Ending the Never Ending Bedtime Routine
Every parent of an older child knows how the bedtime routine can go from a quick 5-10 minute soothing sleep cue to a seemingly endless hour long saga of new nightly additions, one more book negotiations, and the long list of curtain calls. While every toddler or preschool aged child has what it takes to […]
Nightmares and Night Fears
The thought of our children being scared at night is enough for some of us to call off the whole idea of healthy independent sleep and just want to hold them forever. The downside, however, is that the entire family would end up sleep deprived. No thank you. Toddlers and preschool aged children have wild […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quiet Time
Quiet time is a fantastic way to keep your middle of the day parenting break even after naps are no longer biologically appropriate for your big kid. Most humans of all ages benefit from some rest time in the middle of the day, and it’s a great way to teach our children how to play […]
Teaching Healthy Independent Sleep Skills to Big Kids
There are so many reasons why your big kid may need to learn or re-learn healthy independent sleep skills. Maybe room or bed sharing was working well for your family up until recently, or maybe your sleep trained baby turned into a big kid with big fears and unsustainable habits, or maybe sleep has always […]