Posts Tagged ‘sleep consultant’
The 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 MoreHealthy Sleep Through the Holidays
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is approaching so quickly, isn’t it? The holiday season is upon us, and as a parent it’s almost impossible not to get anxious about what’s to come of our children’s sleep. We work so hard to keep them on track, protect their naps, get them to bed on time…what will…
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 MoreThe Pacifier: When and How to Help your Baby or Toddler Learn to Sleep Without it
Pacifiers can be a godsend for young babies who have a strong need to suck, but they can quickly become a sleep association that many parents come to despise. The constant sprint to replace them can be exhausting, and frustrating, and disruptive to everyone’s sleep! When is the best time to drop the pacifier, 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…
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