Posts Tagged ‘sleep training’
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 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 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 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…
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