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Baby Talk, Big Kids, Toddlers
Andi Metzler
Tis’ the Season: How to Navigate Holidays with ...

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.

Tis’ the Season: How to Navigate Holidays with Your Child’s Sleep
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Bedtime Routines for Toddlers & Big Kids

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Bedtime Routines for Toddlers & Big Kids

Bedtime routines are beneficial for babies, kids, and adults.  I have a routine that helps me settle my mind and prepare for bed. Here’s what I do: put on pajamas, wash my face, brush my teeth, put a glass of water on my nightstand (which I almost never drink) and layout my earplugs in case my husband snores, arrange my pillows and think about what I’m grateful for as I drift to sleep.  The steps of the routine, which happen in the same order each night, help me anticipate going to sleep. The process is equally important for toddlers and big kids. And hey, if you’ve never had a routine for your kiddo, it’s not too late. Start tonight!

Bedtime Routines for Newborns and Babies

Bedtime Routines for Newborns and Babies

Taking the time to create a bedtime routine can feel monotonous or like a chore for some parents. A bedtime routine is something both children and adults benefit from when considering the best way to get a healthy night of sleep. Do bedtime routines matter? Is it worth the effort and time to implement?

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Is Your Baby Overtired?

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Is Your Baby Overtired?

Here is a situation that most parents call relate to - your little one (especially a toddler) is full of energy and even entertaining the room with their charm. You are enjoying the spectacle and thinking that he is clearly not tired, even though it’s 8 pm. So you let him stay up a little longer.

That’s when the trouble begins and bedtime becomes a battle. The meltdowns start and getting him to sleep is a hot mess. Your baby is now overtired.

Two Things You Can Do To Eliminate Night Feeds

Two Things You Can Do To Eliminate Night Feeds

We all function best with an uninterrupted good night’s sleep. When you have a baby, it’s inevitable that sleep will be fragmented for some time during those first few months. But how long will it take for a baby to drop night feeds and start sleeping through the night?

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When To Hire A Sleep Consultant

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When To Hire A Sleep Consultant

A sleep consultant is a coach. Just like a coach in any other industry, a sleep coach is going to get you to your goals faster and with less stress. They hold your hand through the process, hold you accountable and take out the guesswork. No more Googling in the middle of the night.

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Snoring, Mouth Breathing And Sleep—What Every Mom Needs To Know

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Snoring, Mouth Breathing And Sleep—What Every Mom Needs To Know

Snoring and mouth breathing can be a sign that your little one is not getting restorative nighttime sleep. If your baby or toddler snore loudly or breath with their mouth open a visit to your pediatrician is a must. It could be the cause of nighttime sleep struggles and more.

The Dream feed And Why I'm Not A Fan

The Dream feed And Why I'm Not A Fan

If you’re a parent, you’ve most likely struggled with multiple night wakings at some point. That ultimately leads to parents googling how to find a “fix” and help their baby sleep longer stretches at night. One popular “solution” is the dream feed. I’m not a fan. Let me explain more about it and why.

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