Vitamin D is essential for sleep but can you absorb it with sunscreen on?
Vitamin D is essential for sleep, more specifically the production of melatonin. But can you absorb it with sunscreen on?
Moving from a Crib to a Toddler Bed
In a recent blog I wrote about what to do BEFORE you transition, but here is the HOW to move from a crib to a toddler bed.
6 mo Sample Sleep Schedule
Does your 6 month old’s sleep schudule look similar to this? Is your baby on 2 naps already? or 4 or 5?! Let’s take a closer look at this specific age and what I usually start with for a sleep schedule.
My 5 Top Tips for Room Sharing
Perhaps you are travelling, have a house guest or you are expecting a new baby. Here are my 5 Top Tips for preparing children to share a room!
Must read for all parents!
You must read cribsheet by Emily Oster. Parents these days are tech-savvy, info-hungry, data-driven sponges; especially when it comes to how we want to raise our children. Emily Oster lays it all out in this easy-to-read and informative book that’s backed by research!
Fears at Bedtime: 9 things you can do
Fears at Bedtime are not uncommon with ages 3-6 years. They have great imaginations and are learning how big our world real is. Here are 9 strategies you can do to help your child deal with fears at bedtime, whether it is fear of the dark, ghosts, monsters, burglars or kidnapping.
Crib to Bed Transition? Try these 5 things first!
When is it time to transition out of the crib? I moved my toddler into a bed WAY too early. This was prior to becoming a Certified Sleep Consultant. I was about to have our second baby and thought my first was ready. I was wrong. Very, very wrong. Please don’t make the same mistake I made. Try these things first!
The latest AAP safe sleep guidelines!
On June 21 2022 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) had revised its recommendations for safe sleep. Here are some of the major changes I think every parent should know about!
Are you ready to ban the binky?
Binky, soother, pacifier, dummy, bo-bo; whatever adorable name you choose to call it! Some babies love them, and some don’t get attached. Here are my tips on how to get your toddler off the pacifier!