Before I became a parent, I had always thought that I would never allow my own child to have a soother after the age of 2.5 years. Everything changed when I had my sweet little baby girl and it just so happened that this little one loved her soother! Her love for her soother helped her sleep so it ... Read More about The Soother Fairy-A guide to giving up the pacifier
Early Rising and your Older Child
When it comes to early rising in the older child we sometimes need to get a little crafty with how we are going to teach them that 5 am is not the time to get out of bed! There are many products that can be purchased to help, however it is important to recognize that some of these products are using ... Read More about Early Rising and your Older Child
Helping Your Child Heal Emotionally From a Hospital Visit
There may come a time when your little one has to be admitted to the hospital. Whether it’s for surgery or an illness, a hospital stay is scary and hard on the whole family. We will be going over one of the first steps to help your child heal emotionally from their potentially frightening ... Read More about Helping Your Child Heal Emotionally From a Hospital Visit
How to Protect Your Kids’ Sleep During the Holidays
Have you been thinking about the holidays and how your little one is going to cope while travelling? How will you manage those late nights and missed naps? Being with family and friends throughout the holidays is what makes the holidays so special, but when you have a child who requires naps and an ... Read More about How to Protect Your Kids’ Sleep During the Holidays
Bye, Bye Naps: A Parent’s Guide to Giving Up Naps
Giving up naps altogether is something that no parent wants to do…EVER! Trust me, we get it. However, there does come a time when we just cannot hold onto those naps any longer. Our babies are growing after all! (Like it or not!) If your child is napping during the day and as a result is not going ... Read More about Bye, Bye Naps: A Parent’s Guide to Giving Up Naps
Is it Too Late to Change the Way My Child Sleeps?
If you have a child over 2 years of age who has sleep challenges, we want you to know that it's never too late to change the way your child sleeps! You may think that just because your child is older that it's too late to work on their sleep- maybe you think you missed out on helping them learn ... Read More about Is it Too Late to Change the Way My Child Sleeps?
Tips to guide you through the fall time change
Is the upcoming time change starting to make you panic a little? Are you worried about the potential of your children waking extra early in the morning? Being mothers ourselves, we know how difficult the time change can be and how stressful it can be to even think about. We’ve outlined some tips ... Read More about Tips to guide you through the fall time change
Surviving the 4 Month Sleep Regression
If you have a baby around 4 months of age, you may be finding yourself suddenly dealing with a baby who no longer wants to sleep! The good news is, it is a normal phase, that with our tips below will pass! Up til this point, you may have had an easy baby with decent enough sleep habits or even ... Read More about Surviving the 4 Month Sleep Regression
Is your Child Waking Earlier than the Birds?
Oh, the dreaded early risers! Waking anytime before 6:00 am is considered early rising and contrary to grandma and grandpa’s advice, keeping them up later will in fact not help them sleep later in the morning, nor will skipping daytime naps. There are many contributing factors that can lead to ... Read More about Is your Child Waking Earlier than the Birds?
Is Your Child Ready for a Sleep Schedule?
How and when to establish an age appropriate schedule for your child Routines are an important, essential part of your child’s overall day, but a schedule can be just as important! Having a predictable schedule with a new baby may sound great however, their systems are too underdeveloped and ... Read More about Is Your Child Ready for a Sleep Schedule?