There is one question I always ask first when a parent tells me their child is: -Waking up too early (i.e. before 6:00 a.m.) -Waking up in the morning crying -Fighting bedtime -Experiencing night wakings (other than those necessary ones when babies need to nurse or bottle-feed) What time do they go to bed? I…
Read MoreThere are so many items parents can use to help with their little ones’ sleep. Blackout shades, sound machine, sleep sack, baby monitor, etc. But what about pacifiers? I speak to many parents who give their babies a pacifier when they put them down to sleep but will tell me that they know they shouldn’t.…
Read MoreDo you ever read about sleep training online? Just kidding, obviously you do because you’re here. If this isn’t your first time, you’ve probably come across a lot of conflicting information. And opinions. Many opinions. There are people like me who post about the benefits of sleep training. Then there are people who suggest that…
Read MoreThat sweet, exhausting, beautiful time in your life when you’ve just brought home your newborn baby is so special. But it’s challenging too. Usually, this is the part where I talk about how tough newborn sleep is. Not today, friends. Today I want to talk about PURPLE crying. When I was becoming certified as a…
Read MoreThis Sunday, we turn the clocks back one hour. Back in my 20s, I was always pumped about the extra hour of sleep. Then I had a baby who typically woke up at 7 am and started panicking that he’d wake up at 6 am every day. I always speak to clients around this…
Read MoreIn Canada, we are officially one month away from a new school year. Back-to-school is both exciting and stressful at any time. But, during a pandemic, it’s even more significant. Are you sending your little one(s) back for in-person learning? Are you keeping them home for online learning? Homeschooling? No matter what your choice is,…
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