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 [...]
As a mom of twins, I valued every minute of sleep that I could get because I learned very quickly that I needed sleep for energy and patience to take on the day. They are now almost 12 years old, but when they were three I transitioned them to toddler beds. They were good sleepers, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
To mention the time change to a sleep deprived parent is like waving a red flag in front of a bull. It’s a touchy subject however as a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach and owner of Happy Little Sleepers I can tell you that the Spring forward time change really doesn’t need to be terrifying. In [...]
While you were on maternity leave, you probably got your child into a nap routine and schedule. Transitioning to daycare can be hard due to the new caretakers, new environment and schedule changes. Your baby may have a hard time sleeping in the beginning, therefore causing bedtime to become difficult and possibly even causing frequent [...]
Have you ever noticed how young children become extremely creative at bedtime? All of a sudden they have a zillion questions about life or how the universe works! I suppose that children have been trying to delay bedtime since time began. They also have an uncanny knack for waking up a little earlier than mom [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Changing habits can be hard, right?! If you’ve ever had to change your diet, quit smoking, or get fit, for example, you know how tough it can be to stick to a new way of doing things. It’s no secret that getting the help of a nutritionist, personal trainer or even a physical therapist, greatly [...]
