There’s nothing more frustrating than finally getting your baby down for a nap… only for them to wake up 30 minutes later! Short naps are one of babies’ most common sleep struggles, and if you’re dealing with this daily, you’re not alone. The good news? Short naps can be fixed! Let’s go over why they…
Honestly, teeth are one of my least favorite parts of parenting. Who knew that having a kid would involve teeth so much? It’s not fun when they grow in; keeping them clean is a project, and they end up being quite expensive. Teeth are blamed for general fussiness, excessive drooling, sleep setbacks, and pretty much…
The holiday season is so fun, especially with kids. I’ll always remember each of my children’s first Christmases. Little ones make the holidays extra special. However, keeping your little one’s sleep routine on track can also bring significant challenges. Between travel to grandma’s, new environments, and all the excitement, it’s easy for sleep schedules to…
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…
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. …
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,…
Sleep regression has to be two of a parent’s least favorite words. And to be honest, I think they are overused. As a sleep consultant, I get asked about sleep regressions because parents want explanations for why their baby has suddenly stopped sleeping. If your little one is sleeping well and is suddenly having trouble…
Spring Daylight Savings Schedule for Babies and Toddlers My 13-year-old asked me why we adjust our clocks for daylight savings. I explained the whole thing about Ben Franklin and farmers, planting and harvesting, and she looked at me as only a 13-year-old can and said, “We aren’t farmers. Why do we still do this?” It’s a…