Posts Tagged ‘schedule’
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…
Read MoreWake Up Your Baby: Why “Never Wake a Sleeping Baby” is an Old-School Trend
Is it ever ok to wake a baby? YESSSS!!!! “Never wake a sleeping baby” is so old-school. 🙂 Sometimes it’s necessary to shorten a sleep period on purpose in order to protect the next one. It’s a purposeful action that yields restorative, healthy sleep in the long run when done correctly! Here are some scenarios…
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 MoreDaylight 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…
Read MorePlanning for Healthy Sleep While Traveling…Is it Even Possible?
It’s that time of year again…extended family eagerly awaits our arrival, suitcases are filled and the adventure begins. Travel can be fun, but it can also carry anxiety and stress when we consider the effect it might have on our children. Â The toughest part may be knowing that our kids are currently in a good…
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