Sleep and holidays, do they mix? Many parents who have their children on sleep schedules are worried that all sleep will go out the window when on holidays. A well founded concern! Between the travel, the excitement, the constant attention and then travel all over again, the holidays are the single easiest way to throw…
Some would say that attachment parenting contradicts sleep training. As parents, we bare an enormous responsibility. It’s not just about keeping our little ones alive, warm, fed and happy. We’re all looking to raise exceptional human beings. We’re responsible for the quality of our children’s lives long after they’ve left the nest. Many of the…
Congratulations! You’ve taught your little one some independent sleep skills and they’re finally sleeping through the night and taking long, restful naps during the day. This is a life-changing achievement and you should be absolutely thrilled! However, you are wondering what this means for your social life. Do you need to say goodbye to your…
Thinking your baby is hungry in the night? We are all willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that our babies are properly nourished, but as anyone who’s been through this glorious journey of motherhood will tell you, kids are shrewd. They’re unimaginably clever. They will find ways to get what they want and…
So you’re traveling with small children. Across several time zones. I salute you. Traveling with small children is not a task for the weak-willed. It requires courage and determination beyond that of the ordinary adventurer, but hey, we’re parents of little people, and that makes us the hardest of the hard core, right? We’re not…
Exposure to different wavelengths has been shown to affect your baby’s sleep. When it comes to sleep, there are so many factors that might be impeding your little one’s ability to just lay their head down and go to sleep when they’re tired. Hormone levels may be out of balance, they may be in some…
Thumb sucking. It’s happened. Your child has discovered that sucking their thumb is even better than her favourite stuffed teddy or her Winnie the Pooh blanket when it comes to comfort. She sucks her thumb while falling asleep, while watching TV, when she’s scared, when she’s upset. Maybe up until now it hasn’t been an…
First off, congratulations. You’ve either just welcomed a new baby into the house, or you’re about to shortly. What wonderful news! In addition, you’ve likely recently done the hard yards to having your older child sleeping soundly through the night and possibly taking long, rejuvenating naps during the day as well, depending on age. Look…
