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
Back to School Sleep Tips for Your Preschooler or School Age Child
August means back to school here in South Florida and at Catching Dreams that means sharing back to school sleep tips. One of the biggest adjustments for children is shifting from a more relaxed later summer schedule to a more structured school routine. Here are some essential back to school sleep tips to ensure your preschooler and school age child … Read More
Helping Your Child After a Bad Dream: A 3-Step Guide
Imagine you are 7 years old: You wake from a bad dream where giants snatch you and your little sister out of your beds to take you away and eat you! Pretty terrifying, right? Well, this was my daughter’s dream last night (thanks to the children’s book The BFG she read at school)! Nightmares are a common occurrence in childhood, … Read More