How Bedtime Fears Can Affect Your Child’s Sleep

Halloween isn’t far away. Children may soon be exposed to the spooky pretend play that we associate with this time of year. Monsters and scary creatures are everywhere! Some people, young and old, love having fun with these ideas. Others hate the feeling of fear and struggle with bedtime as a side effect. Children may develop fears and anxieties that … Read More

TOP FIVE BABY SLEEP MYTHS

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New parents are bombarded with advice – solicited and unsolicited, qualified and unfounded, evidence-based and popular “wisdom.” Very often, baby sleep myths are rooted in a kernel of truth, but don’t tell the whole story. Let’s break down the top five baby sleep myths, so you’re not fooled by popular parenting traps around your baby’s sleep: BABY SLEEP MYTH NUMBER … Read More

SIDS Awareness Month Tips

October is SIDS Awareness Month and a great time to review your knowledge of what parents and caregivers can do to reduce the risk of SIDS for the babies they love. Most people have a general idea of what SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is, but may not know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) actually updated their guidelines … Read More

Favorite Bedtime Books For Babies

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Winding-down using a bedtime routine can make getting your child to bed one of the most peaceful times of your day. A common element of the bedtime routine for parents, children, and professionals is the reading of favorite bedtime books to help your child settle down both the mind and body. Lori once led a previous life as an elementary … Read More

Naps! Two to One? Is it Time to Transition?

Figuring out when you should transition your child from two naps to one nap can be a difficult question to answer. In most children, you will see their sleep needs start to shift around 15-18 months. You may even start to see a sign as early as 12 months old, but that doesn’t mean they are ready to transition to … Read More

Daylight Saving Time Change! Fall Back!

The fall time change occurs on Sunday November 1 when Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 am. While many of us relish the “extra hour” of sleep this gives, the time change can completely throw off the sleep schedules of babies, toddlers, and small children, whose internal clocks don’t shift with the push of a button. Without a proper … Read More

Five Signs Parents are Sleep Deprived

Being sleep deprived can take its toll and make things really hard for families. Did you know new parents can lose up to 44 days of sleep in the first year? Here are five ways you know you are sleep deprived and when it might be time to get some help: You stare at the crib and think, “I wonder … Read More

Five Ways for Adults to Get More Sleep Tonight

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We spend a lot of time talking about sleep for babies, toddlers, and older children, but it’s important for adults to pay attention to their sleep habits as well. One of the most common complaints we hear from parents is once their children are sleeping better, they often have a hard time improving their own sleep. It takes time for … Read More

It’s SIDS Awareness Month + Giveaway!

October is SIDS Awareness Month. We do not know what causes SIDS and there have been many theories and misconceptions about SIDS, so it is critical that we follow safe sleep practices with our precious babies. This means: ALWAYS put your baby down on his back for sleep no loose blankets or pillows in the crib for babies under 1 … Read More