

Springing Forward: Daylight Saving Sleep Tips
One great thing...this Daylight time change is the easier of the two!!! For parents wanting an earlier bedtime for their child, this is the perfect time to do so. An earlier bedtime is better than a later one to prevent your child from becoming overtired and struggling to go to sleep. The "early risers" (waking between 5 -6 am) will now be waking at a somewhat more desirable time with the time change. Sleep is regulated by our circadian rhythm (or body clock), which is regul


Jack-In-The-Box Syndrome
What in the world is the " Jack-In-The-Box " Syndrome???? Well....if you have a child that constantly gets out of his or her bed after you have put them to bed for the night.....you have yourself a Jack-In-The-Box ! This usually happens once a child has transitioned into their big boy/girl bed. The huge event is filled with so much excitement for both child and parent, but this may also create new bedtime challenges. The first night or so may go very smoothly and you migh


Are you playing "Pacifier Ping Pong"?
Raise your hand if you have played “pacifier ping pong”? Ohhh I remember it all so well, night after night, ALL NIGHT LONG! If you don’t know what I’m taking about let me break it down for you. I have a love-hate relationship with the pacifier. I LOVE that it can soothe a baby very quickly but I don’t like it when it becomes a sleep crutch. Many babies can use a pacifier at the beginning of the their sleep and not need it throughout the rest of their nap or night sleep. But











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