We completed the FSI’s Third Certification Course Monday July 16th. What wonderful students they were and can’t wait for them to get out there and start helping families! Tracy Braunstein, Joleen Dilk Salyn, Tiffany Larson and Catherine Rudolph!!!!!!!
Summer Travels and Healthy Sleep for Your Baby – Baby Care Tips & Information – Oh Baby Magazine Canada, Author: FSI Graduate: Alanna McGinn
By: Alanna McGinn Summer is here and warm weather means cottage, camping, and road trip time. A common question I get asked this time of year is “We’re going away soon. How do I protect my baby’s sleep?” Here are tips on how to have a great summer vacation with a well-rested baby! Consistent Bedtime Routine Practicing a consistent bedtime … Read More
How to Improve Your Toddler’s Sleep Habits By Nicole Blades for PBS Parents – FSI Graduate, Alanna McGinn was quoted in this article!
Sleep deprivation: a term all parents are familiar with. For my husband and me, the first six months after our son was born were especially grueling. Then we sleep trained him, and just like that, everyone in the house was getting glorious, fundamental rest. For the next two-and-a-half years, our son slept through the night despite colds, teething, daylight saving … Read More
Helping Your Child With Autism Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Web MD
During the first few months of life, babies ease into a normal cycle of sleep and wakefulness. They gradually reduce the number of daytime naps and start sleeping for longer periods of time at night. But some children continue to have difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, and the problem can persist long after children start school. Sleep … Read More
The Positive S’s of healthy sleep practices and the Negative S’s of un-healthy sleep practices!
For children at all ages: When the sleep structure is solid and there are well defined cues and sleep practices kids feel safe, secure and stable (my positive three s’s). When we lack these things in our sleep routine kids feel scared, in-secure and unstable (my negative three s’s)
Congratulations to our latest FSI Certified Child Sleep Consultants!!!!!
Thank you: Pinar, Jillian, Krista and Alanna for being such amazing women and students. I’m so proud of you guys, you are all going to do amazing things for the families you work with!!!!!! Big hugs from Mama Bird!!!!!!
Check out Pinar Sibirsky’s Website – Soon to be FSI Certified Child Sleep Consultant
Take a close look at the photo of the baby on her home page, it transforms!!!! So Cool!!!!! www.mykundak.com
Over soothing?
If your baby is fighting your soothing efforts your baby might just be asking you to lay her down to sleep. Avoid over soothing!
Depression in mom can cause baby sleep disturbances
WASHINGTON — A new study suggests that if mom is depressed, she’s more likely to wake her baby up in the middle of the night, even if the baby is fine. Experts say if that happens occasionally, it’s not a problem. But if it happens often, it can lead to developmental issues. In the study, published in the journal Child … Read More