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Top 3 Independent Sleep Tips
Top 3 Tips for Independent Sleep What is the number one thing you need for your baby or child to sleep through the night? The answer is for them to fall asleep at the beginning of the night INDEPENDENTLY without your assistance. This ensures that when they awake...
Fall Back Daylight Saving Tips
Fall Back - Daylight Savings This time of year can be a little “spooky”. Besides dealing with the sugar rush from all the Halloween candy, you also need to be prepared to fall back! Sunday, November 5 at 2am is Daylight Saving and we fall back which means we gain an...
Back to School Sleep Tips
BACK TO SCHOOL It’s mid August which means the return to school is just around the corner. As you’re preparing by shopping for new backpacks, water bottles and sneakers, don’t forget about setting up your child for success with sleep. Elementary age children should...
Should I do a nightly Dream Feed?
Many parents ask themselves if a dream feed is a good idea for helping baby and themselves get some extra sleep at night. As a mom of two, I never did a dream feed and as a professional sleep consultant, it’s also not something that I normally recommend. Here’s why:...
How Do I Get My Child to Sleep Later in the Morning?
HOW DO I GET MY CHILD TO SLEEP LATER IN THE MORNING? Is your baby or toddler an early riser? First you need to know that babies and children developmentally usually wake between 6-7am. So if you’re child is waking at 6am and that’s early for YOU, unfortunately it IS...
Tips to Transition from Crib to Bed
If you’re a first time parent (and even if you aren’t), you might be wondering when the right time is to transition your little one from a crib to a bed. Typically we recommend around the 3rd birthday as the optimal time. However, there are a few caveats to note: If...
Spring Break Travel Sleep Tips for Infants and Children
Happy first day of Spring! Spring break is coming up and many families will be taking the week off to travel. Are you nervous to travel with your infant or toddler because you don’t want to interfere with their sleep? Try the tips below to maximize your child’s sleep...
Tips to help your kids get their sleep schedule back on track after Daylight Saving
If you're struggling with the recent time change, try these tips that can work for both children and adults! The main reason why people find Daylight Saving to be a challenge is because it throws off the body's circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are the natural 24...
Tips to help your kids sleep better for Daylight Savings
This Sunday, March 12 at 2am we Spring Forward which means we lose an hour of sleep. Daylight Saving can get a really bad rap and is blamed for a lot of babies and toddlers sleep problems. But, if you know how to handle and can ride out a little time to adjust, your...