Posts Tagged ‘motherhood’
How 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…
Read MoreChoosing a Sleep Training Method: 5 Things to Consider
Do you ever feel like you’ve tried one thing after the next to solve your child’s sleep issues only to end up even more frustrated and confused? You read about 17 different solutions, try each one on for size, then before you know it your child is just as confused as you are and still…
Read MoreNavigating the Holidays with Your Well-Rested Child
No matter how prepared we are as parents, or how well rested our children are, the holidays tend to bring unexpected twists and turns that can derail any healthy sleeper. Below I’ve included some helpful strategies to get you through the craziness so that your child’s sleep can remain on track. First of all, what…
Read MoreThose Tricky Sleep Transitions
There aren’t many sleep transitions that just blow over without being noticed. Most times they are met with frustration and bewilderment when we see our “great sleeper” having issues falling asleep or staying asleep. Could one of the transitions be to blame? These are the major transitions to prepare for (newborn-age 5): Moving from watching…
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…
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