Sleep and the Expectant Parent
When first finding out that you are expecting a baby, a rush of thoughts and emotions run through your mind. On the top of the list is usually the issue of sleep. Most expectant parents are listening...
View ArticleSleep: Quality vs. Quantity
Just like many things in life, quality sleep is more important than the quantity. It is more beneficial to the human body and has a great impact on the way we function. The internal rhythms, at which...
View ArticleFocus, Concentration and Sleep
It is no secret that proper sleep positively influences health. In addition, proper sleep can also take the credit for sustained periods of focus and concentration. When it comes to our children, it...
View ArticleCreating a Happy Napper
Napping is a source of frustration and anxiety for many parents. Fortunately, with the proper sleep training naptime can be a truly peaceful, restful time for both the child and parents. There are...
View ArticleA Plan of Attack for Naps
Naps are an important piece of overall healthy sleep, and nailing down a consistent nap schedule is often half the battle during the sleep training process. The best way to get naps on the right track...
View ArticleIs Sleep Training Right for My Family?
The sleep training process is often a mystery for parents. I get calls from parents all of the time knowing they need help, but don’t know if sleep training is the right option for them. Here are some...
View ArticleSleep Awareness Week – Seven Sleep Tips for Children
The National Sleep Foundation is celebrating its annual Sleep Awareness Week © March 6-13, 2016, to raise awareness for the health benefits of sleep and its importance to safety and productivity. Here...
View ArticleIs your baby’s bad habit keeping you up at night?
One of the top reasons that families work with me is because their child is waking frequently at night. In most cases I find that the child is fed each time to put them back to sleep, which is creating...
View ArticleMake Sleep Training Work for You
When families reach out to me about sleep training there are always a lot of questions about the process. They can be apprehensive about what it all entails and if it will actually work for them, but...
View ArticleSleep Training: Why is it not working?
The sleep training process will have it’s highs and lows. The key is to learn from what isn’t working. Here are some common issues that I see parents run into during sleep training. Stay consistent...
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