From Unpredictable to More Regular Days: When & How Your Baby Will Settle Into a Schedule
Ah, the elusive baby schedule. One minute you think you’ve nailed it, and the next, it feels like you’ve gone completely off course. If you’re wondering, “When will my baby be on a schedule?” you’re not alone. Every parent dreams of the day their little one follows a more predictable schedule. The truth is that…
Read MoreFrom Contact Naps to Sleeping on Mattress
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Debunking common myths about potty training
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Read MoreRecharge and Connect: Elevating Bedtime with Moments of Self-Care
The whirlwind of parenting and adulting can often leave us drained by the time bedtime rolls around, making it hard to be present and really connect with our kiddo(s) during their bedtime routines. In this blog, we’ll explore some tips to help you parents get yourselves ready so you can stay calm and connect with…
Read MoreTuck in and Tune In: Nurturing Mindful Bonds with Your Child at Bedtime
In the whirlwind of parenthood, bedtime can be a special time to connect with our kiddo(s). It does not always work out, because evenings can get pretty hectic. By the time bedtime rolls around, I am tired and often not at my best parenting-wise, and I am thinking about the things I have left to…
Read MoreUsing Dreamfeeds for More Sleep
A dreamfeed is one of my favorite tools for nighttime. If you are offering night feedings, a dream feed may help you get more sleep at night. What is a dreamfeed? A dream feed is when you feed your kiddo while they’re asleep. While your baby is completely asleep, you go in, pick her up…
Read MoreCreating Supportive Environments for Children Sleeping in 2 Households
I had the opportunity to talk with Pacific Cascade Family Law to discuss factors that can result in sleep challenges for children, and how co-parents can work together across households to create environments that support healthy sleep patterns. We covered the following: Why do children have problems falling asleep or staying asleep in two households?…
Read More3 Parts to a Short & Sweet Bedtime Routine
Having a relaxing bedtime routine is key for your child’s sleep. Creating the right bedtime routine is one of the first things I focus on with my clients. Research shows that kiddos who have a consistent bedtime routine fall asleep faster, have less night wakings and sleep better overall. Sounds good, right?! So let’s talk…
Read MoreBedtime Routine – Answering Your Questions
Today I answer common questions about the bedtime routine. If you have not read 3 Parts to a Short & Sweet Bedtime Routine, make sure to read that first. Here are some additional tips about how to make your routine woks for your child. At what time do we start the do routine? We talked…
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