Author: Kandra

Summertime Sleep Schedule; Adjusting Bed Times

  We all know that no matter what time we put our little ones down for bed, they will wake up at the same time, every morning. Unlike our alarm clocks, they do not come with snooze buttons. I have tried to snooze them by putting them into bed with me and pushing their sleep

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Traveling with Children

Sounds like a catchy tune, one we all would like to be singing while on adventures with our little ones. Traveling with children takes a toll on all of us and while most often it is planned, and full of fun, it is also exhausting and there is a lot that can happen in a

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Sleep Safety and Sleep Training: Understanding SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one term that strikes fear into parents everywhere, whether you are about to lay down a newborn or have already spent a nervous night or two with your other children. As parents, sleep safety is one of the most important concerns we have. What is it? SIDS is the

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Is Sleep Training a Mistake?

Sleep training. As parents, we do our best to make sure we are providing for our little ones and giving them the best opportunities available. We see these wonder parents on social media, and we wonder how we will ever measure up to them. Are we making mistakes? Are we really doing our best?  The

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Scared to Sleep: What are Nightmares and Night Terrors?

As parents, most often we get “me time” when our little ones are asleep for the night. Their sleep time is our chance to wind down and relax, and maybe watch something that doesn’t involve a catchy song that gets stuck in our head for hours. (I’m looking at you, Baby Shark!) Until we realize

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Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed

Is My Kid Ready? (Am I?) If you are wondering if it is time for your toddler to move from a crib to a bed, you are not alone. Most parents’ question when the right time is, and it is a great question to ask your sleep consultant, they can help you make the transition

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From Two to One; Nap Transitions

All Aboard the Snuggle Train Nap time is one of the greatest times of the day when you have a little one. It is either a time for you to catch much needed sleep and to eat, finally, or a time for you to have a little alone time. If you have older children, it

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Sharing Spaces; From the Womb to Sharing a Room

Sharing Spaces; From the Womb to Sharing a Room Growing up, I never had to share a room, though a lot of my friends did, and even with having a space all to myself, I was a little jealous of their bond, and the late-night conversations I was not a part of. I would listen

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Staying Consistent with Sleep Training

Baby Boot Camp: Sleep training should be prefaced with a sleep deprivation boot camp. When we are in the throughs of no sleep night after night, we would be well prepared. I have often thought if only we could bank some extra sleep from those naps, or mornings we had the luxury of sleeping in

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How To Be Calm And Collected As A Mom

Tough question to answer; do you struggle with how to be calm and collected and not yell at your kids?  If you are nodding yes, you are in good company. Because I will let you in on a little secret; I do too. We all lose our patience sometimes. Our kids push our buttons to

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