One of the sleep struggles I hear most about (aside from short naps and night wakings) is parents struggling with bedtime battles. Does any of this sound familiar? Your toddler is fighting bedtime and tells you that they don’t want to go to bed. Your child needs to go to the potty every-single-night after lights [...]
The minute we announce pregnancy, we receive advice. While it is well-meaning, some of these pieces of advice can confusing and some just might not work. I’m just gonna say it: there are sleep truths and there are sleep beliefs. We want the truth! The amount of information out there about sleep is insurmountable. The advice you [...]
Have you ever gone to bed later than your normal bedtime and struggled to fall asleep? It is normal to have a hard time falling asleep when we are overtired. The same is true for our children. It is much tougher for our kids to fall asleep when they are overtired. It is always best [...]
A sleep regression can be terribly frustrating. One day you have a great sleeper and the next you may feel like you don't. Have no fear, you can get through this! Here's how: The things about sleep regressions is that all have one thing in common: they are caused by something your child is learning. [...]
If your child has healthy sleeping habits, the chances are that you are dreading the day that he or she is done with naps. I know I did. Yet, here I am with one not napping and the other is very close to being done with naps, and were still ok ;). You will be [...]
What is on your goal list for 2019? Is helping your child sleep better on that list. Have no fear, I've got you covered. I've compiled the top 7 posts from 2018 to help your child (and you) sleep better in 2019. There's a little something for everyone. 7. Potty Training and Sleep "Potty training [...]
Have you heard of a sleep sack (also known as a sleep bag)? I talk about them often, for good reason. If you have not, you might read a little further because a sleep sack can be a fantastic sleep tool for both your baby and your toddler. Infant safety Until a baby reaches 12 [...]
What are your thoughts on a toddler clock? Some of you may say: "All hail the toddler clock!", some may say "I tried one, but it did not work." some may say "what is a toddler clock?" I say: get one, use it and introduce it properly and it will be one of your favorite [...]
A great sleeper can be thrown off by being sick or is teething. I have spoken to many families who start the conversation with "It all started when he got sick," or "She was a great sleeper and then two teeth came in at once." Yes it can happen, a great sleeper can become a [...]
So you're thinking it might be time to make the move to a big kid bed? To have a successful transition to a bed from a crib you'll need to ensure that that you have a few things in order first. Ensure It Is The Right Time A major key to success in the crib [...]
