We spring forward again on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 am. I know it seems like we just turned the clocks back. Many of us struggled with early wake ups and cranky babes who had trouble making it to a 6:00 pm bedtime. But, fear not! The spring time change is easier on parents and babies.
Sleep Events Next Week!
Strong Little Sleepers has two exciting events planned for next week! We hope you can join us! Tacos and Tots Attention toddler parents! Join me at Toybrary Austin on Tuesday, February 25 for a special guided talk about sleep and nutrition! Cheryl Carey of Taste and See Healthy Baby Food and I will be there to answer your toddler … Read More
Sleep Consultants Have Sleep Issues Too!
This past weekend my family took a trip to New York City. I was raised in New York and going to the city during the holidays was always something I looked forward to doing. I wanted my kids to see the tree in Rockefeller Center and sit on Santa’s lap at Macy’s. and ride the subway. I wanted them … Read More
Sleep Tips for Surviving Holiday Travel
Over the river and through the woods—it’s the holiday travel season! Families are cramming into cars, hopping on planes and trains to be closer to the ones they love and to spend quality time together. When you have kids, traveling at the holidays can be stressful—especially if your children are sleeping in different environments than they are used to. Here … Read More
November Sleep Events
There are two opportunities to connect with Strong Little Sleepers this week! Please join us for one or both of these events! Teddy Bear Picnic at Toybrary Austin Join Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Lori Strong of Strong Little Sleepers as she leads the Teddy Bear Picnic storytime this month at Toybary Austin. Come dressed in your pajamas and … Read More
Daylight Saving Time Tips
The time change is coming on November 3rd! Every parent of a young child seems to dread this time of year. Why? We work so hard to get our kiddos sleeping well and then, BAM! We get an hour less of sleep than we did before. It seems so unfair! Every year I have parents who contact me in a … Read More
Best Sleep Expert!
I was honored to be chosen as Best Sleep Expert in the 2013 Austin Birth Awards! Thank you to all who voted! There were so many wonderful people who were nominated in all of the categories. Austin is so lucky to have such a wealth of resources for pregnant and new moms!
Five Child Sleep Tips for Back to School Success
As we stretch out into the middle of August and share those last few carefree days and barbecues, it’s time to start thinking about preparing our kids to go back to school. It’s great to be able to sleep a little later in the summertime, but some children have trouble sleeping when they go back to an earlier school schedule. … Read More
Upcoming Child Sleep Events!
Healthy Sleep From the Start New and Expecting Parents Sleep Class You’ve signed up for the birth class. You’ve filled out the baby registry. You may have even installed the car seat and checked it more than a few times. Now, what do you know about infant sleep?
Feeling Guilty?
When I work with clients, it’s not uncommon during our first conversation for parents, especially mothers, to express guilt for not doing things the “right way”.