Sometimes it’s not easy to know where to start. Particularly when you’re not quite sure how you got where you are or where it is, quite exactly, that you are. What started as the most natural and appropriate thing in the world (nursing, rocking, swaying, or soothing your baby to sleep) has now become completely ineffective. [...]
October is SIDS Awareness Month. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the #1 cause of death for healthy infants under the age of 1 in Canada. To help reduce the risks of SIDS The American Academy of Pediatrics and The Canadian Paediatric Society recommend practicing the ABC's of Safe Sleep. Babies should sleep Alone, on their Backs, and in a Crib. [...]
A common question I'm asked from parents is "when should I start sleep training?" I share my advice and tips on when is the right time to start and why. Subscribe to Good Night Sleep TV here to be kept up-to-date on all upcoming shows. Alanna McGinn is a Certified Sleep Consultant and Founder of Good [...]
Dropping Naps - Is it Time? The time will come when your toddler is ready to go nap free throughout the day - I know, everyone hold each other and weep. But if your little ones naptime starts interfering with his consolidated nighttime sleep it may be time to make that transition. Children can drop [...]
Toddler sleep habits can taking a beating over the holiday season. Naptime and bedtime schedules change, and constant sleeping on-the-go can mean the usual toddler sleep habits aren't being met by your little one. It's what Alanna McGinn calls the "Toddler Sleep Hangover" and she explains her toddler sleep holiday tips to help your child get [...]
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fantastic Holiday and we at Good Night wish you all the best in this upcoming year. I have some exciting news to share! Good Night is growing! I am so pleased to announce the addition of 3 fabulous members to our Sleep Consultant team. Jamie Contarini, Amanda [...]
It can be tough to keep holiday sleep a priority for your baby with travel and busy festivities. Alanna McGinn talks one-on-one with mom Ashlee on how to protect her son's sleep while they are away for the holidays. Subscribe to Good Night Sleep TV here to be kept up-to-date on all upcoming shows. Alanna McGinn is [...]
Alanna McGinn is a Certified Sleep Consultant and Founder of Good Night Sleep Site – a Global Pediatric and Family Sleep Team. She provides free child and family sleep support through her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. She invites you to join her sleep community as she works towards Good Night Sleep Site’s mission of a healthier rested family unit. [...]
Tis the season of Holiday stress and when you are a parent of a newborn (0-4 months old) you can also be completely overwhelmed with the normal adjustments and life overhaul that a new baby brings. This is why the only tip I give you this Holiday season is this is the year you can [...]
