Sleep

It seems that kids get a renewed burst of energy about an hour before bedtime (we assume they secretly know this, and do everything in their power to stay awake). However, this can be especially exhausting for you as a parent, who has worked all day or provided their care and just want an easy […]

Does your child have difficulty falling (and staying) asleep? Perfecting a sleep routine can seem almost impossible for parents who have been struggling to put their child to bed every night. Luckily, small dietary changes have proven very effective in establishing a healthy sleep pattern – which will ultimately benefit both you and your child. […]

Bedtime routines are always important, and a good routine can make the process go a whole lot smoother.  However, there are times when we (and our little ones) crave a bit of variety.  Reading before bedtime is a popular pre-sleep activity for many families.  We all know that reading and literacy are very important, which […]

Sleep regressions are no fun for all parties involved! Just when your little one seems to have gotten into the the swing of things, and is sleeping through the night, they throw a curveball and you are back to the sleepless nights that you were just starting to forget — and certainly did NOT miss. […]

Newborn babies sleep – a lot. The typical newborn sleeps between 16-17 hours each day, even though it may not seem that way for new parents. The issue isn’t the amount of sleep, but the irregularity of it. Baby sleep cycles are shorter, but increase in length as they get older. At 6-8 weeks, most […]

A sleeping child is a beautiful thing. As a parent, your heart will swell with unconditional love as you watch your little one slumbering peacefully. However, you’ll have heart palpitations when you can’t get your baby to sleep for the third night in a row due to non-stop crying. What can you do to ensure […]

Swaddling is an age-old practice that involves wrapping a blanket snugly around baby to limit their movement and (hopefully) lull them to sleep. The idea is that it mimics the safety and comfort of a mother’s womb. However, just because swaddling has been practiced for eons, it doesn’t mean we’re not learning new things about […]

You’ve finally got your little one into a nice nighttime sleep pattern, and you’re getting some restful sleeps yourself, until BAM! Junior suddenly starts waking up in the middle of the night (several times) and you’re back to grumpy-ville in the morning. This is called a sleep regression – and BabySleepSite.com says it’s when an […]

Getting your little one to sleep and stay asleep can sometimes seem like an impossible task.  We know there will be sleep regressions along the way, but every night should not feel like your child is going through one.  There are countless tricks and tips that parents have shared on how to get your little […]

There is something quite comforting (that I am sure many parents can agree with) knowing our child is safe and contained in their crib at night.  For this reason, many parents are fine keeping their toddler in their crib for as long as possible.  But someday, the day will come where we need to let […]