Fall Back Crash Course

Spring Forward is the easier of the two time changes for sleep transitions, but now is the time of year to start thinking about Fall Back! On Sunday, November 7th, at 2 AM we will move the clocks back one hour. This means a normal 6AM wakeup for your kiddo will actually feel like 5AM to their little body. It … Read More

How to Survive the “Fall Back” Time Change

The end of Daylight Saving Time  this year is November 5th. We go back to Standard Time. During this time change, lots of people will enjoy an extra hour of sleep. Since most of us aren’t getting adequate sleep, we’ll catch up a little. But for those with babies, it usually means less sleep. We will be falling back one … Read More

Time to Fall Back

Three plans to prepare your baby or toddler for the end of Daylight Saving Time. #1 Sensitive Sleeper Plan If your baby or toddler is on the same strict schedule and is easily derailed if the timing is off, this is the plan for you. You are going to transition them to the new time by shifting wake-up time, meal … Read More

Falling Back- Daylight Savings Time Without the Fear

No, no, no… no need to be scared of anything besides your children getting extra cavities this week. If you are prepared for Daylights Savings Time, falling back, with a plan of action, then you shouldn’t have to worry about it. What should my plan be, you ask? Well first of all, stay consistent with your routines. Keep all your … Read More

Daylight Savings Time: How to Survive

Confession time: I never believed in preparing for the time change until last year with two kids. It was THE WORST. Of course, when it rains is pours. I was solo parenting because my husband was out of town for work for a few days, and it just so happened to align with the start or end of Daylight Savings … Read More

How To Breeze Through The Fall Back DST Change With Your Kids

This Sunday, we turn the clocks back one hour.  Back in my 20s, I was always pumped about the extra hour of sleep. Then I had a baby who typically woke up at 7 am and started panicking that he’d wake up at 6 am every day.   I always speak to clients around this time of year who are worried … Read More

The Notorious D.S.T & Sleep

Remember the days when “fall back” used to mean getting an extra hour of sleep? You would roll over to look at the clock which used to say 8:30 a.m., realize it was magically 7:30 a.m., and sleep for another glorious 2 hours. Enter: little kids that you are now 100% responsible for. The scenario goes like this: you hear … Read More

Oh yay. It’s Time to Fall Back.

Can you sense the sarcasm in that title?   Here’s a short synopsis of my relationship with fall daylight savings time.   Age 21 – 25 – An extra hour at the bar. I love you. Age 25 – 30 – An extra hour of sleep. I love you even more. Age 30 – 33 – An extra hour of … Read More

The End of Daylight Saving Time: Fall Back with Confidence

Daylight Saving Time is ending soon on Sunday, November 6 2022 at 2am.   It means more sun in the morning, and more darkness in the evening.   It means that suddenly, on Sunday morning, the clock will read one hour earlier than usual.   It might feel like 7am when your children wake up, but really they have started … Read More