I Huffington Post recently published an article in answer to a fairly humorous take on sleep training, in which a mother was overwhelmed with the sheer amount of expert advice surrounding baby sleep training. While I chuckled as I read the article, I also sympa...
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Every parent wants their baby to sleep through the night , but babies are not born knowing how to fall asleep on their own. They’ve been soothed by mom in the womb, and again when they enter the world and throughout infancy. \But at some point, waking up every ...
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It’s chic to be green these days, and if you’re considering a green nursery (where you baby sleeps), you aren’t alone. Did you know that a standard crib mattress might contain some pretty harsh chemicals and materials? These include antibacterials, commercial w...
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Written by Erin Anderson As it is with many things in life (including baby sleep), consistency is key when it comes to parenting. It gives children a sense of security and predictability. It also helps create healthy boundaries and clear expectations of behavio...
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Written by Meagan Klipstein, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach Many adults have a negative association with the word routines. To them a routine is the same thing as being in a rut and adults are bombarded with the idea that being in a rut is something that we shoul...
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Everyone knows that sleep is important (especially baby sleep). Adults need an average of seven to eight hours of sleep each night, minimum, in order to function normally. That means that when you get adequate sleep, you will be able think clearly, focus, ...
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FACEBOOK CONTEST Help us celebrate National Sleep Awareness Week by participating in our, “Cutest Sleeping Baby Contest.” Enter a picture of your sleeping child on our Facebook Page for a chance to win a book by The Sleep Lady- Kim West, and a Swadd...
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by Andrea Strang, CGSC Why has “Sleep Like a Baby” become our shorthand for a good night’s sleep? As parents, you may quickly come to realize that your baby’s sleep patterns differ from yours. Babies spend more time in light sleep and less time in what we would...
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Written by Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Pediatric Sleep Consulting A good night of baby sleep starts with a great morning. When the new day begins, it is a new day for everyone, a fresh start. The best way to maximize this “good morning” is to connect with y...
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Parents Get Jitters Too: The Importance of Teaching Your Child to Feel Safe In His Crib or Bed Written by Gentle Sleep Coach, Brooke Nalle Unfortunately this past weekend I spent a lot of time feeling afraid; afraid for my children, our children, afraid for our...
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