Sleepy Times
a sleep blog
In this blog post, Senior Sleep Consultant Melissa Bramwell explains the differences between nightmares and night terrors in children and provides practical tips for managing and preventing them. Learn how to offer comfort during nightmares and strategies to reduce the occurrence of night terrors with these proven tips.
You’re in the middle of sleep training and something just isn’t working. “Maybe my baby just isn’t cut out for this,” you think to yourself. Not so fast! Before you throw in the towel, take a look at these measures of progress and adjustments to make when sleep training feels like it’s gone off the rails. Then see if there may just be one small thing you can do to get right back on track!
Many parents might be turned off by the bad reputation attachment parenting gets. But attachment and attunement can work together to build greater trust and confidence in your child, even when it comes to sleep!
If you've been needing a confidence boost to help your child develop more independence, read this guest post by Senior Sleep Consultant Meg Meadows.
Pacifiers can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, they can be soothing and even help to prevent SIDS during the first 6 months of a baby’s life. But on the other hand, they can wreak havoc on a child’s sleep — and that affects everything. Sleep Squad Consultant Stacey Mademann has the tips you need for recognizing when it’s time to get rid of the pacifier and the ways to make it happen.
Children’s imaginations can run wild — and for good reason! They’re starting to develop abstract thought. But when fantastical thoughts start to affect bedtime, you need a plan for how to help your child through it. Read this guest blog by Sleep Squad member Marian van Noppen for her tips on how to befriend the bedtime scaries.
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Worried about the end of Daylight Savings Time throwing off your child's sleep schedule? You're not alone! As the clocks "fall back," many parents dread the earlier wake-ups and overtired kids that follow. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through practical strategies to smoothly transition your baby or toddler's sleep schedule with minimal disruptions. Whether you have a newborn on wake windows or a toddler with a set routine, these tips will help you adjust their schedule and avoid those dreaded 5 AM wake-ups. Read on to help your little one sleep soundly through the time change!
Sleep training can stir up a lot of mom guilt, but it doesn’t have to. In this blog, Senior Sleep Consultant Natalie Myre Hart explains how shifting your mindset can help you see sleep training as a gift to your baby — empowering them with lifelong independent sleep skills. Discover expert advice and supportive tips to make the journey easier for both you and your child.
As a working parent, balancing your child's sleep with a busy schedule can be challenging, especially with daycare in the mix. In this post, Master Pediatric Sleep Consultant Jade LiManni offers expert tips on managing your child's sleep, establishing a consistent bedtime routine, and optimizing overnight sleep. Learn how to work with caregivers and create a sleep-friendly environment that supports your child's healthy development, even when daytime routines are out of your control.
