Nutrition, Behavior & More
Did you know that what your toddler eats directly impacts their sleep quality? And we’re not just talking about avoiding sugar before bed. Nutrition plays a powerful role in how easily your child falls asleep, stays asleep, and...
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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
Conversations with families about overtiredness, often start like this, "I kept my child up later at night so that they would sleep later in the morning." Or "I skipped their last nap of the day so they could fall asleep more easily at bedtime." Yo...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
It's easy to forget that being a kid is not always easy. For one, it can feel like you don’t have a lot of choice in your day. You have to brush your teeth, you have to go to school, and you have to pick up your toys. Kids have an innate drive...
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Infant Sleep
Dining out with kids can be something you put off doing once you have your little on a great sleep schedule. But, if you have visions of eating dinner together at a restaurant AND staying on track with bedtime, I’m here to tell you (with a little...
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Infant Sleep
Separation anxiety can pop up at surprising times and in unexpected ways, and it often looks vastly different child to child. Understanding why childhood separation anxiety occurs and making a plan for how to deal with it can help your child navigat...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Lovey's come in many forms: a stuffed animal, a favorite blanket, or even a small part of mom’s T-shirt. Sometime after the first birthday, it's safe to introduce a lovey during sleep times. It can be a useful tool while a child is experiencing se...
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Infant Sleep
An important piece in learning how to fall asleep independently is encouraging your child to learn how to self-soothe. There are many ways children can comfort themselves. Some need to find the right position to be in, others might sing or talk to t...
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Adult Sleep
What you eat and when you eat it plays a critical role in your sleep at night. Bedtime snacks that look more like a second dinner, or quick (but less healthy) options may be the culprits of some of your sleep disruptions. We recommend that our...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Like many new parents out there, I read books and signed up for parenting classes with the hope of learning as possible about raising a happy, healthy baby. It was early in my pregnancy when I learned about the benefits of teaching sign language to...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Heading back to work after maternity leave can be filled with many bittersweet emotions. Being a breastfeeding mother AND going back to work can add to the complexity. Let’s discuss some tips to help prepare you and ease your mind during this tran...
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