scarymommy.com/earlier-bedtimes-healthy-children/?utm_source=FB
Sleep is Food for the Brain
I am a firm believer that healthy sleep habits make for happy, healthy children. Providing the growing brain with sufficient sleep is especially important in childhood and adolescence, a time of concentrated learning and development. The sleeping brain is NOT a...
Early to Bed, Early to Rise?
This week's sleep tip is brought to you by.. Monday morning!? For babies and toddlers, early to bed does not mean early to rise! Most children sleep better and longer with an earlier bedtime. Most babies are primed to go to sleep for the night as early as 6:30 or 7...