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The Power of Offering Children Choices
“I don’t want the blue cup, I want the red cup!” As parents, it’s amazing to us how quickly the wrong-colored cup can bring on full-blown temper tantrum, but here we are with a child melting down over what seems like nothing to us. When I hear stories like this during a child behavior consultation,…
Bringing Zen Back To Bedtime – Zenimal Kids Product Review
One thing that I recommend for parents of toddlers or big kids who are experiencing bedtime challenges is to incorporate mindfulness into the bedtime routine. Most parents are game, but some don’t know much about mindfulness, why it is important or how to teach their children mindfulness. If you fall in that camp, let’s explore…
How Dads Can Help With Sleep Training: Father’s Day Special Edition
“How can Dads help with sleep training?” is a question my sleep coaching clients ask me A LOT. When baby arrives, Dads oftentimes feel a little left out and like they can’t do much to help. I remember my husband sharing these feelings with me when our boys were newborns. Many Dads want to be…
Sleep and Summer Vacation: Tips For Your Family
Thinking about sleep & summer vacation can bring on a full blown anxiety-fest in parents. “What if my baby doesn’t sleep on vacation?” “How can our toddler nap when we are on vacation?” “Is this vacation going to completely derail sleep?” We want to enjoy ourselves, but as any parent knows, overtired kiddos can be…
Tips For Working Moms Whose Kids Need An Early Bedtime
If you’ve been following us, you probably know that we are FANS of an early bedtime. We work with a lot of working Moms and Dads, so we hear a lot of feedback on this recommendation. The consensus is that working Moms find it difficult to balance healthy sleep habits for their children and their…
Your Child’s Sleep Needs & Ideal Bedtime
As a certified child sleep consultant, I am asked a lot about the best bedtime for babies and children. Right after that is how many hours of slumber children need each day to meet their sleep needs. It makes sense that parents want to make sure that they are providing their children with adequate rest…
An Early Bedtime Might Be Just What Your Child Needs
As a #girlmom with 3 young girls, I LOVE an early bedtime. They go to bed and then 7:30-9:30 is my time to read, watch tv and fold my never-ending pile of laundry and I mean NEVER ending. I know that my kids need that early bedtime because we are an active family and I…
How To Do Quiet Time
When my twins dropped nap at 4 years old, I was one sad mama. I treasured that alone time to work and get things done around the house. Plus, by that point in the day, I *really* needed a break from my sweet cherubs! <- it’s true! When they dropped nap, I attempted quiet time,…
Changing Time Zones and Your Child’s Sleep
Traveling with your children can be so fun and exciting for the entire family, but let’s be honest, it can also be stressful! Add changing time zones and your child’s sleep to the mix and you may find your anxiety spiking as you prepare for your trip. If you are someone who likes to be…
Improving Your Autistic Child’s Sleep
I worked for the Ontario Autism Program in Canada for several years and I heard from many of my parents over the years that their child never slept. I could see the sleep deprivation in the parents and in the kids. I wished I could help! Hearing these same statements over and over from families…
Moving House With Kids
As a military family, we move pretty often. I’ve grown accustomed to the frequent moves and it’s always bittersweet. It is hard to leave friends and family behind but there is always excitement about what’s to come. Since having children, I have realized how much more complicated moving is. There are a lot of moving…
Talking To Older Kids About Sleep Training Their Sibling
When I started sleep training my youngest, my 7-year-old said,” Mom! Marlee is crying,” I brushed her off with a “she’s fine.” I went in, checked on the baby and then left. She started crying again and this time both of my older girls let me know she was crying. I gave them the same…