Ahhhh . . . summertime! For many families, this means planning a much needed vacation to spend with friends and loved ones. However, many parents with young children often worry how their summertime travels are going to affect their child’s sleep habits. Parents who are already sleep-deprived and have been struggling to get their little Read More
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Do You Need A “Mommy Time Out”?
While motherhood is one of the best (if not THE best) jobs in the world, it is easy to find ourselves at the bottom of our own priority list. As moms, we do anything when it comes to taking care of our kids and our families…but what about ourselves? Somewhere along this motherhood journey, we’re Read More
Could Sleep Apnea Be Causing Your Child’s Sleep Problems?
What is Sleep Apnea? You probably consult your pediatrician whenever your child has a high fever, a rash, or a bad cough. But what about snoring? It is another important symptom that your child’s doctor should know about, although it is something that often goes unmentioned. However, snoring can often be a sign that a Read More
Two Naps or One? How to Know When Your Child is Ready to Make the Switch
Have you been wondering when your child might be ready to make the switch from two naps to one? For most toddlers, this happens sometime between 15-18 months. Although some toddlers may make the switch a bit sooner, especially those who are in daycare and typically move up to the next classroom around their first Read More
Tips For Maintaining A Sleep Schedule During The Holiday Season
Holiday sleep One of the challenges with the holiday season is that holiday gatherings with family and friends often go well beyond your little one’s bedtime. Even if you don’t stay out late, time zone differences and travel time often cut into bedtime. Not to mention the fact that grandparents, aunts and uncles don’t want Read More
These are a Few of My Favorite Things…to Help Your Child Sleep Better
As a Gentle Sleep Coach, I am often asked by parents for recommendations on various sleep related products for babies and young children. While I do not endorse or sell certain products, there are several that I tend to recommend that many parents find to be helpful sleep tools for their children. Here are Read More
Is Your Ebook Bedtime Story Keeping Your Little One Up At Night?
One of the soothing activities I suggest to parents before bedtime is a timeless classic—reading a book. But let’s take things one step further. With the convenience of being able to download a new book for bedtime any time you like, more parents are reading to their kids from an eBook—but this could be part Read More
Baby Not Sleeping at Night? A Bedtime Routine can be Very Helpful
A newborn baby’s sleep pattern is very different from an adult’s. Most newborns sleep for 16-17 hours on average but often wake up frequently during the night (every 2 to 4 hours) and sleep for short bursts of time during the day. This unpredictable sleep pattern during these early months is completely normal and is Read More
Daylight Saving Time: How to Keep Your Child’s Sleep Schedule from “Falling” Apart
Daylight Saving Time is just around the corner! For many people, this means getting a much needed extra hour of blissful sleep! However, the idea of setting the clocks back an hour causes many parents to worry about how it will affect their child’s sleep. This can be especially concerning for parents who already struggle Read More
Back To School Sleep Tips
The dog days of summer are winding down and back-to-school time is in the air. Like many parents, you may have let your child’s bedtime and wake-up time in the morning slide a bit on the later side these past few months. But now it’s time to start reeling in the reins on your child’s Read More
