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.
The short answer is…yes. The two year sleep regression can cause your toddler to take a long time to fall asleep, wake in the night, wake early in the morning, interrupt naps or a combination of these things. In this blog, Sleep Consultant, Katie Giguere shares the many reasons for why the two year sleep regression occurs.
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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Navigating your baby's sleep journey in their first year can feel like an emotional rollercoaster of sleepless nights and unpredictable naps. In this blog post, mom and pediatric sleep consultant Jade LiManni helps you understand key sleep milestones and what to expect at each stage, from newborn to their first birthday. In this blog, Jade explores common sleep patterns, how to tackle challenges like the 4-month sleep regression, and offers practical tips to help you and your baby get the rest you both need. Whether you're struggling with frequent wake-ups or simply want a smoother bedtime routine, this guide will give you the insights and support to make your baby’s sleep journey a bit easier.
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.
