I hate daylight savings. Like, with a passion. Some people like to pretend that “falling back” is better, but I maintain that those people don’t have kids waking them up at 5:30 am. They try to convince you that the “fall back” change in the clock means gaining an hour, but for young children who…
All of my kids learned to be champion bedtime stallers. Bedtime stalling is a toddler’s big trick; it feels like a staple of toddlerhood. Bedtime struggles are common at this stage, and understanding why your tiny toddler fights bedtime can help you address the issue more effectively. Why Do Toddlers Fight Bedtime? Other than sheer…
Wake Windows for Infants: Ages 3-6 Months A key factor in getting your baby to sleep well is managing their wake windows—the amount of time your baby stays awake between naps. Understanding wake windows helps you recognize when your baby is ready to sleep and prevents them from becoming overtired or undertired, both of which…
Your baby has been sleeping great, and life is good. Then one night, they woke up crying. You go check to make sure they’re okay. Nothing seems wrong, but they’re inconsolable, so you help them back to sleep. Maybe they fight at bedtime the next night, so you rock or hold them a little longer. …
There is SO much information out there on best sleep practices. I am certified in safe sleep through Safe Sleep Academy and Cribs for Kids. Sifting through the opinions can feel overwhelming, so I have broken it down into a few crucial steps. Here’s your go-to guide for safe infant sleep! One of the most…
We all know sleep is good. It feels good, our bodies crave it. But do we know how good it is for our bodies? Sometimes, we get caught up in the “things are manageable” cycle. Getting by on minimum amounts of sleep is actually harmful. I always tell parents that if you’re tired, I guarantee…
Being a 2 year old isn’t easy, being the parent of a 2 year old is even harder. I love the meme that shows a toddler and says “What ails you my little free loader?” As your baby becomes a toddler they will push boundaries in several areas, including eating, potty training, and sleep. This…
There are few things worse than making it to the end of the day only to fight about bedtime with your mini-me or the miniature version of your partner. You’ve had a long day. You’re touched out, talked out, mom-ed out, and you need them to go to sleep. But now they need a drink,…
Most parents start with baby in their room. Room sharing is highly recommended by me, as a sleep consultant, and the AAP to prevent SIDS. 90% of SIDS occurs in the first 6 months so it is recommended that you share a room with your baby for the first 6 months of life. When you…
One of my biggest pet peeves is that parents are expected to just limp through life until their baby finally sleeps. Exhaustion is a bi product of parenting to be sure however, why would we leave something as important as sleep up to chance? I hope this baby figures it out! As a mom of…