The Soothing Ladder

One of the first questions new parents usually ask is “when can/should I sleep train my baby?”. I don’t suggest officially sleep training until at least 4 months as you need to give babies time to reach an appropriate level of development and for their circadian rhythms to kick in. However, there are ways you can “practice” with your little … Read More

Don’t let the cold start your morning too early!

As the temperatures have dropped significantly (hello, winter!), many of us are waking up to chilly mornings and frost-covered windows. While the cold can be a bit picturesque, it’s less appealing when it starts impacting your child’s sleep. If your kids are waking up bright and early – think 5 a.m. early – the freezing temperatures could be playing a … Read More

Top 3 Independent Sleep Tips

What is the number one thing you need for your baby or child to sleep through the night? The answer is for them to fall asleep at the beginning of the night INDEPENDENTLY without your assistance. This ensures that when they awake throughout the night, they are capable of self-soothing themselves back to sleep without you. Below I’m sharing my … 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

Crying: Is it good or bad? 5 Eye-opening facts parent needs to know

Crying is a very emotionally charged subject in our society today. This is not only because it conveys strong feelings, but because of the way it has been socialized to us. People associate it with certain personality traits and behaviours. When it comes to your child, crying never feels good to hear, yet it is a fundamental part of development. … Read More

Your Secret Weapon: an Early Bedtime

Benefits of an early bedtime for children If you’re like most parents, the thought of putting your little one down earlier brings up thoughts of waking up at some unreasonable hour in the morning. The things that control our children’s sleep / wake time are actually more complex than just sleep drive (filling our sleep tank). Let’s understand why an … Read More