Prepare to “Fall Back” Daylight savings time is coming up on Sunday November 3rd and if you’re a mom, you’re probably starting to panic a little bit! I can relate for sure, but I’m here to tell you not to panic. I’ve got you covered on how to help your child “fall back”. There’s nothing I …
February was here and gone! I am over the snow and so ready for the warmer weather and extra sunshine that comes with Spring! Even if that means we lose an hour of sleep! Daylight savings time begins Sunday March 14th, which is a little over a week away!
Should you be concerned about this change? Only if you have kids!
Milestones are such an exciting time in our baby’s lives. When baby rolls over for the first time or when you first hear them giggle, we’re overjoyed. Baby giggles are the best. Then they start getting more mobile, crawling, sitting up, couch surfing and eventually pulling to stand and walking! As parents we’re so eager to see our baby achieve these milestones. But often it opens up a whole new world that we’re not prepared for quite yet!
Your baby can now get to places and reach items that you may not want them to! We’re in full on baby proofing mode (lower that crib mattress) and we’re extra cautious about what our baby is doing at all times. In addition to all of this, new milestones can often wreak havoc on our baby’s sleep, especially when your baby won’t lay down to sleep.
Motherhood is a roller coaster of emotions: joy, love, depression, fulfillment, anxiety, pride, thankfulness, overwhelm and exhaustion to name a few. You’re expected to sleep when the baby sleeps, but also return to work after 2-3 months along with caring for yourself and other children.
If your baby isn’t sleeping you probably aren’t either and in general you’re exhausted. You’ve tried all the things and you just can’t function anymore. Sleep deprivation is real, but the thought of sleep training brings your anxiety and overwhelm to a whole new level.
I always share tips and tricks to help moms get their little ones sleeping independently for bedtime and for naps. But there are five essential things to consider when trying to lengthen naps or improve the quality of nighttime sleep.
Surviving the Holidays There’s less than 2 weeks until Christmas! I love this time of year. There’s so much preparation for it and then before you know it, it’s here and gone. This year has been extra challenging, so I’m sure you’re happy to see it end. During the holidays you may have plans to …
Behind the Scenes- Working with a Sleep Consultant Sleep training often gets a bad reputation and gets associated with “Cry It Out”. There is so much more to sleep training than just leaving your baby to cry. Moms are expected to be exhausted and have to co-sleep in order to get any sleep. Now, if …
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Helpful Tips for Daycare As I write this, summer is coming to an end; it’s officially the last holiday weekend of the summer. My oldest has already started school, although it’s virtual at the moment. A lot of parents are getting ready to head back to work in person and that means a lot of …
The Four Month Sleep Regression Exhausted moms everywhere are using the term “sleep regression” whenever baby has a rough night. I totally get it, sleep is a complicated thing. Just when you think you have it figured out, baby starts waking every few hours at night, leaving you to wonder what caused the change. As …
Sleep Tips for Vacation It’s summertime and with the way this year has been going, we are dying to get away. But for some families, the thought of vacation and having their children sleep somewhere unfamiliar may strike fear into their hearts, especially if their child isn’t a great sleeper to begin with. But, I’m …
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