Is it naptime yet?! I know I’m not the only one who has felt that way! Sleep is literally FOOD for the BRAIN. Why is it that we have no problem telling our children that they can’t eat 12 cookies for dinner, but we have trouble setting boundaries when it comes to sleep?

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To Do's: Before You Switch Your Child Into a Big Kid Bed

Transitioning to a big kid bed is no small adjustement. Parents often transition their kids into a big bed long before they’re ready. And so the story goes… the child sleeps great in their new bed for a couple of weeks and then all heck breaks loose. Here is my most straight forward and simple advice:

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Breastfeeding and "Sleeping Through the Night"

here is a common misconception that breastfed babies can’t “sleep through the night,” but there are a couple of relative terms within that statement. Sure breast milk digests faster than formula, but what does sleeping through the night mean to you?

Early Bedtime Magic

Therefore, the most ideal way for your child to catch up on sleep or recoup from a late night or skipped nap, is to provide your child with an early bedtime. They truly are magical!

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How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

As our children grow, the amount of time they spend awake increases while the amount of time they spend sleeping decreases. If you’re wondering how much total sleep your child should be getting, check out the

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What is White Noise and Why is it Helpful?

White noise is the sound created when all the frequencies a human can hear are combined into one sound. White noise can help diminish other sounds such as noisy siblings, doors or cabinets closing, traffic sounds, dogs barking and other day to day noises that might startle a sleeping child in lighter stages of sleep.

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To Swaddle or Not to Swaddle, and My Favorite Swaddles!

I know I am not the only one who has NO idea how to swaddle a baby!

Before my daughter was born, I bought 4 or 5 super adorable muslin swaddle blankets all while I was fully aware that I had no idea how to swaddle a baby!