Your Top 9 Sleep Questions Answered
Answers to Your Top 9 Baby Sleep Problems Did you know that 30% of parents report a baby’s sleep problem in the first 5 years? If you are reading this article please know you are not alone! In my over 25 years of working with tired parents, I have noticed a trend of the top […]
Consistency In Sleep Coaching
Sleep coaching requires consistency … Here’s why: We all know we “should” be consistent in parenting in general—myself included. Yet none of us are perfect parents, though we do try. I get it. I’m a parent, too. It’s hard work taking care of our little ones! And often, it’s hard to be consistent, but when […]
The Toddler Pillow and Other Room Safety Rules for the “Big Kid Bed”
The Toddler Pillow and Other Room Safety Rules for the “Big Kid Bed” Congratulations! You’ve just moved your toddler to a “big kid” bed. The ‘baby’ decorations are gone and you and your toddler have agreed upon a new theme. You’ve gone shopping for wall decals, a new night light, and, the best part of […]
Make Sure Your Baby is Safe in the Car Seat
I realize that as a parent, sometimes all we want is for our baby (or toddler!) to just GO TO SLEEP. But it’s so very important to make sure that your child’s sleep environment is safe, and MEANT for naps or nighttime sleep. In a recent article published by The New Zealand Herald, researchers found […]
Why Parents Lie About Sleep
The Stir recently published an interesting article examining the reasons that parents lie about co-sleeping, which got me thinking about how parents lie about their children’s sleep, period. It’s astonishing to me how many parents do not share their struggles, or are afraid to ask for help when they need it, all because of embarrassment, […]
DIY Blackout Curtain for Your Nursery
It seems like whenever you get into a good routine, something changes. Most recently, it seems to be Daylight Savings Time. Whether your main problem is that the sun rises too early in the morning, shines too brightly throughout the day or stays in the sky too late in the evening, the bottom line remains […]
Is Light Keeping Your Children Awake?
We depend on artificial light for work and leisure, but we seldom question whether that light is healthy or not. But new research shows that some types of artificial light can actually be dangerous to you and your family. Photo credit: evansklar.blogspot.com Artificial light is something we take for granted. It’s all around us, at […]
The Truth About Tears
What do you think of when you hear the words “sleep training” or “sleep coaching”? I’m guessing that for a majority of you who haven’t experienced The Shuffle images of screaming, crying children left alone is one of the first things that comes to mind. I hear the same fear of tears from parents who […]
FREE POSITIVE PARENTING WEBINAR: Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling
You’re not alone. From toddler temper-tantrums to teenage talking back, parents wonder what it takes to get kids to cooperate. If you’re tired of nagging, reminding and yelling to get kids to listen – this session is for you! Sleep Lady is excited to partner with Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions & TODAY Show contributor […]
Dealing With Post Partum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Shosh
Huffington Post recently published an article entitled When Post Partum Depression Doesn’t Go Away. Certainly, there are far more new moms out there suffering from post partum depression (PPD) that have been diagnosed, and many just assume that it’s “baby blues”. The fact is that these are two very different things. As always, I want […]