Childhood Sleep Deprivation — 11 Ways it Can Affect Your Child
Do you have a tantrum-throwing, fussy, emotional child? If so, you may be dealing with a case of sleep deprivation. Sleep is incredibly important for all of us, especially our children. Shorter Sleep Affects Academics and Behavior Rebecca G. Astill of the Department of Sleep and Cognition at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience conducted a […]
The Link Between Personality and Your Child’s Sleep
I am excited to collaborate with Christina, a mom with some great first-hand experience dealing with a super-alert child, as she shares below. When I was pregnant with my firstborn I became fascinated with the idea that a full-fledged human being with her own likes and dislikes, needs and wants, personality and preferences, was inside […]
Is My Baby’s Separation Anxiety Causing Sleep Problems?
Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, post your question on my Facebook Page! I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady. Today I’m going to answer Lindsey’s question: “Help! My […]
Toddler Sleep Question: My Toddler Needs to Be Rocked to Sleep All the Time!
This week’s Toddler Sleep Question for The Sleep Lady: “I have made the mistake of rocking my now 13 month old to sleep. If I attempt to put him in his crib sleepy but awake he will stand and start crying. If I try to lie him back down or soothe him without picking him […]
Why Does My Baby Fight Sleep? – Sleep Coaching the Super Alert Child
Sometimes I hear parents who haven’t tried my system, predict that it could not possibly work for their child. They believe it will only work for “easy” or “mellow” babies. It can work for all children, including some babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with special emotional needs or physical challenges. Patience and consistency are important for […]
Baby Sleep Aids and Negative Sleep Associations – Break The Habit!
Baby Sleep Aids and Negative Sleep Associations – Break The Habit! What are baby sleep aids, or negative baby sleep associations? It is a connection a child makes with an action made by an adult to facilitate sleep (a sleep aid). It is referred to as “negative” because it will require the continued re-creation of […]