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 [...]

4 06, 2020

Why I chose to research and use Ooly this time around with my third child

By | June 4th, 2020|Bedtime, Bedtime battles, bedtime routine, Early morning waking, Sleep routine, Toddler clocks, Toddler sleep, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why I chose to research and use Ooly this time around with my third child

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, [...]

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 [...]

7 03, 2017

How To Smoothly Transition Your Child To Daylight Saving Time, Spring Forward!

By | March 7th, 2017|Bedtime, Blinds, Daylight saving time, Melatonin, Sleep consultant, Sleep routine, Time change|4 Comments

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 [...]

23 02, 2017

Help Baby Take Better Naps at Daycare

By | February 23rd, 2017|Daycare, Naps, Sleep routine, White noise|1 Comment

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 [...]

15 02, 2017

Help Your Child Go to Sleep and Stay in Bed

By | February 15th, 2017|Bedtime battles, Bedtime fears, Early morning waking, Help, Night wakings, Sleep aids, Sleep coaching, Sleep consultant, Sleep routine, Toddler clocks|2 Comments

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 [...]

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 [...]

23 01, 2017

How a Sleep Consultant Helps Your Family Sleep

By | January 23rd, 2017|Help, Sleep aids, Sleep consultant, Sleep expert, Sleep problems|Comments Off on How a Sleep Consultant Helps Your Family Sleep

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 [...]