The holiday season is here! Then 2026 right around the corner! (How the heck did that happen?!) I love this time of year. It brings so many opportunities to make memories with family and celebrate. But it also brings lots of commitments, stress and events which can create some disruptions in sleep. Preserve your child’s sleep this holiday season with … Read More
Daycare Nap Tips for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Starting daycare is a big milestone for both children and parents. It’s exciting but can also be a bit stressful, especially when it comes to ensuring your little one gets good naps. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I understand that one of the most important concerns for parents is ensuring that their little ones get good, restorative naps while at … Read More
The Holidays and Your Child’s Sleep
I love the holidays and all of the excitement, traditions, family gatherings, and ALL of the delicious foods they bring. Family gatherings and travel are great, but can be a little tricky with babies, toddlers, and big kids, especially in managing their sleep. I highly recommend taking some time to consider how you can best manage your child’s sleep during … Read More
How to create a Nap Superstar! – Heather Flaherty with Help Them Sleep – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Part I: Establishing a healthy foundation for naps Naps, a.k.a. mom and/or dad time, is one of the most coveted aspects of sleep, second only to those magical 12hr nights everyone talks about. Why do we obsess about our child’s naps? because naps are an essential part of our child’s overall sleep health because when our littles don’t nap well, … Read More
4 Month Old Nap Schedule – Kelly Canham with Sweet Dreams Consulting – Fredericksburg, VA
How many naps should a 4 month old be taking during the day? He sleeps very well at night. How many naps your little one needs will be influenced by the length of their naps. For example, a child who naps for 30 – 45 minutes will ultimately end up with more naps than a child that consistently sleeps for … Read More
Why a Set Wake Time is an Important Component of Your Child’s Sleep Schedule – Jenny Thomas with Little Snoozers – Cleveland, OH
When we talk kids and sleep we typically talk about their bedtime and naps, and how to get them to go to sleep and stay asleep, but did you realize that a set wake time is just as important as these other components of healthy sleep? A set wake time sets the tone for your child’s sleep for the day. Having … Read More
The Pacifier: When and How to Help your Baby or Toddler Learn to Sleep Without it – Laura Swartz with Healthy, Happy Sleep – Atlanta, GA
Pacifiers can be a godsend for young babies who have a strong need to suck, but they can quickly become a sleep association that many parents come to despise. The constant sprint to replace them can be exhausting, and frustrating, and disruptive to everyone’s sleep! When is the best time to drop the pacifier, how can it be done, and … Read More
Naps! Two to One? Is it Time to Transition? – Lori Strong with Strong Little Sleepers – Texas
Figuring out when you should transition your child from two naps to one nap can be a difficult question to answer. In most children, you will see their sleep needs start to shift around 15-18 months. You may even start to see a sign as early as 12 months old, but that doesn’t mean they are ready to transition … Read More
The Wonderful World of Naps – Lacey Russo with Solace Sleep Consulting – Pennsylvania
I have always noticed that naps in the United States are taken much less seriously (and even discouraged) than in other countries around the world. But why? Naps have been shown to have many benefits. It improve alertness, performance and even your overall mood, and for children, who are still learning, growing and developing, it’s even more important. As a society … Read More
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