Posts Tagged ‘bedtime’
Daylight 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 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…
Read MoreToddler Tip: Making Bedtime a Happy Time
Parenting toddlers is not for the faint at heart. It requires patience, creativity and stamina – especially when it comes to bedtime. All we want as parents is to enjoy the last minutes of the day with our kids – snuggling, reading, laughing and then hopefully close out the evening with the words, “Goodnight Mommy,…
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