Posts Tagged ‘baby sleep’
Sleep Associations: Is it OK to help your baby sleep?
If you have a very young baby at home, you may have heard the term “sleep associations” and worry about how this could affect your baby’s sleep. Depending on your child’s age, these can be either helpful or harmful when it comes to successful self-soothing, sleep cycle transitions, long naps, and sleeping through the…
Read MoreThe Truth About Ending Bedtime Battles
Are you struggling to end bedtime battles? So…you have a toddler who will NOT get it right. No matter what you do, he continues climbing out of bed, fighting the program. NOT SLEEPING. You’re at your wits end. You’ve tried every angle, every suggestion but nothing works. What’s the deal? The truth is…
Read MoreA Healthy “Sleep Tank” = A Happy Summer!
Summer is quickly approaching and our kids will soon be getting fresh air, sunshine, and the freedom to work their wiggles out. Yay! Sleep is usually not a huge issue during the summer months if we can keep their “sleep tanks” full. By this, I mean we need to be watchful and aware of how…
Read MoreWhite Noise for Healthy Sleep: Your Questions Answered!
A common concern for parents is the safety and efficacy of the white noise machine. What’s it all about? Is it helpful? Is it addictive? When should we turn it on/off? Which one is best? How loud should it be? When our first baby was born I wrestled with these questions, too. Through research, my…
Read MoreHow to Encourage Independent Play
I want to encourage you today to take some time for yourself. If you have a child in the 2-5 year-old range, it can be tempting to “go, go, go” all day, just counting the hours until bedtime when you can finally relax and unwind. Many of us fall into the trap of being our…
Read MoreIs She Too Hot or Too Cold? How to Ensure your Child is Sleeping Comfortably
Now that the colder months are upon us, a question many parents ask is, “What temperature is best for a sleeping baby? And what should she wear?” Being overheated or too chilly can definitely affect sleep quality, and with SIDS warnings we need to be very careful about our babies’ sleep environments. The best…
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