For many parents, the excitement of welcoming a new baby can be mixed with some concern that their new arrival might upend all the hard work they put into establishing their older child’s sleep skills.
Read MoreSometimes we need to move our little ones into the same room due to space limitations, but other times families just want their kids to share a room. Whatever the reason, it can be daunting to think about having your children share a sleeping space. Here are 7 tips for room sharing!
Read MoreI know the idea of sending your child to their grandparents for a sleepover can cause some anxiety for a parent who’s invested a lot of time, effort, and emotional capital into establishing their little one’s sleep habits. But there usually comes a point where parents are ready to to have a night off and fully reconnect. It can be a bit of a balancing act to insist that your parents respect your little one’s schedule and sleeping arrangements while still respecting their role as experienced and awesome caregivers, so this post will give you few tips on how to manage that situation so that the entire family can benefit.
It’s a scary and uncertain time and I think it’s fair to say that we’re all feeling it. Over the past week or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about the quote “When you feel helpless, help someone.” As we navigate these trying times together, I want to do as much as I can to help and since my expertise is around young children and sleep, I wanted to share a few tips that I hope you find helpful.
Read More“Mommy, I can’t sleep. I’m scared of the dark.” Sound familiar? I’m not a big fan of “monster spray” or nightly closet and under the bed checks, but there are ways to show empathy and understanding that will get your little one sleeping soundly throughout the night.
Read MoreBringing a new baby into the house is a glorious, exciting, terrifying occasion, especially when you have one or two already. Trying to juggle two or three different bedtime routines can be absolutely mind-boggling if you’re not prepared for it. My tips will help you manage bedtime for multiple children and find a bedtime groove.
Read MoreA toddler leaving their bedroom may sound harmless, but if it happens often enough, it can be every bit as hard on parents and children as constant night waking. And toddlers can be incredibly persistent when they’re trying to get their way. So, how do we get a toddler to stay in their room without letting the situation escalate?
Read MoreDaylight saving time is coming to an end and I’ve been getting a TON of questions asking for the best way to handle the time change and children’s sleep.So what is the best way to handle it? My advice is to “split the difference.”
Read MoreWhen it comes to making the transition from a crib to a big-kid bed, there are two questions that need to be answered. The first is when, and the second is how.
Read MoreI can clearly remember, like most mothers I’m sure, the very moment I gave birth to my first child. I was absolutely buried in feelings of love and gratitude. And then, about ten to fifteen seconds later, I was equally buried in advice, suggestions, and information. So today, let’s put the most common sleep myths to bed.
Daylight saving time is coming to an end and I’ve been getting a TON of questions asking for the best way to handle the time change and children’s sleep.So what is the best way to handle it? My advice is to “split the difference.”
Read MoreThis week I was pleased to write two guest blog posts for Katie-Rose on her lifestyle blog WildRosebuds.com. If you aren't familiar with WildRosebuds.com, you should check it out... Katie-Rose blogs honestly about motherhood and style.
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