Before I give you some newborn sleep tips, allow me to say congratulations! You are either expecting or have recently welcomed a new baby (or babies) into your life. It is an emotional roller-coaster, as we are filled with such exhilaration, a love that is beyond measure and a realization that our life will never be the same again. Now about newborn sleep. You will likely find it is probably…
The big transition. Your baby is no longer a baby (sigh) . You are ready to go from a crib to a toddler bed.. or are you? This is a question I often get asked and here is some valuable information that I would like to share with you that will help make the crib to toddler bed transition easier. 1. When? How do we know when our child is ready to…
Early bed times? What is considered “early” may in fact not be early enough. Bed time in your house may sometimes be peaceful, but may sometimes be a battlefield. We may deal with children that have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and of course those endless negotiations. We can see restless sleep, night terrors and very early wake times. I see and deal with all of these issues with clients on a…
Unfortunately babies don’t come with instruction manuals and this leaves many new parents in the dark about how to establish healthy sleep habits for their children. Setting a healthy foundation for sleep is critical for our growing babies. It allows for optimal mental and physical development. A well rested baby can deal with everyday stresses better and they have the ability to learn and absorb more of the world around them. There is so…
Listen to Certified Sleep Consultant Tracy’s radio interview with Andrew Carter on CJAD 800 Montreal discussing her favourite topic… Infant & child sleep! Tracy talks about the important elements to having your baby sleeping through the night and how to establish healthy sleep habits.
Ready to travel? It’s vacation time and you are very much looking forward to some rest, relaxation and some quality family time. Traveling with little ones can sometimes be more stressful than relaxing, especially when our children become overtired. Here are some helpful tips on how to protect your child’s sleep when traveling: Make sure your child’s “sleep tank” has some reserves! Try to ensure that your child is well rested…
Family Sleep Institute Graduate and Child Sleep Consultant Tracy Braunstein Named Resident Sleep Expert for Ricky Martin’s Piccolo Universe Montreal, Canada — Jan 02, 2014 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) — Certified child sleep consultant and founder of Sleep Tight Solutions, Tracy Braunstein, believes that a healthy foundation for sleep is crucial for a well-rested family. The wife and mother of two young boys has experienced firsth and what it’s like for an infant to not…
T’is the season! The food, the drink, the parties, the family visits, and the late nights. Your schedule quickly gets thrown by the wayside. The good news is that it doesn’t have to! Here are some sleep tips to keeping your child well rested this holiday season. Maintain your bedtime routine: Your child thrives on and counts on routine and structure. During the holidays things may get juggled around a bit,…
Sleep training, sleep consultant, sleep coach, what is all this about anyways? The joys of parenting are immeasurable. The love that hits you when you bring this tiny little stranger into your life is stupendous and life as you know it, is forever changed. Unfortunately, babies and children don’t come with instructions (if only!) and we as parents strive to do our best to meet their needs and encourage them…
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