School Aged Children

How to Handle Sleep Regressions When Your Child Becomes an Older Sibling

How to Handle Sleep Regressions When Your Child Becomes an Older Sibling

Big life changes often come with a heaping side of sleep disruptions. Senior Sleep Consultant Meg Meadows has been through this herself with her children. In this post, she provides tried and true tips to help you prepare your child for big life changes so they can keep the sleep (and so can you!)

Strategies to Help Your Child Relax at Bedtime and Overnight

Strategies to Help Your Child Relax at Bedtime and Overnight

Senior Sleep Consultant Marian van Noppen provides child relaxation techniques for separation anxiety and bedtime stress at night. Learn how to help your child put themselves back to sleep with your guidance, starting with the most supportive approach and providing more distance as trust is gained.

How and When to Introduce a Lovey

How and When to Introduce a Lovey

Lovies can be a great way to infuse your child’s sleep environment with a sentimental, loving touch. It provides portable security they can depend on.

But what if your child doesn’t have a lovey?

Don’t worry, I got your back! This post will guide you from start to finish on all-things-lovey.

The Best Back to School Sleep Tips

The Best Back to School Sleep Tips

It’s Back to School, which means (please) go back to sleep! Don’t worry — Sleep Consultant Erin Wolen’s got you covered with her top tips for getting your child back into the best sleep routine for back to school.

Tips for Helping Your Toddler or Big Kid Sleep During the Fourth of July Fireworks

Tips for Helping Your Toddler or Big Kid Sleep During the Fourth of July Fireworks

Help your toddler stay energized while keeping their sleep intact for the fireworks display this Fourth of July! Or if you’re putting them to bed before the display begins, get these tips on how to help them sleep through the show.

How Do I Know If My Child Is Getting Enough Sleep?

How Do I Know If My Child Is Getting Enough Sleep?

One of the most important gifts you can give to your child is meeting them where they are developmentally. This means sometimes accepting that they require less sleep than, say, your friend whose kiddo sleeps 13 hours per night and takes 3 hour naps per day. Expectation setting is everything, especially when it comes to sleep and sleep training. Master Sleep Consultant Jade LiManni walks you through managing expectations with your child’s sleep, as well as determining what’s normal and healthy to see.

Top 4 Back to School Sleep Tips

Top 4 Back to School Sleep Tips

You know just how important it is for your children to get enough sleep during the school year, both for your sanity and their ability to learn. Healthy sleep habits for school aged children have many benefits including:

  • Increased ability to cope with stress

  • Reduced irritability

  • Improved memory and concentration

  • Lessened risk of anxiety and depression

  • Improved motivation and problem solving abilities

  • Better relationships with others with peers, teachers and at home

If you’re worried about how you can get you children back on a healthy sleep schedule so they can shine like their brilliant selves when they get to class, I have a few tips for you!


Get Your Kid's Sleep Back on Track - Post-Holiday Recovery Plan

Get Your Kid's Sleep Back on Track - Post-Holiday Recovery Plan

Happy New Year! As much as I love the holidays, I have to admit that I am a bit relieved that they are behind us. Too much sugar and not enough sleep has made my kiddos a handful!

So tonight, I am going to start my plan to get them back on track with their healthy sleep habits. That way, they can go back to being the darling little angels I know and love (insert hint of sarcasm).

Summertime Sleep Tips - Top 5 Ways to Balance Your Child's Sleep Needs with Fun in the Sun!

Summertime Sleep Tips - Top 5 Ways to Balance Your Child's Sleep Needs with Fun in the Sun!

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…..