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How to Sleep When Room Sharing with Baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends room sharing with your baby for the first six months to one year of life. This recommendation was made in an effort to decrease the risk of SIDS and reactive bedsharing. Some families find great comfort in having their babies in cribs or bassinets in the same room. Others find that it is … Read More
Back to School Sleep Tips
I saw a funny meme the other day that said, “I can’t believe Spring Break is almost over”. A lot of kids didn’t go back to school after Spring Break, and now we are beginning a new school year within the next few weeks. This year brings a lot of uncertainty for many families. You may be choosing virtual school, … Read More
Keep Your Child’s Sleep Strong While Traveling
Summertime gives families a chance to take a break from the daily grind, explore new places, and visit family. Our options for travel are limited this year, but many families are still taking road trips and renting homes where they take a break together. Are you unsure about how to help your child sleep well on vacation? Here are some … Read More
Why Early Bedtimes are a Parent’s Secret Weapon
When we customize a sleep plan for a family, we always give recommendations for the timing of bedtime. In many cases, we ask parents to put their child to bed earlier. Why? Wouldn’t an earlier bedtime cause them to wake up super early in the morning? Won’t it confuse them if they are crawling into bed before the sun is … Read More
Help Your Child Nap During Covid-19 Quarantine
The world is a lot different than it was a few weeks ago. With Austin issuing a shelter-in place order for the next couple of weeks, many parents are now facing a quaratine and working remotely from home. Parents have more jobs than they had before– full-time work out of or in the home, full-time chef, substitute teacher, nurse, constant … Read More
Declutter Your Bedroom So You Can Sleep Better
We spend a lot of time talking about child sleep, but one of our goals is to improve sleep for the entire family. When life gets busy and stressful, our homes can become cluttered and disorganized. The bedroom is not immune from this issue. However, a cluttered sleep space can lead to disorganized sleep, higher stress, and less fun in … Read More
Help Your Child with the Crib to Bed Transition
We often hear from parents in a panic when they think it’s time for the crib to bed transition. Fear not! There are things you can do to keep your child in a crib a little longer, but we have you covered when it comes to the steps to take to make the move to a big kid bed easier … Read More
Should You Sleep Train During the Holidays?
This time of year can be super busy and stressful. If you have a child who is not sleeping, you may be thinking that it’s time to make changes. A lot of families have extended time off over the holidays and consider sleep training. Should you sleep train during the holidays? Here are some things to consider when making your … Read More
How to Have a Family Meeting to Talk About Sleep
Parents want to do all they can to help their children sleep better. As children move from infant to toddler, this can become harder. You can’t just make changes without discussing them with your child, and it becomes important to involve your child in the process. One of the best ways to do this is through a family meeting. A … Read More