Crib Climbing: Tips and Tricks
Some of us have creative little escape artists. Yes, it’s scary, and yes we absolutely want to prioritize safety, but suddenly evicting your child from their familiar sleeping quarters is likely to backfire – even if they seem into it at first! Before rushing to transition to the toddler bed, consider trying a few other […]
Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
It’s finally time! It’s really exciting! First – make sure you’re not rushing into this transition for the wrong reasons. Here’s some helpful criteria to consider before rushing your child out of their crib. Your child is ready for a big kid bed if: Involve them: The transition away from the crib and into a […]
Too Early Risings
Babies and children thrive on early to bed and early to rise schedules. That being said, nobody’s day should be starting before 6am…unless of course that’s a personal choice 🙂 Some babies and young children are naturally extra early risers, and may be getting their full sleep needs and waking up by 5:30am, but even […]
Creating Your Child’s Dark Sleep Environment
A fully dark room is often the most significant component in creating a conducive sleep environment. This is for two very important reasons. The first is that it is the absence of light that facilitates the natural production of melatonin. Melatonin is the hormone that sends a direct message to your child’s brain telling it […]
Newborn Sleep: 0-2 Months
Congratulations on your new baby! Yes, the newborn phase can be so challenging and so sweet at the same time. Thank goodness it’s also very temporary. It may feel like many things are happening all at once and emotions may be running high, and further heightened due to your own lack of sleep! This is […]
Newborn Sleep: 2-4 Months
Is your baby smiling yet in response to your loving face? This typically happens between 6-8 weeks, measuring from their estimated due date. If you’re not seeing those smiles yet, your baby is still in the earlier newborn phase, and this is what you need to know about sleep right now. If you are seeing […]
The Four Month Sleep Transition
Four months is an exciting age for our rapidly growing babies! While four months can get a bad reputation with a lot of emphasis on the “four month sleep regression”, I prefer to look at the bright side because it’s very very bright. Some babies do experience increased sleep disruptions around this time that can […]
Bedtime Routines
I love bedtime routines! Mostly because it’s the routine that I know will end with my children asleep and I can finally have a bit of time to myself. Also, it’s that time of day when everything the kids do seems extra adorable. And lastly, I love it because it’s when I get rare one […]
Vacation and Your Child’s Sleep
Vacations with young children are fun. These little people are so interested in the world around them that even the smallest trip feels big and exciting. It can also feel overwhelming for parents to figure out what to pack for their newest addition(s) to the family, and then to try and manage their sleep while […]
The No Nap Transition
It’s typical for children to stop needing daytime sleep between the ages of 3 and 5. Here are the two major indications that your child is truly nearing the end of nap time. One. They consistently stop falling asleep at nap time – despite the most perfectly conducive sleep environment, naps being regularly offered at […]