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:
Read MoreMy little Reese, my little bird, today (Guam time) you are 2! It’s been a magical two years with you, for your dad and I. Watching you grow has been indescribable!
Read MoreSleep regressions get a little bit of a bad rap. You might cringe at the thought of your child going through a sleep regression, especially if they’ve gotten to a place of better sleep. But, sleep regressions can also mean that incredible milestones are happening!
Read Morehere 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?
Read MoreTherefore, 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!
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreAfter a 5 week turned 11 week trip home to California, R and I are finally back on the rock.
It occurred to me, that if you’ve never spent time on a US military base, you would not be familiar with the time old tradition of Colors. Every morning and every sunset, we begin and end each day by pausing and honoring the flag.
Read MoreWhite 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.
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreThe first time you heard or read the term Child Sleep Consultant you might have thought, wait…that’s a thing? Yes, it is, we do exist!
A certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant is trained in child sleep methods and the science of child sleep using biologically appropriate methods to help improve sleep. We help families that are desperately struggling and are motivated to make a change; the families who are experiencing frequent night wakings
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