I often get asked, “When can I transition my child out of the crib?” My advice is to wait as long as you can, ideally until the child is at least three-years-old. The reason I always suggest waiting (if there is a choice) is because many younger toddlers do not have the impulse control …
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Let’s face it, sleep can get thrown off in the summer. And that’s ok! Summertime can entail inconsistent schedules, late bedtimes, unenforced rules, AND plenty of fun! We are more inclined to stay out a little later attending barbecues, FIREWORKS, catching lightning bugs, etc., which means we run into later bedtimes! So, no matter …
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Around the 3-5 month age range, sleep becomes reorganized, as babies embrace the 4-stage method of sleep that will continue into their adult life. If you had a newborn baby that was falling asleep quickly at bedtime and giving you long stretches at night but has suddenly changed around four months, this could be due to the change in sleep cycles.
Is your baby waking up 30-45 minutes after you put them to sleep at bedtime? This is called a false start.
How to handle sleep and turning the clocks back for Daylight Savings Time…
Does your toddler or child convince you to stay in their bedroom every night while they fall asleep? Are they waking up in the middle of the night demanding your presence?
No need to spend money on room darkening curtains, blinds, or putting unattractive black garbage bags on your window to make your child’s room darker, only for light to still peek through the sides or top. The SlumberPod is your one-stop solution to enhance melatonin production, and get your child sleeping well.
Traveling with kids is quite an adventure and filled with fond memories to look back on over the years. However, the memories will be met with more nostalgia if everyone is well-rested on the trip! For spring break last year, we traveled to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. It was the first time my kids were …
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Welcome to The Sleepytime Consultant. I’m Kendra and I am a certified sleep consultant located in Virginia. I help parents all over the world with their little one’s sleep challenges and I would love to help you! With little ones of my own, I know there are always challenges when it comes to sleep. Let’s set up a free call and chat about how I can help you and your little one!
