Why is darkness important for sleep? And not just for your little one, but also for YOU! Light is the most important external factor effecting sleep. Light stimulates our brain and inhibits our melatonin production (our sleepy hormone). Light also effects our circadian rhythm as well as our sleep cycles. Darkness, on the other hand,
There is SO much information on safe sleep for newborns and babies and rightfully so! However, we don’t often hear about safe sleep for toddlers. Toddlers are curious little creatures! If they are out of their crib and into a big kid bed, they have even more space to explore! So, how can parents and
Your sweet baby is soon headed for toddlerhood and with that comes a big nap transition! The 2 to 1 nap transition, that is! In my opinion, this is the biggest and sometimes toughest nap transition because it is a huge jump in awake windows. But we are here to help make this transition as
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and that typically means food, family and possibly some travel! Whether you are hosting out of town guests, traveling to stay with family, or are just trying to balance the busyness of the season, we’ve got you covered! With all the extra visitors and family, you may be worried about it
It is the SPOOKIEST time of the year! No, I don’t mean Halloween. It is the fall back time change! I don’t know a single parent that enjoys daylight savings time ending but it’s happening and I’m here to help you through it! You have a few options for how to handle it. Either plan
When should you make the transition from crib to big kid bed?? There is absolutely NO rush to make the transition. It is not a developmental milestone that we need to check off. I’ve worked with plenty of 3 year old clients that are still in a crib. My oldest son didn’t want to make
Ready for another time change?? Of course not! But here we are, ready for spring and time to “spring ahead!” Even though it’s rarely fun, there isn’t a reason to panic. We are here to help! You have 3 options on how you want to handle it: prepare ahead of time or wait until the
If you are reading this in the middle of the night, I can definitely relate! Hi, I’m Katie, mom of 3, registered nurse and pediatric sleep consultant. When my first son was born, I thought taking care of a baby would be a breeze. I was a NICU nurse and took care of newborns as
With days getting shorter and the weather on the verge of change, the realization may be setting in that school’s right around the corner. And if this is on your radar, you’re probably also realizing that the lax summer schedule, with late nights and late mornings, will not be conducive when schools in session. Do
There are two things I can pretty much guarantee you when it comes to teaching your baby to sleep through the night. #1. It’s going to be a challenge. #2. It’s going to be 1000 times worth it. I’ve never worked with a family whose baby fell asleep peacefully and immediately and then magically slept
