Sleepy Times
a sleep blog
Remember the good old days before you had kids when you looked forward to the clocks “falling back”?
Before you became a parent, the time change meant that you could sleep an extra hour before work on Monday. No need to hit the snooze button. Leisurely watching the morning news in bed. An extra cup of coffee.
Let’s take a moment to savor those memories before we process what the end of daylight savings time means for your child’s sleep schedule.
The new AAP Safe Sleep Recommendations have some parents second guessing every move with their babies. That’s why I turned to the pediatrician I trust the most — my own children’s doctor, Dr. Payal Adhikari — to weigh in on the latest updates made to the guidelines. In this blog, read what Dr. Adhikari had to say and learn more about some of the most important updates made to the AAP Safe Sleep Recommendations.
So you’ve decided to sleep train your baby after multiple long nights, weeks, or even months of sleepless nights. You’ve probably heard wonderful stories from friends and family about their experiences and would love that same experience — except you have something they don’t: anxiety.
Multiple questions might flood your mind: Are you able to sleep train and see results? (Spoiler: YES!) How will you get through this period? Will they just outgrow this on their own? What will others think?
Senior Sleep Consultant shares her top tips on how to go through the sleep training process starting from night one while working through the anxiety.
If you’ve researched sleep training, then you’ve probably seen it all — the good, the bad, and the ugly. There’s a lot of information to parse through and it can be difficult to get an accurate read on the real-life impact of sleep training for a child and family. As a mama who knows what it’s like to go from exhausted to seeing her child thrive from sleep training, Sleep Squad Consultant Stacey Mademann shares her first-hand knowledge on the subject using the latest research to help illustrate the positive impact of teaching your child this life skill.
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.
This holiday season, don’t let these three items hold you back from keeping your child’s sleep in tact. This is your plan to go in prepared for whatever challenges you face this holiday season regarding travel, family, and room sharing, so you can ensure your child gets the sleep they need. Take a look inside!
Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE a good deal. That is why July 11th has quickly become one of my favorite shopping days as it is when Amazon offers amazing deals for its Prime Members. I have spent a good portion of the day scouring the site for goodies, so I thought that I would share some of my favorite sleep inducing deals with you. Here you go....
Summer is a special time for children and parents alike. It is the season in which the most cherised memories are made. Summer means swimming pools, sprinklers, bare feet, ice cream and full-on sunshine at 8:00 PM. It is no wonder why children want to stay up late this time of year and why it is so hard for us as parents to deny them their summer fun. But remember, although the days are longer, the sleep needs of our children are still the same. If they aren’t getting the proper amount of rest they will ultimately end up overtired and cranky. As a result, they (and you) can’t fully enjoy all the simple pleasures of summer. No es bueno!
So, how do you ensure your child is getting enough sleep during this exciting time of year? Here are my Top 5 Summertime Sleep Tips for Babies and Toddlers…..
I have always been an early riser. Before having kids, I would love to wake-up early on weekends when most of of city is still asleep to go for a bike ride or run. In those days I would get a lot of gratification out of getting more done by noon than most people get done in an entire day. Back then, my definition of waking up early on the weekend was 8:00 AM and getting a lot done consisted of a work out, a mani/pedi and maybe a load of laundry. Well, now that I am a parent, a LOT has changed. Early morning bike rides have been replaced by early trips to the park, it’s a miracle if I am to squeeze in a shower before noon let alone a mani/pedi (have you seen my feet?) and now I consider 8:00 AM sleeping-in!
Browse the latest articles on sleep tips for babies, toddlers and big kids. Here are some of our latest posts…
This blog post by Natalie Myre Hart is designed to help new parents quickly recognize and understand the sleepy cues of newborns. It offers practical advice on how to interpret early signs of tiredness in babies, aiming to prevent overtiredness. By identifying these cues early, parents and caregivers can better manage newborn sleep patterns, ensuring a smoother and more restful sleep routine for both the baby and themselves.
Navigating the first year of parenthood brings a whirlwind of milestones and, yes, a few sleep regressions too. From the first smiles to navigating the 4-month sleep reorganization, this post provides expert tips to manage sleep regressions and ensure peaceful nights. Whether it's establishing good sleep habits early on or overcoming the 12-month sleep regression, our guide is here to help you and your baby find restful sleep. Explore key insights and strategies for a year filled with less stress and more rest.
Discover how to effortlessly transition your toddler from two naps to one. This concise guide offers practical steps and signs of readiness, ensuring your child maintains restful sleep during this crucial change.
