18 09, 2020

Ooly review – How it compares with other toddler clocks

By | September 18th, 2020|bedtime routine, Blue light, Circadian clock, Early morning waking, Melatonin, Nightlight, Sleep aids, Sleep coaching, Sleep consultant, Sleep expert, Sleep routine, Sleep solutions, Toddler clocks, Toddler sleep|Comments Off on Ooly review – How it compares with other toddler clocks

As a sleep consultant, I regularly advise the parents of my older toddler clients to invest in a sleep trainer clock and a red glow nightlight, when working to improve night wakes and early morning starts. Children this young have absolutely no concept of time, often not even grasping numbers, so a traditional alarm style [...]

30 03, 2017

Tips on How To Transition From a Crib to a Toddler Bed

By | March 30th, 2017|Arrival of a new baby, Big-kid bed, Nightlight, Safety, Sleep routine, Toddler clocks, Transition to big-kid bed, Transition to toddler bed|1 Comment

You might be wondering if it is time that your little one makes the big move from their crib into a big-kid bed. How do you know if it is the right time and how do you make the transition easier on everyone? Read on for some tips on when and how to make the [...]

23 03, 2017

5 Toddler Clock Tips to Help Your Toddler Sleep

By | March 23rd, 2017|Bedtime battles, Early morning waking, Naps, Night wakings, Nightlight, Sleep aids, Sleep routine, Sticker chart, Toddler clocks|Comments Off on 5 Toddler Clock Tips to Help Your Toddler Sleep

You survived - and maybe even LOVED - the magical baby years. Your baby had been sleeping peacefully through the night and you had been enjoying some much needed rest (or not…). Yet, your now very active toddler may have begun to delay - resist - even bargain, and using any and all tools to [...]

30 01, 2017

Better Sleep for Your Child with Autism with the Help of Visual Aids

By | January 30th, 2017|Autism, Nightlight, Sleep aids, Sleep routine|2 Comments

Autism Spectrum Disorder and lack of sleep oftentimes go hand in hand. Recent reports suggest up to 80% of autistic children are impacted by sleep deprivation and other sleep related issues. These disturbances are not only unpleasant for everyone in the household, but they can severely snowball and affect a child’s ability to function well [...]

23 01, 2017

Blue Light at Night: Why It Is Keeping Your Child Up

By | January 23rd, 2017|Blue light, Circadian clock, Melatonin, Nightlight, Sleep problems|Comments Off on Blue Light at Night: Why It Is Keeping Your Child Up

It’s already eight in the evening. You gave your 4-year-old daughter a bath, read her favorite story book, kissed her good night, and turned on her nightlight. At nine, you hear her little footsteps upstairs. What? She’s not asleep? Trust me. I know the feeling. Here’s the probable culprit most parents never think about: blue [...]