Infant Sleep
When it comes to sleep training, the end goal is a child who can self-soothe and thus, move independently through sleep cycles. While the Sleep Wise method utilizes a variety of proven sleep training techniques to help your child learn independent s...
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Infant Sleep
During a recent visit to an elementary school to talk about healthy sleep habits, the topic of melatonin came up. At the time, I wasn't talking about the melatonin gummies sold in appealing containers in stores everywhere. I was talking about how ou...
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Infant Sleep
Sometimes it can feel that we, as parents, take extreme measures to help our babies sleep. Blacking out the nursery on a quest for utter darkness may feel extreme, but it is one of the most effective ways to make sure a baby naps well and sleeps th...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
We all look forward to a summer filled with vacations and day trips. Breastfeeding a baby during a busy, fun-filled summer, however, may have some challenges. Here are some tips to help you with nursing your little one through a busy summer. 1....
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Infant Sleep
Generally considered an "ideal age" for sleep training, 6 month olds are typically at a healthy weight to sleep through the night, are eating some solids, and moving towards set nap times and bedtime. Because of these factors, this is a very common...
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Infant Sleep
Generally considered an "ideal age" for sleep training, 6 month olds are typically at a healthy weight to sleep through the night, are eating some solids, and moving towards set nap times and bedtime. Because of these factors, this is a very common...
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Infant Sleep
When it comes to your 5 month old, sleep can be a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the 4 month sleep regression is in the rear view mirror. On the other hand, as you approach 6 months, many parents find themselves with a schedule on the verge of...
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Infant Sleep
In nearly a decade of helping families with sleep training, one topic remains universally known, yet often confusing: safe sleep. It’s hard—your baby wants constant holding, an older sibling needs attention, and you’re exhausted. On top of...
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Infant Sleep
At 8 months old your baby is no longer the newborn you brought home from the hospital! I remember my daughter at this age starting to crawl, learning to clap and beginning to babble. It was an exciting time watching her grow, yet we also found ourse...
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Infant Sleep
It is not uncommon for us to hear from families around their child's second birthday. They are often wondering what has happened to their toddler’s sleep. Sleep issues and nap resistance are cropping up where they haven't before. This is because o...
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Infant Sleep
The first birthday is such a milestone for parent and little one alike! One truth remains: your child absolutely needs uninterrupted sleep. As an infant transitions into the beginning stages of toddlerhood, there are many important adjustments ahead...
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Infant Sleep
Gentle parenting, conscious parenting, attachment parenting: it's possible that you'll hear these terms used online and in social media. As a parent you'll likely gravitate to one style of parenting more than another. It's not surprising that, with...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
For the first 6 months of life, infants can get all the nutrients and energy they need from adequate feedings of breastmilk or formula alone. Eventually, the time comes to begin introducing foods to your little one. Many parents are hesitant to s...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
You’ve probably seen one of those hilarious memes that reads something along the lines of: “At bedtime, my children turn into dehydrated philosophers who need a hug.” Why is it so funny? Because it is so relatable to so many of us as parents!...
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Infant Sleep
Sleep is not an innate skill, but children are fully capable of learning to put themselves to sleep. Providing ideal awake windows, predictable routines, consistent expectations, and a great sleep environment allows sleep to come more easily for our...
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Infant Sleep
After outgrowing the swaddle, families often ask us “What should my baby wear while sleeping?” We are happy to answer that question! The truth is that your baby can sleep just fine in warm pajamas overnight. He can nap in daytime clothing wit...
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Infant Sleep
When it comes to sleep training, the end goal is a child who can self-soothe and thus, move independently through sleep cycles. While the Sleep Wise method utilizes a variety of proven sleep training techniques to help your child learn independent s...
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