Tis’ the season of family gatherings, parties, fun traditions, and more. It really is my favorite time of year. For some parents, it’s an extremely stressful time especially if you’re balancing all of the holiday fun while running on empty. Let’s talk about the holidays and your child’s sleep. If your kiddo is not a great sleeper, I can help. If you’ve got the sleep thing down, I’ll share tips on keeping it intact while during this season of joy.
The baby industry is loaded with sleep aids, from the latest swaddles and pacifiers to high-tech bassinets. In the world of sleep consulting, we often refer to these items as "sleep props," but you might also hear them called "crutches" or "sleep associations." But do these props actually contribute to better sleep, or could they be hindering it?
“I’ve tried everything to get my baby to sleep and nothing has worked.” This is a sentence I hear in nearly every call I have with tired moms. These moms are desperate for answers, reading books, scrolling the internet and social media, asking friends for their secrets and even buying “one size fits all” sleep training programs. It can be extremely overwhelming to have contradictory information coming from all sides. How do you know who to trust?
The start of the new school year is around the corner and the number one thing kids need is a good night’s sleep. Here are 5 tips for parents to make sure kids are getting adequate and healthy sleep before all the learning begins. School may not be how we all imagined it would this year, but our kids still need great sleep.
Ah, toddlers—the pint-sized bundles of energy and curiosity that keep us on our toes at all hours. While their antics can be charming and amusing during the day, the lack of quality sleep can turn them into tiny tyrants full of meltdowns and mischief. So, what's the deal with toddlers and sleep, and how does it impact their behavior? Let's discuss.
We all just survived the time change of Daylight Saving and now it’s spring break. It’s time for a fun family trip and often that means different time zones, messing with naps, or staying up late. Nothing lights up my soul more than travel, so I do everything I can to make sure sleep stays intact during our family trip.
Hello tired parents! If you're reading this, chances are you're knee-deep in the sleep struggle trenches, desperately seeking a solution to those endless nights of interrupted sleep. Don’t worry! , You've landed in the right place! Today we're diving into the do’s and don'ts of sleep training that will help you and your little ones finally catch those much-needed Zs.
