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Dropping the morning nap- When & How!?
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You and your baby worked hard to establish those healthy sleep habits. You have a great routine going, a great schedule and everyone is rested. Your baby has two great naps a day, when seemingly all of the sudden (insert the sound of screeching brakes) your baby is refusing a nap. What’s happening…. NNNooooooo!!!!…
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Back to School Sleep Tips
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Back to school sleep tips.. already?! Summer, it comes and goes so quickly. Very soon those long summer days of sun shining well into the evening hours will be replaced by those dark afternoons. We have all fallen victim to loosening up our children’s regimented schedule over the summer and replacing it with extended…
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Newborn Sleep Tips: The first three months
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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…
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Tips for an easy crib to toddler bed transition.
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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…
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The Power of Early Bed times
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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…
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4 Key components that establish healthy sleep habits
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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…
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5 Tips on Managing Your Child’s Sleep when Traveling
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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…
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4 tips for Sleep this Holiday Season
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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…
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How much sleep does my baby ACTUALLY need??
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What’s the favourite topic de jour amongst new moms? SLEEP or rather, lack of it. We all want to know how long each other’s babies slept for and if there are any “tricks” that we can apply. What we wouldn’t do to get one night of uninterrupted sleep!! Whether it’s your first, second or fifth child, we…
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Getting Your Baby to Sleep Might Not be Rocket Science … But it’s Still a Science
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Does your baby sleep through the night? Is she/he a good sleeper? We have all been asked that question time and time again… it even seems to come before asking your child’s name! I remember really hating that when I was carting around my exhausted child with dark circles under my eyes! If you…