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
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 Tips for Your Preschooler or School Age Child
August means back to school here in South Florida and at Catching Dreams that means sharing back to school sleep tips. One of the biggest adjustments for children is shifting from a more relaxed later summer schedule to a more structured school routine. Here are some essential back to school sleep tips to ensure your preschooler and school age child … Read More
Your Child’s Sleep Environment
Your child’s sleep environment is often the most overlooked aspect of facilitating healthy sleep. Most of us already know that the sleep environment should be conducive, but parents tend to underestimate just how helpful a few simple modifications can be in this one area. Let me help! If your baby, toddler, or preschool aged big kid is learning healthy sleep … Read More
Should the Bedroom Door Open or Closed for Sleep?
Families often ask us if it is okay to keep the door open for sleep. Our suggestion is always to close the door completely and there are a few reasons for that. Setting up a positive sleep environment When we talk about a positive sleep environment, we suggest keeping the room cool and dark. We all sleep better when it is … Read More
5 Mistakes Parents Make with Baby Sleep – Joan Friedman with Pea Pod Sleep Consultants – Milwaukee, WI
While there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to sleep training, there are certainly habits that we know can sabotage parents’ best efforts in getting their baby to sleep through the night. Nix these common mistakes, and you’ll help ensure your baby develops a healthy sleep routine. 1) A bedroom that’s too stimulating There are all sorts of ways to make your … 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
The Importance of Sleep for Babies – Natalie Carney with Slumberosity – Atlanta, GA
It is no secret that sleep is important and essential to our health, how we function, our frame of mind, and so much more. Sleep plays a huge role in our physical and emotional health as adults and it is just as important for our babies. We all know how we feel when we haven’t gotten a good night’s sleep, … Read More
5 Easy Steps to Better Sleep for the Whole Family – Jessica Berk with Awesome Little Sleepers – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? Nothing feels better than waking up refreshed after an uninterrupted, restful sleep. For many people – kids and adults – these kinds of great, sleep-filled nights can be few and far between. As a pediatric sleep coach, I specialize in kids’ sleep but parents are always asking me for tips to improve their … Read More
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