Daylight Saving Tips— Two Ways to Fall Back
Daylight Saving Tips— Two Ways to Fall Back Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 in the U.S. I remember when “falling back” just meant an extra hour of sleep! When you become a parent it can mean schedules that are thrown off, your kids waking super early, and everyone feeling grumpy […]
Parent Sleep — My Baby Sleeps, Why Can’t I? Sleep Tips for Parents
After experiencing the usual sleep disruptions that come with having babies and children, some parents find their internal clocks waking them up every few hours, even after the baby sleeps soundly and has learned to stay asleep. Some parents awake with jolts of anxiety when they don’t hear that familiar sound of 2:00 AM tears […]
The Security Blanket: The Power of the Blankie for Baby Sleep
The Security Blanket: The Power of the Blankie for Baby Sleep Moms are always asking me how I get my children (and also my client’s children) to sleep so well. My response is that I am a firm believer in the power of the blankie. Sure, newborn babies often receive many blankets as gifts. This, […]
Older Sibling Sleep Regression — 7 Ways Dad can Help
Older Sibling Sleep Regression — 7 Ways Dad can Help When you are expecting an addition to your family you prepare to sleep less, shower less, and generally have less “alone” time. You know the upcoming days with a newborn in the house will be treasured but very, very full. One thing you may not […]
Sleep Regression After a New Sibling Arrives? Getting Back on Schedule
Sleep Regression After a New Sibling Arrives? Getting Back on Schedule Once children learn to sleep well, they can take change in stride. They can become, as one mom called her toddler, an “Olympic sleeper.” Some kids do get thrown off by common childhood illnesses, travel and the like. You can get them back on […]
Quiet Time for Toddlers: Tips for Dropping the Afternoon Nap
Quiet Time for Toddlers: Tips for Dropping the Afternoon Nap As much as we parents would love for our babies to stay babies, they grow up so quickly. And part of this growth involves changes in their established sleep patterns, most notably, naps. Most children give up their nap by 4 years old, but that […]
4 Month Sleep Regression – Tips to Soothe your Baby
The 4-month sleep regression is a normal, temporary phase in your baby’s development. It occurs as their sleep cycles mature, leading to lighter sleep, frequent wake-ups, and increased fussiness. While exhausting, it’s an opportunity to establish healthy sleep habits and teach your baby independent sleep skills. Key Points: Duration: Typically 2–6 weeks. Causes: Developmental changes, […]
Safe Cosleeping: Creating a Safe Environment for your Baby
Safe Cosleeping: Creating a Safe Environment for your Baby How you choose to sleep is personal, and if you choose to co-sleep, there are a few things you need to know in order to be safe and secure. Parents need to ask themselves a few questions before they make the decision to co-sleep, even if […]
The Sleep Lady Shuffle: How to Gently Sleep Train your Baby
The Sleep Lady Shuffle: How to Gently Sleep Train your Baby When many parents think of sleep coaching, they automatically draw images of screaming babies and children in a room alone while the parent hides and pretends that the crying isn’t killing them. Most parents just can’t do that. It’s not fair to the child, […]
Newborn Sleep: 12 Things That You, as a New Parent, are Doing Right
Written by Andrea Strang, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Postpartum Doula, and owner of KinderSleep. One of the most common things I hear from parents is that they feel like they are “doing it wrong”. There is nothing that can adequately prepare you for the journey into parenthood. You may find yourselves feeling overtired and overwhelmed, […]