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…
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There 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.…
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Do 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…
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That 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…
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This 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…
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In 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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