In the journey of parenthood, one of the most challenging aspects can be ensuring your little one gets the restful sleep they need. As a certified pediatric sleep consultant, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles families face when it comes to bedtime battles, night wakings, and naptime woes. Understanding Pediatric Sleep Before diving into solutions, it’s essential to understand the unique … Read More
Why Sleep is Crucial for You and Your Baby
Sleep. It seems so obvious, until suddenly it’s gone. When your child sleeps poorly, you quickly realize the impact it has on your entire family. You become more tired, have less patience, and even the smallest things can feel overwhelming. And your child? They become overstimulated, struggle to learn new things, and are often tearful or restless. Sleep is much … Read More
How Can I Tell If My Child Is Overtired?
Is your child overtired? Does your little one fall asleep every time they get into the car? Do you consistently have to wake them up in the morning to get the day started? You may be dealing with an overtired child. You may think the signs are obvious – temper tantrums, red eyes, yawning – but many parents overlook other … Read More
Back-to-School: Sleep Edition
Prepare. Prepare. Prepare. Many of us parents are currently preparing ourselves for our kiddos to go back to school. We are shopping for supplies, clothes, and the many other things that go along with back to school. We are scheduling carpool dates, figuring out afterschool care, and making sure our kids are enrolled properly. Sound familiar? Preparing to send our … 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
Back to School Sleep Tips
BACK TO SCHOOL It’s mid August which means the return to school is just around the corner. As you’re preparing by shopping for new backpacks, water bottles and sneakers, don’t forget about setting up your child for success with sleep. Elementary age children should be getting 10-11 hours of sleep every night, preschoolers 11-13 hours and toddlers 12-14 hours. … Read More
Do I have to include a bath in my child’s bedtime routine?
Absolutely not! It is true that, for many children, baths are a soothing activity that settles them into a delightfully calm state – perfect for bedtime! But there are a few reasons why you should consider eliminating bath time from your evening routine: 1. Your child doesn’t like baths If bath time is not your kiddo’s jam, please separate it … 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
HOW 10 MINUTES A DAY CAN MAKE BEDTIME STRUGGLES GO AWAY – Allison Egidi with Sleep and Wellness Coach, LLC – Charlottesville, VA
If you have a preschooler, you’ve likely experienced some bedtime struggles from time to time (or on a regular basis). The first thing I always encourage parents to focus on is consistency. If you haven’t be consistent with your child’s bedtime routine, start there. But, what do you do when you’ve been consistent with the bedtime routine and there are … Read More
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