The sight of a sleeping baby is one the most peaceful, sweet images I can think of. But we all know that the reality is that babies can be quite active sleepers, and can get into some interesting and uncomfortable-looking positions. How do you know when to leave them be or to reposition them?
Read MoreI feel like it was just yesterday that I was blogging about the end of daylight savings time and now it is time to “spring forward” the clocks. It can be a dreaded time for parents of young children because the adjustment does not usually happen immediately. This is because children tend to be more structured in their bedtime and wake up around the same time each morning and that is why people usually can see a greater effect on children when the time changes. Here are some things you can do to help make it go a little smoother.
Read MoreThere's a commonly held belief among the devotees of attachment parenting that sleep training isn't compatible with their parenting style. That's not surprising, since one of the founders of the attachment parenting movement, Dr. Bill Sears, amended the core principles of his system to include "Beware of baby trainers." But having worked with parents who subscribe to this approach, I have found that there's plenty of room for compromise. You can stick to every fundamental rule of the attachment parenting model and still teach your baby the skills they need to sleep through the night. You can even "beware" of baby sleep coaches, but by the time you finish this blog post, I'm confident that you'll find us to be a caring, helpful lot, who only want to help you and your little one get the sleep you need.
Read MoreSummer is here and that means vacation time for many families. And while summer vacation is a welcome break for everyone in the family, sometimes it can throw off your family’s sleep schedule.
When planning your trip, consider how your travel plans may impact your child’s sleep routine. Remember that everyone will have a much more enjoyable vacation if you organize your trip in a way that allows for as little disruption as possible to your little one’s sleep schedule.
Here are some tips to help ensure sure your child gets the sleep they need during your travels:
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