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.
In this week’s blog, we dive into the world of baby sleep cycles, unraveling the various scenarios that keep parents awake at night. As a sleep consultant with years of experience helping families like yours, I understand the challenges that come with ensuring your little one gets the rest they need. Let's explore the science behind baby sleep cycles and I’ll share valuable insights to make bedtime a more peaceful experience.
Self-care has always been hugely important to me and is the reason I started my sleep training business. How can you take care of everyone around you if you aren’t taking care of yourself? It’s the best thing you can do for yourself, your family and your work life. Believe me, your kids will be grateful for the extra patience and connection they get when YOUR bucket is filled up.
When I have a discovery call with tired parents to discuss their baby’s sleep, short naps are the most common struggles they mention. They tell me they spend 30 minutes trying to get their baby to fall asleep only to have them wake up 30 minutes later. If you have a baby that naps 4 times a day, putting them down could take up hours of your day. Rough!
When your baby is learning a new skill, there is a pretty good chance it’s going to disrupt their sleep. Babies love to practice these skills when they should be sleeping.
Rolling over is one of the first big developmental milestones that affects sleep. Most babies start to roll over around 4 months old. But, every baby is different and it may not happen until baby is closer to 6 months old.
If you’ve got a great sleeper, it can wreak havoc on your and your baby’s sleep. Below are a few things you can do to safely work through this big change.
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.
It’s never too late (or too early) to start laying a foundation for healthy sleep or to start teaching your kiddo to be an amazing sleeper. Just imagine enjoying a 30-minute bedtime routine with your child, tucking them into bed, they drift off into a peaceful slumber and you see them 9-11 hours later.
We all need good, unfragmented sleep to be healthy, happy people. Why not teach your child the skill (yes, it’s a skill that can be taught) so that they will reap the health benefits of a great night’s sleep? And hey, it’s no small bonus to have a few hours to yourself in the evening once your kids are in bed AND for you to get the necessary 7-9 hours of sleep adults need.
The word ‘regression’ is thrown around left and right in regard to baby sleep. Is it the 4-month, 8-month, or 12-month sleep regression that is wreaking havoc on your baby’s sleep? There are many reasons why your child might suddenly have a hard time going to sleep, staying asleep, or taking great naps. And, it actually might not be a regression at all.
