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Why “drowsy but awake” doesn’t always work
I don’t think I can even count how many times I have come across the phrase “drowsy but awake” in the baby sleep world. Many times, it seems this phrase is one of the first lines of defense when parents are looking to improve their baby’s sleep. And there are certainly times that this strategy…
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5 Reasons Your Kids Need More Sleep
Since March is National sleep Awareness Month it is the perfect time right now to prioritize sleep! But more than just telling you WHAT steps to take, encouraging you to DO them to improve sleep habits, or HOW the strategies will be successful, I want to take a moment and tell you about WHY! WHY…
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Is Sleep Training Safe?
Have you ever heard that saying that “babies don’t come with instruction manuals?” It may sound a bit like a cliché, but there is so much truth in that sentiment. We typically have 9 months time to research, read, plan, prepare, etc. for what to expect when your baby comes home. And yet, the majority…
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The Why and How of Consequences
As a professional in child care and child psychology, as well as a mother, I have spent countless hours observing children out and about in the community. I do this not with a filter of judgment – I am certainly not perfect in my child rearing abilities and would never expect anyone else to be…
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What To Do About Daycare
Sleep Training and Daycare Inserting a daycare situation into your little ones sleep routine seems like a huge challenge right?! Especially if you are just starting the sleep training process; or have just accomplished the first couple of weeks to get to this point Think about it! All the hard work you have been doing,…
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Juggling Bedtime Routines
I still remember the thoughts running through my mind when I brought my newborn home to meet my 23 month old. It was exciting, amazing … and terrifying! Not only was I now the mom of TWO kids, but there was a big question to wonder about. How is my older one going to react…
