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The Reasons Behind Your Baby’s Early Morning Wake-Ups
I don’t like starting the day earlier than I need to unless I’m catching a flight to some place where they serve umbrella drinks! I LOVE sleep! So the periods when my twins woke up early in the morning were tough. Before I was a sleep consultant, I had no idea what the reasons were…
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Halloween and Your Child’s Sleep
Maybe your children are like mine. They turn into gremlins when they are overtired. Add sugar and it can be a full-blown sh*tshow. So if this sounds a little familiar or if you just want to avoid the Halloween sleep scaries, let’s explore how to successfully navigate Halloween and your child’s sleep based on my…
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Fall Back & Adjusting Your Baby’s Sleep For Daylight Savings
In September, I start getting questions about the end of Daylight Savings… These are great questions and this article will answer all but the last one! Here’s my take on that one… Daylight savings is ridiculous and antiquated. There’s been talk that many states are considering permanent daylight savings time or permanent standard time. Unfortunately,…
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Do Babies Sleep Better In The Dark?
“Do babies sleep better in the dark?” “But I thought I wanted to have a bright bedroom so that my little one can figure out days and nights?” “My first child can sleep anytime, anywhere so I have no idea what to do to help her little brother.” As a child sleep consultant, I hear…
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Amazon Prime Day Deals October 2023
Amazon is at it again with their Amazon Prime Day Deals October 2023! Amazon Prime Day is October 10th and 11th, 2023. Here are the best deals for moms, whether you’re expecting a baby or have a toddler. Grab these before they’re gone! Today and tomorrow you can get deep discounts on much needed items.…
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Brilliant Basics of Self-Care
When at your wit’s end, it’s time to get back to these five basics During dozens of events and workshops supporting the launch of my book, Chaos to Calm, I’ve gotten this question from moms across the country the most: “I have nothing left to give after giving to everyone else. Where would I even start to…
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TOG Rating & How To Dress Baby For Sleep
As a parent, I was and still am always worried about my daughter’s temperature when she is sleeping. Keeping our little ones cool and comfortable can sometimes be hard to do, especially in the hotter months of the year. And the reverse is how to keep our babies warm enough in the winter months, without overheating.…
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Identifying Newborn Sleepy Cues
When my twins were 3 months old, I brought one of them to the emergency room because he was rubbing his ear and I knew that was a sign of an ear infection. It was a quick, embarrassing visit. His ears were clear and the diagnosis…he was tired! After that, I put my tail between…
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Fall 2023 Toddler Learning Series
When we think we have it all figured out, our babies turn into toddlers and we can feel like we are back to square one again! That’s why I’m hosting a Toddler Learning Series this fall! I have three classes all geared toward parents of toddlers and bigger kids: Sign up for all the classes…
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What You Need To Know About Crib Safety
Your baby’s safety is #1 for us and I know this is super important to you too! My biggest fear as a new parent was Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation. While we don’t 100% know exactly what causes SIDS, we do know that there are risk factors that can increase the likelihood. One…
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The Most Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions
When you are newly breastfeeding or preparing to do so, it may come as a shock that there will be a lot of information thrown your way. From books to moms groups to over-interested relatives, we can end up feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Over the years I’ve seen moms stop nursing due to the…
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Our Journey of Getting Rid of the Pacifier With Our Preschooler
Our daughter LOVED her pacifier from the moment we gave it to her. We were lucky that the pacifier always supported sleep for her and never disturbed it. Because she loved it so much and we are passionate about healthy sleep at our house, we consciously chose to keep the pacifier until our daughter, Addie,…
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