The beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST, spring forward) is nearly upon us again. Many of us are rubbing our over-tired eyes and trying to remember if this is the “good” time change or the “evil” one. Well, it kind of depends. If you’re an adult, it’s the rough one because you’re going to lose an hour of sleep. But … 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
Five Ways for Adults to Get More Sleep Tonight
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
Can Your Sheets Help You Sleep Better?
When I became a child sleep consultant, I started to not only pay attention to products that help children sleep better, but also to those that might positively influence the way adults sleep. After all, it does a parent no good if their baby or toddler is sleeping great, but they continue to have an uncomfortable night’s sleep. Many parents … Read More
Can Your Child Sleep Through Fireworks?
The 4th of July is tons of fun, but when you are a parent of a baby, every little firecracker might make you worry that your baby will be up all night. If you have a toddler, they may begin to exhibit fears of fireworks and the dark. Here are some tips to keep your kiddos sleeping well through July … Read More
Getting a Baby or Child Sleep at Daycare
Many parents send their children to daycare each day. These caregivers are responsible for keeping your child safe throughout the day and perform a myriad of tasks for your child. One of the things daycares are responsible for are getting your baby or child to sleep for naps. Some parents report that their children sleep better at daycare than they … Read More
Mother’s Day Sleep Special
What Does Mom Want for Mother’s Day? Sleep! Strong Little Sleepers is offering a special Mother’s Day Sleep Package to tired mamas and families for one week only! Purchase a 3 day email package and receive a 30 minute phone call for free! $157 value for $97! Packages must be purchased by May 15, 2015 and must be used by … Read More
Sleepless With a Baby: Five Newborn Sleep Myths
Have you ever heard or participated in this type of conversation? Mom 1: I am so tired. My baby was up 4 times last night and my husband slept through it all. Mom 2: Oh that sucks. Our baby has been sleeping through the night since she was 3 weeks old. You should just let her cry. It’s hard, but … Read More