To bedtime snack or not to bedtime snack, that is the question. Here are some bedtime snack tips that I’ve put together with Alyssa, the dietitian behind nutritionforlittles.com. Bedtime snack for toddlers tip #1 If you offer a bedtime snack, it should be offered consistently as a “built in” part of your nightly routine. […]
If you’re a parent, you either know the feeling of being the preferred parent and then only one who can put your child to bed…. Or you know the feeling of being the non-preferred parent and therefore unable to help much at bedtime. Honestly, both of these feelings suck. The preferred parent gets touched […]
Whether you have a little baby or a preschooler, you may be experiencing tears at bedtime right now. As frustrating as it is, I want to encourage you that this can be totally normal and there are several reasons WHY your child may be feeling some big emotions come bedtime. Let’s look at 4 things […]
If you’ve got a toddler or preschooler and you’re dealing with bedtime stalling, you’re not alone! It’s also important to know that this is perfectly normal behavior for your 2-5 year old. I find parents have a hard time with these main 2 things when bedtime stalling crops up: Understanding that it’s okay to say […]
It seems like so many different factors in your child’s life can cause sleep disruptions. But night time fears can leave you feeling really unprepared and unsure how to deal. Our goal with this podcast is to educate you on some big dos and don’ts so you feel slightly more prepared when those night time […]
Bedtime routines are KEY to healthy sleep habits. But when we start talking about establishing routines around sleep, there are several issues that pop up. Join us as we talk through troubleshooting for these common issues: Parental preference at bedtime Feeding to sleep association Screen usage before bedtime Sleep Coaching Crash Course (4-24 months) […]
How early did your child wake up this morning? If it’s anytime before 6am, we’ve got an early waking on hands! 🤮 BUT that doesn’t mean it has to be this way forever! In this blog I walk you through the main 4 reasons your child is waking early and how you can fix them […]
I get soooo many inquiries and questions about toddler sleep! At the same time, I notice a very prevalent attitude of resignation when it comes to toddler sleep. I want to help with that!! Toddler sleep can be tricky and whether you’ve had a great little sleeper for the last year or so and now […]
Separation anxiety can usually rear it’s ugly head around 8 months. This is when your baby starts to have object permanence which means they’re recognizing that when they can’t see an object, it still exists. This new development can also make bedtime and naptime really tricky. Your baby now fully understands that when you put […]
Ahhh the bedtime routine. I remember reading all about a good bedtime routine as a new parent. Here’s the thing, a good bedtime routine is very important, but it’s not the end all be all of sleep. There’s a LOT more that goes into healthy sleep than just a bedtime routine (age-appropriate schedule, consistency, independent […]
What’s a dream feed? Should you do it? When should you try a dream feed? When should you stop dream feeding? How do you get rid of a dream feed? I’m tackling all of your questions about dream feeds in this post. What is a dream feed? A dream feed is when you go to […]