There are many products on the market that claim they will help solve your child’s sleepless habits. Honestly, many of those products don’t get to the root of the issue and only serve as a temporary fix. Really, when it comes to solving your child’s sleep struggles, it comes down to finding the right approach for your family and staying … Read More
Daylight Savings: Spring Ahead
It’s that time of year again! Okay, we need to switch the clocks BUT, you guys, this is the easy one. Typically our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are on an earlier schedule… like, too early. The clocks move later. Even if things don’t go smoothly, we end up with children we need to wake up in the morning, which, tbh, … Read More
Daylight Saving Time and Your Child’s Sleep
Daylight Saving Time is beginning soon on Sunday, March 12 2023 at 2am. That 2am is going to turn into 3am and that one beautiful hour will be gone for a long while – with plans to come back at 2 am on November 5, 2023 to mess things up in a slightly different way 🙂 For now, it means … Read More
Spring Daylight Saving: Spring Forward with Confidence
Here we go again- Daylight Saving Time! Our FAVORITE day of the year… said no parent ever. But I’m here to say- DO NOT PANIC. First of all, this is the EASY one. Spring forward is a walk in the park compared to Fall back… And I have heard rumors and this whole Daylight Saving thing is going to go … Read More
How To Keep Sleep on Track When Your Child is Sick
Whether it’s the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, seasonal cold and flu, strep throat, or RSV – right now it seems like everyone is sick. And if you find yourself with a sick kiddo at home – fear not! I can’t make their icky bug go away, but I can help you all feel better rested – which is … Read More
A Toddler Clock: 4 Tips for Sleep Success
Toddler clocks have gained a lot of popularity over the years, and we consider them to be a great tool to help parents keep their boundaries when it comes to their child’s sleep. Children thrive on routine, and do best with consistent boundaries. This is where a toddler clock can come in handy. Giving your child a symbol to signify the … Read More
Why I Avoid Using Wake Windows
**Before I begin, it’s important to note that the following is intended for children whose daytime sleep starts to become organized – typically around 4+ months old.** I’ve been trying to think of the best way to write this blog post, because it’s something that definitely hits close to home for me. When Colton was born, I learned about wake … Read More
Sickness and sleep: How to prioritize sleep and help your child feel better faster
Babies and children who have learned independent sleep skills and are confident little sleepers generally handle things like sickness, travel and being off schedule fairly well. Still, when our children are sick our responses to a night wake, for example, might need to change. They might need additional comfort at nighttime, possibly medication, and their schedule is likely to be … Read More
How To Help Your Baby Sleep When Sick
First off, I’m sorry your little one isn’t feeling well. It is tough when our children are sick or in pain and we can’t take it away. Hopefully our tips below on how to help your baby or toddler sleep when sick will help! I remember the calls from daycare to come and get my twin boys because they weren’t … Read More