Navigating the Holidays with Your Well-Rested Child
No matter how prepared we are as parents, or how well rested our children are, the holidays tend to bring unexpected twists and turns that can derail any healthy sleeper. Below I’ve included some helpful strategies to get you through the craziness so that your child’s sleep can remain on track. First of all, what…
Read MoreThose Tricky Sleep Transitions
There aren’t many sleep transitions that just blow over without being noticed. Most times they are met with frustration and bewilderment when we see our “great sleeper” having issues falling asleep or staying asleep. Could one of the transitions be to blame? These are the major transitions to prepare for (newborn-age 5): Moving from watching…
Read MoreDaylight Savings Time Strategies
I don’t think I’ve ever met a parent who didn’t have a bit of apprehension for daylight savings time. We all dread the unwanted disruption and secretly wish there were some kind of magic pill we could give our kids to encourage just one more measly hour of sleep each morning until the transition is…
Read MorePlanning for Healthy Sleep While Traveling…Is it Even Possible?
It’s that time of year again…extended family eagerly awaits our arrival, suitcases are filled and the adventure begins. Travel can be fun, but it can also carry anxiety and stress when we consider the effect it might have on our children. The toughest part may be knowing that our kids are currently in a good…
Read MoreSleep Environment Basics
As a sleep consultant, the very first thing I consider when working with a new family is how the child’s sleep environment may be impacting her sleep. Your child’s surroundings are vital when it comes to encouraging healthy sleep practices. It’s true that some children can “fall asleep anywhere” or “sleep like a rock”, but…
Read MoreHow You Can Make Room Sharing Work for Your Family
When most parents (myself included) consider putting two or more children in the same bedroom, our minds immediately jump to thoughts of siblings swapping stories, their late night talks and whispery giggles. If you’re reading this now and you have little ones sharing the same sleeping space, you know how far from this idealistic perspective…
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