A 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…

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Navigating 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…

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Daylight Savings Time Strategies

I don’t think I’ve ever met a parent who didn’t have a bit of apprehension for daylight savings time. We all dread the unwanted disruption and secretly wish there were some kind of magic pill we could give our kids to encourage just one more measly hour of sleep each morning until the transition is…

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Sleep Environment Basics

As a sleep consultant, the very first thing I consider when working with a new family is how the child’s sleep environment may be impacting her sleep.  Your child’s surroundings are vital when it comes to encouraging healthy sleep practices. It’s true that some children can “fall asleep anywhere” or “sleep like a rock”, but…

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