If your baby or toddler suddenly starts crying at bedtime, waking more at night, or needing extra reassurance when you leave the room, you’re not doing anything wrong—and neither are they. What you’re likely seeing is separation anxiety, and it’s a very normal part of development. Let’s talk about what separation anxiety is, why it often shows up around sleep, … Read More
Back to School Sleep Tips for Kids: How to Transition After Summer Break
Here in Palm Beach County, school starts back up again in early August. In a previous life, I was an elementary school teacher, and I could always tell which students had adjusted back to the school schedule and which ones hadn’t. There were a lot of sleepy eyes during those first couple of weeks of school! As a teacher, I … Read More
Day-Night Confusion in Newborns: What It Is and How to Handle It
Bringing home a newborn is a magical, yet exhausting, time! And if you’ve noticed that your baby is more alert at night and extra sleepy during the day, you’re not alone. This is called day-night confusion and is a completely normal part of development. Thankfully, it’s temporary. Let’s explore why it happens, when it gets better, and how you can … Read More
The Best Bedtime Routine for Your Baby
A consistent bedtime routine is key to setting your baby up for a good night of sleep. The goal of the best bedtime routine is to cue your baby that sleep time is approaching while providing comfort and connection. You can start a bedtime routine from day one, but consistency by 8 weeks old is ideal. By then, newborns begin … Read More
Sleep Environment While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids can be a fun adventure, but it can also throw a wrench into your child’s sleep routine. Whether you’re on a road trip or flying across the country, setting up a sleep environment that feels as familiar and comforting as possible can help your child sleep better and adjust more easily to the new setting. The key … Read More
How to Drop the Final Nap
Dropping the final nap is a significant milestone in your child’s sleep journey, typically occurring between ages 3 and 5. It’s not all bad though! Dropping the nap can give you more flexibility throughout your day and establishing a quiet time routine instead can be a game changer. While every child is different, understanding when and how to drop the … Read More
Navigating the 4 to 3 Nap Transition
Between 4-5 months old, babies experience the 4 to 3 nap transition, a natural part of their sleep development. This change can be tricky because it often coincides with the infamous 4-month sleep regression and an important schedule change. In this blog, you’ll find your new 3 nap schedule along with detailed steps and tips to help you successfully make … Read More
The Power of Bedtime Stories: Reading to Young Children Matters
Bedtime stories have been a cherished tradition for generations in many families including my own. I have fond memories of my parents reading to me every night as a little girl. I specifically remember my Dad acting out the monkeys in Caps for Sale and my mom reading aloud the Babysitters Club series as I got older. Now I get … Read More
Daycare Nap Tips for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Starting daycare is a big milestone for both children and parents. It’s exciting but can also be a bit stressful, especially when it comes to ensuring your little one gets good naps. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I understand that one of the most important concerns for parents is ensuring that their little ones get good, restorative naps while at … Read More
Three Causes of Night Wakings for Babies and Young Children
Are you a parent dealing with frequent night wakings in your little one? Do the hours leading up to bedtime give you anxiety because you never know what kind of night you’re going to have? You are not alone. As a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I work with families everyday solving their baby or child’s night wakings and going from … Read More