How can sleep help him during the day? A good night’s sleep is important for children at every age, but especially during the preschool years when children are learning early reading, math, and play skills that are important for transitioning to kindergarten. When your little one is sleeping, his [...]
What time of the day should my baby nap? That depends on her age. If your child still naps twice per day, aim for a mid-morning and mid-afternoon nap. End her afternoon nap by 4:00 p.m. the latest or she might have a hard time falling asleep at bedtime. Between 12- and 18-months-old, the [...]
How can I help him nap at home like at daycare? If your little one seems to fall asleep more easily at daycare for naps than he does at home, that possibly means that there are certain things at daycare that set the stage for him to fall asleep. Don’t worry, though, because these things also [...]
My little one has an inconsistent schedule during the day because of work and childcare schedules. What are some things that I can do to keep her naps consistent? If you are able to keep your child’s naptime within an hour each day, she may be able to adjust to these differences fairly easily. [...]