Why Early Bedtimes are a Parent’s Secret Weapon

When we customize a sleep plan for a family, we always give recommendations for the timing of bedtime. In many cases, we ask parents to put their child to bed earlier. Why? Wouldn’t an earlier bedtime cause them to wake up super early in the morning? Won’t it confuse them if they are crawling into bed before the sun is … Read More

The Hidden Reason Your Child Can’t Sleep

light exposure and circadian rhythms

Getting kids to sleep at night has probably been a parental challenge since the dawn of time. New research adds to the mounting evidence that sleep saboteurs are hiding in the least suspected places. The lights in your house and the evening sunlight coming through the windows may be disrupting your child’s circadian rhythms, making it difficult to fall asleep. … Read More

Getting Better Sleep in 2015

January is the month of resolutions. I tend to wait a few weeks into the New Year before making my resolutions because I find I have a better chance of keeping them when I do this. In thinking about the changes I would like to make, I know that there are some in the health department. If your resolutions also … Read More

November Sleep Events

child sleeping with teddy bear

There are two opportunities to connect with Strong Little Sleepers this week!  Please join us for one or both of these events! Teddy Bear Picnic at Toybrary Austin Join Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Lori Strong of Strong Little Sleepers as she leads the Teddy Bear Picnic storytime this month at Toybary Austin.  Come dressed in your pajamas and … Read More