What To Do About Sleep When Your Child Is Sick
Realizing your kiddo is sick has got to be one of the worst feelings as a parent.
When they’re miserable and there’s little you can do to really make them feel better just leaves you feeling helpless and unprepared in your parenting.
I know, 'cause I’ve been there.
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Saying Goodnight to Night Feeds
When my babies were new, the night feeds were real.
And I’m sure it’s the same for you! Tiny tummies need filling often - and that’s how it should be! But eventually, babies get bigger and more capable of going longer stretches in between feeds. But I know there are a...
Resetting Those Dreaded Short Naps
Has anyone actually felt better after a quick nap?
Sometimes as adults, even a 20 minute power nap can be enough to take the edge off, but when your body really needs an hour of rest, you wake up cranky and still feel tired. When your baby only gets 20 minutes of the hour...
Seamlessly Transitioning from Crib to Bed
I’m not joking when I say that making the transition from a crib to a “big kid bed” is a question I get really often. And I get it! It’s about as big a transition for your kiddo as it is for their parents. You remember bringing this tiny bundle home and putting...
Navigating the 18 Month Sleep Regression
Ahh, regressions.
Just when you get through one, another one hits. Or at least, it can sure feel that way, right?
I couldn’t believe how many regressions seemed to show up with my 3 girlies - but especially with my first. Why was this happening?!
Regressions can be tough, but...
Prepping Your Nursery For Summer
Now that the snow has (finally!) melted and the birds have made their appearance, at last I can start thinking about summer. I’m trading scarves, wool everything, and shoveling, for shorts, sun tans, and many nights by the fire. I can’t wait!
But right about now is when the...
So….what exactly IS a sleep association?
A Sleep association is anything that your little one identifies with going to sleep. It can be anything that they associate (Duh!) with sleeping. And before we go any further, let’s get one thing out of the way; I’m not here to tell you what is a good or...
How to Thrive During the 4 Month Sleep Regression
I’ll be honest, the 4 Month Sleep Regression can be a real doozy. It’s often the first time where baby’s sleep goes off the rails for parents. When I was a new mom, we were barely surviving on the amount of sleep we were getting, and then that first regression hit, and it...
5 easy steps to safe and effective sleep
“HOW CAN I KEEP MY BABY SAFE WHEN THEY SLEEP?”
If I had a nickel…
I LOVE hearing this question because I am all about equipping parents with the knowledge and tips on how to keep their little one slumbering safely. I’m sure you’re doing (or not doing!) many of...
Holiday Gift Guide For A Better Night’s Sleep
When becoming a new parent there are thousands of products and hundreds of different sources telling you what to buy. As a Pediatric Sleep Coach, I know how important sleep is and want to help you give the gift of a good night’s rest this Holiday season. All of the products...
