Posts Tagged ‘Sleep’
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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 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 MoreUnderstanding Your Child’s Clock = Better Sleep!
The circadian rhythm is our internal body clock. One of its role is to make us feel awake at certain times of the day and sleepy at other times. This means that we have windows of wakefulness throughout the day. Newborns have very short windows: they are awake for 45-90 min and need to…
Read More7 Facts About Newborn Sleep You Need to Know
Newborns sleep often but not for very long, and their patterns can be surprising. Here are some facts that will help you better understand your newborn and encourage sleep! #1 Night and Day Reversal Some newborns are very sleepy during the day and more active at night. If your baby wants to “party” at 3…
Read MoreSpring Forward!
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday March 10th this year. We “Spring Forward”, which means that we adjust the clocks 1 hour later. The challenges that can come from this time change are 1) having to wake your kiddos up in the morning and 2) managing bedtime, as kids feel less tired and there’s more…
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