Before diving into my guide to back to school, let me start off here by saying, honestly and sincerely, no judgment for what might have gone down in the last couple of months.I know… I’m a child sleep consultant and you may think that I’m going to chastise you for the late bedtimes, unenforced rules, […]
When it comes to making the transition from a crib to a big-kid bed, there are two questions that need to be answered. The first is when, and the second is how.Now, if you’re reading this on my website, chances are that you came here looking for some advice about teaching your little one the […]
I’m hoping that I might be able to change some minds here today. It won’t be easy, obviously, because when is it ever? But on parenting issues, there are so many emotional ties and hardened beliefs that enter into the equation that make swaying someone’s nearly impossible.As parents, we bear an enormous responsibility. It’s not […]
I can clearly remember, like most mothers I’m sure, the very moment I gave birth to my first child. I was absolutely buried in feelings of love and gratitude.And then, about ten to fifteen seconds later, I was equally buried in advice, suggestions, and information.This was all thrown at me with the best intentions, but […]
That right there might be the single most common question new parents ask.Is it a developmental milestone? A regression? Are they getting too much sleep during the day, or not enough? Maybe they’re just hungry. Maybe they’re too hot, or too cold.Well, the truth is that it could be any of those things, and it […]
Guess what? It’s daylight savings this weekend? Freaking out?Don’t be. I’ve got you covered.The good news is this time change is a breeze and could get you an ‘extra hour’. Remember when you were childless, and you relished in ‘fall back’ because it meant an extra hour? Well, ‘Spring Forward’ is the new “Fall Back” […]
As a professional sleep consultant, I hear the term “regression” used in regards to just about every imaginable circumstance (See my blog post here about just such things). Essentially, if baby doesn’t sleep well for a couple of nights, parents start dropping the ‘R’ word. Some people subscribe to the idea that there’s an eight month regression, […]
When I first talk to my clients about what their goals are, here’s what comes up the most.To sleep through the nightStart working out againTo spend more time with their partnerTo leave the house againNo problem right? Except….when it is. You book the babysitter, confirm the reservation, makeups on…then wham. ‘DON’T GO MOMMY’ blares from […]
UPDATE!Need nap help now? Amanda has finally created a NAP TIME MASTERCLASS! Go here to learn more and join the class!Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar…Your baby wakes up in the morning after a solid night’s sleep. You feed her, change her, play with her for a little bit, take her for a little […]
Maintaining Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Over the HolidaysWith the holidays approaching, many new parents who have recently gotten their babies sleeping on a schedule are worried that they might regress a little over the holidays. In fact, I’m already fielding questions about what to do over the holidays. Since this mama is taking a little […]