Nov 1st is the end of Daylight Saving Time – that means it’s time to “fall back” and set the clocks back an hour. In your pre-parenthood days you may have looked forward to that extra hour of sleep. For me it was always a treat – the equivalent of playing hooky from school or […]
Your child is sleeping peacefully when you suddenly hear a blood curdling scream. You race into their room and find them sitting up in their bed. Their eyes are wide open, they’re sweating, and they have an odd, almost “possessed” look on their face. You reach out to comfort them but they push you away […]
Is your pre-schooler’s nap starting to unravel? Is it taking them longer and longer to fall asleep, or is their nap getting shorter and shorter in length? Are they singing, chatting, and getting up and down instead of sleeping? Or are they napping well on some days, but resisting bedtime and taking ages to […]
Teething and sleep don’t mix… right? Or do they? If your baby or toddler has disrupted sleep you may be tempted to blame teething – and you may be right. There’s no question that for some babies, teething involves discomfort. But studies suggest that teething may not be the huge sleep wrecker that parents assume […]
Managing our children’s sleep during the holidays is a balancing act. We want them to enjoy as much special time as possible with family and friends, but know if we bend the rules too much where sleep is concerned the result may take all the fun out of the celebration. The 4th of July can […]
We all know that a consistent bedtime routine helps children transition from being awake to falling asleep. But current research suggests that a consistent bedtime routine may do more than make bedtime easier – it may actually help children sleep better all night long. When it comes to bedtime routines – consistency counts! A recent […]
Are you thinking of eliminating your child’s bedtime bottles? If your child has celebrated their first birthday and still drinks from a bottle, your pediatrician is probably encouraging you to switch to a cup. That recommendation may send shivers down your spine. Toddlers can be very attached to their bottle, especially if they’re using it […]
Is your child’s potty training causing sleep issues? Are they fighting naps, stalling at bedtime, getting out of bed repeatedly or waking up early? If this goes on at your house, it’s no surprise. We all know that developmental milestones can wreak havoc with sleep – and using the potty is a very major milestone! […]
Is improving your child’s sleep at the top of your resolution list for 2015? Are you resolved to make family sleep a priority in the new year? The trouble with resolutions (as most of us know all too well) is that they’re easy to make but hard to carry out! Making changes is hard […]
Are you struggling to find a nap schedule that works for your child? If so, it’s not surprising. Children’s sleep needs are constantly changing during the first few years of life – just when you have things figured out, everything changes! Although every child is different, the following guidelines are a good place to start. […]
