False starts: what are they and why do they happen? As a pediatric sleep consultant, I often hear from exhausted parents who are struggling with one common sleep issue in their infants: False starts. These are those frustrating...
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Developmental Milestones and Baby Sleep
Developmental Milestones and Baby Sleep The journey of parenthood is an amazing one, filled with joy, challenges, and, of course, some sleepless nights. One aspect that often disrupts baby sleep patterns is developmental milestones. These are exciting markers in your...
The Best Baby Monitor
Baby Monitors - There are so many options available and technology has made these baby monitors so versatile! Take a read through this article if you are on the hunt for a baby monitor or interested in the reviews from parents that were recently surveyed alongside a...
Fall Edition – Daylight Saving Changes
Before having children, that end of summer time change meant an extra, wonderful hour of sleep in the weekend. When you are a parent, setting the clocks back does not necessarily mean an extra hour of sleep. Adjusting your baby's sleep schedule to daylight savings...
Night terrors vs nightmares
Two common causes of night waking in young children are night terrors and nightmares. Parents can often get these confused however, they are very different, as is how they should be managed. In this blog, I will explain the differences of night terrors and...
Top tips for camping this summer with young children!
Camping can sometimes be a challenge in itself without adding young children into the mix!! My husband and I recently returned from camping with our nearly 3 year-old son and two other families. The ages of the 5 children ranged from 2.5 - 11 years of age. We have...
Wait a few minutes when your baby wakes during the night before intervening.
Sleep Tip: Wait a few minutes when your baby wakes during the night before intervening. One of the most common comments that parents say to me is "I always rush in to the baby when they wake and never thought to wait a few minutes to let her try and resettle" Adults...
Teach your little one to find and replace the pacifier!
Here is some information to help solve this exhausting nightly pacifier run!! Does your baby have you up all hours of the night to replace the pacifier as they have lost it? Does your little one intentionally loose the pacifier because they know you will go in to...
Help Your Child Adjust To Day Light Savings – Spring Edition
Daylight savings is fast approaching and you may already be experiencing a change in your babies schedule as they start to wake up earlier in preparation for this time change. I have listed some information below to help your baby adjust to the new time change as...
Common Toddler Bedtime Battles!
Raising a toddler...it's hard work but SO rewarding! Raising toddlers as they start to grow and develop can certainly be challenging, even more so when it comes to sleep! Sleep struggles are common among 2 and 3 years of age as a result of huge developmental changes...