Infant Sleep
When someone asks me, "what will help my baby sleep?" many, many things may come to mind. There are, however, two key components that are included in every sleep plan that are always my first suggestion. Sleep space and routine. It may seem trivial,...
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Infant Sleep
Swaddling a newborn provides comfort and security and encourages better sleep. Not to mention, a little baby burrito is just downright adorable. However, for your child's safety, there comes a time when your baby is ready to shed their s...
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A mom of two children shares her experience working with Sleep Wise Consulting. I remember staring at those two magical lines. The first indicates the test is working properly. The second indicates you are pregnant. While for most, feeling...
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It's no mystery that I am a huge advocate for quality sleep at all ages. After all, I built a sleep consulting company with a goal of helping people make small habit changes in their day that lead to significant improvements in the quality of a pers...
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If you're sleepless and wondering what options you have, you have likely come across sleep training as a solution to your baby's sleep disruptions. Spend any time at all on social media, or the internet, and you have likely come across a lot of info...
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If your child is a Sleep Wise graduate, you have experienced exhaustion and sleep deprivation that only fellow parents can understand. You've also worked hard to create new habits and a routine that has rewarded your child (and you!) with a full nig...
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It may surprise you to hear that I am the first to say that sleep training isn't for every family. If and when to consider sleep training is different for every family and dependent upon personalized goals. However, if you are in the throes of sleep...
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You've finally found your rhythm, you're both finally getting some sleep, your baby has been going to bed like a dream come true...and then it all comes to a grinding halt. When you're a new parent, exhausted from a baby who's not sleeping well, the...
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When your child goes to day care, there's an inherent adjustment period as they adapt to their new schedule. They may learn some new behaviors you haven't seen before from the other children, and it's also possible they aren't getting the same qualit...
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When it comes to the signs of a tired child it can vary based on age. For babies, these signs maybe ear pulling, yawning, eye rubbing, crying, or even staring off into the distance. For toddlers and older children, the signs of tiredness are often b...
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When creating an ideal sleep environment for your child, blocking out daylight should absolutely be a priority. Light inhibits the production of melatonin and tells the body it's time to start the day. This is known as a natural circadian rhythm. Th...
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There are two opposing opinions when it comes to what baby needs to sleep well. Parents who want everything absolutely quiet. And parents who think a baby should get used to a noisy sleep environment, so they will learn to sleep through anything....
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